The guests had been filming all day, but mostly it was about self-amusement, no different from a vacation.
In the evening, Xia Weiliang and others found Director Huang, and the group sat around a bonfire eating melon seeds.
Xia Weiliang looked up at Director Huang, "Director, it's not that I'm a morbid curiosity seeker, but you say we trek through mountains and rivers, travel so far just to have a bonfire party? Is life meant to be wasted like this?"
Director Huang spat out a melon seed shell, "The village chief said that after he gathers the villagers, he will meet with us."
Zhang Miaomiao: "Are you sure the villagers have Earth ID cards? Is it that difficult to gather them?"
Wai Shao: "Perhaps, they haven't seen outsiders for a long time and need to undergo psychological preparation in advance!"
Situ: "But, this preparation is taking too long~"
Speaking of her courage, it had indeed become much greater after her rebirth.
In her opinion, the most terrifying thing in this world was the human heart; no ghosts or monsters were as detestable as the human heart!
However, it was still a bit creepy in the pitch-blackness, so she started singing to boost her own courage: "You ask me how deep my love is... how much I love you~"
On a dark and windy night, a tune completely off-key startled the birds all around.
Xia Weiliang wasn't a germaphobe, but she was used to showering before bed, and coupled with the past two days of constant travel, she felt she would get stinky if she didn't wash.
Men were fine; they could just come over for a quick rinse and go back in their shorts.
She was a female celebrity, after all. While she could be casual at times, she had to be meticulous in areas that mattered!
"You think about it, you look at it, the moon represents my heart~"
As soon as she opened her mouth, she had a feeling of being perfectly in tune, as if she could sing for three days and three nights!
"You think↗ think↗↗..."
She stretched her neck but couldn't hit the high note.
...It was too high.
Behind her, a light chuckle.
Xia Weiliang's face-washing motion paused, and she felt the hairs on her back stand on end.
She didn't turn around, pretending not to hear.
Xia Weiliang's thoughts were simple; even if she really encountered a non-human entity, as long as they didn't interfere with each other, that would be her greatest respect for them.
Although, her hands were trembling slightly, and her singing trembled even more.
"This is the second time I've heard such a unique singing voice."
Xia Weiliang froze.
This was...
She suddenly turned around and immediately patted her chest, "Village Chief! You scared me to death. Why are you out strolling at night?"
"Heh, my body is weak, so I occasionally come out for a walk."
Xin Jinghe walked slowly, his legs perhaps not as nimble, but he had a straight posture and a distinguished look, the kind of charismatic middle-aged man!
As he got closer and saw her bath products, he smiled, "The river water is too cold, not suitable for young girls like you; it might cause lasting ailments." He turned around, "Follow me."
Xia Weiliang hesitated. She wasn't without a sense of crisis. But she couldn't explain why, she just felt an inexplicable trust in this elderly man and couldn't muster any sense of caution.
Of course, she also knew that excellent con artists were of this village chief's caliber.
Seeing she didn't move, Xin Jinghe knew what she was worried about. He wasn't annoyed, but smiled and said, "Don't worry, your friend is also here. He will be responsible for protecting you."
"Friend?"
As he spoke, someone slowly walked out from behind a large tree.
"En Ge?"
Xia Weiliang's eyes widened, "How are you here?"
Xi En yawned, "Seeing you walking this way, I was worried you might be in danger alone, so I followed to take a look."
"..."
Xia Weiliang's only relief now was that she hadn't stripped naked and jumped into the river!
"Let's go."
Xin Jinghe's leg was a bit uncomfortable, and after a few steps, he instinctively raised his hand to pat it.
With Xi En around, it was indeed quite reassuring.
Xia Weiliang cheerfully picked up her things and followed, "En Ge, let's go!"
He instinctively raised his hand, took the things from her, and followed the village chief to his home.
It was also a wooden structure, ancient but appearing very sturdy.
"Wow! Village Chief, you have a water heater at home?!"
Xia Weiliang was astonished; this was a modern household appliance, so out of place in this village.
"Heh heh... although we have lived in Baqi Village for a long time, we are not all relics. Especially Xin Hong; he has never been disconnected from the outside world."
Xia Weiliang: "Mmm, I can see that."
Dressed so fashionably, he looked like an infiltrator from the outside world.
Xi En subtly glanced around the room and then said to her, "You go in and wash. I'll wait for you outside."
Xia Weiliang's eyes lit up, "Got it!"
She immediately entered the bathroom and closed the door.
"Please, sit."
Xin Jinghe invited Xi En to sit and poured him tea, "You like this little girl."
Xi En suddenly froze, but then quickly lowered his gaze and generously said, "Yes, I do. However, she has a boyfriend."
"Heh heh..." Xin Jinghe smiled, "She's beautiful and has a good personality; many people must like her."
Xi En nodded; it was true.
"Speaking of which, she looks very much like a girl I deeply loved."
Xin Jinghe was not formal, striking up a conversation with him like an old friend.
Xi En took a sip of tea, "Where is she now?"
"Her... she went to pursue her own happiness."
Xi En understood and nodded, asking no further questions.
After all, it was his sad memory, and he had observed earlier that the village chief lived alone, with no photos of relatives in the house.
Perhaps he was still unable to forget that girl.
"Village Chief!"
Xin Hong pushed the door open and came in. He froze for a moment upon seeing Xi En, but then he simply nodded and whispered something into Xin Jinghe's ear. The latter let out a sigh of relief, "Mmm, at least it hasn't exceeded expectations."