Chapter 84: Joyful Wedding, Mourning Cry 15
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The guests and even the production team had planned to make the most of the time before lunch to familiarize themselves with the terrain of Family Tomb Village. Thus, the time allotted for the guests from the very beginning was tight. Even with Yang Tu, who was familiar with Family Tomb Village, guiding them, the guests only managed to take a quick look around Moon Creek and Moon Mountain.
After the barrage of criticism when she first entered the village, Bai Shuang, who was originally cheerful, seemed sullen throughout the following hours, whether inside the rural farmstay or exploring the surroundings.
As a singer, her facial expressions were usually on point, and because of her naturally friendly personality, her face was always adorned with a smile, brightening people’s moods. Her fans considered her a source of spiritual strength, believing that no matter how exhausted they were, seeing Bai Shuang’s smiling face would instantly rejuvenate them.
However, that confidence and cheerfulness were now nowhere to be found.
Bai Shuang lowered her head and nervously bit her lip, looking uncomfortable.
She frequently used her hands to tug at the edge of her skirt, trying to pull it down further as if she wanted to cover more of her skin. Her shoulders were pulled inward, as if she was trying to curl up into a small ball, minimizing her presence as much as possible.
Anyone who noticed Bai Shuang’s demeanor had no doubt that if she were given a snail shell right now, she would readily retreat inside.
The other guests noticed Bai Shuang’s state as well. They had been subtly including her in their conversations all along the way, using all their tricks to try and make her smile.
The variety show celebrity was a treasure trove of humor, pulling out all his jokes that could make people burst into laughter, and he kept chattering non-stop. This had the other guests and Yang Tu laughing so hard they could hardly breathe, achieving a perfect comedic effect.
Bai Shuang also found herself drawn in and couldn’t help but burst into laughter.
“That’s the spirit! Have a good laugh, Bai Shuang,” the variety show celebrity winked at Bai Shuang and teased her, “Don’t let someone irrelevant affect your mood. You’re out here to enjoy the trip after all. We should cherish these relaxing moments. How can you waste them?”
Bai Shuang was taken aback, not expecting the variety show celebrity to notice her discomfort.
“Brother Yan is right. You look stunning in that outfit, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with it. It’s that old man who can’t keep up with the times, always acting like he’s entitled to judge others just because he’s older. Little does he know, in the eyes of everyone else, he’s the one with issues.”
An Nanyuan also approached and handed Bai Shuang a red leaf he had just caught under the tree. He smiled and reassured her, saying, “You’re considered a goddess by your fans, you know? How about checking the barrage of messages they send to your phone? You’ve even been ranked among the top ten beauties in the music industry by magazines. Have more confidence in yourself!”
Bai Shuang took the red leaf in a daze, looking at An Nanyuan without knowing what to say.
Even the young master, Song Ci, who was exploring these mountains for the first time and having a blast, walked past Bai Shuang and couldn’t help but mutter awkwardly, “You’re such a crybaby. Anyway, um, my family has a collaboration with a music festival next month. If you like, you can join. Or, in a while, my family will be working on the ending theme song for a TV drama. We can give it to you, so don’t cry anymore.”
“Huh?”
Bai Shuang looked at Song Ci in surprise, not expecting this delicate young master to comfort her – though he was rather awkward at it.
She also didn’t expect that her bad mood would lead to such a fantastic job offer, something many others would struggle to get their hands on.
If her agent found out, they might think she was taking over their responsibilities.
Bai Shuang was both amused and exasperated, but she wasn’t planning to take advantage of the young master’s goodwill. “Thank you for your kind offer, I appreciate it, but the decision about the TV series ending song should be made by the director. I won’t meddle in that. And I must clarify one thing; I didn’t cry.”
After all, she had been in the entertainment industry for a long time; how could she cry during a live broadcast? That would be too embarrassing.
Song Ci stiffened his neck, his tone turning abrupt as he said, “Well, I’m giving it to you anyway. Just don’t cry, and everything’s fine,” before quickly walking away a few steps.
For the guest team, Bai Shuang was the only female member, and the other guests were genuinely concerned about her. Especially for the veteran guests, Bai Shuang was no longer just a colleague they had encountered during work but a comrade with whom they had shared the experience of escaping together.
Seeing that Bai Shuang finally smiled and spoke, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. The worried expressions that had been lingering on their faces disappeared, and smiles returned to their faces.
