Eunuch, do you really know these martial arts?

Jiang Nian stared at the encrypted data sent by Bai Yongxu on the tablet screen and fell silent.

A secret research site beneath the Greenland ice sheet; Lin Wanxing's unusual movements...

The organization's reach extended further and its plans were more far-reaching than he had imagined.

What exactly are they plotting beneath the ice sheet?
What was the purpose of that energy field experiment, which was similar to the early experiments at the Flint Research Institute?
Lin Wanxing became active at this time, her target being the special props that the crew was about to use, especially the devices involving low temperature and energy simulation!

A vague idea gradually became clear in Jiang Nian's mind.

Jiang Nian slowly closed her eyes and began to recount everything that had happened recently.

In a flash, Jiang Nian made a decision.

He picked up the encrypted communicator and contacted the ghost.

"Two things."

Jiang Nian's voice was deep and clear.

"First, strengthen the surveillance of Lin Wanxing. Without arousing suspicion, create some opportunities for her to come into contact with something, and see what she is trying to do and what specific equipment or parameters she is targeting."

"Secondly, we need to have our people find a way to obtain the core technical parameters and design drawings of the special low-temperature and energy simulation equipment used by the production team, especially the parts related to the polar location shooting plan. I need to know exactly how these devices are designed and what kind of effects they can theoretically achieve."

"clear."

The ghost gave a brief response.

Although I don't know why Jiang Nian suddenly said these things.

However, the orders from above had already been given, and their main objective was to follow Jiang Nian's instructions.

Therefore, they will not refuse any of his requests!
"in addition."

Jiang Nian paused, "Did you send that box of gold needles back?"

"It's all taken care of. Through an antique dealer with indirect connections to them, it was unexpectedly acquired by Charles's assistant at a high price at a private auction. The provenance is clean, and no one will suspect us."

The ghost immediately reported.

They have deployed their own professional personnel, enabling them to perfectly evade attacks and detection from their opponents.

"very good."

A cold smile curled at the corner of Jiang Nian's lips.

Treat others in their own way.

This box of tampered gold needles was like a time bomb, planted right next to our opponent.

Next, it's just a matter of waiting for the right opportunity.

Since they want to play, the best way is to play along with them to the end, with no turning back!

After hanging up the call, Jiang Nian walked to the window and looked at the scattered lights of the city in the distance.

He could feel an invisible net slowly tightening.

He himself is both a fish in the net and a potential catcher.

It remains to be seen whether he or these masterminds will be the ones caught in the net in the end!
Over the next few days, the crew's preparations proceeded smoothly.

Jiang Nian spent most of her time recuperating at the villa, occasionally participating in script discussions via video.

Charles seemed to have quieted down considerably and did not offer any new treatment suggestions.

But Jiang Nian knew that this was just the calm before the storm.

At the same time, A-Jie and Xiao-Min also brought job information.

A-Jie was responsible for coordinating external liaison matters within the preparatory group.

Xiaomin, with her excellent communication skills and professional background from drama school, became an assistant to the assistant director of actors.

“Teacher Jiang.” A-Jie was calm and didn’t talk much, but his eyes were sharp. “Recently, the preparation team has received several batches of new special effects props and filming equipment. The list is here. Among them are three large-scale environmental simulation devices, marked as backup plans for the Arctic real-scene, which will be installed and debugged by the technology company recommended by Xinghan Capital.”

He handed Jiang Nian a tablet computer, which contained a detailed list of equipment and photos.

Jiang Nian took it and quickly glanced at it.

Our attention was focused on the three environmental simulation devices.

The equipment in the photo has a futuristic design, a complex structure, and involves a large number of pipes and precision components.

"Was the new technical consultant involved in the debugging of these devices?"

Jiang Nian asked.

This level of technology is something that ordinary companies absolutely cannot achieve!
“We are involved in the entire process, and the requirements are very strict, especially for the field effect generator.”

A-Jie immediately reported back, revealing all the information: "He seems to place particular importance on reaching specific low-temperature thresholds and the stability of the field."

"Field effect generator?"

This subtly corresponds to the energy field experiment mentioned by Bai Yongxu.

He looked at Xiaomin: "What about your end?"

“I noticed that Ms. Lin Wanxing has recently been getting very close to a senior craftsman in the props department, and has been asking him a lot of questions about the deformation and optical properties of special materials under extreme conditions.”

