Chapter 330

"No problem, it's just extras, right? There are plenty!"

"Director Su, how many do you need?"

Hearing it was about extras, Xiang Zhiming immediately relaxed.

What's so big about extras?

Have you heard of the 200,000-strong army of extras in Hengdian?

Su Meng stroked his chin, thinking for a moment, then spoke calmly.

"Start by preparing 3,000 people. Requirements..."

"How many?" Xiang Zhiming turned pale, his voice shooting up.

He had assumed Su Meng's idea of "many extras" meant a few hundred.

But who could have expected him to demand 3,000 right off the bat?

And "start with"? Do you plan to add more later?

Su Meng nodded, looking puzzled.

"Yes, there are several large-scale battle scenes in the drama."

"We're talking battalions and regiments—3,000 people is still not enough."

Puh... Xiang Zhiming nearly spat out a mouthful of blood.

If you're going by this logic, are you seriously planning to mobilize 100,000 extras for a 100,000-man army?

"Director Duan, a few soldiers are outside asking for Su Meng."

At that moment, the secretary knocked and entered to report.

"Soldiers?" Duan Jiangping was also stunned. Why would soldiers come looking for Su Meng?

Still, he dared not take it lightly and quickly told the secretary to bring them in.

A moment later, a firm, rhythmic marching sound came from outside the door.

Three burly soldiers entered.

Everyone in the room froze.

The leader among them wore the insignia of a Major!

The two behind him were both Captains!

What the hell is going on?

Before Duan Jiangping could speak, the leader's gaze had locked onto Su Meng.

He snapped to attention and saluted, shouting loudly.

"Report! Shi Dazhi, under superior orders, here to carry out the extras assignment for 'Sword of Valor'!"

"Reporting to Director Su!"

He spoke politely, but his arrogance was unmistakable.

Oh? So these are active-duty soldiers brought in as extras?

Everyone's eyes lit up instantly.

Yang Shi's efficiency is incredible!

We finalized the deal yesterday, and today they've already arrived?

Su Meng glanced at him and spoke calmly.

"Oh, Shi Dazhi... which unit are you from?"

Shi Dazhi stared straight ahead and shouted loudly.

"Report: Classified!"

Holy shit? Everyone froze.

This major was awfully arrogant.

Is this how you treat a director when you're here as an extra?

Xiang Zhiming felt a sudden surge of anxiety—Su Meng's temper didn't seem too good either.

If they start clashing, how the hell are we going to shoot this drama?

He quickly stood up, smiling broadly.

"Welcome, welcome! Welcome to our team, comrades!"

"I'm Xiang Zhiming, assistant director of this drama, from Yang Shi."

"Our filming hasn't officially started yet—please..."

Before he could finish, Shi Dazhi stepped forward, closing in on Su Meng, staring him straight in the eye.

"Besides being an extra, I demand to serve as the military consultant for this drama!"

Oh? Su Meng raised an eyebrow slightly and slowly uttered two words.

"Reason."

"Because the glory of our martyrs cannot be defiled!" Shi Dazhi shouted.

"Since this is an anti-Japanese drama, I demand Director Su adhere as closely as possible to Shi Shi, to restore the glory of our martyrs!"

"Moreover, I require approval authority over the script!"

"If this drama disgraces the image of our martyrs, I will defy orders and refuse to collaborate with you!"

"The glory forged by our martyrs in blood will not suffer even the slightest stain!"

At this moment, Shi Dazhi resembled a man-eating tiger, sending chills down everyone's spines.

The others were all momentarily stunned.

Only Su Meng slowly rose to his feet, a faint smile appearing on his face.

"Although I do not like you, in this regard, I am the same as you."

"How many people did you bring?"

Hmm? He actually wasn't scared?

Shi Shi Dazhi was slightly stunned and shouted loudly.

"Including me, a total of 120 people!"

"120 people..." Su Meng's tone held some regret.

"It's a bit few, but we'll make do for now. You all join the group first and get familiar with the roles..."

"Roles? What roles?" Shi Shi Dazhi frowned slightly.

"Hehe..." Su Meng smiled faintly and said calmly.

"These 120 of you are just right to play the little Japanese devils!"

What? His words instantly ignited the anger of the three people.

I am a special forces soldier of the Guolu Army, and you damn well want me to play the little Japanese devils?