After observing the way the guests treated Bai Shuang, Yang Tu seemed quite surprised. It was as if he was witnessing such a scene for the first time, with his eyes constantly scanning between Bai Shuang and the guests, deep in thought.
On their way to the rural farmstay, Lu Xingxing discreetly circled around behind everyone and approached Bai Shuang. He bent down and leaned closer to her, lowering his voice, “Bai Shuang, if you’re unhappy, should I go give that old man a beating?”
Bai Shuang was startled and instinctively covered her split-screen livestream on her shoulder before looking at Lu Xingxing.
When she realized that Lu Xingxing’s expression was completely sincere and not at all like a joke, she stammered, “Uh, it’s not necessary. I’m fine, Lu Xingxing, you don’t have to worry about me.”
Lu Xingxing casually patted his chest, despite being an adult, his pretty face was filled with youthful spirit, self-confidence, and pride. It was dazzling in the sunlight and quite heartwarming.
“Don’t worry, just give me the word, and I’ll take you over there to confront him. I’ll make sure he apologizes to you.”
“Besides, take a look at that old guy himself. Respect should be for the elderly, not the bad one.”
Lu Xingxing snorted disdainfully and said, “Although I don’t like Yan Shixuan, he’s right. That old guy has nothing to do with you. He’s neither your elder nor your acquaintance. What qualifies him to scold you? And his scolding was so baseless, it’s like a hundred-year-old zombie crawling out of the ground. Respecting elders is my virtue, but teaching bad people a lesson is the right path. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with that.”
Bai Shuang listened in astonishment and was moved at the same time.
She felt that Lu Xingxing was like the boy who sat next to her in her student days, always getting scolded by the headmaster for not wearing the school uniform properly. However, that boy never cared. He would run across the playground like lightning, revealing a fair wrist under the rolled-up sleeves, wink at her, and then climb over the school wall while the headmaster scolded. In the evening self-study, he would sneak back in the dark and bring her two pieces of candy, saying, “Little sister, keep up the good work.”
When she went home after school and was blocked on a narrow path by gangsters, her desk mate would also whistle and jump down from the wall to help her drive the bad guys away. Then, proudly and cheekily, he would ask, “Is your big brother handsome? Come on, call me big brother.”
Lu Xingxing was just like that boy, proud and unbridled but full of vitality.
Like a little sun, it made people can’t help but want to get closer.
“Do you not trust me?” Lu Xingxing looked at Bai Shuang, who was standing there dazedly, and asked in confusion, “Do you think I’m just trying to show off?”
ai Shuang came to her senses and hurriedly waved her hands. “No, no, it’s not like that….”
“Hey, don’t worry. Your brother Xingxing is already an adult. I won’t do things like showing off and bragging in front of little girls.”
Afraid that Bai Shuang wouldn’t believe him, Lu Xingxing leaned in and said, “I think you seem to trust Yan Shixuan quite a bit, so why don’t you trust me? Although I hate to admit it, according to seniority, Yan Shixuan is indeed my Master Uncle.”
Master Uncle?
Bai Shuang blinked, not quite understanding the situation.
“Do you live in Binhai City? Have you heard of Haiyun Temple?”
Lu Xingxing raised his head proudly and said, “I am a product of Haiyun Temple, guaranteed quality. As for those bad old men, I can take on ten of them single-handedly.”
Bai Shuang couldn’t help but laugh at Lu Xingxing’s playful tone and pushed him forward, urging him to catch up with the rest of the group.
“Alright, alright, I believe you now. Let’s go, my Xingxing. If I really need your help, I’ll come find you.”
“Eh? What about now? Don’t you need it now?” Lu Xingxing was reluctant to give up as Bai Shuang pushed him along, trying to confirm with her.
“No, not now. I’m already grateful that I have you, Xingxing, willing to stand up for me.”
Although Bai Shuang had covered her screen when Lu Xingxing mentioned fighting, she couldn’t completely hide it. Plus, the screen still transmitted sound, and Lu Xingxing’s screen was also on.
So when Bai Shuang covered her screen, it was more like covering a joke, and many viewers in front of the screens heard what Lu Xingxing had said and saw his proud and youthful appearance.
Some of the viewers, while watching the incredibly charming Lu Xingxing on the screen, couldn’t help but slow down their breaths.
[Oh my goodness! Who is this handsome young brother? I’m falling for him! I wish I had a cool and handsome brother who would stand up for me.]
[Check out independent musician Lu Xingxing! He’s the most talented musician in history. Get to know him, you won’t regret it! He’s cool and good at roasting people. My Xingxing is amazing!]
