Chapter 564: with translation of chapter title

The film had been running for less than ten minutes when a shipful of people died first; this time, a pretty girl was hit and killed on the street, the male lead got splattered with blood, and the tense atmosphere immediately arose.

And the sword-wielding Luo Ji, who saved humanity in its desperate hour and shook the entire Three Body civilization, was still just a boastful young scholar at this moment.

Upon seeing his bedmate die horribly on the spot, he instantly went blank, utterly clueless what to do—whether it was a passerby who called the police, while he was taken away by the police, dazed and confused.

In the interrogation room, Luo Ji finally came to his senses and sensed something was off.

Looking around at the surroundings, he couldn't help muttering, "Whoever arrested me, they couldn't be a bunch of fake cops, could they?"

Some attentive viewers instantly realized where the problem lay.

First, there were far too many criminal investigators on the scene—over a hundred of them.

An ordinary car accident wouldn't draw such a crowd.

Second, the place Luo Ji was taken to wasn't an ordinary police station or substation, but a basement deep underground.

He had merely been arguing with his girlfriend on the street—why was he brought here? As Luo Ji and the onlookers wondered, the door opened and a powerfully built officer entered—none other than Shi Qiang, played by Ma Dongxi.

In the guest seats, Jiang Wen glanced over and gave a discreet nod, thinking Jiang Heng had picked a good actor with that tough vibe.

Of course, he was still somewhat inferior to him.

Ma Dongxi was overjoyed—a mere Korean bit‑part actor, he now landed a major role in such a effects‑heavy blockbuster as Three Body 2, finally having his big break.

"Professor Luo, I'll keep you company—though you've just arrived, you shouldn't be bored yet!"

Ma Dongxi's portrayal of Shi Qiang is surely a good guy, though his smile is a bit creepy.

Chen Kun's Luo Ji instinctively shivered, making the audience burst into laughter.

Afterwards, Luo Ji laid out the whole story of his relationship with the girl.

They had known each other for quite a while—actually only a week—and the meetup spot was a bar near the school; he couldn't even recall its name, clearly marking him as a scumbag! Yet Shi Qiang showed an appreciative look and praised, "Being able to take it up and let it go—young brother, you're clearly someone who can get things done!"

Immediately, they had Luo Ji put on a bulletproof vest and took him deeper into the base.

The heavy sealed iron doors and the slogans of that special period all revealed the uniqueness of this secret base.

The more Luo Ji looked, the more alarmed he became, finally blurting out, "Is this a civil defense project?"

Shi Qiang, somewhat proud, replied, "It was originally built to defend against atomic bombs, now abandoned—back then, not just anyone could get in!"

Hearing that, Luo Ji shrank his neck, growing ever more uneasy.

Eventually, the group arrived at an underground parking lot filled with many live‑ammunition‑armed soldiers, while Luo Ji was shoved into an armored car, receiving treatment befitting a head of state.

At that moment, a military officer came over to report the security situation, and Shi Qiang loudly ordered various arrangements.

These exchanges made it clear that Luo Ji was extremely important—even if they all died, his safety had to be guaranteed.

Thereafter, dozens of identical armored vehicles drove out of the base, escorting Luo Ji to a military airfield.

And above the airfield, more than ten advanced‑looking armed helicopters hovered in an outward‑facing ring formation, guarding the plane Luo Ji was about to board.

The audience couldn't help commenting, "This is just too awesome!"

"So this is how one becomes a Wallfacer?"

"The Three Body people's assassination attempts are already here—if he reacts any slower, Luo Ji won't get the chance to be a Wallfacer!"

On the plane, Luo Ji didn't understand what was happening, yet he accepted the situation with calm composure.

Shi Qiang appeared very interested in Luo Ji, chuckling, "Brother, may I ask you something?" "Go ahead!"

"Are you good at lying?"

Luo Ji laughed, "Who would I need to lie to?"

The scene shifts; under bright moonlight, a sleek sci‑fi‑styled passenger jet speeds high above the clouds, with six fifth‑generation fighters flying escort around it.

Judging by its appearance, it is neither the American F‑22 or F‑35, nor China's J‑20, nor Russia's Su‑57.

In short, it is a brand‑new warplane that looks extremely advanced.

"That plane is cool—must be a fifth‑gen fighter, right?" a guest couldn't help saying.

"When will our country's warplanes be this handsome!"

"Maybe in another ten‑plus years we'll have one!"

As the audience chatted, Luo Ji finally arrived at his destination—a heavily guarded military airfield.

At a glance, there is no mistaken version!

The young scholar Luo Ji once again enjoyed security treatment on par with that of a head of state, causing him to occasionally wear a bewildered expression.

Fortunately, the mystery was finally solved—it turned out he had been invited to a United Nations meeting.

The venue was packed; despite the tight security around Luo Ji, being in such a place made him seem less important, and he was actually seated in a corner.

Megan Fox, portraying UN Secretary General Sai Yi, appeared in a professional suit, announced the final agenda of the nineteenth meeting of the Planetary Defense Council, revealed the final list of selected Wallfacers, and declared the Wallfacer Project underway.

Thereafter, Sai Yi reiterated the origin of the Wallfacer Project: it stems from the Three Body people's sophons locking down Earth's fundamental physics and being able to eavesdrop on all human secrets.

Fortunately, according to the latest intelligence, the Three Body people actually possess transparent thought, communicating via brainwaves, and their strategic capability is nearly zero.

Therefore, we must exploit humanity's huge advantage in this area by carrying out the Wallfacer Project—only this plan can save Earth and humanity.

The UN Secretary General's words were solemn and righteous, yet the audience couldn't help but chuckle.

The humans' edge lies in deception—this setting is truly brilliant.

For a moment, many turned their gaze to the front row of the guest seats where Liu Cixin sat, but he remained focused on the big screen.

In the film, Sai Yi began announcing the Wallfacer list: Frederic Taylor, former U. S. Secretary of Defense; Manuel Rediaz, current president of Venezuela.

Bill Sheens, a renowned scientist, had also once served as chairman of the European Union.

And the young scholar Luo Ji.

The remaining Wallfacers are all cameo appearances by today's Haolaiwu superstars—given Jiang Heng's current stature and fame, he certainly has the pull to make it happen.

By contrast, the actor who plays Luo Ji, Chen Kun, has somewhat lower fame.

And Chen Kun aptly portrays that bewildered state, asking, "Did you guys get it wrong? Why am I the one?"

Luo Ji truly can't grasp it, because having just heard the secretary general's speech, this Wallfacer seems to wield great power, while the other three, judging by their résumés, appear quite capable as well.

But as for himself, he's just an ordinary scholar, at most he spent a little.

Luo Ji decided to refuse this matter, and then, as soon as he stepped out of the UN headquarters, he was immediately assassinated, one of his ribs broken.

When Luo Ji woke up in the hospital, he immediately demanded to become a Wallfacer, right away, immediately, couldn't wait even a moment. (End of chapter)