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Chapter 25
Jiaming’s live preview directly gave the location – Xingji Restaurant.
“Isn’t this the old restaurant that Jiaming mentioned last night that has supernatural rumors?” Tang Niannian checked the map: “It’s not far from here, it can be reached in ten minutes by taxi, but he clearly said that he would go when he was ready!”
Shi Xi: “Maybe something happened after he separated from us last night, his phone was controlled, so he couldn’t ask for help.”
【New Quest: Save Jia Ming (Again?!);
Details: Tonight, Xingji Restaurant is hosting a wedding. The owner, Uncle Xing, plans to use his prized aged liquor to treat the nearby ghosts who enjoy a drink.
Reward: Magic talent +10%
Penalty: Every exclamation or interjection you make will be replaced with a “meow”.】
Shi Xi: “?” The system’s punishments are getting more and more outrageous.
These ghosts are pretty outrageous too, so many tricks.
Tang Niannian rubbed her hands nervously: “Let’s ask Taoist Qingshi to save Jiaming?”
Taoist Qingshi herself: “I’ll make the arrangements. You stay in the hotel tonight. It’s best not to go anywhere.”
She found a breakthrough from the system prompts. She had to prepare something before going to the restaurant to save people.
…
“Welcome to the ghost-hunting live broadcast room. I am Jiaming. It is 7:30 p.m. now. I came to Xingji Restaurant, which has supernatural rumors. I can tell you…”
In the live broadcast room, Jiaming, wearing a white suit, sat on a broken chair, holding a bouquet of red roses in his hand. His right arm was cut by something, and blood stained his sleeves and the white bouquet wrapping paper.
The light was dim, he lowered his head, and a low pressure enveloped his body.
Behind him was the dim and dilapidated restaurant hall, and the silk flower arch prepared for the wedding could be vaguely seen.
“Groom, be happy on this happy day. Hurry up and finish introducing the past. There are still many procedures to go through.” A strange voice came from somewhere, and the voice was hoarse and unpleasant as if it had been damaged.
This sudden voice made Jiaming tremble. He raised his head, and his usually clear eyes were red, as if they would cry at any time.
He looked at the camera and said, “The rumors are true. Five years ago, Xingji Restaurant was facing bankruptcy due to poor management. Uncle Xing, the boss who could not accept his failure, laid off his employees and hanged himself in the store.”
“Since then, this restaurant is like being cursed. No matter who gets it, it will go bankrupt. Moreover, more than once, residents have complained about the restaurant being noisy late at night, but at that time, the restaurant was already closed and there was no one in the store. Later, no one dared to take over Xingji Restaurant, which was plagued by supernatural rumors.”
“Hello, friends, I am Uncle Xing. Welcome everyone to watch the ceremony,” the strange voice sounded again: “Mr. Jiaming is an Internet celebrity. Xingji is honored to host his wedding. I am very happy. It seems that Xingji is finally going to be popular!”
【Damn, the theme of tonight’s live broadcast is really a wedding. You have more and more live broadcast styles. Other anchors should learn from it. Here @Xian Tanling Live Second Brother Dahu.】
【This blood suit is so cool. Jiaming’s live broadcast quality is getting better and better. How did Uncle Xing get this sound effect? My scalp tingles when he speaks. 】
【It feels like Jiaming’s acting skills have improved since he met Xiaoshi. By the way, will Xiaoshi appear tonight? 】
【The unsolved mystery of the live broadcast industry: Does Jiaming have a script and extras? 】
【There must be a script. You don’t think his live broadcasts are all real supernatural events, do you? Are all the ghosts in the city waiting to be hit by him? He is not the Tang Monk in the supernatural world. 】
【One more thing. His previous live broadcast of the abandoned temple became popular because of a live broadcast accident. The secret room variety show also made a live broadcast accident based on that idea. Isn’t the script obvious enough?】
【My family used to live near Xingji Restaurant. I can prove that the rumors are true. My family moved because we heard the noise from Xingji Restaurant at night, but this is the first time I’ve heard of a ghost wedding banquet. 】
“Yes, yes, tonight’s live broadcast has a script, and I am the planner,” Xing Shu snorted and laughed, and urged Jiaming: “Groom, continue with the process.”
“The ghost story of Xingji Restaurant is so famous that everyone ignores another ghost story that happened on this street…” Jiaming knew that if he continued to talk, the protagonist of another story would appear, and tears welled up in his eyes: “Help me!”
The screen in the live broadcast room flickered and suddenly went black.
When the screen was restored, Jiaming’s expression had completely changed. He had a smile on his face, but his eyes were dull, like a puppet being manipulated, and even his voice became flat.
“There is a Sasa Bridal Shop near Xingji Restaurant. It was destroyed by a fire in the same year. Miss Yunsha, who was working in the shop, died tragically in the fire. After dark, she always wandered on the street holding a wedding dress.”
“Last night, I met the beautiful Miss Yunsha on the street. We fell in love at first sight and decided to hold the wedding at Xingji Restaurant.”
The camera turned to the side, and a floating white wedding dress appeared in the live broadcast room. Jiaming introduced: “This is my new wife, Yunsha.”
“The two newlyweds are really a perfect match. Seeing this scene, I was really moved to tears,” Uncle Xing applauded and seemed to wipe away tears: “Are the relatives and friends here moved?”
The camera turned to an old dusty dining table, on which were placed more than a dozen wine glasses, and some cakes and fruits in the middle. They didn’t look very fresh. I don’t know how long they have been there.
The strange thing is that there are twisted figures on the chairs. When Uncle Xing finished speaking, these figures applauded, and other voices rang out in the restaurant.
“I am touched.”
“It is so perfect, so perfect.”
