Chapter 34 She seems harmless? ...

The fireworks display was set up on Duwangpo, the highest point near White Beach, facing the sea. There were also people on guard, so theoretically there was no chance of a fire.

When the southwest wind blows, the sparks are scattered to the surrounding mountaintops. The houses are all built on cliffs and are densely packed. Once a fire starts, the severity is unimaginable.

When Jiang Mingyue ran out of the guesthouse, it was a mess outside, with shouts and cries for help ringing out everywhere.

The Onion Festival was packed with tourists; some panicked and ran away, while others stayed behind to help find fire-fighting equipment and put out the fire.

Jiang Mingyue told Wei Lai and the others not to wander off. She was fast on her feet, and with a leap, she disappeared from everyone's sight in an instant.

Wei Lai loudly reminded her to be careful, forgetting about looking for anyone. She put her hands on her hips and looked at the nearest fire. Oh no, a house was on fire.

"Quick, let's go help!"

A group of people rushed toward the burning house.

Jiang Mingyue lightly touched the ground with her toes and landed on the roof of the highest house in the town with a few leaps.

She looked down over several areas of fire: hilltops, a crowded square, and a large patch of bushes.

The fire was raging and accompanied by thick smoke; she could smell the burning dry branches and leaves even from this distance.

There's no time left.

In the blink of an eye, she clasped her hands together in a mudra, using all her energy to activate the earth, trees, and flowers. Gradually, heat rose, and when it met the wind blowing from the sea, it formed a cyclone.

A moment later, a thunderclap boomed in the sky, and a torrential downpour began, lasting for nearly ten minutes, instantly extinguishing the raging fire.

Not far away, cheers erupted from the crowd. Some were thanking God, others were thanking Buddha. Despite the language barrier, it didn't stop them from expressing their gratitude to each other.

Jiang Mingyue wiped the sweat from her forehead, but didn't leave immediately. She sat cross-legged on the roof, took out the colorful rope figurine from her pocket, and summoned Beatrix.

As soon as night falls, she lets Betty out; he likes to wander around and doesn't come back until dawn.

Betley, who was smoking onions in a corner of the square, was forcibly pulled back by a force.

He appeared in front of Jiang Mingyue in an instant.

When Betty saw Jiang Mingyue, he was quite annoyed. "Jiang, the town's onion festival is so lively. Why did you call me back so early?"

Jiang Mingyue sent him away on business, saying, "Go and check if it was arson."

Betley was stunned for a moment, then circled around Jiang Mingyue. "So you caused that sudden downpour just now?"

Although Betley was in the intermediate state (bardo), he couldn't put out the fire.

Jiang Mingyue did not deny it.

Betley spared no praise, saying, "Jiang, I think the tourists should thank you the most, not those high and mighty gods."

Jiang Mingyue didn't want to hear his flattery, so she smiled helplessly and said, "Alright, go ahead, don't tease people."

This guy has a criminal record; if someone actually sets a fire, he'll inevitably play a prank on him.

Betley listened but didn't respond. "I'll go take a look. What a pity that the fireworks display has been ruined."

After giving Betley her instructions, Jiang Mingyue didn't linger and returned the way she came.

Before she even reached the square, she encountered the director's crew, who were covered in smoke and soot.

The assistant director, executive director, and others were all portrayed as villains, and they walked with Wei Lai and her group.

When the group saw Jiang Mingyue, they were as if they had seen a savior and excitedly ran over.

"Waaah, Teacher Jiang, we're so glad we're still alive to see you again."

Without needing to ask further, everyone knew who was behind that strange ten-minute shower.

The weather forecast predicts no rain for the next three days. Besides, where would thunder come from in autumn? And the rain extinguished the fire and stopped just in time.

Jiang Mingyue looked around and, seeing that no one in the production crew was injured, felt relieved.

"It's good that everyone is alright."

A group of people returned to the guesthouse.

Don Juan heard the commotion and went out to greet them. He breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that they had returned unharmed.

"Everyone, you must be hungry after all this hard work. Come and have dinner with us."

The assistant director smiled and waved his hand, "We just ate our fill in the square. Enjoy your meal. We're all dirty and need to go back and wash up."

Wei Lai reminded them, "Director, you should quickly let the viewers in the live stream know that you're safe. It's likely to become a trending topic in China."

That's right. It's better to let netizens see for themselves than to just post on Weibo to let them know you're safe.

Five minutes later, viewers in the live stream saw the dark and dirty production crew and couldn't help but burst out laughing.

