The arrival of the Commander’s Mansion stirred considerable waves in the capital.
After all, the Commander’s Mansion was a relic of the previous era, possessing only symbolic significance. No one had ever resided there, and some had even treated it as a tourist attraction.
It was almost as if they were considering putting up a fence outside and selling tickets.
But with someone suddenly inhabiting the place, it instantly piqued the curiosity of the surrounding populace.
The value of this place was self-evident. Its sheer land area surpassed that of some listed companies. Those who could reside on this street were either the wealthy or the noble.
“I’ve heard that only the current Commander of the Three Armies is worthy of residing here!”
“Isn’t it said that this Commander of the Three Armies has retired again? Can this place still be inhabited? Impossible, right? Besides, even with tremendous merit, historically, only one person has ever owned this place, haven't they?”
“You should really get to know this Commander better. Don’t just spread rumors. Moreover, the Hall of Glory has already released his resume!”
As various discussions ensued, the Commander’s Mansion had a new owner.
Pavilions, courtyards, gardens, rockeries, and flowing water were all present, showcasing not only the architectural style of the previous era but also the decorative style of the current one, interspersed with some cutting-edge Western designs.
In summary, this place was truly remarkable, evoking a sense of time travel, as if returning to the previous era.
“I heard that when it was vacant, people used to film here.”
Yuan Gang had been promoted to the chief steward of the Commander’s Mansion. Subsequently, people continued to arrive to tidy up.
After all, when they arrived yesterday, every corner seemed to bear traces of habitation, and the small courtyards showed signs of being walked upon.
Coupled with the information they overheard yesterday, they felt that this place was indeed quite good.
Ye Longlin glanced at him but said nothing. While the place was nice and spacious, he felt an inexplicable discomfort, sighing and lowering his gaze.
“This place is merely a cage that the Hall of Glory has given me. Under their watchful eyes, even surveillance is easy and control is tight.”
He sighed again. A peak Dao realm cultivator who was not under the control of the Hall of Glory was indeed a ticking time bomb for them. They had to keep it in their hands at all times to ensure it wouldn’t explode.
To put it nicely, it was to protect him; to put it crudely, it was to monitor him.
“This afternoon, a contingent from the Imperial Guards will arrive; they will also be providing security here.”
Yuan Gang said with his head bowed. He felt he had let his boss down regarding this matter. He hadn’t informed Ye Longlin about the situation here, partly because he felt it didn’t matter; even if the Imperial Guards were to come, they wouldn’t be their match.
On the other hand, they could indeed protect the safety of this place.
As for surveillance, he truly hadn't anticipated it.
Ye Longlin remained silent and nodded.
Meanwhile, outside, vehicles began to stop, and individuals wearing ID badges alighted and headed towards the main gate.
About sixty to seventy people streamed into the Commander’s Mansion.
“Teacher Zhang, please take your time.”
“Teacher Zhang, have some water. Teacher Zhang, please have a seat.”
“Teacher Zhang, here are your scenes for today. Please take a look.”
A young man sitting in the middle waved his hand, wearing sunglasses, and said, “No need. Just tell me directly.”
The assistant director nodded, his face full of flattery, and said, “Alright, Teacher Zhang. Today’s scene is as follows: General Xu, played by you, returns victorious from a battle. Upon arriving home, you discover that your wife and children are nowhere to be found. You send people to investigate…”
Before he could finish describing the scene, Yuan Gang appeared in the courtyard. He immediately frowned. Upon seeing the surrounding equipment and machinery, he understood at once.
“Gentlemen, I apologize, but this is now private property. Please leave.”
Yuan Gang gestured for them to leave. However, upon seeing Yuan Gang, the director frowned and said, “No one was living here yesterday, and now someone is? What is the meaning of this? We paid for this venue. Why can’t we film here?”
“Even if people are living here now, you should still abide by the spirit of the contract, shouldn't you? Our rental period has not expired, so why can’t we continue filming? Do you know how much it cost us to invite Teacher Zhang? If Teacher Zhang’s time is delayed, can you afford to compensate for it?”
Yuan Gang frowned, “I don’t care who you signed a contract with previously, but now, this is private property. Please leave. If you refuse to leave, I will have to report you for trespassing.”
“You had best leave now, or you won’t be able to leave when I get angry.”
Just moments ago, they were discussing how this place seemed to have been used as a filming location for a TV drama or movie. How long had it been? Ten minutes, perhaps? These people arrived, and they clearly intended to continue filming here.
If it were before, they might not have paid much attention, as it wasn’t their residence. But things were different now. They had already moved in, and no one had mentioned this matter when they moved in, so the nature of the situation had changed.
“So what if you’re the owner of this place? The fact that I’m filming in your house is already doing you a favor!”
“Who told you that because you’re the owner, you can disrupt our filming? Do you know that if we don’t film here, everything we’ve shot so far will have to be deleted and reshot? Who will compensate for this loss?”
Are you being unreasonable?
Yuan Gang narrowed his eyes, a smile playing on his lips, and issued a final warning: “I’ll say this one last time: please leave.”
The assistant director stiffened his neck and retorted, “We’re not leaving. What are you going to do about it?”
Yuan Gang nodded slightly, reached out, and grabbed the assistant director by the neck, lifting him up with brute force. “My patience is limited. This is not a place for you to cause trouble. Scram quickly, or it won’t be this simple!”
With that, Yuan Gang unceremoniously tossed the assistant director away.
The entire group was stunned into silence. Was this person normal?
What normal person could lift another by the neck and throw them away?
And throw them away like that, like they were garbage?
This incident thoroughly frightened the entire film crew. Regardless of the other party’s identity, they could clearly see that this person was definitely a formidable character!
The director took a deep breath and stepped forward, “Sir, is there some kind of misunderstanding here? We received permission to film here; we have legal procedures.
Furthermore, you say this place already has an owner, but it doesn’t seem to be the case, does it? This place has always belonged to Great Xia. Apart from that legendary general who has since passed away, there seems to have never been another owner.”