Chapter 59 Chapter 59 Ghostly

The new series' investors were incredibly generous, with the props meticulously crafted and the filming locations chosen among the finest natural landscapes. Built into the mountainside, the scenery is layered and cascaded, evoking the Miao region's sense of being trapped in the vast mountains.

When Ji Hanxi and Nanzhi first entered the scenic area, they were shocked by its grand scale. There were all kinds of shops and goods, as if it was isolated from modern society and formed a world of its own.

"Let's go shopping later. We're just trying out makeup and styling today, and we're not taking any photos," said Nanzhi.

"Okay." Ji Hanxi was also curious about this place, so he agreed to the other party's request.

There are many places in this scenic area for taking photos with Hanfu makeup, so the makeup they do is not out of place here, but blends in very well.

Hand in hand, they ran to visit scenic spots and stroll along the streets. This place was built according to the mountain topography, with many plank roads leading up the mountain and many shops located halfway up the mountain.

The two of us walked and wandered, not feeling tired at all. As the sky darkened, the lights in the scenic area gradually came on. The cliffs, pavilions, and buildings, all illuminated by the shimmering lights, gave the impression of being in a celestial palace.

"Look, how about this? Is it fun?" The things sold in the shop were very antique. Nanzhi took a Yaksha mask, fiddled with it on her face, and asked with a smile.

"I have one too, look at this!" Ji Hanxi picked up the green ghost mask next to him.

"Ms. Han...Hanxi?" Someone seemed to be calling her name in the busy city. Ji Hanxi turned her head and saw Ding Shuai standing not far away.

At first, he just thought that the girl looked like Ji Hanxi. When she turned her head, he finally confirmed that it was her, and his eyes lit up.

"I recognize you. You were in the same crew with us last time." Nanzhi took off the mask and saw that he was very handsome.

"Yeah, the new crew I'm working for is filming here. I had nothing to do this evening, and I heard there was an event going on, so I came over to check it out. By the way, are you guys here to film as well? Or are you just here for fun?"

"Filming a movie." Ji Hanxi replied.

"Wow, what a coincidence! We're so destined to meet. Let's go shopping together, shall we? There's a bonfire show here at 8pm. Do you want to go and see it?"

"No thanks." To be honest, she didn't like men following her when she went shopping with girls.

Ding Shuai was rejected, but he was not discouraged. After all, in his opinion, no one could resist his handsome face. Ji Hanxi refused purely because she was shy.

"Do you like this mask? I'll buy it for you." He picked up the mask that Ji Hanxi had just worn, as if he was going to pay for it.

"No, no, no." Ji Hanxi quickly stopped him.

"This green ghost mask is quite interesting. You can buy it and put it at home to ward off evil spirits. I'll give it to you, so you don't have to spend any money."

"...Really, we don't need it." Who would put something like this in the house to ward off evil spirits? Ji Hanxi was really at a loss whether to laugh or cry. "Forget it, let's go to the bonfire show instead of hanging around in these shops."

"Okay." Ding Shuai threw the mask back. "The show is right up ahead. I'll take you there. It's 7:54 now. It's about to start."

The further we went, the more crowded the place became. I don't know if it was because the show was about to start or if it was just a good place for photos, but it was packed. Ji Hanxi and Nanzhi held hands, but they were almost separated by the crowd several times. Ding Shuai was right next to Ji Hanxi, and he was squeezed around, so he couldn't help but make some physical contact with her.

"Sorry, sorry, Miss Hanxi, I accidentally bumped into you. I'm really sorry. It's all my fault." He showed that pitiful expression as usual.

Ji Hanxi looked at him and said, "It's okay." Maybe she would be soft-hearted when she saw him like this before, but now she was not moved at all.

She didn't know what was wrong with her. He was her favorite masculine type, he had a uniquely handsome face, and his expression was the easiest to touch her heart. But she no longer felt any excitement, her heart seemed to be frozen.

The performance had begun, and everyone's eyes were fixed on the stage. Powerful speakers amplified the sound, sending it surging into the crowd like a torrent. Ji Hanxi felt the noise, the noise, the crowd, and the heat. She wanted to find a more open space, but when she looked around, she suddenly saw a familiar face: Vivienne.

Ji Hanxi only caught a fleeting glimpse, but he seemed to have been staring at her for a very long time...

She didn't know why he came, nor when he saw her. Maybe when she was shopping with Ding Shuai, maybe when she and Ding Shuai accidentally had physical contact, or maybe when she and Ding Shuai were standing here watching a show.

