The Martial Artist Turned Movie Mogul
Chapter 429 - 428. Unexpected Joy (Fifteen More Chapters)

Chapter 429: 428. Unexpected Joy (Fifteen More Chapters)

Even a good number of new fans joined in the excitement, leaving messages under these comments to cheer for Tang Shu.

[Since the old fans are all saying so, let’s just wait!]

[666, why are you all so united? It makes me want to join in.]

[Trust the uncle, with the skills shown in that video, how could he possibly do anything bad after taking down the bad guys?]

[As for the uncle’s character, apart from being a pitfall, what other flaws could there be?]

[Exactly, with such a big incident, how could the officials not report it? Rather than making wild guesses here, it’s better to wait quietly.]

[New media people should just keep drafting articles in secret; it’s not too late to publish them once there’s an official statement.]

At Starshine Media, Luo Lin saw the overwhelmingly one-sided comments and her face showed a range of vivid expressions.

"These fans... how can they be so cute?"

What kind of unity does it take to maintain such formation in the comment section?

That’s why once the old fans become cohesive, it’s a rather fearsome thing.

In the office, Xiao Li who was in charge of data and Shen Yan, both deeply impressed, nodded in agreement.

"Actually, it must be the impression the boss left that’s really good. I’ve never seen an artist with such a huge influence."

"I’ve been in this business for so many years, and this is the first time I’ve encountered such an oddity."

Luo Lin clicked her tongue twice, "Since the fans are so sensible, we can’t be dragging them down, can we?"

The two immediately perked up, "Sister Luo, what are you thinking?"

"Yeah? At your command, we’re at your disposal!"

"What disposal! The official side still hasn’t opened up yet, we can’t announce this matter for now! However... we can at least give the fans a reassuring pill."

So, tasked with their mission, Xiao Li and Shen Yan opened the fans’ Support Club QQ group and got in touch with a few administrators.

"Is everyone doing okay?"

"Brother Li, rest assured, we’ve calmed everyone down; everyone is waiting for the official news."

What’s a Support Club for?

Of course, it’s to stabilize the morale of the troops.

Shen Yan paused for a moment, then typed out a message and sent it.

"Don’t worry, everyone. That day was an unexpected event, and the reason it hasn’t been announced is that the authorities haven’t closed the case, and they are still tracking down the criminals."

The administrators were smart; they understood right away.

They had all seen the video from the scene, involving a shootout, and from the skills displayed, it was clear the person was no ordinary individual. There was a good chance that Tang Shu could be in danger...

Not disclosing it was the normal reaction; heaven knows what people who regard human life as nothing might do.

"We got it; we’ll keep the fans calm and quietly wait for the official news."

After replying to the message, the administrators felt for the first time that they were close to the uncle, and then they typed a few words in the group to pacify most of the fans.

***

On the third day after the shooting incident, Wen Nuan pressed the doorbell of Tang Shu’s house.

When she opened the front door of the villa and saw her, Tang Shu knew there might be a turning point in the situation.

"So, you’ve figured out a strategy?"

"Yes, we have indeed developed a plan, but it requires your cooperation."

Wen Nuan’s face bore a serious expression, and once the three of them sat down in the living room, Yang Tiantian very tactfully went to the kitchen to make tea for everyone.

"Tell me, how can I cooperate?"

There had to be a solution to the problem, and Tang Shu felt the sooner the better.

Wen Nuan pondered for a moment and then pulled out a document.

"What they want is this, a jade pendant stolen from an ancient tomb, crescent-shaped, with openwork patterns that don’t seem to be manmade but rather naturally formed."

Tang Shu flipped through the images and felt that the pattern seemed familiar.

This... bore some resemblance to the stone tablet script she had translated a few days ago.

Coincidence? Or was this ancient tomb indeed that same one?

Tang Shu was more inclined to believe the latter.

"This is indeed a piece of openwork jade pendant formed naturally, quite rare, but forgive me for being blunt, its value might not be as high as they imagine."

No matter how precious, it was still a jade article.

And this crescent moon jade pendant seemed to be made of mutton fat jade, that in her own Tang Sect was not considered rare, let alone the fact that she was wearing one herself.

Wen Nuan smiled, "The jade pendant itself only has historical and collectible value, indeed not worth a fortune, but we have learned some other information; they believe it’s a key."

"A key?"

"Yes, a key to the underground palace of the ancient tomb. As for the so-called underground palace, historians have yet to discover it, and they suspect it does not exist."

Tang Shu paused, "So, does your plan involve this jade pendant?"

And those tomb raiders believed the jade pendant was now in her possession.

Wen Nuan glanced at Su Xiaochi, "You guessed right, I’ve received a message that an archaeological team will be heading to the ancient tomb in three days, and I plan to arrange for you and Xiao Chi to go in."

"And then casually leak the information to those tomb raiders, luring them out?"

"Smart! The leader is very interested in ancient tombs, if they knew that you and the jade pendant were there, they would definitely come to seize it."

The plan was to draw the enemy out into the open and catch them all at once.

Wen Nuan paused, "Don’t worry, aside from Xiao Chi, we will have others covertly following and will absolutely ensure your safety."

Taking risks with Tang Shu’s safety was indeed her fault, a result of the mission considerations.

If it was inevitable, then she would have to make thorough preparations.

Tang Shu expressed understanding, "Is it the ancient tomb in the wasteland of West Market?"

Wen Nuan nodded, "Have you seen the news?"

"If that’s the case, then you don’t need to arrange an identity for me."

Speaking, Tang Shu opened the WeChat conversation with Director Yang.

The displayed content was the notice he had sent her regarding the archaeology team’s time and meeting place for the tomb inspection, followed by a list of standard provisions.

"I’ll go with the archaeology team when the time comes, responsible for collecting material on the stone tablet script on the walls of the ancient tomb."

Wen Nuan and Su Xiaochi exchanged surprised looks.

"That’s perfect."

It was an unexpected delight.

Having Tang Shu as an official member of the archaeological team was far more suitable than any bodyguard Wen Nuan could have arranged.

As for Su Xiaochi being alone, his identity was even easier to arrange.

"Not bad, I didn’t know you studied the stone tablet script?"

Having discussed official matters, Wen Nuan was in a good mood, teasing her while placing a black box at her feet on the coffee table.

"Ancient things are quite interesting."

Tang Shu’s gaze followed her movement to the box, "What’s this?"

Not another piece of black tech, was it?

She hadn’t fully figured out the emergency contact watch on her left wrist yet.

While she was very skilled with cold weapons and hidden weapons, modern high-tech... that was something more in line with the talents of the person before her.