The Secret Realm of Time, His and Her Life Through the Changes

After about a two-hour drive, they finally arrived at Xingyi Lingguang Cave, a scenic spot located on the outskirts of Xichuan. The air here was exceptionally fresh, far removed from the hustle and bustle of the city, as if they were in a paradise.

As soon as they got off the car, a lush green scene greeted them. Distant mountains stretched out in a continuous range, while nearby trees were verdant and lush. A gentle breeze carried the fresh scent of grass and trees. They walked along a winding path towards Lingguang Cave, and the surrounding environment gradually became more tranquil.

As we ventured deeper into the valley, we gradually heard the gentle murmur of flowing water. Following the sound, we saw a crystal-clear stream flowing down from the mountains, like a silver ribbon inlaid between the green hills and clear waters. Walking along the stream, we frequently saw wild ducks frolicking by the banks and small fish swimming leisurely.

"This place is so refreshing. I didn't know there was such a place in Xichuan."

“You’re not from Xichuan, so it’s normal that you don’t know about this place. Because of its remote location, few tourists come here, and the lack of people does make it easier for us to take pictures,” Cheng Zhi explained.

"I can hear the sound of water ahead; there should be a waterfall. Let's walk a little further in. It would be best to use the waterfall as a backdrop for our shots; that would make the footage more vivid." Xue Jiang gradually adopted the air of a director, standing there and beginning to give instructions.

"It rained quite heavily last night. We don't know the specific situation inside, so it's best not to go in rashly," Wang Jie reminded everyone.

“It’s already September, the rainy season is long over, so there shouldn’t be any problems,” Jian Zheng said dismissively. “I came here a few years ago, and there was indeed a waterfall in front. However, calling it a waterfall is more like calling it a waterfall; it’s more like a stream flowing down the mountain. Judging from the sound of the water today, the waterfall must be quite large. It’s probably because of the rain yesterday that it looks so spectacular.”

"Since it's not far, let's go in and take a look," Zhou Yanruo said, pulling Wang Jie forward.

They hadn't gone far when they indeed came to the edge of a deep pool. A waterfall cascaded down the mountain, its force surging and its roar deafening. Like a white dragon, the waterfall, resembling a curtain of water, rushed down from the mountaintop, crashing into the pool and splashing countless glistening droplets. The surrounding forests, thanks to the waterfall, appeared vibrant and lush.

"It's so beautiful!" Zhou Yanruo exclaimed. "This place is absolutely perfect as a backdrop for photos!"

“That’s right, it seems our trip wasn’t in vain.” Jian Zheng nodded in approval.

So, everyone got busy preparing to film there. Cheng Zhi and Wang Jie were in charge of moving the camera equipment and props, Xue Jiang started brainstorming the specific details of the shoot, and Zhou Yanruo helped set up the scene.

Amidst the roar of the waterfall, they began this challenging yet surprising photoshoot...

We were busy until the afternoon, and finally finished filming this scene.

"I can't do any more work, I need to rest," Cheng Zhi said, plopping down on a large, round, protruding rock.

“I’m hungry too. How about we have a picnic here?” Zhou Yanruo said, clutching her rumbling stomach. “Wang Jie and I have prepared some food. Let’s go get it.”

"I'll help you. Where do you get it? Don't tell me you left it in the car." Jian Zheng had just offered to help get the food when he suddenly realized that it might be in the car, which was quite far away.

“It wasn’t in the car, we brought it in. It’s too damp here, so we put our backpacks on the big rocks in the pool.”

Wang Jie pointed to a huge rock on the road they had come from. The rock had a naturally formed platform on its surface, which was much higher than the pool and drier than the surrounding area.

“Hey, that environment over there seems more suitable for a picnic. Let’s skip this place and go straight over there,” Xue Jiang said. “You guys go ahead first. I’ll tidy up the props and equipment here. After we finish eating, we can leave right away. Let’s go back to the entrance we came in from and shoot a couple more transitional scenes. Then we’ll be all done for today.”

“Then I’ll set the table. Wang Jie can come with me.” Zhou Yanruo thought for a moment and then said to Jian Zheng, “Wang Jie can help me set the table. You can help Xue Jiang and Cheng Zhi pack up. Don’t always try to slack off.”

"Tch, who cares about following you two? Who's slacking off?" Jian Zheng glared at Zhou Yanruo. "Hurry up and leave, you're always sticking together."

Xue Jiang had already started tidying up the props piled up on the shore. Hearing them still teasing each other, she laughed and said, "Stop being so sour, come and help with the work."

"I'm here, I'm here. I'll help you tidy up, I'm the best!" Cheng Zhi readily agreed, happily coming over to help, what a diligent young master.

On the slippery stone slabs left by the receding water, Xue Jiang slipped and fell instantly into the bottomless pool. She screamed in terror, trying to grab onto the slippery stone slabs on the bank, but the slabs were too smooth and she couldn't find any foothold.

Jian Zheng, the person closest to Xue Jiang, rushed over immediately upon seeing this, trying to pull her back. However, he too lost his footing and fell into the icy pool.

At that moment, Cheng Zhi was setting up his tripod when he heard the screams. He immediately dropped what he was doing and ran over. He saw that Xue Jiang had already been swallowed by the pool, and Jian Zheng was swimming towards her, trying to pull her out of the water.

With all his might, Jian Zheng finally pulled Xue Jiang from the bottom of the pool and swam with her with difficulty to the shore. He used his last bit of strength to lift Xue Jiang to the surface.

Upon seeing this, Cheng Zhi immediately ran forward to help pull Xue Jiang ashore. However, when he turned back to pull Jian Zheng, he found that Jian Zheng had already begun to sink into the pool due to exhaustion.

In a moment of quick thinking, Cheng Zhi swiftly extended the tripod he was holding towards Jian Zheng. Jian Zheng grabbed the tripod with his last bit of strength, and Cheng Zhi pulled him ashore with all his might. However, due to the excessive force, Cheng Zhi and the tripod both fell into the deep pool.

Upon hearing the shouts, Wang Jie and Zhou Yanruo rushed over. They found Xue Jiang lying motionless on the slippery stone slab, unresponsive; Jian Zheng lay helplessly on the bank, desperately calling out towards the pool, "Cheng Zhi! Cheng Zhi!"

At this moment, Cheng Zhi was struggling with all his might in the pool, but he had been swept to the center by the surging water and was in a precarious situation.

"Quickly go outside and find someone to rescue her!" Wang Jie shouted to Zhou Yanruo, and then jumped into the pool without hesitation to begin the rescue.

Zhou Yanruo chased after him to the edge of the pool, her voice trembling with tears as she cried out, "Wang Jie, Wang Jie, be careful!"

"Go quickly, go call for help," Jian Zheng said weakly to Zhou Yanruo, his voice filled with urgency and worry.