Why are you trying to steal her destiny? She's the little ancestor of the Xuanmen sect!

Chapter 183 Nuo Opera

Xiao Jiu Jiu closed her eyes, as if recalling something.

Suddenly, she opened her eyes, her gaze turning cold yet solemn, and her expression became serious.

Her small figure struck peculiar poses on the stage.

Just then, strange words began to hum from her lips.

Xiao Jiu Jiu's fingers were bent, and her steps were light and graceful.

It was as if they were communicating with a deity.

"This, what is this?"

Shen Qing asked curiously, glancing at Chang Hongfeng beside her.

Frowning, Chang Hongfeng shook his head: "I'm just a martial artist, I don't know what this is either."

A strange atmosphere filled the air, with only a faint floral fragrance wafting through the greenhouse.

Everyone held their breath, watching Xiao Jiu Jiu dance intently.

It's clearly a princess dress, yet you can sense a sense of solemnity within it, as if you can hear an ancient call.

Xiao Ke muttered to herself, "This looks so familiar. I think I saw it when I was a kid. It must be some kind of ancient dance."

The dance ends.

Xiao Jiu Jiu stopped, panting, with a smug and adorable expression on her face: "How was it?"

She blinked her big, beautiful eyes, looking at the audience below with a hint of expectation in them.

"Clap clap clap!"

After a moment of silence, applause broke out.

Shen Qing was very excited: "Xiao Jiu, your dance was amazing."

I just feel that this pink princess dress is a bit out of place.

Wow, this group is amazing!

"Did you record it? Don't tell me it wasn't turned on!"

The photographer rambled on to the others around him, then casually put his camera back on the table.

The other person replied, "It's been recorded! You didn't need to remind me."

"Little girl, what kind of dance are you doing?" The photographer stared at Xiao Jiujiu with shining eyes.

Little Jiu Jiu tilted her head and looked at them with a smile: "Isn't it pretty? Hehe~ I'm very familiar with this!"

"Beautiful! This is really amazing!" Shen Qing gave two thumbs up to show her approval.

The photographer was full of praise, saying, "These decisions I just took are masterpieces, and there's even a video recording!"

I just feel this dress doesn't suit me; I should change into something more traditional.

“Of course it’s not suitable. I’m performing Nuo opera, which is used for ancient sacrificial rites and prayers. It’s still used in some places now.” Xiao Jiu Jiu said with a smile as she stepped off the stage.

I was singing and dancing up there just now, so I'm a little tired.

Xiao Ke and the photographer looked at each other in bewilderment: Nuo dance?

This dance style sounds a bit niche, I didn't expect Xiao Jiu Jiu to know how to dance it, what a pleasant surprise.

Chang Hongfeng was even more surprised.

When President Ye sent her to protect Miss Jiu, she thought it was making a mountain out of a molehill.

Now that I think about it, it's amazing that Miss Jiu, who is so young, can perform Nuo opera.

Shen Qing's eyes sparkled with surprise as she asked, "Xiao Jiu, how do you know this dance?"

It looked quite difficult, and you jumped beautifully, full of power and vibrant energy.

“Back when we were still in the village, my grandfather would have me dance this dance before the Spring Festival to pray for everyone’s well-being.”

I also dance this during the Qingming Festival.

This is something she can be proud of.

She's the only one in the village who knows how to perform Nuo opera.

When others jump up, it looks like they're performing a shamanistic ritual to scam money, but when Xiao Jiujiu jumps up, it really has that solemn feeling.

Shen Qing asked in surprise, "Did your grandfather teach you this?"

"Not really."

Xiao Jiu Jiu shook her head: "A long time ago, a wizard passed through our area and got injured."

My grandfather saved his life by chance, and that's how he taught us.

This is just what the village needs.

"So there really is such a profession as wizards? I thought wizards only existed in foreign countries."

"I didn't expect to have this here too." Shen Qing exclaimed in surprise from time to time.

"There are probably more witches abroad."

Later, however, they suppressed witches, believing them to be ominous signs, and indiscriminately attacked and killed them.

After killing a large number of witches, he completely lost their trust in humans.

Nowadays, very few witches reveal their identities; they all live under assumed names.

Xiao Jiu Jiu recalled what her grandfather had said and said seriously, "There are quite a few wizards here, but wizards rarely harm people on their own initiative and don't interact with people."

They're mostly hidden deep in the mountains and forests.

"Oh, I see. No wonder your dance today was so beautiful. You're very skilled at it."

Shen Qing praised Xiao Jiu Jiu a lot, but then asked, "The dance is also very good. Do you mind if I post it online?"

"I don't mind, it's my job." Xiao Jiu Jiu smiled and shook her head, showing great professionalism.

Upon hearing this, Shen Qing was even more delighted and said, "If that's the case, that's wonderful! If it can generate buzz..."