She didn't know, she only felt his gaze fixed on her, from beginning to end, silently...

He noticed that she had noticed him, but instead of coming towards her or speaking to her, he turned and left.

The Miao people's exquisite silver jewelry swayed and collided, and the light flickered under the light.

Why did he leave? Ji Hanxi was a little surprised. It seemed that according to Vivienne's personality, he would definitely squeeze in beside her instead of leaving without saying a word. This was really unlike him. This was really strange.

Ji Hanxi took a few steps forward, trying to follow him. But just as she took a step forward, she suddenly remembered that Nanzhi was still there, so she turned around to say something to her. But the place was packed with people, and in a few moments, she was separated from them.

She returned along the same route and searched everywhere, but still couldn't find them. Instead, she spotted Vivienne, dressed as a young Miao boy, not far away. She was already tall, and with her indigo-colored clothes and jingling silver jewelry, she stood out in the crowd.

It seemed as if he had done it on purpose; he had not gone far and had stopped here to wait for her.

Ji Hanxi sent a WeChat message to Nanzhi to prevent her from worrying, and then walked towards Vivienne.

The moment she took a step, he also took a step away, and the two of them always maintained this distance between them. She walked, he walked, she stopped, he stopped. She didn't know what Vivienne was trying to do, she always felt that he was trying to lead her somewhere.

Finally, the two of them squeezed out of the crowd and reached the open area. Ji Hanxi was so tired that he couldn't help but squat down to rest.

However, in the blink of an eye, Vivienne suddenly disappeared.

"Eh? Where's he?" Ji Hanxi looked left and right, but she couldn't find him. She couldn't help but feel annoyed. How boring! What did he want? Was he trying to tease her? How annoying! She might as well go back to Nanzhi!

She turned around angrily, but before she could take a step, her forehead seemed to hit something, and she staggered backward and almost fell.

"Are you okay?" Someone supported her.

The familiar voice made her open her eyes, and when she looked up, she saw Vivienne. And the cold object that had touched her forehead just now should be the ornate and intricate silver necklace on his chest.

"Let me see if your forehead is red?" He leaned slightly closer to her.

But Ji Hanxi was a little angry, covering her forehead and avoiding him to look.

Vivienne didn't force it. She reached out and handed her a freshly opened green coconut. "Drink some of this first. It's too hot inside."

Ji Hanxi reached out to take it. She was indeed feeling very hot. After taking two sips, she realized that it was Vivienne who handed it to her. She didn't mind or resist it at all, nor did she think that he was harming her or plotting against her. She seemed to have really changed a lot...

After she finished most of the drink, the heat dissipated a little. She looked at him and suddenly said, "You are like a ghost..."

This was her constant thought: like a ghost, suddenly appearing and disappearing, always silently and sinisterly staring from behind. Like a ghost from the underworld that shuns the light, like a cold-blooded snake accustomed to moisture, in short, it was strange in shape and color, lurking in the dark, and its movements were bizarre.

"If only it were a ghost," he said, sitting under the eaves. His snow-white face, illuminated by the moonlight, was translucent and cold, adding a sense of ethereal ghostliness to him. "I could eat you..."

He said this with a serious expression, not at all joking. Especially when he turned to look at her, his eyes were dark and unpredictable, with a sense of bottomless greed and covetousness.

"You..." Ji Hanxi was really scared by him.

Normally, she'd think someone was being childish and immature, thinking they must have read too many online novels and were just being yandere. But when Vivienne said this, it felt different. Her mind worked differently, and the more outlandish the words, the more likely they were to be serious.

"Coward, you believe such things?" He couldn't help but chuckle when he saw her stunned look.

"Are you scaring me?"

"It's not that scary, I really want to eat it..." But it's not the same as what she understands as eating.

Ji Hanxi didn't want to pay attention to him. After the terrifying atmosphere was dispelled, she realized that he was just teasing her, but she was stupidly scared. Damn it! This made her look so timid!

She threw the empty coconut into the trash can and said, "I'm leaving."

"It's noisy and hot in there, it's not good."

“So I’m not going there.”

"Where are you going?"

Ji Hanxi looked at him and said with a smile: "Come with me."

After a period of rest, her strength had recovered a lot, and she walked happily in front to lead the way.

In fact, she didn't know where to go, but Vivienne's stopping and starting just now led her here, so she wanted to play a trick on her.