Wang Tie was afraid of Fang Zhao, but because of his titles as "Yanzhou's number one paparazzi" and "Yanzhou's paparazzi king," he couldn't say it out loud. Wouldn't that be ruining his own reputation?
Wang Tie had wanted to play dead and not respond, but with so many people talking online, he decided to give a direct response.
Thus, Wang Tie posted on his social media platform. He wrote about 100 words, but the gist of it was: "I'm filming a big scoop at the film entertainment complex! I can't care about planet Earth! There are so many paparazzi. Let others do it. Don't bother me! "
The Wai Film Entertainment Base was currently the focus of attention of many entertainment news media. Not long ago, news of the revolutionary film project being restarted had spread. Paparazzi and a few entertainment reporters had infiltrated planet Wai and discovered the fenced off area under construction. They had guessed that it was the filming location of the revolutionary film project.
Since it was a revolutionary film project, based on the current trends, it was very likely that it would be filmed in real life. Furthermore, people who studied geography and history pointed out that the area was similar to many places during the Period of Destruction.
This led to even more celebrities heading to planet Wai to get used to the local climate. What if they were careless and were chosen for the revolutionary film project? If they weren't used to the local climate, it would be over.
If they weren't used to the local climate, what else could they be used to?!
Therefore, preparing for a rainy day was the right thing to do. Anyway, they could rent a place on planet Wai to film and adapt without delay.
Because of this, the Wai film entertainment complex became popular again after Memorial Day. Thanks to the revolutionary film project, human traffic increased rapidly, and land prices and rental rates increased exponentially. Especially at the film entertainment complex, where rental rates were soaring. Even so, there was still a long queue.
The people who had invested in the film entertainment complex had made a killing.
Now that Wang Tie had said he was going to make a big scoop on planet Wai, netizens didn't have much to say. They turned their attention to other famous entertainment reporters and media companies in Yanzhou.
Thus, on this day, Yanzhou's spaceport was bustling.
Actually, every year at this time, when conscripts returned, the spaceport would open up a passageway for family members to pick up their children who had completed their military service.
But today, there were many people in Yanzhou.
There were family members picking up their children, friends picking them up, local news media, entertainment reporters, and fans.
A student from a nearby university had intended to ask Fang Zhao for an autograph, but when he arrived, he realized that there were more people than he had imagined. He looked around and asked curiously, "Which circle are you guys from?"
"I am in the gaming circles. In my heart, Fang Zhao will always be number one on the individual leaderboards!" someone at the side said.
"I'm from the military circle. He's my idol!" Another person looked up at the sky.
"I'm in the music industry. I'm from the same school as Fang Zhao. Fang Zhao is my senior!" a student said excitedly.
"I … just wanted to join in the fun."
Suddenly, someone shouted.
"Hey, look, it's here, it's here!"
In the air, two aircrafts landed, but they were not in the same area. One landed in a civilian airfield, and the other in a military airfield. The current passage is close to the military airfield.
The people guarding the place craned their necks, and not long after, they saw people running out from inside.
After a year of military service, many of the thin and fair people had become tanned and muscular. They had just returned from military service, so they still retained some of the military aura. Fortunately, they often went online to video chat, so their families could still recognize them.
Reuniting after a year apart, the surroundings were filled with cheers and laughter. Many parents felt that military service was like a coming of age ceremony. After passing it, they would become more mature.
However, the reporters were even busier.
"Where's Fang Zhao? Who saw him? "
A reporter asked a young man who had just reunited with his family. "Classmate, may I ask if Fang Zhao from your batch has come out?" Most of the conscripts were university students, so it was fine to address them as "classmate."
When the young man heard that, he laughed. "You guys couldn't keep watch. They directly changed planes and went to Yanzhou's military district to report."
There were about 10 other people with Fang Zhao. They were all Yanzhou natives who had performed well in the same batch, but they were only wearing the epaulets of reserve duty second lieutenants. After landing, the group of people changed planes and flew directly to Yanzhou's military district to complete the registration procedures for transferring to reserve duty.
Regarding the transfer to reserve duty, the system had been established, but there were still some procedures that they had to go through personally.
A reporter from Yanzhou's military news agency was already waiting there. For the sake of promoting military service, the military news agency would continue filming Fang Zhao and the others as they reported to Yanzhou's military district for a simple interview. These were all formulaic questions. The questions had been given to them, so everyone knew how to answer them.
Soon, the news that Fang Zhao and the others were heading to Yanzhou's military district was made known to the reporters.
"We can't keep waiting here. Let's change locations!"
"Don't tell me we have to go to Yanzhou's military district?"
"The military district isn't a place we can go casually. If we aren't careful, we might be treated as criminals and shot to death."