Perhaps it can even help people pass on the Nuo dance.

"Okay, okay, thank you, Sister Shen Qing." Little Jiu Jiu's face was beaming with a sweet smile.

At this moment, Chang Hongfeng, Xiao Jiu Jiu's assistant, walked over and said, "How about we blur out Miss Jiu's face? It's not good if people see it."

"No need, it's fine."

Xiao Jiujiu smiled and said, "It's just that I can see myself online, it shouldn't be very popular."

"Alright, I'll do as Miss Jiu says." Chang Hongfeng nodded.

The photographer waved: "Come over here, everyone, let's take a look at the details."

"Okay." Little Jiu Jiu ran over excitedly, looking at her lifelike self in the photo.

It looked just like a real sacrificial ceremony.

The photos are stunning, but the pink dress just doesn't quite fit in.

"Would you like to dance in a different skirt next time?" Shen Qing asked earnestly.

Xiao Jiujiu thought for a moment and said, "Okay, the best would be a mask."

Authentic Nuo opera always involves masks.

Nuo mask.

"Okay, I understand. I'll investigate this thoroughly when I get back and try to get you the complete equipment." Shen Qing nodded and said earnestly.

Xiao Jiu Jiu smiled and said, "Okay, no problem."

"We've finished filming here. Xiao Jiu, come outside with me. We'll change our clothes and then go film on location."

Shen Qing consulted Xiao Jiu Jiu's opinion: "Do you think we should rest for a while, or go now?"

"emmmm~"

Xiao Jiu Jiu hesitated for a moment, then said, "Let's go now."

"Alright, we don't have much time left, let's go change our clothes now."

"We can go out after we've finished our makeup and styling." Shen Qing smiled.

Xiao Jiu Jiu nodded: "Okay, let's change our makeup first."

"Yes, this one is more convenient."

With that, Shen Qing led Xiao Jiu Jiu to the dressing room.

Before long, his true intentions came out.

She wore her hair in two buns, adorned with ornaments, and had a necklace around her neck, looking playful and adorable.

Wearing a light blue dress, she looked like an innocent and adorable junior sister.

"Little Jiu Jiu, you look absolutely gorgeous in this outfit. Even I love it," Shen Qing couldn't help but praise.

If that person saw this, they would definitely like Xiao Jiu Jiu very much.

Xiao Jiu Jiu looked up at her and asked, "Where are we going now? Where are we filming the outdoor scenes?"

"I've already arranged the location, just follow me." Shen Qing led Xiao Jiujiu, who had finished her makeup, down the stairs.

Chang Hongfeng followed up: "I'll drive Miss Jiu along; I'm her personal driver."

An assistant should act like an assistant.

Shen Qing, who was just about to take this opportunity to get closer to him: ?

Arrived at destination.

Shen Qing got out of the car, walked to the back, and opened Xiao Jiu Jiu's car door: "Next, we will be filming at Dihu Wetland Park. We have already rented a place there."

"Okay."

After Xiao Jiu Jiu got out of the car, Shen Qing straightened her clothes before leading them in that direction.

"By the way, Xiao Jiu, you'll have a partner next," Shen Qing explained as they walked.

Chang Hongfeng, standing behind her with a stern face, asked: "Male or female?"

"It's a man, he's twenty-five years old, quite good-looking, has decent acting skills, and is very gentle with girls," Shen Qing quickly explained, afraid that Chang Hongfeng might overthink things.

Chang Hongfeng then asked, "Have you filmed anything?"

"I've acted in many hit shows, and I've been a child star since I was a kid. This time I have a period drama to film, and I'm missing a younger sister."

Shen Qing looked at Xiao Jiu Jiu: "I showed him the photos Xiao Jiu took. He really likes Xiao Jiu and thinks she's pleasing to the eye."

Don't worry, we conduct all our filming professionally and we pay the shooters.

Pretty child actors are easy to find.

There are also child actors with good acting skills.

But it's hard to find a naturally gifted actor who is also expressive and natural, and ideally without any trace of acting.

Chang Hongfeng thought for a moment and asked, "I've seen people pay money to audition, right?"

"Well, Xiao Jiu's family isn't poor, and she didn't ask to film it; we invited her."

"Of course, we have to pay him a fair share." Shen Qing smiled.

She was also doing this on someone's behalf and received money.

Hearing this explanation, Chang Hongfeng nodded: "Okay, I understand. How much longer?"

"We're almost there, just ahead."

Shen Qing led them to a bamboo forest: "This is the largest bamboo forest in Dihu Park. Many people come here to exercise. The environment is very nice."

Someone specially booked this area today to take photos and also to rehearse their acting.

Just in time, she brought Xiao Jiu Jiu over.

"it is good."

The two were talking, and Xiao Jiu Jiu followed behind, taking deep breaths.