I'm sorry, I really couldn't hold back my laughter.

I'm going to go laugh for a bit first.

[Weren't the production team supposed to be at the Onion Festival? Judging by their appearance, they're probably at the Torch Festival.]

Has the fire been extinguished?

The assistant director spoke on behalf of everyone, saying, "The fire is out, and it just so happens to be a timely rain. We didn't mean to cause trouble for everyone. We just wanted to capture the most beautiful moments of the fireworks so we could edit them into the program for the audience. So we went to the opposite hill of Duwangpo, but who knew that sparks would fly there and cause this mess while we were busy putting out the fire."

It's good that the production team is alright.

Thank you to the production team. We will definitely work to boost the ratings once the show officially airs.

[The production team of the outdoor variety show: Family members, who understands this? Filming an outdoor variety show can lead to life-threatening situations?]

So what exactly did Jiang Mingyue do to help?!

[Please help us find her! Why are you always targeting Jiang Mingyue?]

Haters, stop causing trouble.

Mind your own business when it comes to Sister Jiang.

A netizen named Lulu retorted assertively, "Can't you walk independently without Sister Jiang for a day?!"

Keen-eyed netizens noticed this ID and quickly asked her, "Are you Lulu, who sought help from Sister Jiang in Tao City?"

Lulu didn't reappear, and it's unclear whether she deliberately ignored the question.

After the staff left, Don Juan reminded everyone that it was time to eat and told them to wash their hands.

Wei Lai and the other two were starving after running around, and as soon as they heard that it was time to eat, they rushed to wash their hands.

Jiang Mingyue had already washed up and sat down at the dining table first, ordering Tang Huang without any politeness, "Brother Tang, please serve me two bowls of rice, large bowls."

Goodness, only Sister Jiang dares to openly order the movie star around.

The ginger and candy couple is the best!

Sister Jiang is the group's darling.

I like Sister Jiang, but what should I do if I ship my first love with her?

[The ladies upstairs shouldn't be so obsessed with these obscure pairings; the award-winning actor and actress have basically had no interaction since that movie.]

The guesthouse only had plates or small bowls, so Don Juan simply filled a plate with rice for Jiang Mingyue.

Wine glasses were already set on the table, and the red wine had been pre-breathed.

After washing their hands, Wei Lai and the other two went to serve the dishes and then took their seats.

Don Juan prepared red wine for Wei Lai and the other two, and juice for Jiang Mingyue.

He raised his glass, smiled, and looked at Jiang Mingyue. "This glass is first to Mingyue, to thank her for her contributions all along."

What we're contributing is something we all understand without saying a word.

Wei Lai and the other two raised their glasses in unison and said, "To the bright moon."

Jiang Mingyue, not wanting to spoil the fun, picked up her juice and returned the toast, saying, "Thank you and enjoy yourselves together."

[Best Actor: Raising a glass to invite the bright moon, with my shadow making five of us]

The person upstairs understands poetry.

Why doesn't Sister Jiang drink alcohol?

There are plenty of girls who don't drink alcohol; there's no need to make a fuss about it.

Dinner was sumptuous, with a perfect combination of color, aroma, and taste.

Spicy chicken is fragrant, pork rib soup is appetizing, sweet and sour pork is delicious, and smashed cucumber is refreshing.

The five of them stopped talking and ate heartily, finishing every last bite.

After the meal, the five of them cleaned up the table together, put the plates in the dishwasher, and sorted the kitchen waste.

It was getting late, with ten minutes to ten o'clock, so Wei Lai took the opportunity to preview tomorrow's itinerary.

"We're going to rent kayaks tomorrow morning to go out to sea and explore caves..."

As soon as the live stream ended, Ji Wenxuan was the first to scream, vividly describing it to Don Juan.

"Their fire hydrants were dry, how ridiculous! Tourists lined up in long queues to fetch water to put out the fire, how could they possibly keep up with the southwest wind?!"

"Brother Tang, can you imagine a sudden downpour extinguishing a spark, only to stop abruptly?!"

"Those tourists just foolishly thanked God, thinking their prayers had worked, unaware that it was all thanks to the bright moon!"

After finishing his explanation in one breath, Ji Wenxuan looked excitedly at Jiang Mingyue, "Mingyue, can you tell us how to pray for rain?"

Faced with the four people's eager eyes, Jiang Mingyue smiled helplessly, "It's a bit complicated to explain, and most people wouldn't understand it. But if you're interested, you can search online to find out how rain is formed. The principle is the same."

She just happened to acquire the water control technique, tried it out, and unexpectedly succeeded.

