aircannonsinc Chapter 22 Fans Attack, Wandering in Wonderland
Chapter 22 Fans Attack, Wandering in Wonderland
"Was I eating fake food all along?"
"Xia Tian wasn't lying to us, the food at this inn is absolutely divine!"
Xia Tian ate while livestreaming, and fans who didn't win a spot in the livestream were wailing in despair.
"Stop posting! Stop posting! It's making me hungry!"
"Please, please let the child have a bite!"
"When is the next fan meeting? I'll sell everything I own to go!"
After lunch, Lin Yi led his fan group up the mountain.
This is the highlight of the fan meeting – the experience of the mountain forest trail behind the mountain.
Eighty people arrived at the entrance of the mountain path in a grand procession. Lin Yi walked at the front, while Xia Tian followed beside him, holding a selfie stick and live-streaming.
"Family members, now comes the part you've all been waiting for—the trail behind Qingshi Village!" Xia Tian pointed the camera at the entrance of the trail. "The video you saw online of all four seasons coexisting was filmed here. Today, I'll show you in person."
She was the first to step onto the mountain path.
Then, she froze.
Although she had visited once before, she was still speechless with awe upon seeing this spectacular sight of all four seasons coexisting.
The fans behind him went wild.
"I...I'm not seeing things, am I? Is that azalea over there? And wintersweet over here?"
"Azaleas and wintersweet blooming at the same time? What an amazing place this is!"
"Look over there! That tree is half red leaves and half new buds!"
"The temperature here is so strange. I felt hot at the foot of the mountain, but it suddenly became cool here."
"I studied meteorology, I can't explain this phenomenon..."
Lin Yi led everyone slowly up the mountain path, introducing the spectacular scenery along the way.
"The flowers here are spring varieties, and the trees over there are in autumn. Please watch your step; there's frost in some places, so be careful not to slip."
The fans looked around like country bumpkins visiting a grand garden, their phones never being put down.
When we reached the halfway point up the mountain, someone suddenly exclaimed, "Look! Butterflies! So many butterflies!"
Everyone looked up and saw a swarm of colorful butterflies taking flight from the flowers, dancing gracefully in the sunlight. The butterflies weren't afraid of people at all; a few even landed on a female fan's shoulder.
"They're playing with me!" The female fan's voice trembled with excitement.
The crystal musk deer leaped past Afu, darted up a tree, plucked a small black fruit, and jumped back to Afu, handing it to him. Afu stuck out his tongue, curled up, and swallowed the fruit, then raised his paw and patted the crystal musk deer's head.
This scene was captured simultaneously by at least twenty mobile phones.
"My goodness, they're so adorable!"
"This deer is smarter than a human!"
"My cat only destroys the house, but other people's deer pick fruit to feed their dogs!"
As we continued uphill, the temperature grew increasingly cool. Near the summit, a crisp chill filled the air.
"Is it snowing?"
Someone stretched out their hand, and a tiny snowflake fell into their palm.
Looking up, they saw fine snowflakes drifting down from the mountaintop, sparkling in the sunlight. The mountain path beneath their feet was still adorned with vibrant wildflowers and deep red autumn leaves.
Spring, summer, autumn, and winter – the scenery of the four seasons seamlessly connects on the same mountain road.
"This doesn't make sense..."
"Forget about whether it's scientifically accurate, it's so beautiful!"
"I've never seen such a breathtaking view in my entire life!"
We finally reached the summit.
Notting Hill Temple stands quietly in the thin snow mist, its bluish-gray stone walls, flying eaves and bracketed roof, and two stone beasts in front of the door exuding a solemn atmosphere that inspires awe in people.
Standing in front of the temple gate, Lin Yi said to the crowd, "This is the mountain god temple of our Qing Shi Village, which has a history of several hundred years. The temple enshrines the mountain god of Notting, who is said to be in charge of knowledge, wisdom, and inspiration."
He paused, his gaze sweeping over the crowd: "The elders in our village say this temple is very efficacious. If you're sincere, you can offer your prayers and perhaps receive unexpected blessings. You all know Teacher Su Qing, right? A national-level ceramic art master. He visited this temple the day before yesterday, and after returning home, he had a burst of inspiration and created what he considers the most important piece of his life."
Upon hearing this, the fans' eyes lit up.
Most people present knew who Su Qing was. A top master whose paintings sold for over 300 million yuan and whose ceramic works were collected by the British Museum. If even he said it was miraculous, then it must truly be miraculous.
Eighty people lined up and entered the mountain god temple to worship.
Everyone's expression was different when they emerged. Some were lost in thought, some were radiant, and some had slightly red eyes. Although most people hadn't triggered the "Special Enlightenment +100"—after all, not everyone has a bottleneck to break through—the effects of Soul Power Nourishment +100 and Mood Comfort +100 were enough to give them an unprecedented sense of physical and mental well-being.
Xia Tian was the last one to go in.
She knelt before the statue for a long time, and when she came out, there was an indescribable light in her eyes.
"Boss," she said in a low voice as she walked up to Lin Yi, "I suddenly realized something while I was inside."
"What is it?"
"My previous live stream content was too superficial. It was all about checking in at high-end hotels and eating expensive food. It looked glamorous, but it lacked substance," she said earnestly. "Just now, I suddenly realized that what I really want to do is take my fans to experience things that are 'unreplicable.' Not the kind of luxury that money can buy, but... like here, truly magical and truly unique experiences."
Lin Yi looked at her and nodded: "This direction is correct."
Xia Tian smiled: "So I want to turn the 'Mountain Healing Camp' into a long-term project. One session per month, three days and two nights each time, where I'll bring fans here for hiking, meditation, and visiting the mountain temple. Boss, do you support me?"
"I support you." Lin Yi said without hesitation. "You can draft a detailed plan and give it to me. I'll fully cooperate on the venue and supporting facilities."
"Thank you, boss!"
Xia Tian was so happy she almost jumped for joy.
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In the evening, the fan group descended the mountain and returned to their guesthouse.
Dinner was once again prepared by Lin Jianguo. This "enlightened" chef Lin used all his skills to prepare eight main dishes, four cold dishes, and two soups, each of which was so delicious that people couldn't stop eating.
Halfway through the meal, someone suddenly exclaimed, "Look out the window!"
Everyone turned their heads and saw that the back of the mountain was lit up with twinkling lights.
It's not a light source.
They are fireflies.
Countless fireflies flew up from the mountains and forests, shimmering with a pale green light in the twilight, like a flowing Milky Way stretching from the mountainside to the summit. The light mingled with the pale golden glow emanating from the hollows of the ancient trees, making the entire back mountain seem as if it had been enchanted, transformed into a luminous fairy mountain.