bookbashuk Chapter 249, Agreement 3
Chapter 249, Agreement 3
Update released! Readers have all gone to check it out!
So Chen Anran smiled and nodded at Wei Qingyi, indicating that this method was feasible.
Seeing this, Wei Qingyi withdrew her gaze and said, "Whether it's the development of the sect or the construction of the future 'Cultivation School,' these all require a lot of funds. Therefore, if the filming can be kept below the halfway point of the mountain and does not disturb the sect's peace, I can agree."
She paused, then added, "But there are three rules. First, the filming time and area must be discussed with the sect in advance, and no one is allowed to trespass into the mountaintop area. Second, my scenes need to be scheduled in a concentrated manner to minimize my time spent on the mountain. Third, no exaggerated or false publicity is allowed in my name."
After she finished speaking, she looked at Chen Anran with a clear gaze, then swept over Su Wan and Zhao Mengmeng, and finally landed on Feng Xiaolu's face: "Especially you, Xiaolu, you are not allowed to say anything nonsense online."
Feng Xiaolu immediately raised her hand and promised, "I swear! I absolutely won't lie!"
Su Wan smiled slightly and said gently, "It's best that Qingyi is so considerate of the overall situation. As for the specific arrangements, Mengmeng and Wang Rui can discuss them in detail."
Zhao Mengmeng quickly agreed. Regarding the coordination with Wang Rui, Zhao Mengmeng said it was a piece of cake, since the three of them were all focused on how to be accepted into the Yunyin Sect. However, their attempt at flattery almost backfired.
Chen Anran breathed a sigh of relief. In this way, he could use the current popularity to accumulate resources for the sect, keep the noise outside the mountain gate, and also "press" his second senior sister on the mountain in a reasonable way. It was a win-win situation.
He smiled and looked at Wei Qingyi: "Thank you for your hard work, Senior Sister."
Wei Qingyi shook her head gently, said nothing more, picked up the teacup beside her, lowered her eyes and sipped, concealing a complex emotion in her eyes.
With the important matter settled, the atmosphere relaxed. Feng Xiaolu then enthusiastically recounted the interesting discussions and speculations about Yunyin Mountain that she had seen online, eliciting frequent laughter from everyone.
After talking for a while, Su Wan noticed that Chen Anran still looked tired, so she said gently, "Anran's injuries have just healed, and he still needs to rest. Everyone, please leave and let him go back to his room to rest."
Chen Anran did indeed feel somewhat fatigued, so he stood up and said, "Then Junior Brother, go back to your room to rest and recuperate."
Feng Xiaolu quickly stood up. "Junior brother, let me see you off." As she spoke, she secretly winked at Chen Anran.
Chen Anran was slightly taken aback. She didn't refuse, but she felt a little confused.
Seeing this, Feng Lie sighed inwardly: My cousin is still salvageable...
The two walked out of the main room one after the other.
Afternoon sunlight filters through the gaps in the bamboo leaves, casting dappled patterns of light on the bluestone path.
Chen Anran walked ahead, with Feng Xiaolu half a step behind him, neither of them moving quickly. A gentle mountain breeze carried the fragrance of grass and trees, and occasionally a bird would hop up from a branch.
After walking for a while, Feng Xiaolu suddenly quickened her pace, walking alongside Chen Anran. She turned to look at him, her usually lively eyes now showing a rare seriousness: "Junior Brother, tell me the truth, how badly are you injured?"
Chen Anran didn't stop walking, her tone gentle: "It's really not serious, Third Senior Sister. You should know about your two cousins' medical skills. After taking the Nine Yang Warming Powder and soaking in the hot spring, they're only experiencing some stagnation in their meridians. They'll be fine after a few days of recuperation."
"But I always feel like you're hiding something from me." Feng Xiaolu wrinkled her nose, her gaze sweeping over his face. "And Second Senior Sister... the way she looked at you this morning was weird."
Chen Anran's heart skipped a beat, but he remained calm on the surface: "Second Senior Sister is worried about my injuries, after all, I was the one who blocked Master Liu's attack."
"That's all?" Feng Xiaolu stared at him suspiciously, then suddenly lowered her voice, a hint of slyness in it, "Junior Brother, don't lie to me. I saw that Second Senior Sister's ears were all red when you came out of the hotel this morning. You two...did something happen?"
"Third Senior Sister!" Chen Anran stopped helplessly and turned to look at her. "Don't make wild guesses. Second Senior Sister is only sharing a room with me to take care of me. The hotel suite has inner and outer rooms, and it's all perfectly normal. If you talk nonsense and make Second Senior Sister angry, I won't help you."
Feng Xiaolu shrank back under his serious gaze and muttered, "Okay, okay, I won't ask... why are you being so fierce?" She kicked a small pebble at her feet, which rolled into the roadside bushes. "I'm just worried about you. This time it was Fifth Master Liu, but what if next time it's Fifth Master Li or Fifth Master Zhang? Senior Sister's 'constitution' has become common knowledge among those evil cultivators. Won't our Yunyin Sect become a target in the future?"
These words struck a chord with Chen Anran. His expression hardened slightly as he continued walking forward, his voice lowering: "This is exactly what I'm worried about. That's why I'm thinking of improving the overall strength of the sect as soon as possible." He paused, "In the short term, we should all try to reduce our trips down the mountain, especially you and Second Senior Sister."
"Me?" Feng Xiaolu pointed at her nose, her eyes wide. "Why am I being locked up on the mountain too? I'm not a 'Physical Yin'..."
"Better safe than sorry," Chen Anran interrupted her, his tone leaving no room for doubt. "Those evil cultivators might believe what they say. It's better to be cautious than to take any risks. Senior Sister needs to stay and oversee the sect. You and Second Senior Sister should stay on the mountain until the sect and your own strength are enough to deter these troublemakers."
Feng Xiaolu opened her mouth, wanting to retort, but seeing the unusual seriousness in Chen Anran's eyes, she swallowed her words. She actually understood her junior brother's worries, but being free-spirited by nature, being confined to the mountain always felt stifling. But she also knew the gravity of the situation, and gave a muffled "Oh."
Seeing her sullen expression, Chen Anran remained silent for a moment before changing his words and saying, "Anyway, you can't leave the resort. If you're really bored, you can go to the resort to have some fun."
Upon hearing this, Feng Xiaolu's eyes lit up instantly. "Alright! Then Junior Brother has to promise me one thing too!"
"Senior sister, please speak."
"Go talk to Senior Sister and ask her to lift the alcohol ban! That way I won't be able to run away anywhere!"
"...Isn't going down the mountain to use the internet enough?"
"not enough!"
"...I'll give it a try."
As the two were talking, they arrived outside Feng Xiaolu's house. Feng Xiaolu stopped and said mysteriously, "Junior Brother, wait for me outside for a while."
After Feng Xiaolu finished speaking, without waiting for Chen Anran's response, she turned around and darted into her room like a nimble deer, slamming the door shut. Chen Anran was left standing outside, looking at the closed wooden door with a mixture of amusement and exasperation.
A short while later, the door creaked open again. Feng Xiaolu was carrying a rather large black box in her arms. The box looked quite heavy, and she was carrying it with some difficulty. She also had several colorful plastic boxes tucked under her arms. She turned sideways, hooked the door shut with her foot, and then looked up at Chen Anran with a big, ingratiating, and sly smile.