As soon as the live stream started, countless viewers flooded in.
'Shen Family Army Assemble'
As soon as that comment appeared, the screen was filled with the word "assemble" for several minutes.
The comments section only changed when the camera switched to the guests.
"Ahhh, big brother is so handsome, he's totally captivating me!"
"Ahhh, my second brother is so handsome, I'm dying!"
"Ahhh, Third Brother is so handsome! I want to have his babies!"
"Ahhh, Fourth Brother is so handsome, I love Fourth Brother!"
'Ahhh, Yan Yan is so beautiful! I want to have her babies!'
'Mama Su's smile is so charming. Does Mama Su need any more children?'
'Waaah, Yan Yan is a perfect match for everyone, don't you really want to choose one of the brothers?'
'Only children make choices; if it were me, I'd want them all.'
...The live stream started in this lively atmosphere. The huge screen began playing the last episode of the first season of "Taking the Whole Family on a Journey Through Time: The Prosperous Tang Dynasty," and everyone stared intently at the screen.
In the previous six episodes, both families completed their assigned tasks in this episode.
After 'time-traveling' to this world, Wen Yan, based on her modern profession, assumed the role of an 'artist' in Chang'an.
At the end of the program, Wen Yan, a renowned 'literary and artistic worker', will represent the Tang Dynasty to travel to Persia for exchanges.
Shen Jingchuan loves cars, and based on his hobby, after transmigrating, he became a proud coachman and will accompany Wen Yan on her westward journey.
The day before their departure, the program used the daily lives of their family and even the entire city of Chang'an as a starting point to recreate and showcase a day from 1,400 years ago for the audience.
On this day, the people of Chang'an begin their day by hearing the dawn drum.
Starting with the first drumbeat from Chengtianmen Gate Tower, the drum towers along the north and south streets took turns striking their drums.
No more, no less, a total of three hundred rings—no one can sleep in during this super-long 'alarm ring'.
The Wen family was no exception.
Fashionable people in Chang'an love to dress up, and regardless of age or gender, they carefully groom themselves before eating breakfast.
It's summer now, so everyone eats 'lengtao' (a type of cold noodle). If it were winter, breakfast would be 'botuo' (a type of soup noodle).
After breakfast, the children go to school. Shen Jingcheng plays the role of 'teacher' in the program. After breakfast, he also has to rush to his workplace.
Shen Jinghe was going to perform a play called "Joining the Army" at the theater of Da Ci'en Temple.
After watching the play, Wen Yan and Shen Jingchuan walked to Qujiang, which is not far from Da Ci'en Temple, for a big meal. Shen Jingxiu, a businessman, owns a restaurant there.
After filling their stomachs, Wen Yan and Jiang Wanwan's family reunited, and the two families enjoyed a polo match.
After exercising, Wen Yan and Jiang Wanwan went shopping. The East and West Markets were bustling with activity. Su Yang and Qin Yulong ran a women's jewelry shop there, and the shop was full of customers, including locals and even foreigners of various skin colors.
The streets are lined with all kinds of shops, and the goods are dazzling, making it a visual feast.
The Tang Dynasty originally intended to enforce a curfew, but in order to maximize the program's impact, the production team deliberately set the time to a festival. During these major festival days, the streets and alleys of Chang'an were filled with all kinds of colorful lanterns... some embroidered with flowers, some painted with landscapes, birds and animals, and some decorated with paper-cuts, creating a dazzling display of beauty.
These lanterns will stay lit for three days and three nights, making it a place people linger and never want to leave.
But good times are always fleeting.
Tomorrow, Wen Yan and Shen Jingchuan will leave Chang'an and head west to Persia.
In ancient times, travel was slow and letters were slow; once separated, people often could not see each other for months or even years.
Even though it was just filming a variety show, the atmosphere was right, and the feeling came naturally.
This is especially true for Wen Yan.
She knew very well that she would be leaving after filming this variety show.
The three-month deadline for Pit 46 is drawing ever closer; she is about to leave this world.
She didn't want to show her regrets and reluctance to leave in front of her family.
But it's possible through the program.
Under the lamplight, people sang and danced, creating a lively atmosphere.
Qin Yulong distributed snacks to her family, and Shen Jingchuan immediately brought over a wine pot.
Wen Yan smiled and took a sip, then passed the wine pot to Su Yang beside her.
Su Yang said to her, "Yan Yan, we're leaving tomorrow. Go home and get some sleep tonight, or you'll be so sleepy you won't be able to keep your eyes open tomorrow."
It was indeed getting late, but Wen Yan was reluctant to leave.
The lanterns hanging on the trees were made of silk or gauze, and adorned with beads and tassels. A gust of wind blew by, and they tinkled like glowing wind chimes.
"Let's go back later. The lights over there are so beautiful; I want to go under the tree and take a closer look."
Wen Yan slowly walked to the tree. A breeze rose, and her skirt and the tassels on the lanterns fluttered in the same direction, as if she had completely blended into this time and space and scenery.
Shen Jingxiu was instantly captivated by this scene.
Wen Yan was smiling as she stroked the beads on the lantern, but Shen Jingxiu suddenly felt a tightness in his chest.
In his view, the month spent recording a variety show together was a luxury.
If we part tomorrow, there will never be another chance like this.
He strode over to Wen Yan's side, controlling his increasingly rapid breathing: "Do you like it?"
"Big brother?" Wen Yan turned around and nodded. "I like it. It's like a wind chime that lights up. When we get back, I want to hang some at home too. We can make them solar-powered, which is both safe and convenient. If there's wind, even in the dark, we can find our way home just by listening to the sound."
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