Cheng Qing: "..."
Having no other choice, Cheng Qing had to let go of the female ghost and grope his way around in the darkness.
Cheng Qing didn't feel much about the haunted house. Neither the female nor male ghosts scared her along the way; in fact, she was asked questions the whole time.
After many stops and starts, the journey is finally drawing to a close.
Cheng Qing searched all the way but couldn't find the person; however, she did find the exit. She shook her head helplessly, took two steps back, and finally heard Luo Xi's voice as she passed a room.
Cheng Qing was startled, then quickly pushed open the door and saw Luo Xi huddled in the corner, shouting loudly, "Qingqing!!! Help me!!!"
Cheng Qing found the person, breathed a sigh of relief, and found it amusing.
A male ghost dressed in a patient's gown stood in front of Losi, constantly craning his neck to get closer.
Cheng Qing knew that Luo Xi was afraid of this, so she stepped forward and patted the male ghost.
The male ghost was startled, but upon seeing that it was a tourist, he remembered to scare Cheng Qing again.
Cheng Qing smiled and said, "Alright, that's enough for now, let's go!"
The male ghost choked: "...Aren't you afraid?"
Upon hearing Cheng Qing's voice, Luo Xi peeked through her fingers.
Cheng Qing stood beside the terrifying male ghost, and to Luo Xi, Cheng Qing seemed to be radiating a seven-colored light.
Seeing Luo Xi's timid appearance, Cheng Qing felt both amused and a little sorry for her.
She walked up to Losie, pulled her hand off her face, and said to her with great helplessness, "You're quick on your way."
"Qingqing~~~" Luo Xi jumped up in grievance and pounced on Cheng Qing.
Cheng Qing guessed that she was going to pounce on him again and reached out to catch her, but he didn't expect her to pounce on him whole. So, he was successfully tackled to the ground.
Male ghost: "..."
Losi felt more at ease than ever before. Cheng Qing seemed to have fallen from the sky, finally putting Losi's heart at ease. She scurried around the house like a mouse, unable to find her way out.
But she still complained to Cheng Qing, feeling wronged: "Where did you run off to?!"
Cheng Qing could only say, "Didn't we find them?"
Lossie stood up, almost in tears: "Too slow!!!"
Cheng Qing got up and helped her up as well, replying perfunctorily, "Okay, okay, I'll be faster next time."
After dealing with Losi, she couldn't help but tease her, "You're pretty fast when you run, but do you have the energy to walk now?"
Losi blushed, her legs giving way. "That female ghost suddenly jumped out. I was trying to figure out how to open the door and get out. She was so scary, so I ran away."
Cheng Qing could only half-embrace her as they left the room, laughing as he said, "So, am I the one who got dumped by you?"
Losi lowered her head in silence: "...I'm sorry..."
Cheng Qing: "Hahaha, I was just kidding. I know you're scared. Did you see the exit on that last stretch of road?"
Losi looked up and saw the dazzling sunlight outside, so bright and hopeful in the darkness.
Cheng Qing clenched his fist and reminded her, "Once we get here, a ghost should jump out from behind and chase us."
Losi was taken aback, and then sure enough, she heard the sound of chains dragging on the ground behind her.
Luo Xi wanted to turn around to look, but Cheng Qing reached out and pressed her head down.
"If you're scared, then don't look." She pulled Losi towards the exit, and Losi followed closely behind her.
She didn't turn around to look at the approaching footsteps or the cold, merciless sound of chains dragging on the ground.
Her mind was completely focused on the woman pulling her along. The more afraid she was of walking alone, the more at ease she felt when Cheng Qing came out.
If Cheng Qing can stay by my side forever, I won't be afraid at all.
Even in the dark...
***
"Phew~" After running out of the haunted house with Luo Xi, Cheng Qing felt a sense of accomplishment, as if he had accomplished something great.
Looking back at Losi, who was panting, she smiled gently in the sunlight: "Losi, you'll have to work harder in fencing practice tomorrow."
Losi wiped the sweat from her forehead, looked up at Cheng Qing, and asked in a puzzled, breathless voice, "Why...why?"
Cheng Qing leaned closer to her ear, her voice as soft as jade with a touch of magnetism. She smiled and said, "You're panting so much after only running a short distance, which means you haven't exercised enough."
Losi covered her ears, stood up stiffly, and glared at Cheng Qing.
Cheng Qing raised her hands: "Wait a minute, I don't know how I offended you again??? But I apologize!!!"
When Kong Mingyan came out of the monitoring room, he saw Cheng Qing sliding to his knees at lightning speed. He immediately burst into laughter: "Welcome back!"
Luo Xi and Cheng Qing both turned to look at each other, one blushing and the other looking helpless.
Kong Mingyan led the cameraman over and asked Cheng Qing, "How does it feel?"
Cheng Qing imagined the process and said to herself, "It's quite exciting."
Kong Mingyan patted her shoulder with a smile, gave Luo Xi a meaningful look, and then led the cameraman to interview other people.
