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Before Alipu left, his father rode a red cloud with Alipu to see him off, followed by Ta Xue.
The children swarmed around to groom Ta Xue and feed it its favorite fresh grapes.
Ye Zhenzhen also leaned over and stroked Taxue's mane. The little guy nuzzled her affectionately, making her even more reluctant to part with him.
As they were leaving, the children bid each other a reluctant farewell to the new friends they had met there. After getting on the bus, they kept waving goodbye until the small village on the grassland disappeared from sight.
Although I only stayed here for two short days, I had a pleasant time with the warm and friendly people here, and I felt a little lost and couldn't shake off the feeling of leaving suddenly.
There was a silence in the cars; even the children's laughter had disappeared from the walkie-talkies.
Ye Zhenzhen was also a little down. People generally prefer gatherings to partings, but seeing Gu Sinan also looking dejected with his head down, she cheered him up and comforted him, "It's okay, you can call Alipu and the others. Besides, when you have your vacation, we can come over to play again. Don't believe me? Ask Dad."
“Yes, you can come and visit during your holidays,” Gu Tingshen replied readily as he drove.
He had more plans in mind, but he didn't want to disappoint them before they were put into practice.
Saymu Lake is the largest and highest-altitude cold-water lake in northern Xinjiang.
Surrounded by mountains with snow-capped peaks, the lake is bordered by vast grasslands. In the summer, wildflowers bloom in profusion, creating a picturesque scene against the backdrop of blue sky, grassland, and azure lake water.
Everyone was captivated by its beauty.
"So beautiful..."
"I've never seen such a beautiful blue..."
"I discovered that the lake water is different shades of blue under different lighting! Look, under that cloud, it's a deep azure! Near the shore, it's a lighter blue. And the blue is constantly changing, it's so beautiful!"
"Yes, different levels of light and dark, but the same clarity and transparency."
They drove slowly along the lakeside road, stopping occasionally to enjoy the cool breeze and admire the scenery.
The children ran around, observing wildflowers and chasing butterflies. When they got tired, they lay down on the carpet-like grass and looked up at the blue sky and white clouds.
They stayed at this stop for a day, choosing the best spot to watch the sunset and waiting for the sun to go down.
At that moment, the lake and the sky became a stage for light and shadow. The sun set in the west, its rays melting into gold, a breathtaking sight.
Ye Zhenzhen sat on the grass, quietly watching the lake, without saying a word for a long time.
Gu Tingshen brought a shawl and draped it over her shoulders, then sat down beside her and looked at the lake with her.
Are you cold?
"This way you won't be cold." Ye Zhenzhen pulled her shawl around her neck, smiled at the man, and then turned to the lake's surface, which shimmered like scattered gold. "I tried taking some photos just now, but they don't capture the feeling of seeing it with my own eyes at all. Isn't it beautiful? I can't get enough of it..."
"Yes, it's beautiful." The wind carried the man's deep voice, making it seem somewhat ethereal, like quicksand, with an inexplicable gentleness.
Ye Zhenzhen was focused on the distance and didn't notice that the man hadn't even looked at Lake Saimu in the distance when he said those words...
Northern Xinjiang is so vast that the attractions are far apart. It would probably take a month just to drive there and still not be able to visit all the planned attractions.
They rested for a night in a village near Saimu Lake, and the next day they flew directly to Grape Valley.
The children picked grapes themselves in the seemingly endless vineyards, watched the raisins being dried in the drying rooms, and visited the amazing underground karez wells...
They drove to the Flaming Mountain as it was getting dark.
"Please get some rest tonight, everyone. We have an exciting schedule for tomorrow," Director Jiang Wei said mysteriously before going to bed.
After breakfast, the guests were put on a bus by the production team.
"Director, you don't have to drive yourself today? Is there a new project going on?" Zhang Siqing asked casually as she sat in the aisle seat, wearing sunglasses and a black work vest.
"As everyone knows, the Flaming Mountains are an important checkpoint in Journey to the West, and there are many interesting landscapes and activities related to Journey to the West here. Yesterday, we launched a poll on our official Weibo account, where viewers could choose characters and scenes from Journey to the West for each guest. The viewers were very enthusiastic and strongly suggested that the program team start a live broadcast."
