Xi En was not one to inquire about things, nor did he have much interest in other people's affairs.
Although the village was quite peculiar, he wouldn't pry if others didn't wish to speak.
He turned his head to sip his tea, taking in the room's furnishings.
The sound of water from the bathroom stopped.
Xia Wei Liang emerged soon after, "That feels so good! Thank you, Village Chief!"
She was wearing her nightgown, which wasn't revealing, but after bathing, her skin had a tempting rosy glow, and her cheeks were flushed. Combined with her stunning beauty, it was truly hard to look away.
Xi En faltered, his gaze lingering for a few seconds before he gentlemanly averted it.
Meanwhile, another gaze was fixed firmly on her, the interest in his eyes growing stronger. He seemed oblivious to politeness or awkwardness, his gaze purely that of a man looking at a woman.
Xin Hong stood behind the Village Chief, leaning against the doorframe, a faint, almost imperceptible smile playing on his lips, his eyes locked onto her.
Xia Wei Liang, drying her hair, frowned upon seeing him. She was all too familiar with that kind of look from men. However, men usually averted their gaze awkwardly when their eyes met hers, either out of guilt or inferiority.
It was rare to encounter someone as bold and untamed as Xin Hong.
As a celebrity, she could tolerate this level of scrutiny, so she pretended not to see him. After greeting him, she turned to the Village Chief to express her gratitude, "I've been here for two days, and only now do I feel truly alive!"
Xin Jing He chuckled, "For the next few days, this bathroom is yours to use. Of course, if you're not comfortable, you can always ask your friend to be your bodyguard."
Xi En paused, looking up at him.
Even though Xin Jing He hadn't said anything, Xi En knew he was deliberately creating an opportunity for him.
Xia Wei Liang walked over and clasped the Village Chief's hands, "Village Chief, you are truly a good person!"
"It is my responsibility to provide you with comfortable accommodations. I should not have done otherwise."
"Please don't say that! Allowing us into the village is already a huge help!" Xia Wei Liang, seeing the amicable atmosphere, smiled wryly and said, "You know, our filming schedule is only for four days. A day and two nights have already passed. If we don't capture some useful footage, the netizens will throw eggs at us! So... how about we ask the villagers to meet us tomorrow?"
Xi En looked at her. As a guest, this wasn't really her concern.
Moreover, they were on someone else's territory. Causing trouble could lead to difficult consequences, and they wouldn't gain anything but a bad reputation.
Yet, she hadn't considered any of that, only doing what she believed was right, which spoke volumes about her genuine feelings for the production team.
He then smiled to himself.
He already knew what kind of person she was, didn't he?
Xin Jing He, hearing this, lowered his gaze and smiled slightly, "Xin Hong, escort them back to their rooms."
"Okay."
It was clear he was unwilling to discuss it further, and Xia Wei Liang didn't like to pressure people. She smiled, "Village Chief, please rest. We'll be going back."
The three of them left the house, Xia Wei Liang in the middle, carrying her toiletries. She quickened her pace to catch up with Xin Hong and leaned in to ask in a low voice, "Did I offend your Village Chief?"
Xin Hong didn't turn his head, "The Village Chief isn't as petty as you think."
She was puzzled, "Then why did he..."
"Some things can't be rushed."
He simply dropped that sentence and strode ahead, creating distance.
"Hey..."
Xia Wei Liang tried to follow and ask more, but Xi En grabbed her arm and pulled her back, "It won't be long before the mystery is revealed."
"Why are you so sure?"
Xi En looked at her and pointed to himself, "Because I have a brain."
"..."
Hmph, could his conscience allow him to openly slander her like this?
Xia Wei Liang took a deep breath. Considering how pathetic the Film Emperor was, she decided not to bother with him.
That night, she slept particularly soundly, feeling as though her dreams were fragrant.
"Time for breakfast!"
At the sound of a horn, she suddenly sat up. Pulling aside the curtain, she emerged to find Zhang Miao Miao had already prepared breakfast!
Remarkably, within the limited conditions, she had created infinite possibilities!
Wai Shao, without even washing his face, quickly brushed his teeth and came over, "Such a lavish breakfast, is this the life I'm meant to have?"
Situ was already in place, "Indeed, it's quite sinful!"
Mikoy was dressed resplendently today. He wore a Hanfu gown, and not a hint of incongruity could be found on him.
He sat down with an elegant posture, his gaze slightly lifted, exceptionally alluring. With a delicate flick of his wrist, he said coquettishly, "I have high hopes for this girl. She's definitely a strong contender to be favored by a wealthy family."
Xia Wei Liang rushed over without delay, plopping down in the middle of the group, "We should protect rare species like Ah Miao! Why should wealthy families get to mess with them!"
Everyone heard this and agreed, "That's right!"
Wealthy families don't lack chefs!