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Chapter 421 - 380 Moon Goddess Lake (Thanks for the tip! Seeking monthly votes!)_2

Chapter 421: 380 Moon Goddess Lake (Thanks for the tip! Seeking monthly votes!)_2

"Are all those your employees?"

"Alumni."

Jiang Chen looked at the familiar environment, "Manager Chen, how’s business these days?"

"Not bad, but I’ll be counting on your support in the future."

Jiang Chen gave a wry smile.

"President Jiang, everyone is looking for you to have a drink."

Zhang Guangyi had come to find him.

Jiang Chen stood up.

"Manager Chen, I’m going to go inside first."

Chen Kai also stood up, nodded his head, and watched as Jiang Chen left with Zhang Guangyi by his side.

They always say, don’t bully the poor youth.

He knew that this young man would definitely make a name for himself, but he hadn’t expected it to happen so swiftly.

The scene where he handed over the red envelope to the other party.

It still felt like it was just yesterday, etched clearly in his mind.

Below the Yunnan-Guizhou Mountain Range, scattered villages nestled one after another.

People of the Miao ethnicity had been cultivating and living here for generations.

It’s not that they were cut off from civilisation, but to a large extent, they retained the pristine way of living, toiling from dawn to dusk.

"You didn’t eat much tonight, are you not used to it?"

The stars and moon were brightly shining.

Under the beautiful night sky, Ning Hui and Pei Yunxi were taking a stroll, with the faint outline of the mountains visible in the distance, and the local earth-built homes dotting the landscape. Here, you couldn’t see the steel and concrete high-rises; the air was filled with freshness and the scent of nature.

The only annoyance might be the particularly rampant mosquitoes. The local Miao people, having lived here for generations, had long figured out a special incense to ward off mosquitoes, but outside, it was unavoidable.

Luckily, both women were dressed snugly, covering all of their skin.

"Perhaps I’m just not used to the local water and soil."

Pei Yunxi was not a fussy person, but she indeed had never lived in such a primitive village before, so it was natural to feel slightly uncomfortable. However, this was precisely why she had come here.

"Shall I ask them to buy some food from the city for us?"

Ning Hui offered with concern.

"There’s no need. Even Director Fei, a foreigner, can accept the local food. We can’t let him think that our actors are afraid of hardship or act like divas before filming has even started."

Pei Yunxi gently declined her kindness, "I’ll adjust in a few more days."

"Director Fei would understand. We just need to observe, understand, and learn, not necessarily live exactly as the locals do."

Ning Hui tried to convince her.

Pei Yunxi was noncommittal.

Seeing this, Ning Hui had no choice but to hold her tongue.

This place was truly beautiful, apart from the perhaps backward living conditions, the scenery was compelling, with mountains upon mountains and forests providing shade. There was a small lake near the village, its water crystal clear, reflecting the moonlight like a mirror.

The two actresses had walked out of the village.

"I heard from the villagers that this lake is called Moon Goddess Lake. A long time ago, it was an important water source for the village. After conditions improved and every household got running water, this place was preserved."

Ning Hui stood by the lake.

Pei Yunxi squatted down, scooped up some lake water, which was icy cold, causing ripples to spread.

"Actually, living here doesn’t seem too bad, even though the conditions are a bit hard. Everyone lives in harmony, treating each other sincerely, free from worries."

Ning Hui mused, as if struck by the emotion of the moment.

"If you’d like, staying here wouldn’t be out of the question; they would probably welcome you,"

Pei Yunxi joked.

Ning Hui shook her head with a bitter smile.

The place was indeed picturesque with its honest locals, but if she were really asked to live here indefinitely, she would probably be reluctant.

Unless she had been born here and had never experienced the outside world.

"Have you heard them talk about the customs related to Moon Goddess Lake?"

Ning Hui turned her head to look at the woman squatting beside her.

At that moment, she seemed to become part of the scenery, and undoubtedly the most eye-catching part.

She was a woman who refused to admit defeat, but in that moment, looking at the picturesque scene, she couldn’t help feeling somewhat inadequate.

Pei Yunxi pulled back her hand, water droplets rolled off her fingertips and returned to the lake, causing ripples to spread once again.