[Wait, did I see that correctly? Isn’t this the brother who was all timid and scared in front of Brother Yan before? Now he’s acting so confidently. I can’t believe my eyes.]
[I’m dying of laughter! It just goes to show that in front of Brother Yan, nobody can act tough. Even Lu Xingxing, who can roast and make opponents cry, turned from a crab walking sideways to a meek and pitiful little guy in front of Brother Yan.]
[I used to think Lu Xingxing was one of those cool and aloof guys, so even when I watched that music competition he participated in before, I didn’t feel much. But that scene just now! Wow! Sunshine, youth, that brilliant and proud smile—it touched my heart. I’m in tears. This is the boy from my student days that I would consider my first love. Who doesn’t have a dreamy boy like that?]
[Are you all crazy? This guy is cursing and even talking about hitting old people. He has no manners at all. What kind of person is this? Doesn’t he know about respecting elders and caring for the young? Always talking about hitting people, seriously, there’s something wrong with him.]
[The person before, you’ve clearly never encountered the kind of old person who doesn’t deserve respect. Bad people can also grow old, and they’ll still be bad.]
[And this brother’s tone is so serious, although he’s impolite, I like it. Why should that old man suddenly insult a girl and not allow us to fight back? Provocation is cheap, and it doesn’t matter if he’s an old man; it’s about character. His line, “Respect should be for the elderly, not the bad one.” I love it. I’m starting to believe what you guys are saying, that he’s made opponents cry.]
[But Lu Xingxing said that Brother Yan is his Master Uncle. Did I hear it wrong? Brother Yan looks like he’s only in his twenties, how can he be a Master Uncle? The age doesn’t match, right?]
[Is age the main point here? The main point is about Haiyun Temple! The person above should not be from Binhai City, right? The locals in Binhai City all know how powerful Haiyun Temple is. We have typhoons every summer here, but they always change direction and avoid landing in the city. Locals understand it without saying it out loud; this barrier was created by Haiyun Temple. But Yan Shixuan is actually from Haiyun Temple? And he’s a Master Uncle seniority? You should know that the Taoists of Haiyun Temple won’t come for anyone, no matter how rich or powerful you are, if they feel there’s no connection, they won’t come. I’m amazed. I just randomly clicked on this from the trending list, and I didn’t expect to see a live Taoist from Haiyun Temple. I’m in awe! This subscription is totally worth it!]
[Oh? Did you guys just find out? Someone mentioned it before. After the last episode ended, some people saw Brother Yan at Haiyun Temple, and many heard the Taoists there calling him Master Uncle or even Grandmaster. Brother Yan’s seniority is impressive. I initially thought Brother Yan was doing something like wire walking when I saw him fighting in front of the camera, thinking the show was trying to hype things up. But since I found out that Brother Yan is a Master Uncle at Haiyun Temple, I don’t think so anymore. The Taoists at Haiyun Temple have their pride; the person they willingly call Master Uncle must have real skills.]
[So if Lu Xingxing calls Brother Yan Master Uncle, it means Lu Xingxing also has a connection to Haiyun Temple… I’m overwhelmed. I first fell in love with Brother Yan and couldn’t help myself, and just now, Lu Xingxing’s charm got to me too. It turns out these two people are both from Haiyun Temple, and they have a master-apprentice relationship. Isn’t Haiyun Temple a Taoist temple? Why do they understand my heart so well? Cry.]
[But after Lu Xingxing’s explanation, I really believe he can do it. The Taoists at Haiyun Temple are not like what many people imagine, being completely selfless. They have the saying “Love and trust, or get lost.” They cultivate themselves, not for the purpose of helping others. My house is near Haiyun Temple, and those Taoists have excellent martial arts skills. You can see them practicing martial arts with swords every morning and evening, and the sound of the swords is just like special effects in a movie. Moreover, with Brother Yan ‘s exceptional skills, this Lu Xingxing should be quite something.]
[The elderly people in this village are really strange. It’s not just the old man from earlier. Did you see that old man from the house we just passed by? He saw Bai Shuang and started scolding her. Aren’t they treating everyone like their own children allowing him to scold as he wishes? Bai Shuang hasn’t done anything wrong; she’s a pretty young girl. How did she provoke them?]
[To be honest, it’s true. We passed by several villagers on the way, and while they didn’t say anything, the way they looked at Bai Shuang made me feel uncomfortable. Bai Shuang is just dressing up nicely, why are they staring at her like she committed some grave mistake?]