Everyone has their own area of ​​expertise, and Wei Lai and the others just asked casually without really expecting to learn anything.

"Alright, everyone's tired. Let's go back to our rooms and rest early. We need to rush to explore the caves early tomorrow morning."

Don Juan urged Wei Lai and the other two to go upstairs to rest, while he was in charge of checking the doors, windows, and electrical wiring for the final touches.

Jiang Mingyue was still waiting for Betty. She wasn't in a hurry to go upstairs and stayed to help Don Juan with the checkup.

Don Juan unfolded the tablecloth and laid it back on the dining table. "Mingyue, you told me to stay and watch the door earlier, were you worried that my eyesight wasn't good enough to see the way at night?"

Aside from this reason, Don Juan couldn't think of anything else.

Jiang Mingyue was almost ten years younger than him, and he felt a little embarrassed to have a young girl take care of him, a grown man.

Jiang Mingyue's words shattered Tang Huang's illusions: "Brother Tang, you've misunderstood. I just calculated that Brother Wei and the others staying behind would cause a fire. You are of the water element, so you can resolve this problem."

Don Juan, upon learning the truth: "..."

Don Juan was a little dumbfounded. Well, he had been overthinking it. He shouldn't have expected the young girl to have any of the ideas of a junior taking care of a senior.

After a long pause, Don Juan gave a dry "Oh," and said, "I see."

Jiang Mingyue was unaware that something was wrong. She locked the door, greeted Tang Huang, and went upstairs first.

Don Juan smiled and shook his head, turning off the restaurant lights and leaving only the living room lights on.

At three in the morning, Beattie finally rolled back and found out the truth about the fire.

"Some tourists were having a barbecue on the hill opposite Duwangpo and spilled their oil."

The truth is so simple, yet so speechless.

Jiang Mingyue said thank you for your hard work.

Betley continued, "The mayor said the Onion Festival will continue for the next two days. Ginger, are you leaving tomorrow or the day after?"

Jiang Mingyue sensed Betley's regret; he regretted not having enjoyed himself to the fullest tonight.

"Tomorrow is the tenth day. We must reach Luo City on the fifteenth day. We will leave tomorrow evening."

Italy is a major tourist destination with numerous attractions scattered throughout the country, making it impossible to visit them all in just half a month. Therefore, they tend to skip some less-visited attractions.

"Don't be sad, we'll be staying in the Campania region for three days, that'll be plenty of time for you to have fun."

Betley was good at self-regulation, and he quickly cheered up after hearing Jiang Mingyue say that.

"Alright, I'll go out for a walk for a while longer and come back before the rooster crows."

After saying that, he disappeared from the room.

Jiang Mingyue had no choice but to let him have his way. Oh well, he didn't have many days of freedom left anyway, so she decided to let him do as he pleased.

The next morning, the five of them got up on time, ate some fried eggs, sausages and bread, and set off for the agreed kayak rental center.

A kayak can only carry two people, but Don Juan's group of five had plenty of money, so they readily rented three kayaks and even paid for two professional guides to lead the way.

Cave exploration is risky. The five people put on professional exploration clothing, checked their helmets, headlamps, life jackets, waterproof bags and other equipment, and warmed up on the shore for 20 minutes before being allowed to board the kayak.

Tang Huang and Ji Wenxuan formed one group, Wei Lai and Meng Qinzhou formed another group, and Jiang Mingyue formed a separate group.

The production crew followed on a rented lifeboat to prevent any accidents from happening to the guests.

Viewers in the live stream were curious why Jiang Mingyue was alone; shouldn't she have been accompanied by a male guest?

Because Wei Lai and the other four had to row individually, the executive director was responsible for live-streaming and filming this time.

When the executive director saw the comments from netizens, he explained with a smile, "Teacher Tang and the other four were chosen by drawing lots. Is Teacher Jiang afraid? Don't worry, Teacher Jiang can swim."

There was a sea breeze and rolling waves in the morning. The guide let the five of them get used to the speed of the waves first. After they got used to it, the guide led the way.

Jiang Mingyue ranked second, Wei Lai ranked third in her group, and Tang Juan's group brought up the rear.

Look at my Sister Jiang! Her paddling movements are as smooth as flowing water and as steady as a rock.

I can't do it, I'm scared, I have thalassophobia.

Thankfully, it wasn't a first-person perspective livestream.

Sisters, I'm scared of the ocean, I'm going outside now.

