Chapter 173
Chapter 173
The Director thought for a moment. “I hope it’s really just sightseeing!”
“Don’t worry, don’t worry!”
Ah Bo’s voice was so persuasive that the Director temporarily let down his guard.
Once everyone in the crew woke up, Ah Bo led the way, and a grand group packed into a Hot Air Balloon.
Ah Bo silently picked up the Director’s rope.
One thing must be made clear here.
He, a well-known internet celebrity, definitely did not come to get revenge because the Director cut his scenes!
Absolutely not!
But the scenery from the Hot Air Balloon still caught the Director’s attention.
Though it was no longer the seaside at sunrise, the view was still exceptionally beautiful.
“It would look even better if we could go a little lower.”
He was the Director, well-versed in aesthetics.
This kind of scenery had already given him ideas for camera work.
For the next shoot, they could make use of a Hot Air Balloon!
That way, the visuals would be more beautiful, and a God’s-eye view would give the audience a better experience!
His thoughts were cut short as a strong sense of weightlessness sent the Director into a daze.
Who am I?
Where am I?
Wasn’t I supposed to be sightseeing?
The ground rushed up at him in an instant, then a tug pulled him back into the Hot Air Balloon.
The Director rubbed his cold, bald head, his eyes looking like he wanted to eat someone.
“This is your idea of sightseeing?”
Ah Bo grinned. “Director, I can’t control it now either.”
The assistant director sitting nearby took the rope from Ah Bo and gave it a hard yank!
This was to give the Director a more immersive experience!
Absolutely, absolutely not because he was sick of being scolded every day and wanted revenge!
Before the Director could be pulled back up, the rope was passed to the props master.
The props master’s eyes shone with excitement; he was full of respect for the Director!
Absolutely, absolutely not because the Director had skimped on his budget!
The Director’s screams continued without pause. The makeup artist, the costume designer, even the fight choreographer took a turn.
This round of bungee jumping went on for a full half hour before the Director finally fainted.
Satisfied, everyone enjoyed the scenery on the way back.
With this Hot Air Balloon trip, Ah Bo was largely satisfied, and the crew was largely satisfied too.
As for the Director?
Selectively ignored!
Back on the ground, Zhang Bei found his old acquaintance Gu Chen standing before him.
But he looked so miserable that Zhang Bei could hardly believe it.
“I just want to know: how did you break your hand writing a novel?”
Gu Chen looked up at the sky, his eyes full of sorrow.
Mao Jing, who was at his side, explained.
“A few days ago, he went to check on his book’s sales at a bookstore, and a shelf fell on him.”
Zhang Bei nodded at the bandages on his arm. “What about his face?”
“He slipped on his way out.”
“And his neck?”
“He twisted it when the bus braked suddenly.”
“What about his leg?”
“He got hit by a wheelchair when leaving the hospital.”
After Zhang Bei carefully inquired about every injury on Gu Chen’s body, he fell silent.
The air was still for a long while before Zhang Bei spoke.
“Whose ancestral grave did you dig up?”
Gu Chen rolled his eyes and said nothing.
Mao Jing explained, “The temperature’s been dropping lately, and his throat is inflamed, so he can’t talk.”
Zhang Bei’s eyes filled with curiosity.
What on earth did this guy do to end up this miserable?
This goes beyond just shortening one’s lifespan; could it be that he’s caught the attention of King Yan?
“Then what are you doing here? He shouldn’t be out in this condition, right?”
Mao Jing nodded. “He wanted to come sit for a bit and listen to some screams.”
Just as they were chatting, a little girl of about five walked past them, muttering over and over, “Two glasses of sour plum soup, two glasses of sour plum soup.”
Zhang Bei suddenly raised his voice. “Chili oil!”
The little girl jumped at the shout, but soon lowered her head and continued walking.
“Two cups of chili oil, two cups of chili oil…”
Gu Chen watched the tragedy unfold with his own eyes, his mouth falling wide open.
Then he silently extended his good arm and gave Zhang Bei a thumbs-up.
Just how miserable could one person possibly get?
Gu Chen was the perfect embodiment of misery.
From that moment on, his gaping mouth refused to close.
“Aba… aba, aba!”
Zhang Bei silently pressed the button on his radio. “Professor Yao, I’ve got someone with a dislocated jaw by the entrance to the water park.”
“All right, I’ll be right there.”
Professor Yao quickly agreed, though his voice was filled with confusion.
He had worked at the Amusement Park for a long time. He had seen people scared witless and people frightened speechless, but he had never seen anyone get so scared that their jaw popped out of place!
His curiosity piqued, he made his way over to Gu Chen.
With a single twist of one hand, Professor Yao finally popped Gu Chen’s jaw back into place.
Looking at the miserable man before him, Professor Yao lived up to expectations and asked the classic question.
“What happened to him?”
Mao Jing supported Gu Chen as she explained the whole story all over again.
After hearing what had happened, Professor Yao fell silent too.
A long pause followed.
“At least you’re alive!”
A trace of humiliation flashed through Gu Chen’s eyes.
The little girl from before walked past them carrying two cups of chili oil.
“Uncle said it’s three yuan. Uncle said it’s three yuan.”
This time, Zhang Bei kept quiet and watched the little girl disappear into the distance.
Not long after she left, You Bai approached with two little girls who looked like porcelain dolls.
Mao Jing’s eyes immediately shone with maternal affection.
Adorable!
Twins!
Tiny little girls!
Since You Bai had brought them over, Mao Jing reached out to scoop one of them up.
Unfortunately, she had been supporting Gu Chen.
The moment she let go, Gu Chen toppled backward.
A cloud of dust rose from the ground.
Everyone present felt their scalps prickle.
What a nightmare of a girlfriend!
Fortunately, Mao Jing quickly realized what she had done and hurriedly helped Gu Chen back up.
“Are you okay?”
Gu Chen shook his head, but the humiliation in his eyes deepened.
How much longer would he have to endure this hellish existence?!
His girlfriend didn’t have the faintest idea how to take care of someone!
Had anyone ever seen cola chicken wings made with Fanta?
They had still been bubbling green when they came out of the pan!
Had anyone ever been fed freshly cooked porridge straight from the pot?
That day, Gu Chen had needed an emergency trip to the burn unit.
Thanks to her, he had already trained himself to eat with his left hand!
At this rate, he wasn’t far from mastering the legendary art of fighting with both hands independently!
You Bai stood off to one side with the two doll-like girls.
“Boss, you need to tell Chef Li to make them something to eat. My word doesn’t count.”
“Hm?”
“Dayue and Xiaoyue haven’t had breakfast.”
Zhang Bei nodded, then looked at the two beautifully dressed little girls in You Bai’s care.
“What would you like to eat?”
Dama, the older sister, tugged on her little sister, who was chewing on a finger.
“Anything is fine. Thank you!”
Her soft, sweet voice made Professor Yao’s eyes crinkle with delight.
Even Zhang Bei found it soothing.
How lovely!
They would probably cry for ages if they were sent into the Human Cannon, wouldn’t they?
Professor Yao looked at the two little girls and promptly scooped them both up.
“Come on, I’ll take you to the Cafeteria!”
Chef Li might not listen to You Bai, but he would definitely listen to Professor Yao!
After all, Professor Yao was the one who had given him that Chinese medicine.