Cheng Qing was stunned for a moment: "???" Wait, why aren't I interviewing Luo Xi?
Why interview an ordinary person? Cheng Qing was completely baffled by the director's move.
Losi was also stunned by Cheng Qing's move. The sudden closeness, the hot breath on her ear, and the sexy tone of his voice were all extremely seductive techniques in Losi's eyes.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but turn and glare at Cheng Qing, even though his flushed face and moist eyes made the glare powerless.
But Cheng Qing immediately straightened up and said, "I really apologize."
Losi frowned: "You have no idea why you're apologizing."
Cheng Qing choked: "..." Indeed.
Just as Cheng Qing was pondering, Lin Shandie finally rushed out with a scream.
Only then did Luo Xi notice that the person following behind Lin Shan Die was the hospital's director.
He chased after her, pulling on the iron chain, until Lin Shandie ran into the sunlight, while the dean stopped in the darkness where the sunlight couldn't reach.
Once he was sure no one outside would go in, he pulled on the thick iron chain, turned around, and slowly walked away.
Losi: "..." Was this the person who was chasing me just now? How terrifying.
Fortunately, the others gradually ran out, and not long after Cheng Qing brought Luo Xi out, everyone else arrived as well.
Everyone looked grim, glaring angrily at the director: "Why did this project even exist???"
Kong Mingyan laughed and said, "It was requested by fans on Weibo." And it really was requested by fans! He wasn't lying.
The celebrities immediately wailed, thinking that their fans wanted to see them make fools of themselves. They couldn't even scold them; they could only grit their teeth and swallow their anger.
Seeing how much resentment everyone harbored, Kong Mingyan could only force a smile and say, "How about I treat you to another dinner?"
"Get out!!!" the crowd shouted angrily.
We came from another city and spent the afternoon sightseeing. Now, by the time we get back to Fanhe City, it will be at least 6 PM. Who's in the mood for dinner?!
On the way back, everyone was exhausted.
Even men like Li Mingyao and Feng Qiuyi couldn't help but look pale as they got into the car.
Cheng Qing, Luo Xi, and Lin Shandie sat in the back seat, overwhelmed by the fatigue of a long day's work.
Cheng Qing was feeling a bit drowsy and sleepy when suddenly her left shoulder felt heavy. Cheng Qing was startled and turned her head to look. She saw that Luo Xi was leaning against her and had fallen into a deep sleep.
Cheng Qing smiled, adjusted his posture to make her more comfortable, and then leaned back in the seat and closed his eyes to rest.
In the camera lens, under the shaky lens, bathed in sunlight, time seemed to slow down.
Just a window separates the hustle and bustle of the city outside the car from the quiet afternoon inside.
***
It was almost seven o'clock when the carload of people finally arrived at the villa.
Cheng Qing was the first to wake up and picked up a notebook from the car to read. Seeing that the car had stopped, she leaned close to Luo Xi's ear and called, "Luo Xi, it's time to get up, we've arrived."
Luo Xi felt a slight itch in her ears, so she reached out and rubbed them. Then she snuggled against Cheng Qing affectionately, saying, "Sleep a little longer."
Cheng Qing turned to look out of the car and saw that Kong Mingyan had already brought the cameraman over.
Cheng Qing choked: "..." Even after getting off the bus, they still do interviews?
Although she didn't know what Kong Mingyan was up to, she still helped Luo Xi up: "I'm afraid that won't work. I think Director Kong..."
Before she could finish speaking, Kong Mingyan was already in front of her. Cheng Qing could only shield Luo Xi, who was unwilling to get up, and rolled down the car window, smiling at Kong Mingyan, "You're taking pictures even after getting out of the car?"
"Yes! I'd like to see if you step on your left foot first or your right foot first?"
Cheng Qing: "..." This reason...
Author's Note:
These are the only ones I've posted so far; I'll code the rest during the day. (＾－＾)V
Chapter 26
Kong Mingyan has been walking unsteadily lately!
Last episode of "Best Partners" had the highest viewership among variety shows in the same period, with two couples becoming breakout stars, and one of them is already showing signs of becoming a huge hit.
The CP fan economy is indeed thriving; not only Kong Mingyan, but even the show's producers and others have called to offer their condolences.
Therefore, given the fans' affection, Cheng Qing naturally gets more screen time. And to get more screen time, you need more footage.
Seeing that Kong Mingyan was still not leaving and really intended to record her getting off the car here, Cheng Qing twitched her lips.
She glanced back at Losi, who was still sleeping against her, and Lin Shandie, who was fast asleep by the window.
"Shan Die, get up." Cheng Qing chose to call Lin Shan Die first.
Lin Shandie was still half asleep; the two-hour car ride back had put her in a deep sleep. Hearing Cheng Qing's voice, she struggled to get up.
Then Cheng Qing nudged Luo Xi, who was sleeping against him, and Luo Xi opened her eyes groggily to look at Cheng Qing.