Chapter 68 2/2

But thinking about the bodyguards that surrounded Sheng Quan, each one with a striking figure, a cold demeanor, and an overwhelming presence, even when silent…

Although Chairman Xin was in his early fifties, he couldn’t help but admit that the scene looked really cool.

By the way, it was said that she had a bodyguard company under her, and although most of the business only served artists under Xingmang Entertainment, it was rumored that they could also be deployed externally.

Leaving aside the favor he owed Sheng Quan, just considering Sheng Quan herself, she was definitely worth befriending.

Chairman Xin made up his mind and immediately instructed his assistant:

“Find the contact information for the bodyguard company owned by Chairman Sheng. Ask them to recommend one, no, two bodyguards for me.”

“And, didn’t we say we wanted to find a celebrity for advertising yesterday? Instruct them to only approach artists under Xingmang Entertainment. Also, reserve a luxurious suite in all hotels specifically for Sheng Quan, just in case.”

Although it was highly unlikely that Sheng Quan would stay in his hotels, just in case

As the saying goes, she might choose not to stay, but he couldn’t afford not to be prepared.

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Chairman Xin was just the beginning. After the news spread about Sheng Quan buying thirteen private helicopters for filming, she could clearly feel that more people were gradually approaching her.

Huaxing Tower and Xingmang Manor were, at least, real estate investments. Supporting student research projects could also be seen as spending money to gain reputation.

But spending nine billion and buying more than a dozen luxury helicopters in an area not yet fully open in China’s lower airspace—that was pure extravagance.

Not only did those around her feel that Sheng Quan was rich, but even the crew of “Interstellar War” officially went to shoot at the military base.

The filming progress of “Interstellar War” had just exceeded half a year, and during this time, they had spent money like water, feeling pain while continuing to spend.

Fortunately, the filming progress was smooth, and they had now arrived at the military base as planned.

To fly these more than ten helicopters near the military base, they naturally needed permission. When the report was submitted, the military leaders who saw the content were shocked.

“Thirteen J500 series helicopters? Are they all purchased on their own?”

“Yes, they are all theirs.”

The leaders couldn’t help but calculate in their hearts. Thirteen helicopters, each costing over seventy million…

“Wow! This is too rich.”

Another leader beside him said, “Do you just realize she’s rich? Look at how much she donated to our army. You haven’t seen those logistics people smiling happily at the mention of Sheng Quan’s name?”

If we talked about goodwill, Sheng Quan’s goodwill among the people in the military was extremely high.

She was rich, but she was also generous to them, especially starting a company to employ retired soldiers. This deeply touched the hearts of the military leaders.

Not only were the leaders satisfied, but the soldiers who participated in the shooting also found it novel and a good experience.

Yes, according to regulations, as long as it didn’t affect training readiness, confidentiality, or normal training, the military could participate in filming.

While they mostly used the usual exercise methods for shooting, the crew used their own actors for more detailed scenes.

But everyone inevitably saw the crew’s props.

There were towering transport mechanical dogs, unknown cool-looking cannons, unfolded “3D maps” with impressive VR effects, and so on. Even if some were only visually appealing, they looked cool.

Xu He, one of the soldiers participating in the shooting, felt that the ten days of participating in the shooting were very interesting. The squad leader said that when the movie was released, they should be able to watch it, and he couldn’t wait.

During the shooting, his favorite part was watching those black helicopters fly in the sky. These helicopters not only had a large size but also had a handsome appearance, flying in the sky with overwhelming power.

Although there were scenes in movies related to the military that always had helicopters roaring into action, in reality, the unit he was in didn’t have helicopters. Some old soldiers had seen scenes of helicopters in action.

“Usually, helicopters appear for disaster relief and rescue. Our unit doesn’t have a flying brigade, so of course, there are no helicopters,” the experienced old soldier shared.

Everyone chatted about the fresh things they saw during the day of shooting and whether the movie would be good.

Xu heard that after the crew finished shooting, they continued to shoot nearby. The novelty of discussing the crew filming in their area gradually faded, and life returned to its usual rhythm.

About two months passed peacefully. In the early morning, when the sky was just getting light, the emergency assembly siren suddenly rang. He quickly opened his eyes, got dressed, and got out of bed.

Lushui City was hit by a flood, landslides occurred, and roads collapsed, trapping many people. They were urgently mobilized to quickly rush to the scene for flood relief.

After joining the army, Xu had never participated in such an urgent disaster relief operation. He was nervous, but the speed of getting in the car was not slow. He quickly got in the swaying car and set off.

While in the car, perhaps because the impressions of those more than ten helicopters from the crew were too deep, his first reaction was that if there were so many helicopters in this disaster relief operation, they should be able to rescue people quickly.

He asked the old soldier next to him in a low voice, “Will helicopters be sent for this rescue?

“Definitely, but generally, a squadron won’t have more than five helicopters. It may take time to mobilize, so let’s hope they can allocate more quickly. The more helicopters, the better in this situation.”

The troops arrived in Lushui City at the fastest speed. Everyone got off and changed vehicles. Suddenly, a soldier beside Xu asked curiously, “What’s that sound? Helicopters?”

The familiar sound of helicopter roars got closer and closer. Xu raised his head to look.

He widened his eyes in surprise. “Are those helicopters from the ‘Interstellar War’ crew?”

People around him also looked up and said, “It seems like it. Let me count… that’s right, it’s them, exactly thirteen.”

They were spaced not too far from each other, flying low in the sky. At a glance, it seemed like they covered the entire sky.

Thirteen massive black helicopters were distributed in this formation, rotor blades spinning, heading clearly towards the disaster-stricken area.