Chapter 47 If Assistant Fu can call me "sister," then let him call me that!
It wasn't just a simple pervasive yin energy, nor was it the malevolent aura emanating from Fu Qinghuai; rather, it was a viscous feeling, like rotting seaweed at the bottom of stagnant water.
Fu Qinghuai raised an eyebrow and looked around, his smile deepening as he greedily inhaled the surrounding air.
Upon seeing this, Xie Xun's brows furrowed even more.
At this moment, the program crew members warmly greeted them.
"Consultant Xie, Assistant Fu, you must be tired from your journey! Welcome, welcome!"
After exchanging brief pleasantries with Xie Xun and the other person, the director lowered his voice and said with a hint of unease in his eyes, "To be honest, when we were choosing the location, some locals warned us that this place... wasn't safe. Professor Wen's recommendation of you as the folklore consultant has been a great help."
Xie Xun nodded and didn't ask any further questions.
Seeing Xie Xun's cold attitude, the director didn't say any more pleasantries and went straight to the point: "This time we will be doing a live broadcast. Most of the other guests have arrived. Let me show you around and introduce you to everyone."
The camera followed the group into the stilted building, which served as the main recording location. This three-story wooden structure had been carefully renovated.
“We specially invited Miao craftsmen to participate in the restoration.”
Pointing to the exquisite reliefs on the beams and pillars, the director said with a smile, "These 'Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix' sculptures were all carved according to ancient methods."
Xie Xun's fingertips inadvertently brushed against the door frame, touching several strange talismanic engravings from an angle out of the camera's view. The patterns, covered by fresh paint, were slightly warm, much like the eerie feeling of the entire building.
At this moment, the live stream chat was scrolling rapidly.
This guesthouse has been renovated so well, a perfect blend of tradition and modernity. If I ever travel to western Hunan, I definitely want to stay here!
[The director was so enthusiastic in introducing him, why didn't Consultant Xie react at all?]
[What's with the airs? Do you really think you're some big shot? Have an idol image to maintain? Are you even an idol?!]
【No, he's a folklore consultant, not a celebrity. Does he expect a fake smile for the camera?】
It's just a farce; the production team will make up anything for the sake of entertainment.
[Those who watched the previous live streams of haunted houses in public housing estates clearly haven't seen them before. Master Xie is truly skilled!]
[+1, Qiangzi's live stream was banned back then because Master Xie intervened!]
Am I the only one who feels this house is a bit oppressive? Master Xie looks very serious.
It's normal for a truly capable person to have a temper; they're more genuine than some celebrities who only know how to fake a smile.
The director led Xie Xun and the others to the open-plan tea room on the second floor, where the regular guests had arrived early in the morning.
Hearing the commotion, Wen Xubai was the first to come out.
"Thank you, Master Xie, Assistant Fu,"
He was wearing a light blue linen shirt today, his smile was gentle and warm, and the dark circles under his eyes had faded considerably compared to when we last met. "You must be tired from your journey."
As he spoke, he naturally reached out to help Xie Xun with his luggage.
"This is Uncle De," Wen Xubai introduced softly.
Uncle De, who was sitting at the head of the tea table, looked up. He had a kind face and clear eyes, like the patriarch of the whole team.
He did not get up, but simply nodded to Xie Xun and Fu Qinghuai as a greeting, while still skillfully brewing Kung Fu tea with a calm and composed demeanor.
At this moment, the tall man sitting alone on the couch by the window stirred.
He wore a dark gray shirt, the collar casually open, and a black Buddha necklace hung around his neck; his wispy hair was slightly ruffled by the mountain breeze. As a newly crowned Best Actor, he has always been known for his cool and taciturn image.
At this moment, he merely lifted his eyelids and glanced at Xie Xun indifferently, nodding slightly as a greeting.
Tsk, this guy's pretty arrogant.
Even though they only exchanged a brief glance, the live stream chat exploded with comments.
[Haowen is so cool! That look is absolutely stunning!!]
[The Best Actor is such a diva; I don't know why he acts so arrogant all the time.]