"Then what do we do next? Stay a little further away from the military district? "
"No, I have a better idea. Send someone to keep an eye on Silver Wing. Let's go to the Yanbei retirement facility! "
Similar conversations were happening everywhere. Since they couldn't go to the military district, this bunch of entertainment reporters' heads started spinning. They were very experienced at trapping people. If one place didn't work, they would switch locations.
The entertainment reporters hadn't seen Fang Zhao and the others, but Yanzhou's military news agency had been filming the entire time and had posted many photos and videos online.
Netizens watching the internet were very displeased.
"Those reporters didn't manage to keep watch."
"They actually went to the military district!"
"There's no need to watch these military news interviews. Every year, they interview people returning from military service with the same few sentences. This year, there's Fang Zhao, and there's bound to be a lot of flattery. But in summary, it's still the same few sentences. Baiji military district has said it so many times that my ears are growing calluses."
"I just want to watch entertainment reporters' interviews, not military reporters' nonsense!"
What they wanted to see was not how these conscripts were praised, how outstanding their performance was, or how hard they worked. What they wanted was gossip, more interesting things that hadn't been reported before!
"Wait, did you guys not notice Fang Zhao's epaulets?"
"F * ck! Major epaulets? Isn't it a captain? I remember watching the commendation ceremony, he was promoted to captain. "
"Look closely, the color is different. That's the epaulets of a reserve duty major, not an active duty major. It's not just Fang Zhao. The others also got a promotion. There weren't that many officers in this batch of conscripts from Yanzhou. Also, there's a difference between reserve duty and active duty. "
"You can get a promotion after leaving the military?"
"The latest reserve duty law of the New Era mentions that in order to encourage military service, those with outstanding performance can get a promotion when they transfer to reserve duty."
In the past, everyone had been averse to military service and hadn't noticed this. Furthermore, there were so many people who served every year, but those who transferred to reserve duty were few and far between. The government didn't publicize it enough, so the public didn't know.
On the other side, after completing his registration at the military base and a series of interviews, Fang Zhao headed straight for the Yanbei retirement facility. The "rabbit" in the water tank had already been sent via the logistics channel to his residence in Qi'an City. His luggage didn't contain much, just a small bag. His gun and notebook were two important items.
When Fang Zhao arrived at the retirement facility, there weren't many people around, but not long after he arrived, he received word that a number of reporters were waiting to ambush him.
Great-Grandfather Fang asked the guard for surveillance footage and told Fang Zhao, "You have some fame now. There are people who worship you and think highly of you, but there are also people who slander and insult you, especially those in the entertainment industry. Many people are waiting to see you make a fool of yourself, so pay attention to your words and actions when you're outside. Be more vigilant. Don't give others an opportunity."
"Got it." Fang Zhao checked on the two elders. After making sure they had returned safely and that they weren't feeling unwell, he prepared to leave.
Great-Grandfather Fang called out to him. "Wait, there are quite a number of reporters outside. There are even people who have snuck in to ambush you. They won't be able to enter the retirement facility's central residential area, but there's still a distance from the residential area to the parking lot and the tarmac. There will definitely be people there. Even if you manage to leave, there might be people following you. So, don't use the main entrance or the side entrance. I'll tell you a hidden path that will bypass them. After you finish that path, you will see the sentry post there. The gate is usually closed, but there are actually people stationed there. I'll talk to them and they will open the gate for you. "
Great-Grandfather Fang pulled out a map of the retirement facility and pointed out a location. "This is the place. There's a small path in the forest that will lead you out."
Fang Zhao nodded and memorized the path. He changed into casual clothes and left the residential area where the two elders lived.
Following the path Great-Grandfather Fang had pointed out, he soon saw a small forest. The small path was hidden in the forest, hidden by the dense foliage, so it wasn't easy to spot him.
However, Fang Zhao also sensed that there were other people waiting for him ahead of this small path.
At the same time, two people were crouching behind some bushes ahead of this hidden path. One was a middle-aged man who looked very shrewd, and the other was a young man who looked like a recent university graduate.
"Master, you were right. Fang Zhao really is coming this way!" The young man hiding behind the bushes exclaimed in a low voice as he watched Fang Zhao's figure through his binoculars.
"If I have to say it, us locals have the advantage. We know the retirement facility better." The middle-aged man was pleased.
He had already sought out a few old classmates who worked as financial and political reporters. They often interviewed retired officials here and understood the layout of the retirement facility. His classmates had told him that this small path was the favorite choice for old folks to hide from reporters.
Other reporters had headed to the parking lot to block the path. There were also people squatting at the main entrance and side entrance. Unfortunately, those people had no idea that there was an inconspicuous path.
It couldn't be seen from the air because of the dense foliage. The retirement facility occupied a large area and was indeed well-hidden. Those who didn't know better would have no way of finding it.
