Chapter 9

After bidding farewell to Jiang Gannian and the others, Jiang Tiantian said she wanted to take a walk alone.

Since this was a place she would be staying for a while, she needed to familiarize herself with it.

She also wanted to see if there were any good spots for filming content.

Once she seriously started looking around—

Wow~

What kind of fairyland is this?!

It was as beautiful as a painting.

In the far distance, towering, majestic snow-capped mountains stood tall, their peaks enveloped in layers of mist, resembling a celestial palace.

Closer, rolling green mountains stretched endlessly, their smooth and elegant contours resembling an ink-wash landscape painting.

The village sat in a vast valley, dotted with farmhouses, each one a spacious courtyard-style home.

Most of the houses and walls were built from grayish-white shale, exuding an ancient and sturdy historical charm. Each household had a large, open courtyard, incredibly spacious.

Beyond the village lay a vast meadow, with a winding river flowing through it. This time of year, the riverbanks were covered in vibrant wildflowers.

A gentle breeze carried the mixed fragrance of flowers and fresh grass.

Cows and horses grazed leisurely in the fields, their relaxed posture adding to the idyllic scene.

Jiang Tiantian was completely enchanted.

She didn’t want to leave.

And why even bother picking specific locations?

Anywhere she pointed her camera would be a masterpiece!

Jiang Tiantian happily ran into the wildflowers by the river and started rolling around.

“Xiao Qi, if I film this scenery and upload it on your platform, will it be popular?”

Xiao Qi, equally mesmerized, responded, “Definitely.”

“This kind of untouched natural beauty is absolute paradise for people from other dimensions.”

“You should film a video now and upload it to see the response.”

“Good idea!”

“But what should I use to record?”

As soon as she spoke, a sleek, transparent device, resembling Google Glass, appeared in her hands.

“This is a wearable filming device.”

“Just wear it on your face, and it will capture everything from your first-person perspective.”

“Whatever your eyes see, it will record exactly the same way.”

“So convenient!”

“But won’t people notice? This kind of tech shouldn’t exist in this era.”

“Don’t worry, Tiantian. Once worn, it becomes invisible. No one will see it.”

With that reassurance, Jiang Tiantian confidently put on the device and started running around excitedly.

—

Not far behind, Cha Jiuzhang was secretly following her, worried about her safety.

He spotted her hopping around the flowers by the river, laughing joyfully.

Seeing her so happy, he couldn’t help but smile.

He had been worried she wouldn’t adapt to this place, but it seemed she was thoroughly enjoying herself.

She really was just a little girl at heart—flowers could make her this excited.

From that day on, every morning when Jiang Tiantian woke up, she would find a freshly picked bouquet of flowers in her room.

There was no need to guess who put them there.

Jiang Tiantian ran around filming plenty of footage, and with Xiao Qi’s help, quickly edited a video.

The final cut featured a girl running happily through a meadow filled with flowers, her soft and playful laughter filling the air.

If viewers used special 3D devices to watch, they would experience the scene as if they were there themselves—even smelling the same floral and grassy scents.

“Tiantian, before uploading, you need to set a username for your account.”

As Jiang Tiantian was thinking of a name, she looked up and saw Cha Jiuzhang approaching from a distance.

His face became clearer and clearer as he walked toward her.

Cha Jiuzhang stopped in front of her, leaned slightly, and gazed into her eyes with a playful smile.

“Am I good-looking?”

His voice carried a teasing lilt.

Inside her mind, Jiang Tiantian was frantically instructing Xiao Qi.

“Quick, add this footage to the end of the video!”

Xiao Qi agreed immediately.

The final scene now showed a girl joyfully running through a sea of flowers, suddenly lifting her gaze—only to see a strikingly handsome man emerging from the depths of the meadow.

His face, framed by wildflowers, became clearer and more captivating with each step he took toward her.

When he finally came close, his beauty was overwhelming. He leaned down and met her gaze, whispering something in a magnetic voice, sending shivers through her heart.

It was as if a celestial being had descended into the mortal world—so close she could reach out and touch him.

And if the viewer focused hard enough, they might even catch the faint, woody scent of cedar emanating from him, like a forest breeze.

Jiang Tiantian was completely entranced.

She instinctively reached out and cupped Cha Jiuzhang’s face.

It was a face blessed by the gods.

She gently traced his features—his sharp jawline, his Adam’s apple, his firm chest…

Muttering under her breath, “Aesthetics are universal. There’s no way stunning scenery and an even more stunning face won’t gain followers!”

Cha Jiuzhang always knew he was handsome.

But he never expected to be this handsome—to the point where he could leave a girl completely spellbound.

He admitted that he had intentionally teased her a little just now.

But he didn’t expect such an intense reaction.

So… she was actually a little perv?

That was good.

He was confident he had enough charm to make sure this little perv never wanted to leave him.

When Jiang Tiantian finally snapped out of it, she froze in horror.

Wait.

What had she just done?!

She squeezed her eyes shut, then reopened them.

No mistake.

She was still standing there, hands all over Cha Jiuzhang, and now… she was touching his abs?!

And if she went any lower…

Her face turned bright red, and she quickly jumped back.

But she lost her balance and fell straight backward.

Cha Jiuzhang, caught off guard, stepped forward and grabbed her just in time.

Turning his body, he let himself fall first, cushioning her landing.

Jiang Tiantian found herself on top of him, wide-eyed.

God, please strike me with lightning.

“Pfft—hahaha!”

Cha Jiuzhang’s muffled laughter rumbled beneath her.

She was too funny.

Every time they were together, something weird always happened.

Jiang Tiantian, mortified, forced out a laugh.

If she didn’t feel embarrassed, then the embarrassment wouldn’t exist.

“You’re still laughing?”

“Are you satisfied with my body?”

“Want to touch somewhere else?”

“Hmm?”

Cha Jiuzhang’s smirk deepened as he teased her.

Jiang Tiantian’s brain short-circuited.

Acting purely on impulse, she shut him up—with a kiss.

The moment her soft lips touched his, Cha Jiuzhang was stunned.

A sudden rush of heat surged through his body.

In a swift movement, he flipped them over, pinning her beneath him.

Supporting himself with his arms, he stared down at her, his eyes dark with emotion.

Jiang Tiantian shut her eyes tightly, her heart racing.

For a long moment, nothing happened.

Then, he leaned down and placed a restrained kiss on her forehead.

Quickly, he stood up and pulled her to her feet.

“When you’re done playing, head back yourself.”

“…Oh.” Jiang Tiantian nodded quickly.

Then, Cha Jiuzhang turned and walked away.

Jiang Tiantian stood frozen.

Wait, that was it?

Where was the dramatic, passion-filled kiss on the grass?!

Meanwhile, the man walking away subtly touched his lips.

In his mind, he kept repeating to himself—

“She’s still young. Hold back. She’s still young. Hold back…”

In the distance, the cows and horses continued grazing, occasionally lifting their heads to observe the strange two-legged creatures.

Jiang Tiantian suddenly laughed.

This man was seriously getting under her skin.

She told Xiao Qi, “I’ve decided on my username—A Cup of Ginger Tea.”

She wondered… once the ginger and tea were fully blended, what kind of flavor would they create?

“Understood. Username set. Video uploaded.” Xiao Qi’s voice chimed in her mind.