On the other hand, Taoist Song, who started paying attention to the show because of the scolding from the old Taoist, was watching the split-screen live broadcast of Lu Xingxing with a face as dark as the bottom of a pot.
The official in charge, sitting on the adjacent seat, discreetly shifted away, fearing that Taoist Song Yi’s anger might spill over onto him.
“Lu, Xing, Xing!” Taoist Song Yi gritted his teeth, looking like he wanted to reach into the screen and give Lu Xingxing a good beating. “This brat, when he comes back, I’ll make him practice so hard he won’t be able to speak.”
If it weren’t for him watching the split-screen live broadcast, he wouldn’t have known that his disciple had directly identified himself as a member of Haiyun Temple in the live stream and even pulled Junior Brother Yan down.
Truly creating bad karma! Impure heart and insufficient cultivation!
The official in charge thought about his own daughter. If anyone dared to inexplicably scold his daughter like that, he might also be unable to resist rushing out to defend her and giving that person a beating, regardless of whether they were an old man or not.
With this in mind, the official in charge found Lu Xingxing somewhat more appealing.
In order to prevent Taoist Song Yi from getting too emotional and beating up Lu Xingxing, the official in charge thought for a moment and decided to speak up for Lu Xingxing, saying, “It’s not that serious, you know. Young people are always full of energy, and it’s not necessarily a bad thing. This Xingxing here clearly inherited your sense of justice, he can’t stand anything evil. He’s a good kid.”
Taoist Song Yi forced a smile and said, “Yes, my master used to say the same thing about me and this brat Xingxing, that we’re both not diligent in our studies, and then he gave me a good beating.”
The implied meaning was: I took a scolding and a beating on behalf of this brat, so can’t I teach him a lesson in return? Besides, he’s not diligent in his studies at all, and he looks so carefree, nothing like Junior Brother Yan who is meticulous and steady.
Taoist Song Yi took out his phone, holding it with both hands, and began typing a long message to Lu Xingxing, full of advice and admonishments. It took him quite a while to finish typing, and after that, he clicked send.
However, after waiting for a while, the messages still showed as unread.
Taoist Song Yi’s face turned dark as he said, “This rascal was supposed to be here to help oversee the program, but he’s just enjoying himself!”
The official in charge:”……………”
I’m sorry, Xingxing, I can’t help you. You’ll have to fend for yourself.
……
On the way back to the rural farmstay, the guests encountered a few villagers because they were passing by the village’s edge.
The middle-aged men stared at Bai Shuang with stern and disapproving looks. It seemed as though Bai Shuang had committed a grave offense by daring to hold her head high, laugh, and wear such “revealing” clothes outside.
However, when these villagers saw several men around Bai Shuang giving them threatening glares, they hesitated and did not dare to approach or confront the guests.
However, after the guests had walked past, the villagers still couldn’t help but spit and muttered quietly behind their backs, “Vulgar!”
“Not from a decent family.”
“Shameful!”
……
Furthermore, an old man sitting by his window at home saw Bai Shuang walking outside and immediately began cursing at her.
Although Yan Shixun wasn’t present this time, Lu Xingxing couldn’t control his temper and charged towards the old man.
He was far from as composed as Yan Shixun and directly punched the wall next to the window. There was a loud clattering sound as bits of plaster fell, startling the old man where he stood.
The old man struggled to maintain his composure, but he was also afraid that Lu Xingxing might actually punch him next time. So, he quickly hurled a few more insults and immediately closed the window, effectively hiding from view.
After receiving encouragement from the guests throughout their journey, Bai Shuang was now being protected by them. Despite the hurtful insults, she held her head high and walked past those people confidently. Unlike before, she didn’t want to shrink into her own little corner anymore.
As they approached the rural farmstay and saw the entrance gate from a distance, the variety show celebrity watched Bai Shuang, who was playfully interacting with Lu Xingxing in front of them. Feeling a bit emotional, he said to An Nanyuan beside him: “At first, I thought only that old man was crazy, but I didn’t expect that many people in this village share the same mindset. It’s really unbelievable.”
Before An Nanyuan could respond, the male celebrity who heard the conversation sighed and said, “Although I know it’s wrong, many villages in the southern regions think this way. Brother, even though your hometown is a village too, the culture on the Wild Wolf Peak in the north is very different from here. It’s a completely different folk tradition.”