"What custom?"

"When there’s a celebration in the nearby villages, the newlyweds will drink a cup of water from Moon Goddess Lake on their wedding night, just like we drink wedding toasts. This signifies a blessing from the Moon God, a lifetime of happiness, and never parting till old age."

As for the practice of raising Gu, it’s likely just fabricated, or at least neither of the two women had seen it since their arrival here, but these Miao villages do have some customs that seem to stem from feudal superstitions.

However, it doesn’t feel off-putting, but rather quite beautiful and romantic.

"Perhaps we can tell Director Fei about this custom and incorporate it into the movie. It would also fill the gap of romantic elements in the film."

Pei Yunxi stood up.

Hearing this topic, Ning Hui immediately quieted down, being rational.

Pei Yunxi was of a different status and had a different identity from her. There were suggestions she could make, but Ning Hui had no place to speak up.

She had the self-awareness to recognize that.

To be involved in this blockbuster was already an immense stroke of luck for her.

Pei Yunxi indeed took her work very seriously. Prompted by Ning Hui’s words, she began to ponder.

As the leading actress, she was not allowed to have a romantic storyline, a tone set by the investors, and one she could not change. But that didn’t mean the supporting actress couldn’t.

Like adding a romantic storyline about Moon Goddess Lake for Ning Hui’s character, it would also increase the weight of Eastern culture in the movie.

"I’ll go and talk to Director Fei."

Before Ning Hui could say anything, Pei Yunxi turned and left.

Watching her figure fade away, Ning Hui’s mouth slowly closed.

She had heard many things about her and stubbornly believed it was just a well-constructed public image, but through their brief interaction, she realized she might have been wrong.

This woman, from whom her entire generation of female artists couldn’t escape, seemed genuinely exceptional.

She spoke up for her with no acquaintanceship, enabling her to join CX Entertainment and even to be part of a super production with a three hundred million US Dollar investment.

Incredible.

Putting herself in the same situation, Ning Hui knew for certain she would not have had such magnanimity.

In the entertainment industry, everyone is engaged in constant battles of wits; because the competition is fierce, it’s only when others falter that one can seize bigger opportunities.

Yet this colleague, whom she once envied, was doing the exact opposite: not only did she bestow enormous favors upon her, but afterward, she never acted superior in any way.

Looking at the tranquil Moon Goddess Lake, Ning Hui couldn’t help but smile.

That was also true.

She didn’t seem to need to guard against Ning Hui.

First, there was Chairman Jin Hai’s favoritism, and now the support of a figure who could converse leisurely with Prince Ye, someone cryptic and unfathomable.

A three hundred million US Dollar blockbuster, a destined leading role...

Had it been earlier, Ning Hui would have been driven mad with jealousy, but now she didn’t have the energy for that.

Having just escaped a calamity, what she needed was to behave and not let her thoughts run wild.

On the contrary,

Instead of envying her, what Ning Hui should do now was to do everything in her power to build a relationship with her.

The determination to join CX Entertainment at all costs proved Ning Hui was intelligent. Standing by the lake, her eyes flickered as she took out her phone, tapping and typing, deleting and editing until, after a few minutes, she sent a message.

"Boss Jiang, Yun Xi has come here and seems to be having a hard time acclimating."

After the message was successfully sent, she held onto her phone, waiting patiently.

As expected,

There was no notification sound for a message; instead, a phone call came directly through.

Ning Hui wasn’t too surprised and quickly answered.

"Boss Jiang."

After joining the company, her way of addressing him naturally changed.

"Is she sick?"

"No, just lacking an appetite," Ning Hui hurriedly said.

"Don’t you have restaurants over there?"

"We do, but they’re in the city. I suggested going there to get food, but Yun Xi doesn’t want to. She’s too serious about the movie, and I’m worried if this continues, it’ll affect her health."

"You take care of her. I’ll talk to Director Fei."

"Okay."

The call ended.

As an actress, understanding one’s role is the most critical professional skill.

Ning Hui, affirmed by Pei Yunxi for her professionalism, put down her phone, turned around, and walked unhurriedly toward the village.