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While listening to their conversation, Luo Xi used the system network and 041 to search for information about "Azalea Manor" and "Azalea and Bird White Porcelain Vase".

Just as they said, they found large sections of historical data.

Vintage yellow photographs associated with this Rhododendron Estate show that the wealthy merchant Jia An, who built the estate, purchased the famous vase and brought it back to China, even hosting a vase appreciation banquet at the estate.

“I think I know what we’re going to film!” Luo Xi finally connected the dots. “That wealthy businessman once held a banquet at this manor to admire the vases and invited celebrities of the time. The content we’re filming this time is very likely to be a recreation of that history.”

“Oh! So, we’re going to play the roles of people who have been invited to this manor to attend this bottle appreciation banquet?” Song Wenchen said.

Duan Feifei clapped her hands and said, "So that's how it is! It all comes together! Three banquets, right? The first one is a variety show where the hotel owner hosts a murder mystery game, the second one is the king's banquet, and the third one is this wealthy businessman's banquet—all of them are related to this vase."

"Speaking of which, do you remember that every time we advanced to the next round, the show used the phrase 'Invitation to the Azalea Manor'?"

"Whoever orchestrated this is incredibly clever!"

Luo Xi had a vague idea of ​​someone in mind, but before she could say it, the sightseeing bus arrived at its destination.

The first thing that caught my eye was a castle-like building that blended Chinese and Western styles, with white pillars supporting gray sloping eaves, tall white walls, and retro dark wooden windows. Rosie found that it was exactly the same as the old photos she had just seen.

Everyone got off the bus, and the staff led them into the porch.

Lu Yun, Le Jing, Mai Lai, and Annika are filming in military uniforms on the porch. Now it's Annika's turn for a shot.

Shen Yunhao and Luo Xi greeted them, and Song Wenchen said enviously, "Why are you wearing military uniforms while we're wearing this?"

“You’re dressed quite well.” Le Jing looked Song Wenchen up and down. “You even have watches hanging on your waists. You’re from a wealthy family.”

Lu Yun said, "It's okay, Brother Chen. I'll take it off and let you wear it after we're done taking pictures, so you can have some fun."

“Looks like we’re the literary group,” Duan Feifei said, comparing the clothes on both sides.

After exchanging only a few words, Luo Xi and his team followed the staff inside; they also had their own filming duties.

The spacious hall was filled with round tables and chairs, with retro-colored wallpaper and carpets, and Western-style lamps. For a moment, Luo Xi really felt as if she had returned to a bygone era, with that famous vase placed in the center.

Lee Yong-hyun, Ning Li, and Ye Zhixi, dressed in waiter-style uniforms, set out plates for the camera.

The vase that appears so frequently is right in the center of the hall. Its red and white hues are so exquisite that seeing it in person, rather than on screen, truly reveals its delicate beauty. The veins of the flower petals are meticulously outlined, and the birds spreading their wings among the flowers are so lifelike and expressive.

Luo Xi and 041 admired it intently. "It truly is a work of art, but it must be a replica."

Based on 041's inspection, it can be confirmed with absolute certainty that this is a counterfeit.

Before he could get a good look, Luo Xi had to quicken his pace to catch up with the group as they walked toward the building's open-air balcony.

This spacious open-air balcony, furnished with parasols, a radio from that era, tables, chairs, and tea sets, was their filming location.

"The trailer is only two minutes and 30 minutes long, which is 150 seconds, so each person only has 3 seconds of screen time."

A filming assistant director approached the four and began directing them.

"You just need to pose and follow the instructions to take the picture. Don't be nervous."

“Ronxi, stand under those flowering trees and look at the sky.”

Shen Yunhao sat in a chair, flipping through a book.

"Duan Feifei sat in another chair and drank tea."

"Song Wenchen, lean against the pole of the parasol and look at your pocket watch."

"Hold this pose, then the 'servant' will come and call you, and we'll take another panoramic shot, and that'll be the end of it."

After the director yelled "Action!", the independent cameramen began shooting individual shots of the four people in turn, and finally the fixed camera position shot a panoramic shot. Indeed, they finished shooting this part of the filming very quickly.

Luo Xi felt that she only glanced at the leaves twice before the camera quickly came over and focused on her for about a minute. The director asked Luo Xi to give a confused yet determined expression, and Luo Xi tried her best to do so. She didn't know the specifics of the expression, because the director said that everyone's performance was good, without saying anything else.

The director called "cut" shortly afterward, ending filming.

The four of them wandered around the "castle" for a while, saw other people who had finished taking pictures, and chatted with them for a bit.

Because Rosie was curious about everything and was busy chatting with 041, she kept falling behind.

When Luo Xi caught up with Song Wenchen and the others again, he unexpectedly bumped into Ming Ning, who was alone. He was wearing a white floral collar shirt and suit shorts that revealed his fair calves, looking delicate and handsome.

Mingning actually took the initiative to speak to him, "Luo Enxi, can I come with you?"

"Follow me?"

“Um. I…” His expression betrayed fear; he was terrified, and Rosie sensed it.

"what happened?"

"It's nothing, don't tell anyone else." Mingning suddenly hugged Luo Xi's arm, and Luo Xi realized that his whole body was trembling.

Luo Xi always remembered Ming Ning's tragic life due to the rebirth system, so it wasn't hard to guess that something scary would probably happen here.

So Luo Xi gently patted his back and said, "It's okay, let's go together."

Mingning looks a little better now.

They hadn't been walking around for long when they received a notification for a group photo shoot. Just as Luo Xi was about to go down, Ming Ning grabbed her arm with trembling hands. "Can we not go down? I...I'm really scared..."

What will happen if we go down?

"There are bad guys down there."

"Next? Where is he? I'll go find someone to arrest him."

"No, this ** cannot be changed."

The two words Mingning said made Luo Xi's ears ring, but Luo Xi still understood that he probably meant "plot".

The plot cannot be changed. So what will happen to him? Could it be...?

"For something so explicit to happen in broad daylight? That's outrageous!"

[041 doesn't know either, but rebirth systems are usually very complex, so Luo Xi, your guess is very likely true.]

"I won't let that happen!"

"I'm here." Luo Xi took his hand and led him away. "I won't let anything happen to you, don't worry."

The banquet hall was full of people, not just the 24 trainees, but also many actors in formal attire, chatting.

Everyone was dressed properly, so Luo Xi couldn't find anyone suspicious for a while. Besides, Ming Ning was so scared that she didn't dare to lift her head and kept shrinking towards her.

Luo Xi saw Chen Zui, Liu Jibai, Ye Zhixi and others all wearing suits and gloves. Liu Minneng, Zhang Shuaizhen, Lin Sheng and Shi Chu were all wearing the same color brocade robes and long gowns, looking like business owners. Mai Lai, Lu Yun and Le Jing were dressed in military officer uniforms. Song Chuchu and An Kexin were dressed like young masters in shirts and overalls. The two of them looked surprisingly good together.

Gu Minxing stood in the center of the vase, and the director was talking to him. Gu Minxing was dressed like a wealthy businessman, so it was easy to imagine that he would have a lot of screen time later.

Lee Yong-hyun, dressed in a striking and eye-catching outfit, stood at the door as instructed by the director, wearing white gloves. The first shot was of guests holding invitations for Lee Yong-hyun to check, followed by shots of trainees entering the banquet hall.

Afterwards, everyone dispersed in the banquet hall. Gu Minxing introduced and displayed the treasures to everyone. The lights dimmed, and the vase suddenly disappeared, leaving only an invitation. The camera zoomed in on the invitation, which displayed the air date of the final episode of "My Favorite Treasure 101" in a retro-style font.