Upon hearing this, the assistant director couldn't help but recall the night Mi Yesi disappeared.

That was the day he and Director Liu held hands and together pushed open the door to a new world.

"Teacher Han is right. We still need to investigate thoroughly and make sure that such an accident never happens again."

While praising Han Mengyao, the assistant director didn't forget to take a dig at the previous director.

The assistant director spoke cryptically, and apart from Han Mengyao and someone standing among the cameramen, no one else present understood his implied meaning.

“Then Xu Qi, Qianqian, and I will go. The rest of you can stay here. The corridor is narrow, and it would be dangerous for too many people to go at once.”

Han Mengyao's words were beautifully spoken, and if it weren't for her bright, sparkling eyes, Ji Qian might have actually believed her.

However, her disbelief doesn't mean no one else does; at least the assistant director strongly agrees.

"Teacher Han, your choice is brilliant! Teacher Xu is an expert in metaphysics, Teacher Ji has rich experience in fighting enemies, and you are like the anchor of the team. The three of you are indispensable!"

[A stabilizing force... I feel like the director's words have a hidden meaning?]

[To put it bluntly, it's just for courage! Think about how timid Ji Qian and Xu Qi are; without Sister Meng with them, those two probably wouldn't even be able to leave the house!]

Even if they managed to get out, they would huddle on the floor, trembling all night.

[Ji Qian and Xu Qi: We'd rather die of fear and starvation than take another step forward!]

[One person carrying two? Sister Meng is so generous!]

As the only tank in the team, Mengjie has really endured too much.

Xu Qi completely disagreed with the assistant director's statement, and, desperate, even tried to shift the blame elsewhere:

"Why don't we let Yingxu go? He's young and has good stamina. I'm old and have old injuries. I've been having trouble climbing stairs lately, ouch!"

Seeing that no one was reacting as Xu Qi was speaking, he simply turned sideways and fell to the ground, groaning in pain as he touched his leg.

Xu Qi was not lying about having a pre-existing injury. He had broken his shinbone when he landed in a fantasy drama due to inadequate safety measures by the crew.

The news caused quite a stir at the time, and in the end, the project was abandoned.

Almost everyone in the industry present had seen the news, and with Xu Qi's superb acting skills, even though the timing of his illness was somewhat coincidental, most of the people couldn't help but believe it.

Only Ji Qian watched coldly from the sidelines, occasionally letting out a sneer.

"Well... perhaps you, teacher, would be so kind as to make the trip?"

Seeing Xu Qi lying on the ground, weak and unable to take care of himself, the assistant director felt a little sorry for him, so he turned his hopeful gaze to Ying Xu, who was standing to the side.

Ying Xu had no objection to this. He was about to agree when he saw Ji Qian step forward and pick up Xu Qi.

It really was lifted up!

Feeling the force coming from behind, Xu Qi instinctively curled up his legs, like a kitten being grabbed by the scruff of its neck.

"Sister Meng, we'll wait for you outside." After saying that, Ji Qian took Xu Qi and walked out of the banquet hall.

Xu Qi, who had been throwing a tantrum on the ground just moments before, was now being led out of the banquet hall in a curled-up position, just like an obedient kitten.

The banquet hall doors are floor-to-ceiling carved wooden doors, and due to their age, the hinges make a screeching sound when they close.

At this moment, the piercing sound sounded like a death knell to Xu Qi.

Ji Qian put Xu Qi down on the ground, but to her surprise, the moment his feet touched the ground, he collapsed to his knees.

"No, why are you getting more and more timid every day?"

"You're still asking me?!" Xu Qi looked up at Ji Qian, his eyes filled with the rage of betrayal, as if he were looking at some heinous, heartless man.

"Don't think I didn't see it. This dirty trick of dragging me into it was obviously your idea!"

“There’s nothing I can do,” Ji Qian said helplessly, spreading her hands. “I can’t be the only one who’s scared. Besides, I really don’t know much about Western friends. If I cause trouble, it’ll be a real problem.”

"To put it bluntly, you just want to drag someone down with you, right?"

"Don't say such harsh things. At least we've been partners for a long time. Back when you were plagued by evil spirits every day, wasn't it me who dragged you around to escape for your life?"

When the topic of his childhood came up, Xu Qi's attitude softened considerably.

Although Ji Qian has had the ability to see ghosts since childhood, she is almost immune to metaphysics, so she is rarely haunted by ghosts as long as she pretends not to see them.

On the contrary, because of his special destiny, he encountered new surprises almost every day when he was a child.

At that time, Xu Qi lived on thin ice, fearing that one day he would be swallowed by the ghosts and monsters around him. This situation only improved when Ji Qian came to the orphanage.

Thinking of Ji Qian's glorious deeds in helping him escape from place to place back then, Xu Qi's attitude softened considerably:

"Next time, at least give me a heads-up. It's too harsh to just drag me out like this."

"Okay, I promise next time. But I have something I want to tell you this time." Ji Qian said, squatting down next to Xu Qi and whispering a few words in his ear.

Is there anything I, as a distinguished audience member, cannot hear?!

As children grow older, they start having their own little secrets.

[It feels like the roles of these two have been switched.]

【Female A Male O? 】

Yes, yes, sister, you understand me!

[What?! Female Alpha and Male Omega?! The lousy reader has caught wind of this!]

[Help! This couple is so good!]

Ji Qian, a magical woman who attracts both men and women.

[Who understands? I used to be a fan of Qiqi's girlfriend, but after watching the live stream, I became a fan of her mother.]

Sigh, I thought he was a cool and handsome guy, but he turned out to be a soft and timid little devil.

About five minutes later, Han Mengyao walked out of the banquet hall carrying a bunch of things.

"The assistant director said the electrical circuits in the corridor over there can't be fixed for the time being, so here are headlamps and self-defense supplies provided by the production team," Han Mengyao said, handing the items to the other two.

Ji Qian took the baton, just about to test its feel, when Han Mengyao snatched it back: "Wait a minute, this is Xu Qi's, Qianqian, yours isn't ready yet."

Although somewhat puzzled, seeing that Han Mengyao clearly wanted to keep it a secret, Ji Qian obediently handed over the baton.

Feeling uneasy about losing her weapon again, Ji Qian was relieved when the banquet hall door opened again shortly after. She instinctively turned around but was nearly cut on the face by a sharp blade.

Miyesi, who was holding a sickle, clearly hadn't expected this to happen. She instinctively shouted angrily:

"You should have some safety awareness! What if you get cut?"

After saying this, Mi Yesi realized that she might have been a little too excited, so she quickly tried to make amends:

"I'm not concerned about you, I'm just worried that if you get hurt, it will delay the filming schedule."

After saying that, Mi Yesi shoved the sickle into Ji Qian's hand and then quickly closed the door.