After Jiang Wei finished speaking, he paused, satisfied to see the surprised expressions on everyone's faces, before continuing, "The live broadcast will begin soon. We will be heading to Flaming Mountain Film City. Please, guests, complete your costume changes according to the voting results."
No sooner had Jiang Wei finished speaking than the car erupted in chaos.
"Live stream? This is so sudden! We're not even wearing makeup!" Wang Liqing and Lan Nuo quickly turned on their phone cameras to check their appearance.
"Director, you can't just surprise us like this! At least let us get our hair done!" Zhang Siqing shoved her phone into Liu Wei's hand to act as a mirror, fiddling with her short hair.
Ye Zhenzhen also quietly opened her phone, thankful that she had rested well yesterday and her eyes were not swollen this morning.
Summers in northern Xinjiang are already hot, but the temperature here at the Flaming Mountains is even more extreme. During this period, everyone has gotten used to not wearing makeup.
After all, no matter how long-lasting your foundation is, it can't withstand the constant washing away of sweat. Rather than having a face covered in smudged makeup, it's better to appear on camera with a bare face.
Wang Liqing and Lan Nuo applied sunscreen, while Ye Zhenzhen found sunscreen too heavy and opted for physical sun protection. Zhang Siqing, on the other hand, didn't care much, as she was known for her action-packed image and always had a tan complexion.
Their attire has become increasingly simple: vests and trousers on the bus, and sun-protective clothing and hats when they get off, creating a surprisingly uniform look, almost like group uniforms.
Jiang Wei pretended not to hear everyone's complaints and told the cameraman to start the live stream.
Unprepared? That's exactly the effect he wanted!
The more real and sudden something is, the higher the viewership will be.
In his opinion, the guests were all good-looking and had great figures, so even their ordinary vests and trousers looked particularly eye-catching. The female guests were all different in size and shape, and the male guests' muscular physiques were also very attractive.
These are the secrets to traffic generation!
Since its broadcast, "Travel" has enjoyed consistently high ratings and amassed a huge fan base.
The third episode just aired two days ago, and online discussions are currently at a high level.
"Aaaaaah, I've turned this travel variety show into a romance show! How come the Peach Blossom Couple is getting sweeter and sweeter?! What happened to the promised marriage between wealthy families?! I only came here to admire their looks!!!"
"Mom, I believe in love again!!! But when will I meet a handsome, rich, and charming CEO with incredible boyfriend potential??? Mr. Gu has completely shattered my standards for a partner!!!"
"In the coconut grove on the beach, a gentle breeze caresses your sleeping face, I can't get enough of looking at you... This is like an absolutely gorgeous idol drama!!! My eyes have come alive again, I can see the pink bubbles of love once more!!!"
"Cycling along the Rainbow Highway is so beautiful; this is the true meaning of travel—escaping the city and the pressures of work, facing nature head-on, and enjoying a poetic life..."
"Watching Yan Feng cook makes my mouth water! Late-night mukbangs are the most agonizing thing, sob sob, it looks so delicious!!!"
"H City's tourism and culture department has reported a surge in tourists visiting H recently. The small fishing villages they stayed in and Little Deer Island they visited have become popular tourist spots, now packed with people. The H City tourism and culture department has issued a call to action, urging everyone to choose different travel routes, as there are still many attractions on the islands to see..."
"Don't go too far, everyone! On the beach outside the fishing village, there are more people than seafood at night. I spent the whole night searching and only caught a few hermit crabs!! Are you all skinflint? Leave some for those who come after you!!!"
"Hehe, I asked the locals and found another great spot for beachcombing. I had a blast! I advise everyone not to go to the filming location, or wait until the hype dies down a bit. Other places are beautiful too!!"
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"Arrived at the dog-finding coordinates, waiting for the homeless little cutie~~"
"Good heavens, what kind of pipe dream are you having upstairs, waiting for dogs to roam the streets? Do you think you're the chosen one?"
So, the official Weibo account was overwhelmed with traffic as soon as it posted the voting link last night.
As soon as the official Weibo account of "Travel" posted the article, a large number of fans left comments.
