1977: The beginning of the blind date with the daughter of the king

Chapter 762 Leaking Secrets
"How to say?"

Inside the room, Li Changhe asked, somewhat puzzled.

Lin Yuan sighed: "We seem to have a high-ranking mole on our side. One after another, our overseas intelligence agents have run into trouble. The higher-ups are investigating, but we haven't found anything yet."

"You mean my identity has been leaked?"

Li Changhe asked in a deep voice.

Lin Yuan shook his head: "There shouldn't be any problem. Your identity is different from theirs. You are not a professional intelligence officer, and you are not involved in intelligence transmission. When Liao Lao arranged for you, he was just going with the flow and set up an identity. This kind of file is inconspicuous and is not filed in the intelligence department, so your identity should be fine."

"But then again, I can't give you an absolute guarantee about this. We don't know who the mole is, what position they hold, or how much intelligence they've leaked. So, the higher-ups, after careful consideration, think you can openly refuse this National Day celebration."

"Because this National Day, many Hong Kong people and foreigners will be invited to visit. Your presence certainly represents support for us, but it may affect your standing in the West."

"Moreover, if the mole isn't found, it could cause trouble if they discover something is wrong with you."

"You know, many of them are intelligence agents, and they'll remember even the slightest clue."

Lin Yuan spoke earnestly to Li Changhe.

After listening, Li Changhe sat there feeling somewhat helpless.

He does know one, but he can't tell you!
In fact, Li Changhe had guessed that what Lin Yuan was talking about was probably the news he knew from his previous life: the child of a martyr had defected, most likely next year, and had even dug out Jin Wumai, one of our top undercover agents in the United States.

Unfortunately, even if he knew, it would be useless. Li Changhe was powerless; he couldn't even give Lin Yuan a hint now.

After all, the defector's identity was impeccable, with a distinguished family background in Zhejiang, and his parents were both staunch revolutionaries. He himself had also made numerous meritorious contributions. Li Changhe's accusations against him were completely unfounded, so there was no objection. After all, if you accuse someone, you have to explain your source, right?
These are the descendants of martyrs. They won't believe you just because you open your mouth. Think about this person's brother. Even after his defection, his younger brother will still be able to rise to Sequence 0 in the future. This is enough to show that their family has impeccable political credentials.

As for that top agent, Li Changhe was powerless to help him. He did know that the other party's name was Jin Wumai, but that was his Chinese name, and he didn't know what his English name was.

This person is a CIA agent, and a high-ranking one at that. You can't ask about him. After all, if you do, the CIA will come and investigate you. Besides, even if Li Changhe tells you, Lao Jin has to believe him.
So Li Changhe had always kept his distance from the information he knew, but he had no choice. He never expected that today, the fire would still burn him.

"So how do we proceed this time?"

Li Changhe asked seriously.

Lin Yuan lowered his voice: "What they mean is that they will continue to send you invitations, but you can refuse them openly and legitimately to prove your stance. The main thing is that everyone knows you will be going to the United States in November to attend the presidential ceremony. Comparing the two, this will provide clear protection for your identity."

After listening, Li Changhe smiled and said, "Actually, it doesn't matter even if it is exposed. I'm not an intelligence officer. I've never investigated their internal information. I'm just using a fake identity to make money overseas."

"At most, they'll just rob some of my overseas assets, nothing else. Besides, if they really want to rob me, someone has to agree. I'm helping a lot of people make money in the US."

He's not really afraid of his identity being leaked now. He simply has two identities. This kind of operation is common among the wealthy in Europe and America. It's just that one of his identities is from mainland China.

But then again, who can prove whether the one from mainland China is the real identity or the one from Hong Kong is the real identity?
Evidence isn't important; what matters is which side people believe. As the saying goes, trust is where the money is, and Li Changhe really doesn't care much about that.

Even if he can't make it overseas, he can return to the mainland, regain his original identity, and whether he goes into business or becomes a legitimate citizen, it will still be a smooth road ahead.

"That makes sense, but the higher-ups think it's better for you to stay overseas safely for as long as possible. Your abilities are suited to overseas work, and there are many restrictions on you in China. So the higher-ups prefer that you protect yourself better."

"Okay, I understand. I will decline the invitation, as a way of giving Downing Street some face."

"If there's nothing else, I'll be going now!"

Li Changhe didn't waste any words. Now that everything was clear, there was no need for him to stay any longer.

As for the defector, Li Changhe ultimately didn't hint at it, saying the same thing again: "I can't say."

After leaving the room, Li Changhe didn't rush back to Hong Kong Island. Instead, he spent two days at SJM Holdings, participating in several high-stakes poker games and earning a small profit of eight million US dollars. He also met several wealthy second-generation heirs from Japan and Luzon.

Afterwards, Li Changhe returned to Hong Kong Island, and before he knew it, it was September.

