My 1995 Small Farm.

Chapter 437

After watching this dragon boat race, the Dragon Boat Festival is pretty much over.

Most tourists from other places originally planned to leave as soon as possible.

The food, accommodation, and entertainment here are all quite good, but the transportation can be a real headache, so you have to plan ahead.

But unexpectedly, just as everyone was enjoying lunch and tasting zongzi after the dragon boat race, an even more explosive piece of news came from the village.

They said the people filming "Water Margin" had arrived, and they even brought Pan Jinlian with them. She was incredibly beautiful, like a celestial being, and she was at a farm outside the village.

Some people say that Pan Jinlian had just finished bathing at Fugui's house. She was very fair-skinned. When they arrived, she was drying her hair in the yard. They don't know what she was going to do.

Good heavens, who could sit still after hearing that?

People, young and old, rushed to the farm without even having time to eat, and soon it was packed with people.

Many tourists who came to Chenwangzhuang this time heard that Chen Ling was going to play Wu Song.

Naturally, they followed the villagers, standing on tiptoe outside the farm to peer inside.

"Daddy, Daddy, are we going to act out the tiger-fighting scene?"

And the tourists' children asked expectantly.

The father didn't bother to say anything. The child was ignorant. How could fighting a tiger be as interesting as Jinlian?

These days are nothing like the era of advanced internet. Back then, all you needed was a mobile phone, and you could see any kind of celebrity you wanted, whether they were serious or not.

It's different now.

Where have you ever seen a TV star? Not to mention in the countryside, even city dwellers rarely see them.

But today, the person on TV is right in front of us, and this person is Pan Jinlian. How could the men and women not be excited?

Before long, even the leaders from the county and township arrived.

Whether she was a leader or not didn't really matter. The key issue was that there were too many people outside the farm. Seeing this situation, there was really no other way, so Wang Siyi had to come out and show her face, saying a few words.

Only then did everyone leave, satisfied.

On the way back, he was still talking animatedly.

"Pan Jinlian is so beautiful, so fair-skinned, like a fairy."

"Your village's Boss Chen is really capable. He knows how to do business and make money. He can even bring Pan Jinlian over."

"Of course! She's good-looking and can even fight leopards. That's why we cast her as Wu Song, hehe. Isn't it normal for a sister-in-law to come looking for her brother-in-law?"

"..."

The little kids didn't understand what the adults were so excited about, and they were quite disappointed that they didn't see the tiger being hunted.

Both girls and boys were pestering their parents, asking when they could see the tiger hunt.

……

Unfortunately, they will be disappointed.

Zhou Weijun and his team did not come here to film a tiger-fighting scene.

He came to inform Chen Ling that the tiger actors had been selected, and there were currently three tigers to be chosen: one large and two small.

By the end of this month at the latest, Chen Ling needs to go and get to know Tiger. If they find each other agreeable, they can arrange for him to bring Tiger over to the village and let them stay there for a while, so that they can spend more time together and develop a relationship.

Filming will begin once we are familiar with the process.

Otherwise, without any prior contact, they would just start filming.

Humans and tigers are not familiar with each other, and tigers do not recognize humans either. Even tiger cubs that have not yet reached adulthood are extremely dangerous.

In reality, even if people and tigers become familiar with each other and get along well...

We must not be careless.

Sometimes tigers think they are playing and getting close to people, but people can't handle their closeness. Even a touch of their claws or a gentle bite is unbearable.

And that's especially true when you're not familiar with each other yet.

You can never be too careful.

As for Wang Siyi and the others...

I just came out to have some fun after I finished filming my scenes.

After all, Pan Jinlian's role is relatively early in the story.

The current production of Water Margin is rather dull, involving political tasks, with great pressure during filming, but the pay is very, very low. Many actors feel that staying on set is a waste of time, tiring and bitter, and they would rather work outside to earn more money.

Now that we're on this trip with Zhou Weijun, we all have the opportunity to go out and have fun, and we're all thinking of using public funds for a bit of revenge spending to relax.

This is what most people think.

Wang Siyi is different.

This girl is quite sentimental and gets along very well with many members of the crew, like brothers and sisters. She was reluctant to leave even after her scenes were finished.

I originally planned to stay on set for a month or two.

However, when Zhou Weijun said that the scenery here was beautiful and fun, and that the tiger-fighting scene had been separated and given to another local stuntman, it sounded quite legendary.

She wanted to come and play too.

"Old Zhou wasn't lying, your family's food is really, really delicious..."

The exquisite and beautiful grape trellis was as green as a pavilion curtain. Wang Siyi leaned back in the bamboo chair, rubbing her stomach, and smiled contentedly at Chen Ling and his wife, "Ah, I'm so full, thank you for the treat."

