Xiao He's role is that of a hacker sent by the big boss, monitoring the two men's every move in real time to ensure they don't escape but are diligently helping the big boss steal back his things.

This hacker is also a master thief, but he's more sophisticated. Unlike the two "clumsy" little thieves, he's a globally ranked master thief. He was invited to White Elephant Country specifically to help this big shot steal something.

Unexpectedly, the two main characters appeared out of nowhere and ruined his plan.

But it was fine too. Watching the two protagonists complete the tasks he was supposed to do, the hacker was happy to stay put and just watched the whole way, only turning off the surveillance when the two protagonists encountered a crisis.

This role isn't very important; I might only appear on screen for less than five minutes, spending the entire time sitting in front of a computer typing away. But the character is very well-developed, and if acted well, it could easily leave a lasting impression on the audience.

Xiao He thought the role was pretty good.

"If you want to take this script, you can start filming anytime in the next few days. It won't take too long," Liu Rulan said. "The crew is rushing to release the film for next year's Spring Festival. Now, apart from a few reshoots, the overall work has entered the post-production stage."

"Huh?" Xiao He was surprised. "Since filming has already been completed, why would they ask me to make a cameo appearance at this time?"

Liu Rulan explained, "This role had been cut because we couldn't find a suitable candidate. But I have some connections, so I asked the production company to submit your resume. Director Zhuang thought your image was quite suitable for the role, and you also happen to be a computer science graduate, which brings you a lot of buzz. So he agreed to give you a chance to play the role."

It means that if Xiao He goes, then the role will be available; if Xiao He doesn't go, then the role will not be available.

Xiao He clicked his tongue in astonishment: "So it's possible to do that?"

“It’s perfectly normal to have reshoots later. Your character has few scenes, and shooting alone won’t affect the others, so it’s perfectly acceptable to ask for reshoots.” Liu Rulan crossed her arms. “So if you want to go, I’ll contact them for you right now. If you don’t want to go, I’ll just let the production company know.”

Wow, Sister Liu has amazing connections...

However, Xiao He still had some doubts: "Since it's just a minor cameo role, with less than five minutes of screen time, the director could have just pulled in any actor for the cameo. Why are the requirements so high?"

When Gao couldn't find anyone in the end, he simply deleted them.

“This brings us back to the character himself,” Liu Rulan said meaningfully. “As you know, the director wants to create an ‘original universe,’ which is to create a completely independent film series worldview. So right now, he may just be a minor character who appears for a few minutes, but in the next story, he may very well be an important supporting character, or even half of the main characters.”

Xiao He understood: "So, actually, Sister Liu is interested in his sequel film series?"

Liu Rulan nodded: "Director Zhuang is quite capable and has a solid foundation. After the first film was made, there is a high probability that the second film can continue the story. There is a high probability that he will build his own original universe. And now that you have joined them, your character will have a greater presence and a stronger voice in the future."

These are things you have to get involved in as early as possible. They're betting the movie will be a huge hit, while the production team is betting that Xiao He can maintain his popularity and continue to rise in status.

Neither side will miss such a good opportunity.