“My grandma always told me to protect girls since I was a child, and I’ve seen the same attitude when I went to art college. But I’m well aware that there are still too many villages in the southern regions that don’t treat girls as equals. This village is no exception. While it’s surprising that there are still such closed-minded villages, it’s sadly not unexpected.”
After listening, An Nanyuan remained silent for a while.
He recalled Bai Shuang’s melancholic and withdrawn demeanor just a moment ago and couldn’t help but sigh, “Girls who grow up in a place like this must feel incredibly oppressed. Even someone as cheerful and outgoing as Bai Shuang is made uncomfortable by the criticism, let alone those girls who have lived in this environment since childhood. It must be really difficult for them to live openly and happily.”
The variety show celebrity nodded in agreement, saying, “The environment around us has a significant impact on one’s personality. This is really not good for the development of these girls’ characters. As an outsider, I’m worried that the girls in this village might grow up to be introverted and lacking in self-confidence. Sigh…..”
Although their encounter was brief, everyone fell silent, and the atmosphere became somewhat tense.
As they entered the courtyard, they saw Yan Shixun standing leisurely at the door, his tall figure leaning against the doorframe.
Yan Shixun raised an eyebrow and, with a magnetic tone, teased, “Come on, Xingxing, call me Master Uncle.”
Lu Xingxing froze on the spot.
“…………”
He twisted his neck like a robot, looking at Yan Shixun, and with a glimmer of hope, he tentatively asked, “Did you, by any chance, watch my split-screen live broadcast……just now?”
Yan Shixun casually nodded, shattering Lu Xingxing’s last bit of hope.
“I watched it. I also heard you say you don’t like me and admitted that I’m your Master Uncle.”
“Furthermore,” Yan Shixun crossed his arms and raised his hand to shake the phone in his hand, “Taoist Song just messaged me, saying that you ignore his messages. Since I’m your Master Uncle and we’re together, let me temporarily take his place in guiding you.”
“Don’t be afraid. Just think of me as your regular homework Master Uncle.”
Yan Shixun grinned insincerely and said, “I have a very good temper, absolutely won’t beat you.”
Lu Xingxing: “???”
I don’t believe you one bit! I’d rather believe in ghosts talking, than to believe in your good temper! Do you want to interview those ghosts and monsters you happily sent away?
However, when Lu Xingxing heard Yan Shixun mention Taoist Song Yi, he quickly took out his phone.
And then, when he checked…
Alright, Taoist Song Yi had sent several long messages, and he hadn’t even seen them. In the end, Taoist Song Yi just sent a smiling emoticon.
:)
You brat, very brave.
Lu Xingxing: “…”
With a mournful face, he quickly replied to Taoist Song Yi, saying he would definitely pay attention. But when he sent the message, there was no response on the other end, as if Taoist Song Yi had already exploded in anger.
Lu Xingxing shuddered, thinking that after this recording for the program was over, he might get a scolding.
“If you address me as Master Uncle, I’ll plead with Taoist Song, how about that?”
Yan Shixun raised an eyebrow, his sharp eyes filled with genuine interest. “It’s a very profitable deal, want to give it a try?”
“Who would call you that!”
Lu Xingxing stubbornly held his ground, his face defiant.
Yan Shixun remained calm and extended his long fingers, starting the countdown. “3.”
Lu Xingxing’s eyes flickered as he thought about how Taoist Song Yi’s beatings could be excruciating. He hesitated.
“1.”
Yan Shixun didn’t give Lu Xingxing any time to react, he turned and started to walk away.
“Wait! What about ‘2’? Why didn’t you say ‘2’?” Lu Xingxing panicked and quickly ran after him. “Hey! Yan Shixun, you skipped ‘2’. I haven’t made up my mind yet, it doesn’t count!”
“A Taoist knows that having a beginning and an ending is enough,” Yan Shixun waved his hand casually as he walked into the courtyard.
Lu Xingxing was dumbfounded.
Seeing that he couldn’t call Yan Shixun back, Lu Xingxing hurriedly took a few quick steps to catch up.
“Um… can you slow down a bit?”
“Yan Shixun! We still need to discuss this. Don’t walk so fast. Let me think it over. Maybe I’ll agree.”
“Yan…” Lu Xingxing gritted his teeth and finally stammered quietly next to Yan Shixun, Ma-Master Uncle.”
Yan Shixun stopped in his tracks.
Lu Xingxing didn’t expect Yan Shixun to stop abruptly. He couldn’t brake in time and nearly bumped into Yan Shixun’s back.
