The slight increase in his success rate confirmed what Luke had long suspected:
Any action scene at a B-level difficulty or higher was way more dangerous than people imagined. To pull off stunts at that level, there was no way he could rely on stats alone.
After all, the system wasn't going to magically turn him into Superman. If it did, then instead of becoming a Hollywood action star, he'd probably end up being snatched by some government research facility and turned into a lab rat.
So, he needed to master more real-world skills if he truly wanted to improve his chances.
Luke had already wrapped up all his scenes. Zhang Ziyu booked him a flight for tomorrow—this time in first class, unlike when he first came out and had to pay for his own economy seat.
With the little time he had left, he didn't bother sightseeing. The gifts he needed for friends were already taken care of by Zhang Ziyu, so Luke just stayed with the crew, carefully watching how the whole filming process worked. It was a good way to build up experience.
Watching the crew members running around, working with so much energy and passion, Luke was completely absorbed.
Just then, Chen Long had finished shooting a scene and walked over to him.
"The movie's almost wrapped. You confident about Rush Hour 2?" Chen Long asked.
"I'm sure it'll turn out great."
Luke's answer was firm—not just because he could glimpse the future, but because he'd been watching the crew these past few days and learned a lot.
Chen Long raised his brows in surprise, then smiled. "Oh? That confident, huh?"
"I might not know much about directing," Luke said, "but I know how to read people. Just by looking at how the team works, I can tell this project's in good hands."
"How so?"
Even though Chen Long was confident in his own film, he was curious to hear what an outsider like Luke had observed.
"I've worked on other films before. From my experience, the crew's attitude often decides whether a movie succeeds or fails.
If most of the team members genuinely want to do their best, then the odds of success shoot up."
Chen Long nodded—he knew Luke was right.
If everyone put in that little bit of extra effort, a 70-point movie could easily become an 80.
But if people started slacking, that same 70-point movie could sink to a 60.
That positive or negative swing could make all the difference.
Chen Long understood this better than anyone. Every time he made a film, he spared no expense to motivate his crew.
He wanted them to treat the movie like it was their own passion project, not just another job.
"Sure, I've tied their interests to the film, so it's hard for them to slack off," Chen Long said with a laugh. "But how do you know if they're really giving it their all?"
"Big bro, are you testing me? Alright, let me share my take."
"Most of the time, people's unconscious words and behavior give away their mindset."
"For example, if a crew member keeps asking: 'I finished this, is it okay?'—that's usually a sign they're not putting in real effort. They're just trying to check a box. If you say it's fine, they're done. If you say it's not, they'll just push it until it barely passes."
"But someone who really cares will first do their best within their skillset. Then, they'll ask: 'I think it's still missing something—can you help me figure out how to make it better?'
The difference in attitude is night and day. Luckily, Rush Hour 2 has more of the second type. That's why I'm so confident."
Chen Long grinned. "You've got a sharp eye! My team really is outstanding. They're my greatest treasure."
It had taken him over twenty years to build that crew.
In any movie studio, the backbone was always the production team. In the entertainment industry, people were the number one resource.
A fully staffed crew with rich experience, tested chemistry, and a deep understanding of each other's workflow wasn't something you could just buy with money overnight.
Chen Long felt lucky to have such a team. They were the foundation of all his dreams.
But too many so-called "elites" never understood the value of people.
There were always arrogant investors—big bosses from other industries—who thought throwing money around was enough to build a killer team, and from there, a hit movie.
But when you gathered a bunch of "all-stars" who didn't mesh, the result could be worse than nothing. Instead of 1 + 1 = 2, it turned into 1 + 1 < 1.
Without chemistry, teamwork fell apart—constant friction, poor collaboration, wasted effort.
In the end, even with a winning hand, they'd still manage to lose big.
And this wasn't just true for film—it applied to video games, animation, music, and pretty much every creative industry.
If you didn't put people first, and instead arrogantly thought money alone would buy success, you'd end up with a mess.
Luke understood Chen Long's pride. He hoped that someday, he too could build a crew like that.
No one becomes a legend alone—you always need a team behind you.
Working on Rush Hour 2 had been an incredible experience for Luke. Not only did he land an important role and make a nice paycheck, but he'd also been thinking hard about what "the road to stardom" really meant for him.
Step one was clear: build a team. He'd been studying how Chen Long's crew worked.
When Chen Long realized this, he even promised to fully support Luke when the time came for him to put together his own crew.
He even hinted that he'd lend him some of his own people to start with—Bob being one of the names mentioned.
Luke was thrilled and sincerely grateful.
Step two was just as important: he needed to create his own signature style.
Bruce Lee became the living symbol of "kung fu."
When people thought of Chen Long, they instantly remembered his wild stunts and his playful, furniture-slinging fight scenes.
If Luke only copied Chen Long's dangerous action style, he'd always be stuck in someone else's shadow.
He had to carve out a unique identity in the minds of audiences if he wanted to become a true legend.
So, what was his path?
Luke had his answer: he wanted to embody the very concept of "martial arts."
Whether it was hand-to-hand combat or weapon mastery, he wanted to wield it effortlessly and take it to the highest level.
Wherever in the world people thought of real fighting techniques, he wanted his name to be the first that came to mind.
For anyone else, that goal would be impossible.
But with the system, Luke believed he had a real shot.
The only question was: how could he get the system to unlock more skills?
[New Mission: Complete another date with any girl. Rewards will be given based on performance!]