There were so many people visiting them earlier that they didn't have time to eat, and they're only now hurriedly having lunch.

"Siyi is right, these zongzi are delicious, and these steamed buns are delicious too. I ate three in one go."

Ding Haidong, the actor who played Wu Song, also took the opportunity to slip out. He was a very masculine young man, about the same age as Chen Ling. He had felt a jolt when he first saw Chen Ling at the reservoir. He then took off his sunglasses, went up to Chen Ling, and shook hands to thank him for not replacing him.

He felt that Chen Ling had a better appearance and was taller than him, making him more suitable to play Wu Song.

Chen Ling brought over a pot of tea and smiled at them, saying, "It's just some simple home-cooked food. If you like it, eat as much as you like. There's plenty."

Now it's just the young couple entertaining guests.

Gao Xiulan and the others, and even Zhao Dahai and the others, had exchanged a few words and, after looking at the strange sight, did not come forward to disturb them.

Everyone seems to take Chen Ling's appearance on television quite seriously.

Even if they don't show their faces, they'll still pay attention to it since they've heard their names will be listed in the cast.

They even took the little kids away, not letting them play or make noise around them.

Only Chen Ling treated him nonchalantly, like an ordinary guest.

Of course, he was also very enthusiastic.

However, because there were so many people today, even bicycles were stuck on the mountain road, so they had to walk a long way up the mountain road to get here.

Like Wang Siyi, Ding Haidong and the other men were also extremely hot and thirsty. After arriving at the farm, they drank a couple of sips of water and then hurriedly went to take a shower and change their clothes.

Now we can finally sit down and have a proper chat after we finish eating.

After pouring the tea, Chen Ling asked, "Isn't Hai Dong supposed to have a lot of screen time? Wu Song is treated like Shi Nai'an's favorite son, with such a large portion of the plot, so why were you let out too?" "Hahaha, I took sick leave to go to the hospital for a check-up and was admitted. After that, I sneaked out."

Ding Haidong raised an eyebrow and smiled.

Unlike Zhou Weijun's reserved and artistic nature, he and Wang Siyi were both very outgoing and spoke with a natural and infectious cheerfulness.

"However, we don't always prevent people from coming out. Last time, Siyi and I went with Lao Zhou to Wusong's hometown to learn how to make steamed buns."

As he finished speaking, Wang Siyi immediately added, "Actually, it's just steamed buns. I even learned how to make them. I steamed half of the steamed buns for the crew. I'll show you my skills tonight."

He then poured tea for everyone.

Then he went to chat with Wang Susu, asking her how many months pregnant she was and such.

Upon hearing this, Chen Ling gave a thumbs up, "You guys travel to pretty far places, you can go anywhere, that sounds pretty carefree."

Just as Ding Haidong opened his mouth to say something, Wang Siyi, who was talking to Wang Susu, looked up and said first, "Old Zhou is so carefree. He can go anywhere, and the crew even reimburses his expenses. We're so envious."

After saying that, he lowered his head and continued whispering with Wang Susu.

Zhou Weijun was speechless for a moment, and said to Chen Ling, "See? This Jinlian is not like Jinlian at all. She's a typical Taiwanese young lady. She's not the kind of Pan Jinlian you're expecting."

Chen Ling reached out to interrupt: "Hey, hey, Lao Zhou, don't think of us as being frivolous. I never had any expectations."

Zhou Weijun wiped the water droplets from his beard and chuckled, "What's the big deal? When Haidong first joined the crew, the first thing he asked about was Sister-in-law Jinlian..."

Upon hearing this, Ding Haidong sat up abruptly and nervously denied it, saying, "I didn't do that! I'm Wu Song, not Ximen Qing. Old Zhou, please stop talking nonsense outside, okay? I'm begging you."

He glanced at Wang Siyi, and seeing that she didn't react, he casually put his arm around Chen Ling's shoulder and laughed, "You keep talking nonsense. My brother Ling has misunderstood me. I'm not that kind of person."

Then, taking the opportunity to change the subject, he said, "By the way, Brother Ling, we've all heard Old Zhou's stories about you. He said you're incredibly strong and can take down wild boars and leopards. Could you show us how?"

His words immediately piqued everyone's interest.

Even Wang Siyi couldn't bother chatting with Wang Susu anymore and looked up at Chen Ling.

"Alright, it's rare for you to take sick leave and still come all this way, you have to give my brother Haidong this face."

Chen Ling clapped his hands and stood up.

Looking around, I saw a large water vat filled with water under the pigeon coop outside the grape trellis, containing small fish and shrimp that Rui Rui had caught.