"She also used the excuse of studying to enter the warehouse where those environmental simulation devices were stored multiple times, and stayed there for quite a while."

"in addition……"

Xiao Min hesitated for a moment, "I overheard her having a brief conversation with Mr. Charles's assistant in a corner of a cocktail party. Although I couldn't hear the specifics, Ms. Lin Wanxing looked a little strange when she left."

Jiang Nian's eyes narrowed slightly.

Lin Wanxing has been in contact with Charles's people!

This suggests that she was likely not acting alone.

Instead, they have connections with Charles's line of work, and may even be acting in concert.

Her task may be to ensure that these devices can operate according to the organization's needs at critical moments!
"well-done."

Jiang Nian nodded approvingly to the two of them, "Keep an eye on things, especially the parameter settings after the equipment is finally debugged, and Lin Wanxing's movements. Notify me immediately if there are any abnormalities."

"Yes, Teacher Jiang," the two replied in unison.

After seeing A-Jie and Xiao-Min off, Jiang Nian immediately shared the new information he had obtained with You-Hun and Bai Yong-Xu.

Bai Yongxu replied quickly, with a hint of shock.

"We have conducted a preliminary analysis of the equipment design images sent over. Although incomplete, we can confirm that the design principles of those environmental simulation devices, especially their core field effect generators, are highly consistent with the abnormal readings we detected in Greenland!"

"This is definitely not ordinary film and television special effects equipment!"

"They were designed, most likely, to recreate, on a small scale, a specific state of the experimental environment beneath the Greenland ice sheet on set!"

Jiang Nian felt a chill run down his spine.

The organization's plan was indeed to exploit this movie!
They wanted to conduct some kind of dangerous test under the guise of filming, in full view of everyone!

And the person being tested could very well be himself!
Because his role as Morpheus involves a lot of scenes in extreme environments!

What would happen if he actually performed in that manipulated, specific environment?
The collected data?
Or become a live test subject?
Thinking of this, even with Jiang Nian's strong will, he couldn't help but feel a chill.

The organization's audacity and madness far exceeded expectations!
"We must stop them, or directly..."

A cold glint flashed in Jiang Nian's eyes. "Let's play along, see what they're up to, and get the decisive evidence!"

"The risk is too great!" Bai Yongxu immediately objected.

“I know the risks.”

Jiang Nian said firmly, "But this is the best opportunity to find out their true strength and even strike at their heart."

"Since they've set up the stage, wouldn't it be a waste of their good intentions if I didn't go up and perform?"

He paused, then added, "Moreover, we are not unprepared. Now that we know their target equipment and possible methods, we can take precautions in advance."

There was silence on the other end of the phone for a long time.

Bai Yongxu knew that Jiang Nian's words made a lot of sense, but he didn't want Jiang Nian to take the risk alone, so he finally asked in a deep voice, "What kind of support do you need?"

Jiang Nian had already made up her mind.

"I need a miniature device that can monitor and record all the parameters of that special field effect in real time, and it must be absolutely concealed and undetectable."

"We also need methods or devices to interfere with or even reverse that field effect, just in case."

"...Give me twenty-four hours."

Bai Yongxu gritted his teeth and said, "The lab should have spare prototypes of these things. I'll have someone send them over with the highest priority."

"it is good."

After ending the call, Jiang Nian took a deep breath, suppressing his surging blood and qi.

The covert battle with the organization has reached a critical moment where the true intentions will be revealed.

Every step that followed felt like walking on a knife's edge.

Next, there will be a week-long closed-door script reading and creative workshop.

It will be held at a highly confidential resort on the outskirts of the city.

All main actors, directors, core screenwriters, and heads of some key departments must attend.

Jiang Nian is naturally on the list.

Before setting off, he received two small boxes secretly delivered by Bai Yongxu's men.

One of them contains several button-sized, specially made miniature sensors, as well as a data logger disguised as an ordinary power bank.

In the other box was a palm-sized metal disc with a perfectly smooth surface, without any interfaces or buttons.

"The monitoring sensor uses the latest bioceramic encapsulation, which can circumvent most conventional detection methods, and the data logger has physical isolation and self-destruct functions."

The middle-aged man who delivered the equipment explained.

