I Forged the Myth of the Ancient Overlords
Chapter 449 - 449 448. Ignorance is also a bliss_1

Chapter 449: 448. Ignorance is also a bliss_1 Chapter 449: 448. Ignorance is also a bliss_1 “Should I have stayed at home?”

Qin Tiantian, sitting at the table, felt the tension in the atmosphere and thought she should have stayed home playing video games instead of scampering over upon hearing there was hotpot to be had.

To the left of the table was Feng Yu, who had removed her long windbreaker, revealing a business suit-like outfit with trousers underneath; her braid lay over her shoulder, which looked more like a hairstyle that would turn someone into a dog than one that was dangerous.

To the right of the table sat Shia, the blonde girl draped in a gray robe that exposed her fair, lotus root-like arms, delicate collarbone, and graceful neck. She was barefoot, standing on the floor as if she had just gotten out of bed.

Sitting opposite Qin Tiantian was Lu Ban, who held a newspaper, pretending to read it seriously.

“Let me introduce, I am Feng Yu, his classmate. And this is Qin Tiantian – sort of his family’s employee,” Feng Yu told the girl opposite her.

“Shia, we are battle comrades,” Shia declared confidently, full of spirit.

She used a language-based magic spell which, in simple terms, allowed her words to be understood by the people of this world, causing no discomfort when listened to.

“As in filming movies?”

Qin Tiantian glanced at Shia, who certainly was beautiful, having everything she should and lacking what she shouldn’t.

She didn’t recognize her at first, but after giving it some thought, she realized this was one of the leading actresses in several of Lu Ban’s films.

Wait, one of the leading actresses, showing up in the Director’s bedroom, wearing such attire… could it be an undercover…

“That’s right, Shia and I are battle comrades. We’ve been through a lot together, and she’s here this time to discuss the subject and content of our next work,” Lu Ban explained.

“I see…” Qin Tiantian finally got it.

Indeed, many works aren’t created by the Director alone but are the result of collaboration with actors and screenwriters. It made sense for Lu Ban and Shia to discuss a work.

Although this hardly explained why Shia appeared in such attire in Lu Ban’s bedroom, Qin Tiantian felt that there were many things in life for which one couldn’t find answers. If one had to investigate each one thoroughly, it would certainly reduce the leisure time available, leading to unhappiness.

So, Qin Tiantian considered ignorance to be bliss.

Even though some called her a blockhead, said she was naïve, Qin Tiantian thought being a mascot wasn’t so bad.

“In that case, shall we all have hotpot together?”

Resolved to stop fretting over Shia’s identity, Qin Tiantian made the suggestion.

Having put the previous issue to rest, her heart had already been captured by thoughts of hotpot, and henceforth she might never experience joy or sorrow again.

Thinking about the beef slices, duck intestines, tripe, and yellow throat churning in the spicy oil, Qin Tiantian’s mouth started to water.

“What is a hotpot?”

Shia looked towards Lu Ban, hoping for an answer.

“It’s something delicious,” Lu Ban said frankly.

“I want to go,” Shia instantly became a co-conspirator with Qin Tiantian.

What tasks, what Silent Lands – in the face of delicious food, they were no concern at all.

“Shall we go to Backstreet Hotpot Restaurant?” Lu Ban suggested.

“Shouldn’t she change into some clothes?” Feng Yu looked at Shia, thinking that walking out in such attire would not only turn heads but would undoubtedly be cold.

“No problem, I can change clothes very quickly!” Shia, energized by the promise of tasty food, was eager to get going.

“I was anticipating being in a safe place, so I only wore the robe I use for studying, but I can change into outdoor clothes in an instant.”

With that, she raised her right hand and snapped her fingers.

The next moment, beneath the gray robe, steel armor materialized into view, and in less time than it took for a magical girl to transform, Shia had completed her outfit change.

“Wow, that’s amazing,” Qin Tiantian was stunned, her shock lasting a full year’s worth of cat reactions.