He walked over, grabbed the edge of the water vat with both hands, and gently lifted the large water vat, which was full of water, steadily.

Then, with one hand supporting the bottom of the vat, he walked around the lotus pond once.

"Oh my God, brother, slow down, slow down."

The scene left Ding Haidong and the others stunned, fearing that Chen Ling might accidentally slip and smash the water vat.

When Chen Ling put the water vat back in its original place, they were still stunned, their eyes glued to him, unable to come to their senses.

Seeing this, Zhou Weijun smiled and raised his chin: "You've never seen anything like this before. What did I tell you? Fugui carried a wild boar with one hand and crossed eighteen mountains. You think I was bragging?"

Ding Haidong stood up excitedly, clenched his fist and punched Chen Ling's chest, "This strength, it must be the legendary innate superhuman strength, in ancient times he would be a living tiger-slaying hero. Brother Ling, I admire you, you are my own brother."

Chen Ling waved his hand: "I wouldn't dare to be your older brother. Your older brother is Wu Dalang."

Everyone laughed.

Ding Haidong hurriedly said, "Brother Ling, what are you saying? I'm not a real Wu Song either."

Wang Siyi walked over and shooed him away: "Go away, we're younger than you, what kind of brother are you? I just asked my sister-in-law, and Ling-ge and I are the same age. You old cucumber trying to look young, what are you pretending to be?"

Then, touching Chen Ling's arm and chest muscles, he said in a puzzled tone, "Brother Ling, your muscles aren't that big, how come you're so strong? Did you practice qigong?"

Although the craze for qigong in mainland China has long passed its peak, some people still believe in it.

As for Taiwan, needless to say, it's the headquarters of many qigong enthusiasts who want to take advantage of the situation.

"No, if there really was such a thing as qigong, I would have been cultivating immortality long ago." Chen Ling shook his head and smiled.

Looking at the soft, white hands patting and stroking her chest and arms, she said helplessly, "Okay, stop touching me. If you keep touching me, your sister-in-law won't let me into the house tonight."

On the surface, this girl's temperament is quite similar to Qin Qiumei's. She has fair skin, a beautiful face, and is exceptionally pretty. When she comes to the countryside, it's like a swan falling into a flock of chickens.

However, she is not seductive in temperament. Although she is said to be playing Pan Jinlian, she has no air of vulgarity about her. She is proper, gentle and dignified, and when she is not speaking, she is like a virtuous young woman.

Chen Lingzhen never expected that this girl would be so two-faced.

Being easygoing and outgoing is one aspect, but perhaps the atmosphere in Taiwan at that time was much more open than on the mainland.

In addition, he and Wang Susu have been nurtured by spiritual water for a long time, and he has a gentle and natural temperament with a strong sense of approachability.

It also makes it easier for some innocent people to feel close to them.

So after meeting, we quickly became familiar with each other after exchanging only a few words.

Wang Siyi tossed her still slightly damp hair and patted his shoulder: "What are you afraid of? My sister-in-law is prettier than me even without makeup. How could she be jealous of me?"

She said it from the bottom of her heart.

Wang Susu is a typical and traditional woman; when she is alone, she is very inconspicuous.

But when she's with other beautiful women, she often manages to outshine them without even realizing it.

Whether in terms of temperament or appearance, she is superior, even if the other party is dressed in flamboyant clothes, while she is just wearing ordinary country clothes.

That makes no sense.

But this is a kind of beauty that is non-aggressive.

It's like a camellia quietly blooming in a secluded valley full of greenery.

It wasn't enthusiastic, but it resonated deeply with people.

and also.

Even after she gave birth, her figure became much fuller.

Yet it still gives people a sense of delicacy and fragility.

This made her very popular with the young women and wives in the village; they would come to her when they had problems and were willing to confide in her.

She can quickly get along with unfamiliar women from outside the area.

This makes no sense either.

"What's so pretty about me? I'm already heavily pregnant."

Wang Susu smiled gently beside her.

Perhaps Wang Siyi has a good personality, and when she was close to Chen Ling, she didn't feel uncomfortable at all.

Looking at the time and seeing that they were a little tired after eating and drinking their fill, she said, "My mother has prepared the rooms. You've traveled such a long way, why don't you rest for a while at noon? Stay a few more days this time, have fun before you go back."

Everyone stood up to express their gratitude.

Zhou Weijun lagged behind and told Chen Ling that the production team was short of funds, but the food and lodging expenses would still be reimbursed, and that he should do whatever he wanted and not be polite.

Chen Ling smiled but didn't say anything.

As they walked towards the wooden building at the back, the two talked about Yu Qi'an, mentioning how he made a lot of money from the birds he caught here, but he spent it all, buying dogs for friends and such.

(End of this chapter)