Second Take On Romance - The A-List Actor Wants Me
Chapter 152 : Dry Bone Ridge (1)

Chapter 152: Chapter 152 : Dry Bone Ridge (1)

The next outdoor shooting location for Shen Jingwei required him and Zhu Dongyi to travel another eight hours with car. This time around, Zhu Dongyi was a lot happier.

First of all, the road leading to their destination was not as empty as the previous one because it was close to an amusement park.

Cars kept coming and going, carrying various park visitors.

And because it was close to an amusement park, the surrounding area prospered into a town, allowing them to tank their gas, take a break, and indulge in a satisfying warm meal.

Second of all, they were accompanied by a trailer, loaded with filming equipment and six dedicated crew members who liked to have fun.

While one of them focused on driving the trailer, the other five enjoyed the best time of their lives playing games and watching TV.

They even offered to ride Zhu Dongyi’s car and invited Shen Jingwei and Zhu Dongyi into the trailer for some entertainment.

Third of all, after the first two hours of their trip, a crew member received some news from his colleague.

"Everyone, Old Han just sent some news. The shooting at Dry Bone Ridge is going to be delayed for approximately five to seven hours," said crew announced when they were enjoying their dinner at a seafood barbecue stall.

"It is?" Another crew member piped up.

"Yeah, the other actor’s flight is delayed," the first crew member explained. "Apparently they can’t fly due to bad weather."

The table broke into a cheer. Two crew members even began drumming on the table, almost sending a plate of shrimps to the ground.

Shen Jingwei saved it just in time.

"This is an excellent news! Now we can relax a little on our way. We don’t have to rush at all."

"Five to seven hours is a lot of time."

"We can stop at a nearby scenic spot to watch the sunrise," a crew member suggested. "It is very beautiful, I assure you all. I grew up here."

And so at dawn, the trailer and car arrived at the idyllic location. The rising sun painted the sky in vibrant hues, creating a perfect backdrop for enjoying a steaming cup of coffee and a flaky croissant.

Shen Jingwei took out his phone and captured the beautiful scenery through the lenses, only to send it to Yan Renzhong.

"Good morning, Yan Renzhong," he wrote to Yan Renzhong. "Have you arrived at Peak Point Shooting Studio?"

The answer came five minutes later.

"Good morning, Jingbao," followed by a picture of clouds drifting outside a plane window.

"..."

Shen Jingwei : "For once I want to brag about the beautiful sunrise, but I fail miserably *unhappy emoji*."

Yan Renzhong : "*laughing emoji* There are some change of plans. I have to spend two days abroad for a quick re-shoot. And then I will go back to Peak Point Shooting Studio to shoot the swamp scene. We will meet again in a week to end the act."

Shen Jingwei : "Mm, I miss you already."

Yan Renzhong : "Don’t forget to eat your breakfast. Keep yourself warm."

Shen Jingwei : "Yes Mom."

Yan Renzhong : "Don’t make me spank you, Little Shen."

Shen Jingwei inadvertently broke into a giggle, making the others look at him out of curiosity.

"Oh, it’s nothing. I saw a funny cat video," Shen Jingwei lied.

The group took several pictures with each other and posted them in their WeChat moments.

Shen Jingwei’s WeChat was quickly flooded by a torrent of likes.

Shen Dou Dou : "QAQ Big Brother! Please do not forget your cute little sister when you are traveling to a new place! She wants the newest ’Dance Of The Dragons’ merchandise!"

"..."

Did Shen Dou Dou think that he was traveling around to promote the drama or what? What merchandise? He didn’t have a single one!

Shen Jingwei : "I will buy you a sparkly teddy bear keychain and you will be more than grateful."

Shen Dou Dou : "*saluting emoji* Yes, Your Majesty!"

And then she sent Shen Jingwei her newest creation -- an artistic digital drawing featuring Shen Jingwei and Yan Renzhong in wedding attires, sharing a passionate kiss.

Shen Jingwei almost vomited blood on the spot.

Shen Jingwei : "Shen Dou Dou! I forbid you from making this kind of drawing, ever again!"

His cheeky little sister left him on read, and there was nothing he could do about it.

After two more hours, they finally arrived at their destination, the desolate, barren area known as Dry Bone Ridge.

A wooden board hung at the entrance, detailing its gruesome history. Apparently, it used to serve as a warzone, where thousands of innocent lives were lost.

Once the war was over and the government planned to utilize the land, they found that it was unsuitable for either habitation or cultivation.

"A miasma of decay hung heavy in the air, tainted by the mournful cries of restless spirits.

The water, once pure and clear, now ran crimson like blood, a stark testament to the horrors that had transpired.

The soil, once fertile and nourishing, was now a festering mass, reeking of death and decay.

The air was thick with the wailing of lost souls, unable to find peace in the realm between life and death."

...

"Why does it feel like entering a haunted area?" Shen Jingwei mumbled.

"It is," a crew member confirmed. "That’s why we asked temple priests to come here and perform a purification ritual."

The five temple priests, garbed in ancient ceremonial robes, shook their staffs as they moved between the eight wind directions, causing the bronze bells at their tips to chime.

Eyes squeezed shut in concentration, they kept chanting sutras to drive away the malignant, evil entities.

An altar had been erected at the center, where a huge pile of paper money was burned to appease the wronged souls.

Next to Shen Jingwei, someone whistled and said, "Wow, this is the first time I see such ritual with my own eyes."

Shen Jingwei chuckled.

"Same."

He turned his head to look at the person who just spoke, and came face-to-face with Wu Jin.

"Hello, Shen Jingwei," the singer flashed Shen Jingwei a toothy smile. "We meet again."