Li Changhe originally intended to return to the mainland under the pretext of going back with Gong Xue, but after Lin Yuan's reminder, Li Changhe simply changed his itinerary and left Hong Kong Island under the pretext of going to Thailand.

It's perfectly reasonable to check out the security companies in Australia before going to Thailand.

Li Changhe made another appearance on the island of Macau, and then disappeared completely.

Meanwhile, he had already quietly arrived in Suzhou via Macau.

At this time, Zhu Lin had already arrived in Suzhou. She only had four days, from Friday to Monday, including a rest day on Sunday.

When Li Changhe arrived, Zhu Lin had already been filming for two days.

In fact, Zhu Lin was able to complete most of the scenes in the Women's Kingdom, except for one night scene, where she couldn't fully relax because of the revealing clothing and the bold and unrestrained emotions.

In fact, director Yang Jie was indeed bold in this regard. Many of the costumes were quite daring and groundbreaking for that era, such as the spider demon's crop top, the queen's night scenes, and the jade-faced rat demon's temple seduction, etc.

From a modern perspective, such attire may not seem out of place, but for actresses born in the 1950s, many of their outfits were indeed unacceptable and too revealing.

No wonder Zhu Lin chose Li Changhe to play the role of the Sanzang NPC. Not only was his clothing daring, but he also had to say such proactive and unrestrained love words. Zhu Lin's performance was indeed awkward.

After Li Changhe arrived at the airport, Lin Yuan had already arranged a military vehicle for him. Li Changhe then drove the military vehicle to the designated guesthouse.

This time, Zhu Lin and the others were not staying at the guesthouse of the Journey to the West film crew, but at a guesthouse under the jurisdiction of the Suzhou Military Region, which was arranged by Lin Yuan to make it convenient for Li Changhe and the others to get together.

Upon arriving at the guesthouse, besides seeing his wife, Li Changhe also encountered several unexpected people.

"Old Tian, ​​Old Chen, Xie Yuan, what are you doing here?"

Tian Zhuangzhuang, Chen Kaige, and Xie Yuan also appeared at the guesthouse.

"Why else? To help you, of course."

"I recruited all three of them to be laborers, to help the teacher and Teacher Wang with odd jobs."

"Knowing your special status and that you can't show your face too often, I discussed it with the teachers. Tonight, the crew will give you the day off. Apart from Teacher Yang, Teacher Wang, and Wang Yue, no one else will be allowed to join us."

"Let Lao Tian and his team handle the rest of the script supervision and lighting. They're all people you know, so it'll be good for you."

Zhu Lin said softly.

"What about makeup? How will you handle the makeup and styling?"

Li Changhe asked curiously at this moment.

Zhu Lin smiled and said, "I forgot, the makeup artist went too. Besides, you know the makeup artist. He's Mr. Wang from Beijing Film Studio. You've dealt with him before. I told him that Mr. Wang will keep it a secret for you."

"Alright, let's go ahead. The sooner we finish filming, the sooner we can go home and come back for dinner. The crew isn't providing meals today."

Zhu Lin then led Li Changhe and the others into a van, and they headed towards the Humble Administrator's Garden. When they arrived, Li Changhe discovered that Yang Jie and Wang Chongqiu had already arrived.

Li Changhe hurriedly stepped forward to greet them: "Teacher Yang, Teacher Wang."

"The long river has arrived."

Wang Chongqiu responded with a smile.

Yang Jie shook her head helplessly: "You two are really giving the crew a perk by giving them a day off."

"To be honest, Changhe, with your looks, I really want you to play a role in Journey to the West. You're so tall, you have such a presence. How about you play Erlang Shen?"

"I think it's good. Changhe's image really fits Erlang Shen's majestic appearance."

Wang Chongqiu, who was standing to the side, also said with a smile.

After listening, Li Changhe sighed: "Teacher Yang, you know what, what you said has even tempted me. If I were on camera, I might just become the real Erlang Shen and become a classic. It's a pity I can't be on camera."

Li Changhe has great faith in the makeup and costume techniques used in Journey to the West. With his handsome face, if he were to play Erlang Shen, Jiao Enjun would probably be out of the running for the most handsome Erlang Shen.

"Alright, Linlin already told us that you're doing this for the country. It's already very kind of you to come and support our filming. Let's get started and film the night scenes!"

Yang Jie was just joking. She knew that Li Changhe definitely couldn't be on camera. After all, even coming out had to be done in such secrecy, which showed how important his work was.

However, when it came time to actually film, Li Changhe suddenly realized that Tian Zhuangzhuang was now in charge of the camera, and Teacher Wang had gone to set up the lighting.

"Old Tian, ​​what are you doing here?"