"Oh, you want to let the guests vote on who can cosplay characters from Journey to the West?! You guys really know how to have fun!!"
"I can't wait!! Only one episode a week, we're getting so impatient!!!! Can't you guys release more behind-the-scenes footage??"
"They filmed the whole thing for so long, but only edited together a few short episodes. What about the rest of the behind-the-scenes footage?! They filmed it all, why didn't they release it for us to see?!"
"It's too short, not enough to watch at all! I strongly suggest the production team start live streaming; I want to watch it 24/7!!!"
"The thought of having to wait so long to see this episode is killing me! Director, please buy some live streaming equipment! My child can't wait!!!"
The program's staff's private messages were flooded with messages from thousands of people begging for a live broadcast, and Jiang Wei readily agreed.
As for voting to select characters, enthusiastic netizens came up with all sorts of creative and even mischievous ideas.
"Hehehehe, to be honest, I want to see President Gu's version of Pigsy carrying his wife. Brothers, give me a like and send me up there!"
"Hey Zhenzhen, doesn't anyone remember anything??? Let's have President Gu transform into Pigsy and crash a wedding in the heavens, and see if he can choose his Zhenzhen from a bunch of truly loving couples!!!"
"Wow, that's a brilliant idea! Thumbs up!!!"
"Lanno's temperament is perfect for the Moon Goddess Chang'e! Director Zhou, please bear with me, I really want to see you get a cold shoulder from Chang'e! Princess Jingyi is the Jade Rabbit!!!"
"Teacher Wang Liqing is bright and elegant. The Queen of the Women's Kingdom flirts with the cold-faced Tang Sanzang. Xiao Yanxu is perfect for Sun Wukong!"
"This goofy family is perfect for playing the Bull Demon King's family!!! When it comes to not being able to beat your wife, Liu Wei is the best person to answer that!!!"
...
The live stream had already started, and everyone took out their phones to look at the top-rated comments under the official Weibo post, their expressions becoming increasingly pleasant.
Netizens have such wild imaginations!
Jiang Wei was overjoyed. If it aired like this, the ratings would definitely explode today, but...
He cautiously glanced at President Gu's expression, worried that the man might lose face. After all, it was a live broadcast, and if President Gu felt embarrassed, changing roles was a minor matter—they had contingency plans in place—but it would be bad if President Gu became dissatisfied with the program.
Thinking about how to smooth things over if President Gu wanted to change the role later, Ye Zhenzhen spoke first.
“Our Gu is so handsome,” Ye Zhenzhen frowned, looking Gu Tingshen up and down. That face, that physique—was the devil who came up with this idea? “Playing Pigsy is such a waste; I think he’d be perfect for the White Dragon!”
"I also think the Bull Demon King doesn't suit my image. I want to play Sun Wukong. I can even wield a staff!" Liu Wei also shouted in disagreement, picked up a prop golden cudgel next to him and started wielding it, and he looked quite convincing.
"Why is it that only Brother Yan is Tang Sanzang, and the three of us can't play human roles?" Zhou Haitao said with a wry smile.
"Director Zhou, you're doing great! Back then you were still Marshal Tianpeng, dressed like a proper immortal." Zhang Siqing joked with a smile, "Liu Wei has already been expelled from the human race."
The other guests chimed in, trying to make a final push and also to improve the show's entertainment value.
The fans who had already entered the live stream room were initially admiring his good looks, but now they all started laughing out loud.
[Who came up with this crazy idea? Hahahaha]
[My daughter is so naive! They just have a twisted sense of humor; they want to see the most handsome male god play the ugliest role!]
Accept your fate! This is the popular choice, as voted by netizens!
Ye Zhenzhen picked up her phone and looked at the comments, then earnestly defended herself to the camera, "Old Gu's image is more suitable for the White Dragon Horse, Erlang Shen, or the Tang Emperor than for Pigsy!"
The comment section is flooded with messages:
[Pigsy +1]
......
【Pigsy +10086】
Ye Zhenzhen slowly puffed out her cheeks.
I'm so angry, I want to punch someone from a distance!
[Author's Note]
Haha, the Journey to the West Au begins!
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