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Chapter 486 - 477: The Film Crew Wraps Up, Preparing to Enter the Desert

Chapter 486: Chapter 477: The Film Crew Wraps Up, Preparing to Enter the Desert

After two days of additional shooting to cover gaps, Wei Xiao announced, holding a megaphone: "It’s a wrap!"

This time the cheers were even louder than the last.

"Finally, we can go back!"

"Once I get back to the Imperial City, I’m going to sleep in my little apartment for three days and nights, and no one should try to wake me up."

"I want to have a big meal at the little restaurant downstairs, and order ten dishes!"

"I have to go back and make it up to my girlfriend properly; I’ve only called her less than five times this month. What gift do you think I should buy?"

"Bro, count me in, let’s discuss it together later."

It was noon, and after the snow stopped, there were two consecutive days of sunny weather; the sunlight felt quite warm on our bodies.

The canteen was using the leftover rations to prepare the most sumptuous wrap-up banquet possible, while others, under the sun, began packing and boxing up, making the whole set a busy hive of activity.

Jiang Lingxi asked Lu Zhengzheng to go back and pack her luggage while she went to find Wei Xiao.

"Not going back with the crew?"

After hearing her intentions, Wei Xiao raised a brow, "Do you have more work in Liangchuan?"

"It’s not work, but a personal matter to deal with."

Since it was a personal matter, Wei Xiao didn’t continue to ask.

"But you have to wait until we reach the supply point we passed on our way here to split up. We can’t separate here; this stretch is dangerous. It’s also the last leg of Xu Zhao and his team’s escort for us."

"No problem."

Just as well, she also planned to gather some supplies.

Moreover, the RV definitely couldn’t go in this time, so she planned to leave the vehicle at the supply point and hire someone to watch over it.

Switching to a vehicle that can traverse the desert.

After leaving Wei Xiao, Jiang Lingxi saw Yin Chong approaching from the opposite direction.

The two exchanged a glance and passed each other.

"Director Wei," Yin Chong stood in front of Wei Xiao, "I’m here to say goodbye."

Wei Xiao: "...You’re not going back to the Imperial City with the crew either?"

Upon hearing the word ’either,’ Yin Chong’s eyes flickered, "Yes."

"Also have a personal matter to attend to?"

"That’s correct."

Wei Xiao couldn’t help but sigh, but he didn’t say much more this time.

He worried about Jiang Lingxi because they were closer and she was a girl.

But this Chong Yin was neither of those things, and he had previously taken an unexcused leave, which had annoyed Wei Xiao.

So he simply nodded, "Alright, got it."

By noon, except for the canteen that was still in use, the rest of the crew’s camp had been almost entirely packed up by the enthusiastically hardworking staff.

After a meal in the desert for the wrap-up banquet, one vehicle left first.

Onboard were Yin Chong and Luan Hua.

It didn’t attract much attention. Even those who noticed thought the actors were off to catch another engagement.

By 1:30 in the afternoon, the canteen was also dismantled, and the entire camp, except for some shaded areas where snow hadn’t completely melted, was spotless without a trace of garbage.

"Get in the vehicles, we’re heading back!"

They reached the supply point by nightfall.

"Dinner is ready; we’ll continue on after eating. We’ll catch the next available flight and be back in the Imperial City by morning."

Although there were lodging facilities at the supply point, they were so rudimentary that no one wanted to stay another night.

After dinner, Lu Zhengzheng prepared to leave with the crew.

The young girl had red eyes, "Sister Xixi, Changning, take care of yourselves."

Jiang Lingxi patted her shoulder, "When I get back, I’ll take you and Sister Tong abroad."

"Mm-hmm, I’ll be waiting."

Watching as the girl reluctantly boarded the vehicle, then seeing the crew’s convoy disappear into the night, Jiang Lingxi was about to lead the remaining few back to the RV when she ran into Xu Zhao, who had just completed his protection task and was planning to stay overnight.

"I saw your RV is still parked in the lot; why didn’t you leave with the crew?"

Jiang Lingxi looked around, saw no outsiders, and didn’t intend to bother making up excuses, "I’m planning to go into the desert."

"Going into the desert? At this time?" Xu Zhao’s eyes were filled with disapproval, "This is not a good time to go into the desert; nighttime temperatures have already fallen below zero."

"I have something to do that requires going in."

"You..." Xu Zhao was momentarily speechless, then lowered his voice after a pause, "I saw Mr. Chong with his assistant leave at noon; the direction they went was not out of the desert. You’re going into the desert; it wouldn’t happen to be related to him, would it?"

Jiang Lingxi had actually been hesitating for days, but hearing Xu Zhao’s question, she pursed her lips and lowered her voice, "I wonder if Brother Xu is interested in taking on another job?"

The fact that he guessed her mission into the desert had something to do with Yin Chong indicated that he had noticed something while with the crew.

He didn’t just work with capability—he used his brain too.

She wasn’t sure how many people would be sent by the Changcang Sect, but having more people on her side would definitely be more secure.

And during this period, she had observed indifferently; Xu Zhao’s bodyguard team, though all ordinary people, were quite competent, even outstanding among their kind.

Such a team, at least, wouldn’t hold her back.

Xu Zhao squinted his eyes, "What kind of job?"

Jiang Lingxi gestured for him to follow her into the RV for a detailed discussion.

They returned to the RV.

Once the door closed, the RV interior became an isolated space.

"The place I need to go this time is an Ancient Capital Ruins located in the desert."

"An archaeological mission?" Xu Zhao couldn’t help but give Jiang Lingxi another once-over, "Don’t tell me you have a job in archaeology too!"

"It’s mainly to find someone; do you remember the people who visited the set a while ago?"

"I know, has Mr. Shen gone to the Ancient Capital Ruins to do archaeology?"

Jiang Lingxi took a deep breath and nodded. The archaeology cover was applicable here.

She decided to continue this narrative: "But there are also illegal groups eyeing the Ancient Capital Ruins; they’re likely already encountered there. I’m not at ease, so I want to check it out myself, but we’re short on people."

Xu Zhao glanced at Changning and Huzi standing behind Jiang Lingxi, and with Yun Yi included, it indeed wasn’t much.

"I have taken a few archaeology jobs before, but this is my first time in the desert. You can’t do replenishment there; supplies are critical. Otherwise, you’ll either die of thirst, hunger, or cold. Compared to the harsh environment, illegal groups are a secondary threat because, ultimately, they are also humans who need provisions to survive. Well," Xu Zhao said while standing up, "I am personally inclined to accept this job, but I need to discuss it with my team. Give me half an hour for a decision."

Jiang Lingxi saw him out to the RV’s door, turned back to glance at Changning and Huzi, before finally looking at Yun Yi.

Yun Yi stood up as she was being looked at, "Sister Xixi."

"I am considering taking you with me; the first stop is that Echoing Sand Eye, effectively making you our living map. But truthfully, this journey will be dangerous. You’ve seen their tactics through surveillance. So, your opinion matters most. If you don’t wish to go, you can catch a flight out tomorrow morning."

"I won’t take long to decide," Yun Yi shook her head before glancing down at Changning, who was back facing her, "I’m not leaving; I’m going with you."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes, Sister Xixi, you said I am useful, which makes me happy."

"Alright, I won’t hide from you then. It was Luan Hua, the assistant of Yin Chong, who took Lian Lian and Li Yan from the hotel earlier. If you come into the desert with us, you might run into them again."

Yun Yi’s eyes widened immediately.

She had even greeted that Luan Hua while at the crew!

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