Chapter 509: Incidents in Hengdian
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Noon at Hilton Hotel in Modu.
“Brother Chao, should we have lunch and then drive to Hengdian?” Jiang Li asked while cutting her steak, inquiring about their plans.
Zhou Chao swallowed his bite of beef before responding, “Yes, the arrangements in Hangzhou are mostly taken care of. The remaining tasks are in the hands of Qin Ziwei. I trust he won’t let me down.”
“Sounds good. Hangzhou doesn’t have much to offer in terms of attractions anyway.” For Jiang Li, West Lake was probably the most appealing place in Hangzhou, and she wasn’t particularly interested in other sights.
“I wonder what’s there to see in Hengdian. We can explore it when we get there,” she added.
Zhou Chao had only heard about Hengdian and hadn’t personally visited. He imagined it was larger than Xiangshan Film and Television City, likely with a bigger scale for filming and more extras.
After finishing lunch, they returned to their room, packed their belongings, and headed to Hengdian in a BMW X7 provided by the hotel. The distance from Hangzhou to Hengdian was considerable, around 150 kilometers. Driving a Rolls-Royce for such a journey wouldn’t be as comfortable as an SUV.
Along the way, the roads were clear, and by the time they reached Hengdian Film and Television City, it was already 2:20 PM. Jiang Li had already fallen asleep in the passenger seat, and Zhou Chao couldn’t help but marvel at how pregnant women seemed to enjoy sleeping so much.
Zhou Chao found a temporary parking spot and decided to arrange their accommodation first. Just as he parked the car, Jiang Li woke up.
Many famous TV series and movies have been filmed here. We can take photos and enjoy the specific performances at these attractions. It should keep us entertained for a few days.”
Jiang Li was getting excited, saying, “I can’t wait. I haven’t had much chance to go sightseeing, so I’d love to explore.”
“No rush, we have plenty of time. What’s important now is to find our accommodation and settle in. Later, I need to visit the Hengdian Film and Television City’s office and have a talk with the person in charge here.”
“It’s fine. I can explore on my own or stay at the hotel.”
Zhou Chao nodded, and soon they arrived at the place they had discussed earlier.
Fortunately, there was parking space at the entrance. After parking the car, they walked inside the homestay. It looked exactly like the video had shown, featuring Hui-style architecture that added a touch of beauty to the surroundings.
“Hello, are you here for accommodation?” A woman in her thirties came out of the house, the owner of this homestay.
“Is there a good room available?” Zhou Chao knew that Hengdian attracted a lot of tourists due to its film and television industry, so he couldn’t guarantee that there were vacant rooms in these homestays.
“We happen to have an independent room with a garden, but it’s a bit expensive,” the owner said, her eyes continually assessing the two of them. Their attire and demeanor indicated that they were not short of money. “Money is not a problem. Can you show it to us? If we like it, we’ll stay!” Hearing Zhou Chao’s response, the owner narrowed her eyes slightly and led them inside with a cheerful smile. They went through several twists and turns and arrived at a standalone courtyard. The white exterior walls and the roof with overlapping tiles were particularly eye-catching. In the courtyard, there was a thatched pavilion and a swing.
The owner opened the door and walked in. “Take a look and see if you like it..”