175: Chapter 176 Hengdian Experience

Although they spoke politely, the look flickering in their eyes clearly shouted that they desperately hoped he wouldn't come. It couldn't have been more obvious!

They figured that with one less third wheel, they would have more space and opportunities to be alone with Jiang Jing!

Wang Congcong looked at Jiang Jing's "I get you" expression, then glanced at the expectant "Hurry up and go get busy, don't come" looks from the beautiful women, and his mouth couldn't help but twitch a few times.

Fine! So I'm just an extra third wheel, huh?

Forget it, forget it. They are all lovey-dovey... er, I mean, full of affection, grouping up to foster their relationships, so me tagging along would indeed be an eyesore.

I might as well hold on to my little internet celebrity and keep enjoying myself!

So, he went with the flow and put on a "regretful" expression: "Oh my! Look at me... I really have some 'small matters' left to handle, I truly can't get away, what a pity! Next time, definitely next time! Have fun, you all!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Jing and the women immediately wore synchronized expressions of "regret" and "understanding," saying in unison:

"What a pity!"

"It's fine, it's fine, work is important!"

"Let's play together next time!"

But the joy they were desperately trying to suppress was still leaking from the corners of their mouths and eyes; it was almost impossible to hide!

Wang Congcong was speechless, couldn't help but roll his eyes, and self-deprecatingly teased:

"Hey, hey, hey! Although I'm not as handsome as Brother Jiang Jing, and going might affect the overall aesthetic of your group, could you please tone down the look of relief just a little?"

"This hurts my feelings, okay? My heart is made of flesh too!"

"Hahahaha!"

Jiang Jing and the women were directly amused by his funny complaints and finally couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Jiang Jing patted his shoulder and laughed: "How could that be! Principal Wang is dashing and charming; we were truly afraid of delaying your important business!"

"Exactly, exactly!" the women chimed in with a laugh.

After spending this time together, everyone had grown much closer, and making such harmless jokes had become particularly natural.

After some banter, both sides bid farewell happily.

Wang Congcong closed the door and returned to his gentle embrace with a grin. Outside the door, Jiang Jing and the group of beautiful tour guides smiled at each other.

"Alright, ladies, let's go!" Da Mimi waved her hand with great momentum.

"Target — Hengdian World Studios! Let's go!" Nazha replied excitedly.

Surrounded by this group of laughing, beautiful women of various styles, Jiang Jing was in a great mood.

Under the overt and covert protection of numerous assistants, agents, and bodyguards, Jiang Jing, surrounded by several great beauties, marched impressively toward Hengdian World Studios.

Although everyone wore masks and hats, attempting to keep a low profile, the group itself was too dazzling. Several beauties with excellent figures and temperaments, surrounding a tall, imposing young man in the middle—it was hard not to attract attention.

Many tourists and staff along the way cast sidelong glances, curiously sizing them up, and some even secretly took out their phones to take pictures.

"Is that some film crew? What a powerful lineup!"

"Doesn't look like they're filming... Those girls have such great figures, they look a bit familiar..."

"Who is that guy in the middle? Is he a celebrity? Haven't seen him before, but he has such a great vibe!"

Fortunately, the one thing Hengdian didn't lack was celebrities and film crews, so although everyone was curious, it didn't cause too much of a commotion; at most, they just speculated a bit.

Successfully entering the studio, Jiang Jing was immediately attracted by the bustling scene before him. Different areas, different eras, and different stories were being performed simultaneously.

Over here, soldiers were in a fierce firefight with invaders; the sounds of simulated gunfire and explosions were endless, and the air was filled with prop smoke.

Over there, a group of "martial artists" and "demonic sect enchantresses" in ancient costumes were flying back and forth on wires, performing all sorts of exaggerated martial arts moves.

Not far away, in front of an imitation palace, an "emperor" and his "ministers" were performing a court struggle, their lines flowery and full of dramatic tension.

Jiang Jing watched those performances that hadn't been rendered with post-production special effects, which seemed a bit funny—especially the slightly exaggerated expressions and movements the actors made to accommodate post-production—and felt it was both novel and amusing, as if he had stumbled into a large immersive theme park.

"How is it? Isn't it interesting?" Leng Ba leaned close to him and asked in a low voice.

"It is quite interesting, it's just... hmm, it's quite different from what you see on TV." Jiang Jing commented with a smile.

After walking around for a while, Leng Ba checked the time and suggested: "Um... Brother Jiang Jing, Sister Mi, how about we go take a look at my film crew? The two-day leave I requested seems to expire today, so I need to show my face and say hello."

Naturally, everyone had no objections. So, the group headed to the film crew where Leng Ba was working.

This was a large-scale period drama production, and they were currently filming a scene of a palace banquet; staff were busy moving back and forth.

Leng Ba asked Jiang Jing and the others to wait a moment while she trotted off to find the director. The middle-aged director was staring at the monitor, his brows furrowed, seemingly dissatisfied with a certain shot.

Seeing Leng Ba approach, he looked up with a somewhat serious expression, clearly a bit annoyed about Leng Ba's late arrival.

Leng Ba quickly leaned in, lowered her voice, and quietly pointed toward Jiang Jing, who was surrounded by several beauties not far away, explaining something in a whisper.

At first, the director's expression was still somewhat impatient, but as he listened, his eyes gradually widened, and the seriousness on his face was quickly replaced by shock and disbelief.

He looked up sharply, cast his gaze toward Jiang Jing, scrutinized him carefully, and then eagerly confirmed something with Leng Ba. Leng Ba nodded affirmatively.

The next second, a jaw-dropping change of expression occurred! The director, who had just been stern and rather dignified, instantly had his face filled with enthusiasm and even a hint of sycophantic smiles.

He immediately got up from his chair and trotted over to welcome Jiang Jing and the others, his speed completely unlike that of a middle-aged man.

"Oh my! President Jiang, what an honor to have you here! I'm sorry I didn't welcome you properly! I'm so sorry!"

Before he even arrived, his enthusiastic voice reached them, and he extended his hands from far away. "Look, why didn't you say anything in advance about coming? We... we haven't prepared anything; it's truly so rude of us!"

He walked quickly to Jiang Jing, grasped Jiang Jing's hand tightly with both of his, and shook it vigorously, his tone so excited it was as if he had met some incredible big shot.

"My surname is Zhang, I am the director of this drama. Since you, President Jiang, could come to our little production, I wonder if I might have the honor of inviting you and the ladies to grace us with your presence, so I may fulfill my duties as a host?"

His fiery attitude completely dumbfounded the surrounding staff and the extras who were taking a break. They were all so shocked their jaws almost hit the floor.

"What's going on? Did Director Zhang take the wrong medicine today?"

"Who is that guy? To make Director Zhang so... so polite?"

"Haven't seen him before, he's not a celebrity, right? But looking at this situation, he must have a huge background!"

"Did Leng Ba bring him? Could he be some super rich second generation or a big shot?"

"Look, look, Mimi, Nazha, and the others seem to be revolving around that person..."

For a moment, whispers broke out in every corner of the film crew, and everyone's eyes turned toward Jiang Jing, filled with curiosity and intrigue.