"Why is he alone?" The middle-aged man was rather displeased. He wanted to secretly take a few photos of Fang Zhao with other people. It didn't matter if he knew them or if they were young or old. As long as a second person appeared, he could make up a story. It would be best if he could dig up some negative news, such as family discord, hypocrisy, or a messy private life. Even if he couldn't, he could at least create some news and take a plausible photo.
"When he comes over, rush up and ask the questions I prepared for you," the middle-aged man said in a low voice.
"Master, is this really okay? After all, he is a major. "The young man was a little reluctant. The questions his master had prepared were rather sharp and involved his private life.
"You are still inexperienced. A reserve major is useless. It's just a title, just like any other ordinary person. He has no real power and can't mobilize the military. We don't have to be afraid of him."
"But he is still a military officer and can legally carry a gun. What if he shoots us in a fit of rage? Also, I heard he is quite skilled. What if he drags us to a secluded corner and secretly kills us? "The young man shivered.
"Are you secretly watching old TV series again? How many times have I told you? You will become an idiot if you watch too many of those shows! Watch less retarded shows and use your brain more! Think about it. He is a reserve major and has just returned. There are so many people watching. Would he dare to make a move? "
Looking at Fang Zhao's figure through the binoculars, the middle-aged man continued, "I reckon he will be here in two minutes. When he comes out later, rush up to him. Don't forget any of the questions you prepared. If he doesn't have the patience to answer them, try your best to stop him. Once he raises his hand, lie on the ground and scream, 'Hit me!'! "
"Eh, isn't this too fake?" The young man felt that this kind of shameless behavior was a little shameful.
"Then when he makes a move, lie on the ground and create some injuries to create the effect of an injured person."
"… For someone like him who has military merits, he can probably cripple me with one punch, right?"
"Don't worry, he won't dare. Just rush up!"
"What if he really makes a move?"
"That's even better. Big news will come out!!"
"… You really are my mentor."
"Look at your guts. And you are a guy. You don't even have guts like your junior sister. I should have brought your junior sister here. 'Fang Zhao hits a woman' is even better!"
"Don't look down on me. It's my first time doing something like this. I'm not used to it."
"You will get used to it in the future." The middle-aged man didn't seem to mind. As a reporter, being too honest and sincere wouldn't do well.
"That's not right, Mentor. I still don't think it's appropriate. The ancients were particular about 'the right time, the right place, and the right people.' We don't have any advantage here. Look around. There isn't anyone here. They might not be able to see us. Even if people are attracted here, this is a retirement facility. This is where Fang Zhao's elders live. They are all on the same side. These retired veterans will surely stand on Fang Zhao's side. We are alone and weak … "
"Tsk, have you been watching too many historical dramas recently? This is the New Era, the era of technology! Everything will be recorded. With video evidence, there is nothing to be afraid of. The video will be automatically uploaded to a web drive and 10 copies will be automatically made. Without an account, can he let me delete everything? Beating people up is even better. Extort a large sum of medical fees and get him to buy the video of the beating! Extort a large sum! "
As the two conversed in hushed tones, they didn't notice that the silhouette in the binoculars had disappeared. When the two felt it was about time, they stopped talking and prepared to wait for the target to approach, but they realized they couldn't find him.
"Where is he?"
"Could he have discovered us?"
"No way." The young man didn't believe it.
"It's all your fault. I told you too much. He might have heard us!"
As the two were speaking, they suddenly felt a cold breeze behind them. They couldn't help but shiver. It was as if a gaze had swept over them and then vanished.
The middle-aged man scanned his surroundings cautiously. Given his status as a veteran entertainment reporter, he was rather sensitive to such things. But all he could see was gusts of wind and the rustling of the surrounding leaves.
Nothing seemed out of the ordinary.
The middle-aged man thought to himself, Maybe I'm too nervous.
Yet another minute passed.
Still no one.
Five minutes …
Ten minutes …
Half an hour passed …
The young man gave up. "Mentor, I really didn't see him."
The middle-aged entertainment reporter frowned in thought. That shouldn't be the case. Could it be that he had discovered them lying in ambush? Were God's ears really that amazing? Could it be that those people were exaggerating?
Checking online, he didn't see any new reports from reporters camping in other parts of the retirement facility.
The middle-aged man didn't believe it. Gritting his teeth, he said, "Continue guarding!"
Five hours passed.
The sky gradually darkened.
Suddenly, the two received messages from others in the studio. "Look online! Someone took a picture of Fang Zhao entering the Silver Wing Tower! "
The Silver Wing Tower was located in Qi 'an City, while the retirement facility was located in Yanbei City.
The two were at a loss as they looked at the pictures and even more video evidence online.
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