“Is this some kind of advanced Sichuan Opera face-changing technique?”

She couldn’t imagine where Shia’s clothing had come from, everything had happened in the blink of an eye.

“Wearing this out isn’t really appropriate, right?”

Lu Ban looked at the arm armor that could punch a cow to death. If Shia wore this out, she would probably make the front page of the Jiangcheng Evening News tonight.

“Is it not okay? But this is how I dress in other Foreign Domains.”

Shia stroked her chin in thought, suddenly looking troubled.

“I don’t have any other clothes either, we don’t pay much attention to what we wear.”

Hearing Shia’s words, Feng Yu spoke up.

“I happen to have some clothes here, I’ll lend them to you. I’m not sure if the size is too big, though.”

She opened her suitcase and pulled out a long-sleeved shirt.

Shia took the shirt, slid off her robe down her arms, and then began to change.

“Don’t look!”

Qin Tiantian quickly covered Lu Ban’s eyes.

That said, with Lu Ban’s “True Sight” vision, he could see everything clearly even with his eyes covered.

Afterward…

“It’s a bit tight.”

Shia tugged at the front of her shirt.

Qin Tiantian was envious, having no clue what Shia had eaten to grow like that.

Feng Yu’s gaze was sharp, as if hiding knives.

Fortunately, although the civilization of the Night Country was somewhat different from this world, the general function of clothing was similar, unlike some African tribes that have unique dressing styles. After Feng Yu explained for a while, Shia quickly changed into a set of clothing.

A long-sleeved blouse, a knit sweater, a long skirt, and tights—quite stylish and attractive.

With her already handsome appearance and figure, Shia was a sure-fire celebrity material.

Moreover, if Lu Ban wasn’t mistaken, Shia wasn’t using any cosmetics and was completely bare-faced. Under such circumstances, her beauty could still compete. If she were to dress up carefully, she would probably be photographed by passersby and become a hot search topic the next day.

The four of them went out and arrived at the Backstreet Hotpot Restaurant.

“You just put the meat and vegetables into the pot, wait a bit, and then you can scoop them up to eat, you can also dip them in sauce…”

Qin Tiantian enthusiastically taught Shia how to enjoy hotpot. As a girl from the southwest province, she felt as comfortable in any hotpot restaurant as if it were her own, filled with goodwill, and teaching others how to eat hotpot was a great pleasure.

Though Shia didn’t quite understand how to use chopsticks, her experience in the Abandoned Capital provided her with some basics. After Qin Tiantian taught her for a while, she got the hang of it. Should one say it’s no wonder she was the top scholar of the Gray Tower? She learned everything so quickly.

The four were enjoying the hotpot, and the atmosphere became a bit warmer.

After finishing the hotpot, Lu Ban went to pay the bill, and Feng Yu also followed.

“She’s a mage from the Night Country?”

Feng Yu asked, indicating that she had been to the Night Country or at least knew something about that Foreign Domain.

“Yes, it might have something to do with the amusement park near the Lingjiang River. Do you want to join us?”

Lu Ban asked while scanning the code to pay.

“Do you want me to go with you?”

Feng Yu looked at Lu Ban with a smile brimming in her eyes.

“Of course, I could not possibly refuse.”

Lu Ban would be delighted for Feng Yu to join, since she was so experienced, knowledgeable, and had seen all kinds of situations. Perhaps her presence could lower the difficulty level.

“Alright then, but I also need your help with something.”

Feng Yu agreed readily and then continued.

“I mentioned earlier that there’s something in Massachusetts that needs to be dealt with, didn’t I? Make time soon to produce a horror film and contact me. You’ll probably need to go there with me.”

“That I can do.”

Lu Ban didn’t ask for details, he put away his phone and prepared to call the two ladies to leave together.

But just as he turned around, he saw that his table had been surrounded by a crowd.

“You’re the actor playing Shia, right? Can I get your autograph?”

In the crowd, a computer science college student with thinning hair pointed at his head and asked Shia.