[This is hilarious, everyone! Is that a hater of our beloved actor Lu? Are there really people making sarcastic comments here?!]
Wow! Is this the folklore consultant the director was talking about? He's so handsome and young!
Suddenly, a girl stood up and walked over to Xie Xun, greeting him with a smile. She made no attempt to hide her curiosity, blinking her big eyes at him as she introduced herself: "Hello, my name is Xia Yao, you can call me Yao Yao~"
She was wearing a brightly colored T-shirt, full of energy, and was clearly the team's ray of sunshine.
[Yaoyao is so cute!! She's so lively and energetic! I'm so excited!]
[Haha, I broke the ice with everyone in a second!]
[Bai Bai truly lives up to his reputation as a gentle male god in the Chinese entertainment industry; he's so gentle, even taking the initiative to greet guests!]
[I have a feeling... Master Xie and his assistant are actually quite a good match? I'm getting a shipping fantasy!]
As the saying goes, aren't i people just toys for e people? Consultant Xie is clearly an i person; he's going to be completely manipulated by our Yao Yao~
Xie Xun remained calm, merely nodding slightly upon hearing this, and replied with two words in a cool voice, "Hello, I am Xie Xun."
He remembered Xia Yao; she was a rising star among female singers. He had listened to her songs a few times and found her quite insightful.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Master Xie,"
Xia Yao smiled brightly, radiating her characteristic liveliness, and seemed to want to continue chatting with Xie Xun, "You can read my palm when you have time..."
Before she could finish speaking, Fu Qinghuai, who had been standing behind Xie Xun, suddenly took half a step forward.
"Looking around~"
A plaintive voice interrupted the conversation. Fu Qinghuai leaned close behind Xie Xun, resting his chin lightly on the other's shoulder, and said in a teasy tone, "My head is so dizzy, and the smell of wood here is so strong..."
He buried his face in Xie Xun's neck and glanced at Xia Yao, "Sister, if you want your fortune told, can we do it another day?"
【What kind of operation is this?】
Wait, why is the assistant suddenly acting all teasy?
[That "sister" made my bones melt. If Assistant Fu can call me "sister," then let him call me that!!]
[I can't take it anymore, how am I supposed to ship this couple? I started shipping them in Qiangzi's livestream last time, and I never expected there to be a sequel~]
Wait! Did something move around in Consultant Xie's collar? Was it... a snake?!
Just as Xie Xun was exchanging pleasantries with the guests and the atmosphere was fairly harmonious, Xiao Lü, who had slipped out of her sports bag and clung to Xie Xun since getting into the car, couldn't stay still, perhaps feeling a little uneasy in the new environment.
It couldn't resist peeking its head out from Xie Xun's collar, and then its slender snake body slowly crawled out. Since Fu Qinghuai had taken over its shoulder, it had no choice but to take over Xie Xun's arm instead.
"Ah—! A snake! There's a snake!"
The sharp-eyed Xia Yao was the first to notice, and she was so startled that she jumped right behind Wen Xubai, her voice changing trembling.
Wen Xubai's face paled, and he subconsciously took a half step back. Even Lu Haowen, who was trying to look cool, froze for a moment, looking at Xie Xun with some fear.
The scene instantly descended into chaos, and even the camera lens shook violently.
"Don't panic, everyone!"
Xie Xun immediately spoke up, his tone as calm as ever. He raised his hand, exposing Xiao Lü completely to everyone's view.
The nearly one-meter-long emerald green snake gracefully coiled around his arm, its triangular tongue slightly raised, its snake eyes curiously surveying its surroundings, its forked tongue flicking out, revealing a hint of docility.
"This is my spirit pet, named Little Green."
Xie Xun explained calmly, "It's a bamboo viper, which is highly poisonous, but it's very intelligent and will never attack a person without my command."
"A spirit... a spirit pet?"
Xia Yao was still somewhat shaken, staring blankly at Xie Xun, but her words became increasingly absurd, "Master Xie, are you cultivating immortality? Can you cultivate immortality in modern times? But Little Green is quite pretty, not the fierce kind. Can it understand commands? Can it perform acrobatics or something?"
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