Rather than saying that Shi Ren sought the help of Qian Cangyi and others to collate data, it's more like he was torturing them.
Just because you can't die, you can keep pushing the boundaries of morality.
The fifth question is over too.
The five actors returned to Shi Ren's side, their faces very serious. It seemed likely that they might kick Shi Ren the next second.
"Enough!" Lan Xing threw the red button at Shi Ren.
As it approached Shi Ren, the red button suddenly changed its trajectory and flew in the other direction.
Seeing this, the others decided to throw the red buttons directly onto the ground.
"What's the matter?" Shi Ren had a look of confusion on his face, "This is only the fifth question."
If you continue to keep the actors as extra characters, they might continue. But once the actors are made insiders, with specific scenes and feedback, everything changes.
"How many do you want us to answer then?" Lan Xing countered.