Netizens have overpraised her. In fact, Jiang Mingyue was not focused on paddling at all. She was just making paddling motions while secretly mobilizing water-controlling energy to make the water propel her kayak forward.

Hey, I have to say, cheating in public is actually pretty fun.

Wei Lai: "Qinzhou, slow down, I can't keep up with you."

Meng Qinzhou sat behind Wei Lai and said with a smile, "Brother Wei, why don't you take a break and I'll paddle?"

On the other side, Ji Wenxuan and Tang Huang rowed forward and backward respectively, and the two shouted slogans to keep up with the rhythm so that they didn't get confused.

Haha, the brothers are so funny!

I thought celebrities, with their broad social experience, would know all this, but I was completely wrong.

[Wei Lai: I advise you not to order from me, or I'll take back the bergamot essential oil]

Sister Jiang is wise; she can row however she wants.

[Brothers, stop joking around and hurry up, Sister Jiang has already left you all far behind]

The cave was not far from the shore. After the initial adjustment period, things went much more smoothly, and it took nearly an hour to reach the cave entrance.

Wei Lai and his three companions had sore arms, but when they saw the magnificent and breathtaking scenery created by nature, they couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

Meng Qinzhou: "So beautiful, this trip was worthwhile."

Don Juan: "It's magnificent, a masterpiece of nature."

Ji Wenxuan: "It was worth getting up so early to come here."

Wei Lai: "Director, please take more photos of us. I want to post them on Weibo later."

Jiang Mingyue was much calmer, but she still complimented the scenery as absolutely stunning.

The cave was too narrow for the five kayaks to line up in a row, making the task of taking photos a challenge. In the end, the five of them lay down and asked the guide to take the photos for them, and they finally managed to get it done.

On the way back, the sea breeze stopped, and the group was lucky enough to return to shore.

The five of them were starving, and they had used up all the food they had eaten that morning.

Don Juan led everyone directly to a nearby restaurant, where they ordered pineapple seafood fried rice and pasta.

After resting for half an hour, they returned to the guesthouse to check out, put their luggage in the car, and then walked around to check out the nearby church and square.

At 3 p.m., they left Troppéa and drove to their next stop, Naples.

The drive was expected to take four or five hours, so Jiang Mingyue spent 100 euros to hire a member of the production crew as a driver, who would take turns driving with Don Juan along the way.

[It's clear that this group of award-winning actors is indeed well-funded.]

Uncle Long is busking again to earn money; this time it's Lam Chiu-shing's turn to box in the street.

Qi asked me to pass on a message, asking Wei and the others if they would be willing to go to Tuscany to support them.

[Support is impossible, it's all fate, hahaha]

With someone driving, the five chatted and laughed, and time flew by.

Around dusk, the group stopped at a service area to rest and have a simple dinner.

To prevent people from smashing cars and robbing valuables, someone is left in each car to keep watch.

The variety show crew, consisting of about twenty people, plus Don Juan and his five-person team, formed five convoys, and for a while, no one dared to come and rob them.

After eating a piece of sesame seed cake, Jiang Mingyue greeted everyone, "I'm going to the restroom."

Nobody took it seriously. The restroom was right next to the restaurant. Besides, whoever messed with Teacher Jiang would be the one to suffer.

She was probably the only one in the restaurant who needed to use the restroom, which inadvertently attracted attention.

Jiang Mingyue entered the women's restroom stall without making a sound, relieved herself as usual, and then walked to the sink to wash her hands slowly.

Sure enough, the two people who had been secretly following her slipped in, one of whom was a woman. They quickly closed the door to the women's restroom.

A burly, tattooed man blocked the doorway, chewing gum, his small eyes sweeping over Jiang Mingyue with a sly grin.

His accomplice, a short woman, pulled out a dagger, brandishing it in her hand and threatening Jiang Mingyue menacingly.

"Hey girl, if you don't want to die, hand over your cash, all of it!"

Jiang Mingyue laughed in anger. These days, there are really people who are blind and think she looks harmless, so they dare to rob her in a blatant way.

She slowly shook the water droplets off her hands and ignored them.

Enraged by Jiang Mingyue's arrogance, the woman urged again, "Stop pretending to be deaf, hand over the money now!"

Jiang Mingyue raised her eyes and coldly glanced at them, "Why should I give it to you? Who are you to me?"

The woman's expression changed; she clearly hadn't expected the Chinese girl in front of her to be not afraid but instead dare to provoke her.

Author's Note: Hahaha [calico cat emoji][calico cat emoji][calico cat emoji] Thank you to all the fairies who donated nutrient solution! Have a happy weekend!