She felt very comfortable as soon as she stepped into the bamboo forest.

It felt like I had inhaled plenty of oxygen.

Humidity Park already has a fantastic environment, and the bamboo forest has a purifying effect on the soul.

As the group walked inside, they heard the sounds of weapons clashing, and it seemed there were quite a few people inside.

Little Jiu Jiu pricked up its ears and peered into the bamboo forest.

We're still at the corner, so we can't see anything.

"I gonna go see."

Xiao Jiu Jiu, holding up her skirt, quickly ran over.

"Xiao Jiu, slow down and be careful," Shen Qing called out from behind.

Seeing this, Hongfeng quickly followed.

As Xiao Jiu Jiu ran around the corner, she saw a man holding a sword fighting with several people.

His movements were sharp and decisive, not a weak and feeble swing of the sword; he seemed to genuinely know how to use it.

Wow, what a handsome guy!

When Xiao Jiu Jiu saw a handsome guy who stood out from the crowd, she couldn't help but blurt out.

The person seemed to hear a soft, sweet-sounding child speaking.

I looked up and saw Xiao Jiujiu.

At this moment, Xiao Jiu Jiu stood at the corner, her feet on the bluestone slabs, with a large and beautiful bamboo forest swaying in the wind behind her.

With just one glance, the man couldn't help but ask, "Whose child is this?"

At this moment, Xiao Jiu Jiu looked at them curiously.

She has big eyes, is dressed in ancient costume, and has a charming and lively appearance, like a fairy in a bamboo forest.

"Miss Jiu, what did you see..."

Shen Qing walked over.

Upon seeing the person in the middle of the crowd, he nodded: "Actor Gu."

"Is his name Gu Yingdi?" Xiao Jiu Jiu looked up at Shen Qing with curiosity.

"Pfft!"

Gu Changfeng, standing in the crowd, couldn't help but laugh out loud.

He is gentle and refined, with a scholarly demeanor.

Even with a sword in his hand, he still looks like a refined nobleman.

"Actor Gu, this is what you asked me to keep an eye on. What do you think?" Shen Qing glanced at Xiao Jiujiu, then looked at Gu Changfeng and smiled.

Gu Changfeng nodded in satisfaction: "Not bad, Director..."

"This child is very cute."

The director, holding a megaphone, waved to Xiao Jiu Jiu: "Little friend, can I come over and take a look?"

"Alright, that's enough for this scene. You can all go and rest now," the assistant director said, signaling to everyone to take a break.

"I?"

Xiao Jiu Jiu pointed to herself, then turned to look at Shen Qing and Chang Hongfeng.

Chang Hongfeng didn't say anything, but Shen Qing nodded vigorously: "Go ahead, go ahead, it's okay, everything has been arranged, you just need to perform a short segment."

"Good~"

Xiao Jiu Jiu nodded and jogged over.

The director saw Xiao Jiu Jiu and his eyes lit up immediately: "You're so cute, what's your name?"

"My name is Xiao Jiu Jiu."

Little Nine-Nine said earnestly, "The nine in 'nine times nine equals one'~"

"You're pretty good. Would you like to give it a try?"

The director pointed to Gu Changfeng not far away: "He's paired with that handsome older brother."

"Okay, okay!"

Xiao Jiu Jiu nodded without flinching and agreed to the director's arrangement: "I'll do as you say."

Shen Qing smiled at Gu Changfeng and took a few steps back.

"Do you know how to use a sword?" The director winked at the martial arts choreographer, who walked over with a sword in hand.

The sword in his hand wasn't large; it was clearly meant for a child.

Xiao Jiu Jiu took the longsword and swung it around: "I'm not very good at it, can I just swing it around a bit?"

"Okay, remember, you're his sister. Your martial arts are pretty good. If you don't know how, I can teach you first." The martial arts instructor regretted handing over the sword as soon as he did.

He glanced at the director and couldn't help but say, "Why don't you stop for now, and let me teach you first?"

He wasn't afraid of anything else, except that the little girl might accidentally hurt him.

Although the swords here are all unsharpened.

"It's okay, let's try it first."

Gu Changfeng smiled and said to Xiao Jiujiu, "I just saw you play around with it and it was pretty good."

"Really? Thank you for the compliment!"

Xiao Jiu Jiu smiled and said, "I will film it well."

"Okay, let me show you the script." The director quickly took the script over.

He explained to Xiao Jiu Jiu how to position herself, what to do, and how to react when she saw Gu Changfeng.

Xiao Jiujiu wrote everything down.

"Do you remember it?"

The director was taken aback; he had only told the story once.

Xiao Jiu Jiu nodded: "It's not difficult, I've got it!"

"Alright, let's go through it once."

The director glanced at Xiao Jiujiu a few more times before calling everyone to get ready: "Action!"