Seeing Li Changhe's question, Wang Chongqiu smiled and said, "The lighting technician didn't come today, so I'm in charge of the lighting. I'll have Xiao Tian in charge of the camera. I've already talked to Lao Yang about this. Xiao Tian's camera skills are pretty good. You've worked together many times before, so it's a good opportunity to have him shoot this part so we can see what's different."

"Changhe, what are your requirements for this section?"

At this moment, Tian Zhuangzhuang took the initiative to ask Li Changhe a question.

Wang Chongqiu, who was standing to the side, was a little surprised: "Xiao Tian, ​​why are you asking him about filming?"

Tian Zhuangzhuang nodded: "Teacher Wang, Changhe knows a lot. Although he can't film, he can tell you a general scene, and then you can film it based on that, and the effect is particularly good."

“That’s how we filmed the Wrangler back then. He had the image in his mind and told us how to film it. And you saw it, Wrangler.”

Wang Chongqiu looked at Li Changhe in surprise: "Wow, Changhe, you have this skill too?"

Li Changhe was ashamed; he had simply reproduced the original footage.

"Old Tian, ​​I think we should use a gauze curtain to cover that area later. Actually, I think this scene is similar to Teacher Yang's idea: to shoot a hazy beauty. To put it bluntly, the Queen of the Women's Kingdom and Tang Sanzang may have fallen in love at first sight, but they are also relatively reserved."

"Okay, I understand. Go change your clothes!"

Tian Zhuangzhuang waved his hand and said.

Li Changhe was stunned: "I have to change clothes?"

"Nonsense, you have to pretend to be Tang Sanzang, so you need to change your clothes. But don't worry, we won't take a picture of your face. When we get here, just raise your sleeves and cover your face. Just make it look like you're always hiding something."

"Wang Yue will speak in other scenes with lines."

Wang Chongqiu then explained to Li Changhe.

"Teacher Wang, wouldn't that immediately reveal his height?"

Li Changhe immediately found the loophole.

Wang Chongqiu explained with a smile, "Don't worry, we've already considered this. You're tall, so you can't become shorter, but Zhu Lin can become taller. We'll put a grid under her feet, and she'll appear taller. Then the camera will cut upwards, and the effect will be the same."

"Come on, let's get started."

Subsequently, the group of people arrived in their places in an orderly manner, and Li Changhe's first experience participating in an acting performance began.

Sure enough, with Li Changhe's addition, Zhu Lin's performance in this segment became much more natural. In Li Changhe's own comparison, he felt that Zhu Lin's performance was more vivid than in his previous life.

Moreover, there is another change: Zhu Lin has become fairer.

Historically, Zhu Lin's skin was somewhat dark; she wasn't fair-skinned. This wasn't noticeable during the day when the lighting was good, but it was very obvious under candlelight during nighttime filming.

Therefore, in fact, the scene of the Queen of the Women's Kingdom in Journey to the West, especially the night scene, is a major flaw, and it is much worse than the Queen of the Women's Kingdom dressed in full daytime attire.

However, in this life, thanks to Li Changhe's care and the support of various high-end skincare products, Zhu Lin's skin, while not becoming exceptionally fair, has improved in terms of freshness and radiance by several levels.

Therefore, the effect is even stronger. Li Changhe can now see that he will have countless "love rivals" in the future, spanning decades.

Although the night shoot was tedious, it was finally completed with everyone's combined efforts. Although some shots were not exactly the same as in his previous life, Li Changhe felt that the effect might be even better.

In fact, because of the addition of cameras, this version of "Journey to the West" is more complete than the previous one. The previous version used a single camera, so the shots had to be cut back and forth. This version uses dual cameras, which allows for more diverse angles and better visual effects.

After filming, Director Yang Jie and her team returned to the guesthouse to rest, while Li Changhe, Zhu Lin, and Tian Zhuangzhuang went to the military region guesthouse together. There, Zhu Lin had prepared food and drinks for them, which were a bit cold, but could be heated up.

The group sat down, and Li Changhe looked at Chen Kaige.

"Old Chen, you don't seem to be in a good mood today, what's wrong?"

Li Changhe hadn't seen Chen Kaige for a while, and when he saw Chen Kaige today, he felt that Chen Kaige was acting strangely.

Chen Kaige didn't speak, he just sighed.

Zhu Lin then explained to Li Changhe.

"Old Chen is currently facing a broken family and is quite troubled. I invited them here this time so that he could also get out and relax."

Chen Kaige then looked up at Li Changhe and asked, "Changhe, do you think it's really that good abroad? Jialin got into a school in Canada and is going there."

"Whether it's good or not abroad, haven't you been there yourself? Why do you need to ask me?"

Li Changhe was speechless. This kid had forgotten how smug he was when he came back from France.

However, Li Changhe sighed inwardly, it seemed that Chen Kaige's first marital crisis had finally arrived.

(End of this chapter)