Shadow of Chinese Entertainment

Chapter 218 Bali

Having already taken a nap in the afternoon, An Xiaoqian wasn't feeling sleepy for the time being.

It was nearly 7 p.m., and the sky outside the window was being bathed in the warm orange glow of the setting sun.

They are not expected to arrive in Bali until around 11:30 p.m.

As darkness fell, the plane gradually quieted down.

An Xiaoqian sat on the soft chair, fidgeting aimlessly, her fingers casually fiddling with the hem of Hu Xiaobei's clothes.

She first looked out the window out of boredom, only to see the night slowly spreading like ink, completely swallowing the last rays of the setting sun.

Then he quietly glanced at the passengers around him. Some of them were dozing with their eyes closed, their brows relaxed, and their breathing even.

Some people are immersed in their own world, wearing headphones, with the corners of their mouths occasionally turning up slightly, as if touched by a certain melody in the music.

An Xiaoqian felt extremely bored, but she didn't want to bother others, especially since her mother was sitting in front of her.

Only when she saw Hu Xiaobei resting with his eyes closed did a sly glint flash in her bright eyes.

She leaned closer to Hu Xiaobei, her eyes filled with expectation, and said softly, "Xiaobei, I can't sleep, let's chat."

As she spoke, she reached out and pulled Hu Xiaobei's arm, her delicate and slender fingers gently shaking his forearm.

Hu Xiaobei slowly opened his eyes, glanced at her, and knew he was no match for her.

He could only give a doting smile and say softly, "Okay, then let's keep our voices down so we don't disturb others."

An Xiaoqian nodded gently, leaned closer to Hu Xiaobei, her eyes full of seriousness: "I'm going to act opposite these seniors again this time, I'm both happy and worried."

"Xiao Bei, do you think I should thoroughly understand the backgrounds of these characters so I know how to approach them when facing different master-level figures?"

Hu Xiaobei nodded gently and responded softly, "You're right. Understanding the background is the foundation for acting well with your co-star."

An Xiaoqian paused for a moment, then continued, "I think micro-expressions and body language also need to be scrutinized carefully."

For example, the unconscious clenching of fingers when nervous, or the subconscious avoidance of eye contact when facing a master's imposing presence—these details make the character more realistic and add more tension to the scenes.

Hu Xiaobei smiled and agreed, "Details really do determine success or failure. You've paid attention to this, so you'll definitely be fine."

At this point, An Xiaoqian became slightly excited, and her voice unconsciously rose: "Also, the progression of emotions must be natural, from the initial awe to the later understanding, so that the audience can understand it."

Hu Xiaobei quickly nudged her arm to remind her, and she realized what was happening. She stuck out her tongue shyly, lowered her voice, and unconsciously moved a little closer.

But the two were already sitting together, and An Xiaoqian was sitting very close to her.

Hu Xiaobei could even clearly feel her warm breath gently brushing against his cheek.

With each breath, a faint, sweet fragrance lingered, filling him with both tension and excitement, plunging him into a complex mix of pain and pleasure.

Especially the adorable way An Xiaoqian stuck out her little tongue just now was very tempting.

At such close range, Hu Xiaobei even wondered if he could take a bite if he leaned forward slightly and opened his mouth.

While his mind wandered, he listened attentively to An Xiaoqian's words, nodding in response from time to time and patiently answering her questions.

When his gaze occasionally swept over An Xiaoqian, he slightly adjusted his posture, just so that she could be more comfortable when she leaned back.

After finally making it to 8 p.m., An Xiaoqian gradually became less talkative, and her eyelids began to droop.

She couldn't help but yawn, and instinctively wrapped her arms around Hu Xiaobei's arm.

Her little head naturally rested on his shoulder, and she mumbled, "Xiao Bei, I'm a little sleepy..."

Looking at her sleepy appearance, Hu Xiaobei couldn't help but gently pat her head, running his fingers through her soft hair, and said softly, "Go to sleep if you're sleepy."

Like a lazy kitten, An Xiaoqian snuggled against Hu Xiaobei's shoulder, found the most comfortable position, and soon began to breathe softly and evenly, as if she had fallen asleep.

Looking at her peaceful sleeping face, Hu Xiaobei couldn't help but smile, a smile full of tenderness and care.