“Keep going, we are waiting to drink.”
Uncle Xing moved the camera back to the newlyweds with satisfaction: “Please ask the groom to hold the bride’s hand and walk on the red carpet.”
Jiaming wore a stiff smile and mechanically raised his arm. A beam of green light fell from the sky, covering him and the white wedding dress.
“This picture is so beautiful.” Uncle Xing cried and sighed.
【You call this kind of underworld picture beautiful? Jiaming’s state is so strange, is it really acting? Did you invite so many extras? Jiaming, if you are kidnapped, just blink.】
【Acting, acting, right?】
【I’m going to call the police.】
【I don’t think it’s right. Has anyone contacted Xiao Shi? 】
“What’s so beautiful? Let me see it too?” A nonchalant voice interrupted Uncle Xing’s sobbing.
“Who’s talking?” The camera in the live broadcast room followed Uncle Xing looking for someone, kept turning around, and finally aimed at an open window.
Shi Xi, with a bun on her head, lay on the window, smiling, holding a… clothesline in her hand?
Shi Xi threw the clothesline into the restaurant, supported herself on the windowsill and jumped in, and there was a clanging sound in her bag.
After landing, she patted the dust on her hands and picked up the clothesline: “You guys are so lively here.”
In Shi Xi’s eyes, Jia Ming, with a dull look in his eyes, was standing on the red carpet with a pale-skinned bride. The bride’s face was hidden under the veil and could not be seen clearly. The wedding dress on her body was stained with blood, which was more dazzling than the red rose in Jia Ming’s hand.
The person holding the live broadcast equipment was a hanged ghost in a black suit, with a purple face and a long tongue hanging out of his mouth, full of resentment.
There was also a table of food and wine next to him, with a dozen or so lonely ghosts sitting there, all of them looked ferocious, all staring at Shi Xi, the uninvited guest.
“The little girl can see us, it seems that she is not an ordinary person, but you come here alone,” Uncle Xing narrowed his eyes and sucked his long tongue: “I am afraid you are here to add more food to our dishes?”
“Don’t you know who I am? I am Jiaming’s colleague. This live broadcast room is jointly operated by him and me. Since this is Jiaming’s wedding, how can I not participate as his friend and colleague?” Shi Xi looked at the “guests” and showed a friendly smile: “Make room for me?”
The lonely ghosts had never seen such a wild person before, and they didn’t know how to react for a moment. You looked at me and I looked at you, and no one moved.
“No food, but a bottle of good wine,” Shi Xi took out a bottle of Moutai from her bag: “Just consider it as a gift to Jiaming.”
Seeing the Moutai in her hand, the wine-loving ghosts on the table all brightened their eyes, their hands trembled, and they rushed to make room, smiling flatteringly.
The uncle ghost without legs floated up and invited warmly: “Please sit down, please sit down.”
The ghost aunt with a murderous look smiled and waved: “So you are a good friend of the groom, you are so beautiful, what is your name?”
“You are really thoughtful, good boy, sit down and we will drink and chat.” The ghost uncle in Tang suit almost glued his eyes to the bottle.
The wine on the table is the cheapest white wine, which is the offerings prepared for Uncle Xing by his descendants on Qingming Festival and his death anniversary. He himself is reluctant to drink even a sip, so he saves the money to open his ghost restaurant and attract lonely ghosts who love wine to come and support him.
The ghost bride was also an old acquaintance. Last night, she suddenly brought a handsome young man to ask him to help with the wedding banquet. She also said that the groom was a live-streaming internet celebrity. Uncle Xing, who loved the excitement and wanted to be famous, agreed without hesitation – so there was tonight’s wedding live broadcast.
And now, the little girl who suddenly visited put the bottle of wine on the table, and immediately surpassed the couple and Uncle Xing and became the protagonist of this wedding. After all, for these ghosts, drinking is the purpose of their coming to join in the fun.
Shi Xi took out disposable paper cups, lined them up, opened the bottle and started pouring wine.
The sweet aroma of wine instantly drifted away, and the ghosts were all looking at her pouring wine.
Uncle Xing couldn’t stand the smell of the wine. Seeing Shi Xi pouring one cup after another, if he didn’t go over, he would have no share!
Uncle Xing rushed over with the live broadcast equipment, and said to the ghost bride without looking back: “Sister Yunsha, I’m going to have a drink first, and the wedding process will wait for a while!”
Ghost bride: “…”
【Shi Xiao has appeared, so it’s okay, the script is set, everyone can watch the live broadcast with peace of mind.】
【As usual, I squatted on Xiao Shi’s wig link, it looks so natural and real, like natural hair.】
【I was trembling at first, but when Xiao Shi came out and walked, I started to be silly, Xiao Shi YYDs. 】
Shi Xi lit a stick of incense and invited these lonely ghosts to enjoy the wine. The ghost bride, who was dressed in gorgeous clothes, was also pulled by Uncle Xing to sit down.
Uncle Xing advised her: “You can get married a second time, but if you miss the good Maotai, you will miss it.”
The lonely ghosts held up their glasses, and this time they were really moved to tears.
Uncle Ghost wiped his tears: “I haven’t smelled such a mellow wine aroma for many years, I can’t bear to drink it.”
Uncle Xing took a sip carefully and smacked his lips: “Taste it carefully, there is also a very refreshing taste, unlike ordinary Moutai.”
Aunt Ghost raised her wine glass to Shi Xi: “The little girl is so generous, thank you.”
“You’re welcome, drink as much as you like.”
While they were intoxicated by the aroma of the wine, Shi Xi took out a crumpled talisman paper from her pocket and smashed it on Jia Ming’s forehead: “My big resentful colleague, wake up.”
AloeVera[Translator]
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