The Commander saw him and waved him over.
"Mingyu, you're here, let me introduce you."
"This is Deputy Director Zhang from the 'if i were a female special forces soldier' production team."
Lu Mingyu nodded slightly at Deputy Director Zhang, acknowledging him.
The Deputy Director quickly stood up, extending both hands enthusiastically.
"Captain Lu, I've long admired your reputation. Our program..."
"...really depends on you and your Megakaryocyte Special Operations Group for strong support!"
Lu Mingyu reached out and shook his hand, his expression still calm.
"You're too kind."
After everyone was seated, the Deputy Director couldn't wait to open up.
"Commander, Captain Lu, it's like this."
"Our production team, after careful consideration, in order to better demonstrate the deep bond between the military and the people..."
"...and also to give the female guests more opportunities to interact and learn with real special forces soldiers..."
He paused, then stated his main objective.
"We hope to build the female guests' dormitory right next to the Megakaryocyte Special Operations Group's base."
"This way, whether it's filming their daily lives or their interactions with the soldiers..."
"...it will be very convenient and will also capture the most authentic results."
As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Mingyu immediately spoke, his tone leaving no room for negotiation.
"No."
The smile on the Deputy Director's face froze.
The Commander also frowned.
But he didn't speak; he wanted to hear Lu Mingyu's reason.
Lu Mingyu looked at Deputy Director Zhang, his gaze sharp.
"Deputy Director, the Megakaryocyte Special Operations Group's base is a Class A military restricted zone."
"Our training subjects, equipment configuration, and personnel information..."
"...even the specific layout of the base, are all classified."
"Arranging a film crew and a group of artists next to the base..."
"...and filming twenty-four hours a day, the risk of leakage is too high. No one can bear that responsibility."
After listening, the Commander nodded in agreement and added.
"Mingyu is right. The military has its discipline."
"The security and confidentiality of the base are paramount, and this principle cannot be shaken."
"Your dormitory can be built in other areas of the barracks."
"But it absolutely cannot be right next to the Macrophages' base."
With the two highest-ranking military officers in agreement and firm in their stance, the Deputy Director knew there was no room for discussion.
Although he was somewhat disappointed, he could only nod in agreement.
"Okay, okay, we understand and completely obey the military's arrangements."
The dormitory's location was finally set on an open plot of land at a certain distance from the special operations group's base, but not too far.
A few days later, construction on the dormitory began.
The Deputy Director held the construction blueprints, communicating with the construction team on site.
Lu Mingyu, as the military's supervisory representative, was also present.
He watched as workers began to pre-install monitoring lines in the dormitory's common areas and sleeping quarters.
The Deputy Director's brow furrowed again.
He walked over to Lu Mingyu, speaking with some difficulty.
"Captain Lu, there's something I'd like to discuss with you."
"Speak."
"Look, this is a variety show after all, and the guests invited are all female, some of them well-known artists."
"Installing surveillance cameras in their sleeping quarters, isn't that a bit... inappropriate?"
Deputy Director Zhang chose his words carefully.
"This involves personal privacy, and I'm afraid they might get upset and be difficult to communicate with."
Lu Mingyu's expression remained unchanged; he seemed to have anticipated this question from the other party.
He calmly explained: "Installing surveillance is not for monitoring their privacy."
"It is to ensure their safety."
Lu Mingyu's tone became serious.
"What they are about to undergo is high-intensity training, close to actual combat strength."
"After training, their bodies can easily experience various sudden conditions."
"Such as cramps, shock, or even cardiac arrest."
"The surveillance in the dormitory is to ensure that in case of any accident..."
"...our medical personnel can discover it immediately and provide emergency rescue."
"This is taking responsibility for their lives."
He glanced at the blueprint and added.
"Don't worry, only the sleeping areas and common activity areas have surveillance."
"Changing rooms and showers are absolute blind spots for surveillance; no equipment will be installed there."
"Additionally, according to the military's internal regulations..."
"...all personnel must wear clothing when sleeping; nudity is not allowed."
His words were well-reasoned and well-founded, explaining the purpose and dispelling the other party's biggest concern.
The Deputy Director was left speechless.
He knew that arguing with the military, especially about matters of human life, was something he definitely couldn't win.
He could only nod repeatedly.
"Oh, I see, it was my oversight. Captain Lu, you've thought of everything."
"Safety first, safety first. I have no problem at all."
Although he said this, the Deputy Director's heart began to pound.
He, as a grown man, could understand these reasons.
But could those delicate female stars accept it willingly and buy into it?
Construction of the dormitory proceeded in an orderly manner.
Meanwhile, the publicity for the variety show officially kicked off.
The production team of "if i were a female special forces soldier," amidst widespread anticipation...
...officially announced the full guest lineup for this season via its official Weibo account.
A single stone stirred up a thousand waves.
The announcement of the list instantly ignited public opinion online.
Gu Lina Zha.
Yang Zi.
Zhang Zifeng.
Guan Xiaotong.
Yu Shuxin.
Bai Lu.
Ju Jingyi.
Seven female stars, each with distinct styles and extremely high popularity in their respective fields, were prominently listed.
This lineup was luxurious, almost encompassing popular actresses of different age groups and types in the entertainment industry.
As soon as the news broke, related keywords quickly dominated the top spots on Weibo's hot search list with an unstoppable momentum.
"Holy cow, is this lineup serious?"
"The production team must be super rich!"
"Seven fairies descending to become soldiers?"
"The scene is too beautiful, I dare not look."
"My expectations are maxed out, I've already prepared my small stool, just waiting for the broadcast!"
Netizens' discussion enthusiasm reached an unprecedented high.
The number of comments in the comment section exceeded 100,000 within just half an hour.
However, after the initial shock and anticipation, the direction of the discussion quickly shifted.
After all, the theme of this program was "female special forces soldiers," not an ordinary travel or lifestyle variety show.
This meant that the guests would face real military training with live ammunition.
Thus, a new topic quietly emerged and quickly gained the highest discussion.
"Let's open a betting pool, everyone guess who among these seven will be the first to cry and quit?"
This slightly teasing question precisely hit the sweet spot for all the gossip-loving netizens.
"I'll blindly guess Guan Xiaotong. Look at her long legs, running 800 meters must be tough for her."
"Add me to the above, I also think it's her. She doesn't look like she can endure hardship."
"I bet Bai Lu. Her laugh is so low."
"She'll probably be scolded by the instructor until she laughs, then be punished to run laps until she quits."
"I think Gu Lina Zha is at the highest risk. Her face is too aggressive."
"But her personality seems soft, the contrast is too great, she probably won't adapt."
"Did you guys forget Yu Shuxin?"
"With her 'little drama queen' persona, wouldn't she be terribly disciplined in the military?"
Various speculations and analyses emerged endlessly.