“This,” he picked up the black metal disc, “is a prototype of a resonance canceller. Theoretically, it can create a localized reverse force field to cancel out harmonic resonances at a specific frequency. However, its effectiveness has not been tested on a large scale in actual combat, so use it with caution.”

Jiang Nian took the two items.

This is the strongest auxiliary means that the laboratory can currently provide without alerting the other party.

The sensors were carefully embedded in inconspicuous corners of several pieces of frequently worn clothing, and the data logger was placed in a backpack.

He carefully hid the black metal disc close to his body.

This is the last resort.

With everything prepared, Jiang Nian, accompanied by A-Jie and Xiao-Min, traveled by car to the resort.

The car drove into the resort, nestled among green trees. The environment was serene, and security was noticeably stricter than usual.

Jiang Nian was assigned to a separate villa suite.

After putting down his luggage, he scanned every corner of the room with his eyes and carefully explored with his divine sense to make sure there was nothing out of the ordinary before he relaxed a little.

In the evening, the first plenary meeting was held in the resort's main conference hall.

Carlo Lee was in high spirits, reiterating the film's grand vision and his expectations for each character.

Charles, representing the investors, sat next to Carlo Lee with a smile, occasionally adding a few words about production guarantees.

His gaze kept sweeping over Jiang Nian.

Jiang Nian took everything in without showing any emotion.

The group reading and discussion went very smoothly.

Despite being unwell, Jiang Nian's professionalism was impeccable, and his understanding of the Morpheus character always drew praise from Carlo Lee.

Charles seemed quite satisfied and didn't bring up the topic of polar filming or treatment again during the conversation.

Everything is back on track.

however.

“I know Jiang’s body is still recovering,” Carlo Lee said to Jiang Nian sincerely, “but the emotional tension of this scene, if it can be stimulated under real environmental pressure, the effect will be absolutely incomparable to that in the studio.”

They still hope that Jiang Nian can film more in extreme environments.

Especially plans that were not previously recommended.

Charles chimed in at the opportune moment, “The director’s pursuit is admirable. Actually, we don’t necessarily have to go to the Arctic. Those newly arrived environmental simulation devices can theoretically simulate an ultra-low temperature environment of minus 120 degrees Celsius, as well as energy disturbance effects similar to polar storms. The safety is also far higher than that of the real polar regions.”

He looked at Jiang Nian with a gentle smile.

"Mr. Jiang can try to get a feel for things in a simulated environment, if his physical condition allows."

"If it becomes unbearable, we'll stop immediately and switch to the traditional filming method. How about that?"

Jiang Nian looked at Charles with a smile.

See you in the picture!

They finally couldn't resist and decided to use those tampered pieces of equipment!

Moreover, choosing to hold the seminar in a closed environment clearly indicates an intention to create a relatively independent and easily controlled environment!

All eyes were on Jiang Nian.

Carlo Lee is looking forward to it.

Charles's approach was a seemingly gentle but actually irresistible test.

Jiang Nian sneered inwardly, but on his face he showed a thoughtful expression, and his fingers unconsciously pressed against his chest, as if assessing his physical condition.

A moment later, he raised his head, his eyes showing a uniquely actor-like desire for the ultimate performance and a well-considered decision.

“The director and Mr. Charles are right. I can give it a try for the role.”

He spoke slowly, with just the right amount of weakness and persistence.

"Just experience it in the simulated environment. If your body can't take it, then we'll think of other ways."

Carlo Lee immediately beamed with joy: "That's wonderful! Jiang, your professionalism is truly admirable!"

A glint of triumph flashed in Charles's eyes, and his smile grew even more sincere: "Mr. Jiang, please rest assured, safety is absolutely guaranteed! I'll have someone arrange for the equipment to be tested immediately, and the first experience can begin tomorrow morning!"

Many people around looked up, their eyes quickly sweeping over Jiang Nian before looking down again.

That evening, Jiang Nian returned to the villa suite.

The message from Ghost came through: "The equipment has begun overnight debugging, and the technical consultant and Lin Wanxing are both on site. The monitoring sensor signals are normal. The resonant canceller has been checked."

Jiang Nian replied, "Proceed according to plan. Notify our people to be prepared. Once I give the signal, act immediately to take control of the site, especially the core equipment and technical advisors." (End of Chapter)