He tried to maintain a fixed posture so that An Xiaoqian could sleep more comfortably, but he dared not make any big movements.

After a while, his neck started to ache, and he could only turn it slightly to relieve the pain. After a few more moments, once he was sure An Xiaoqian was fast asleep, he gently pressed the adjustment switch on the side of the seat.

Immediately afterwards, he quietly used his shadow ability, and the shadow spread out like ripples on water, not only isolating her from the noise of the outside world, but also gently conforming to and supporting her body, slowly adjusting her into a lying position.

Lying down to sleep is definitely more comfortable. When An Xiaoqian had just fallen asleep, Hu Xiaobei couldn't bear to wake her, so he patiently waited until now before taking action.

However, An Xiaoqian's hands were still wrapped around Hu Xiaobei's arm, so he had no choice but to lie down as well.

The plane finally landed smoothly at Bali's airport at 11:30 p.m.

The moment the cabin door opened, a warm, salty sea breeze rushed in and entered my nostrils—a scent unique to tropical islands.

Upon arriving in Bali, as soon as I exited the airport, I saw hotel staff holding signs and waiting for me.

The person who picked me up was a local young man with dark skin and a bright smile.

As soon as he saw Hu Xiaobei and the other two, he strode over to them with a warm smile on his face.

Speaking in somewhat broken but fairly clear English and Chinese, he said, "Welcome to Bali! I am a hotel staff member, and I will assist you with matters such as obtaining a visa on arrival."

Hu Xiaobei and his two companions followed the young man to the visa-on-arrival processing area. The young man deftly helped them hand over the documents while patiently explaining some important points to note.

After obtaining their visas on arrival, they were taken to the parking lot and put into a comfortable VIP car.

The car slowly started moving and headed towards the Ayana Resort & Spa in Bali.

Along the way, the night outside the window was as dark as ink, with only a few lights flickering.

An Xiaoqian looked around with great curiosity, but unfortunately, the surroundings were shrouded in darkness, making it difficult to see anything clearly.

Upon seeing this, the young man enthusiastically introduced Bali's famous attractions and local delicacies.

“Look, that’s the Uluwatu Cliff.”

The young man pointed into the darkness in the distance, his eyes filled with pride, gesturing the outline of a steep cliff in the air.

"It plunges straight into the Indian Ocean, the scenery is absolutely magnificent, and there is also a poignant love legend associated with it."

The young man was eloquent, which made An Xiaoqian's eyes light up and her drowsiness disappear. She asked questions from time to time.

Upon arrival at the Ayana Resort, the iconic volcanic rock architecture comes into view, blending the beauty of nature and art.

The young man communicated with the staff at the front desk and helped them with the check-in process with ease.

Then, they were led to a detached villa with excellent privacy.

As soon as you push open the heavy and rustic wooden door, a gentle sea breeze carrying a faint salty scent brushes against your face.

Immediately afterwards, the rich fragrance of tropical flowers, mixed with the scent of the sea, wafted over from the courtyard and the house.

The young man briefly explained how to use the facilities in the room, and then said, "If you have any questions later, please feel free to contact the front desk. We will serve you as soon as possible."

Then, he walked to the window, opened the electric curtains, and began his enthusiastic introduction.

"There is a sea view right in front of you, and downstairs there is a private infinity pool exclusively for this villa, with the water temperature kept constant 24 hours a day, so you can swim whenever you want."

And that public area in the distance—that's the hotel's famous Rock Bar. At night, the lights and waves create a breathtaking scene, definitely worth a visit!

After saying this, the young man gave a few more instructions and then left quietly.

An Xiaoqian curiously picked up the seashell decoration placed on the bedside table and examined it carefully: "Wow, this seashell is quite pretty. I really want to go outside and play right now!"

As she spoke, she blinked her large, bright eyes and gazed at Hu Xiaobei.

Liu Xiaoli was puzzled, but seeing her excited expression, she couldn't help but laugh. The fatigue of the day seemed to dissipate a lot with the joyful atmosphere.

Hu Xiaobei knew what she was thinking, so he could only say with a double meaning, "Since you're new here, you should still pay attention to rest and safety."

If you want to play, you need to rest early today so you'll have the energy to play later.

(End of this chapter)