However, Yan Shixun seemed to have eyes on his back, as he swiftly located Lu Xingxing by sound and reached out to grab his shoulder, preventing him from getting too close. Instead, he pushed him away slightly.
Yan Shixun turned around slowly, a hint of teasing smile in his eyes. “Good boy, Junior Nephew.”
Although he had no intention of formally rejoining Haiyun Temple, after all, his master Li Chengyun didn’t care about it himself, and he also didn’t value these empty titles. So how could he make decisions on behalf of his master?
But watching Lu Xingxing, who had previously been as proud as a Border Collie, reluctantly calling him Master Uncle while still appearing somewhat unwilling, was undeniably amusing.
Yan Shixun patted Lu Xingxing’s shoulder and then happily walked away with his hands in his pockets.
This left Lu Xingxing standing in place, on the verge of tears, looking wilted like a sunflower with its head drooping.
The people who followed them into the courtyard: “Pfft!”
The viewers in front of their screens: [Pfft!]
Lu Xingxing: AHHHHHHH!!!!!
However embarrassed Lu Xingxing might have been, his face was turning as red as a tomato, and he seemed about to release steam from both his ears, but he still had to eat with the guests and couldn’t retreat to his room to cry alone.
After all, they needed to gather ingredients for dinner right after lunch, and they couldn’t afford to waste time. Plus, it was their first time trying to fend for themselves in the mountains to find food, they didn’t know if they would mess it up. So, everyone decided to make the most of the lunch provided and eat as much as possible.
While Lu Xingxing choked on his bun with tears in his eyes, looking pitiful, the onlookers couldn’t help but chuckle.
Yan Shixun, on the other hand, ate slowly and leisurely, a smile lingering on his lips, as if he enjoyed having his meal with Lu Xingxing’s pitiful appearance.
But the more Yan Shixun watched, the lower Lu Xingxing’s head drooped, almost hiding under the table.
This young man who had challenged Yan Shixun just a few days ago with Taoist Song Yi as his backer no longer displayed the rebellious attitude of arguing with Yan Shixun at every turn. Instead, he seemed solely focused on escaping Yan Shixun’s gaze.
Lu Xingxing: Master isn’t deceiving me; there are indeed many weird creatures out there, and Yan Shixun is one of them!
Yan Shixun smiled: “I’m just an easy-going regular person; don’t wrongly accuse a good person.”
The other guests watched their interaction and struggled to hold back their laughter.
“By the way, Brother Yan, when we went to the village, we noticed something very strange,” one of the variety show celebrity coughed while smiling, finally deciding to help Lu Xingxing out of his predicament.
“It’s about the villagers; it seems like they have some strong opinions about girls…”
”
As Yan Shixun listened, his expression gradually turned serious.
Meanwhile, in the kitchen, Zhang Wubing, who had been rushing to prepare lunch, finally finished all the dishes just as the guests returned. He was exhausted and plopped down on a nearby stool, feeling like his whole body was falling apart. His back hurt so much that he didn’t want to move.
“Director, could you come take a look at this? It seems a bit strange,” the assistant director stood outside in the sunlight, knocking on the open window of the kitchen.
Zhang Wubing, who was about to take a nap, was startled by this sudden sound. He jolted upright and nearly fell off the stool.
“Oh my goodness! You almost scared me to death.”
Zhang Wubing patted his rapidly beating chest and was led by the somewhat embarrassed assistant director to a corner of the director’s group gathering place in the courtyard.
“Director, ever since we entered the mountains, the live broadcast signal has been severely disrupted. We had to adjust the power of the balancer to the maximum just to barely support the program’s live broadcast effect.”
The assistant director showed Zhang Wubing the readings on the bulky live broadcast equipment, looking concerned. “We just had a discussion with the video platform, and they expressed their understanding. They also made some technical adjustments on their end to support us, creating a dual-channel frequency conversion. But I’m worried that if we continue like this, the situation may worsen when night falls.”
Zhang Wubing was also filled with question marks and curiously joined the director’s group in examining the situation for a while.
“This monitor…”
Suddenly, Zhang Wubing noticed an anomaly on the small camera display showing the live feed.
He pointed to the screen and said, “Why is everything in red? Is it broken?”
The assistant director looked puzzled and turned his gaze to the camera. On the screen, there was a deep and uneven shade of red, like the surface of dried and congealed blood.
“Weird,” the assistant director muttered, “Is it overexposed? Could the lens be malfunctioning?”
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