As soon as the old man finished speaking, Jiang Nuo and the other person squeezed in.
Si Yan shivered from the coldness inside and scanned the interior in surprise.
The interior decorations were no different from the churches Si Yan remembered, but the upside-down statue of Jesus and the strange imitation crosses made it look completely out of place.
Not only do they worship Western gods, but they also hang Eastern deity statues in a corner, placed alongside an upside-down statue of Jesus.
It's as if they hastily constructed this church after only a superficial understanding of Christianity.
What a strange setup! Is this some kind of Christianity?
It feels like the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches have been reversed...?
Combining Chinese and Western elements, making worship less tiring? Hahahaha!
Si Yan looked him over, finding it increasingly strange, when she heard Jiang Nuo ask the old man other questions.
"My brother and I are new here and don't know the rules. Why are we not allowed to enter the church today?"
Jiang Nuo maintained her naive and innocent image to the very end, and the old man didn't suspect a thing.
He muttered, "It's normal for tourists not to know the rules... we won't blame those who don't know the rules."
The sentence was muffled and the voice was very low.
Jiang Nuo didn't hear it clearly, but judging from the old man's expression, he obviously didn't intend to repeat it.
He took the water and drank it slowly.
The old man walked to a corner, then suddenly gave Si Yan a cold, scrutinizing look. "Don't look where you shouldn't. Sir, please respect the customs of each place."
Si Yan looked away and muttered, "Your customs are quite strange."
Jiang Nuo patted his hand reassuringly, put down her water glass, and knew that the old man probably wouldn't leave them alone.
"See you at the memorial service in two days."
The old man gave a forced smile as he watched them leave.
Unable to enter the church, Jiang Nuo didn't plan to use any other means to get in for the time being. As she left, she glanced upstairs again, but the gaze had already disappeared.
When they returned to the hotel, the other contestants were gathered by the gate. The owner was tenderly treating a white dove whose wing was torn and was bleeding quite a bit.
As the two approached, Si Yan observed the shopkeeper's expression and whispered to Jiang Nuo, "His mother was eaten by a vengeful ghost, and he wasn't sad at all today, but he's so heartbroken over a pigeon."
Jiang Nuo thought for a moment, then suddenly squatted down next to the shop owner who was stopping the bleeding from the pigeon's wing. "Please accept my condolences."
Other players:...?
Wa Country commenter who wasn't watching Jiang Nuo's video commented. "Huh? What is this Hua Country saying?"
Although I don't quite understand Hua Country etiquette, I don't think "accepting condolences" is used in this context...?
[ These Hua Country are mentally ill!]
The shop owner turned to look at Jiang Nuo, a tear suddenly falling from his eye. He choked out, "Thank you."
He then took out a small gift from his pocket and handed it over.
May God bless you.
Jiang Nuo took it and realized it was a gleaming gold pocket watch. She looked up and met Si Yan's gaze before handing it to him.
Sano Kurotsuki found it outrageous, "It's just a pigeon, aren't there plenty of those in this town!"
Who is this fake attitude trying to impress?
The boss glared at him coldly, "You hurt the white dove, and you're so rude and uncouth."
Sano Kurotsuki: "This pigeon isn't even enough for me to eat. You're so weird! The town deserves to be like this."
His words caused everyone present to change their expressions.
Mikazuki Shunsuke scolded, " Sano Kurotsuki! What nonsense are you spouting?"
Even Sano Kurotsuki herself was surprised, "No... I... I couldn't control myself."
Why would you say what's on your mind?
"These are things I don't want to say aloud; I think I should revise them before saying them again."
His nervousness made his already poor Chinese even more chaotic.
Mikazuki Hexi seemed to understand something, and stomped their feet angrily, "It's too obvious, the Hua Country must have cursed him!"
The four Hua Country players present said, "Are you crazy?"
How could someone get caught in the crossfire like this!
[I'm dying of laughter! The boss's face is practically hanging to the floor.]
[I don't understand. Did Sano Kurotsuki suddenly lose control and have no choice but to tell the truth?]
Jiang Nuo raised an eyebrow at Sano Kurotsuki, who was so anxious that he could only shut up, and then glanced at the hotel owner who was carrying a white dove into the hotel.
Finally, my gaze settled on the quiet swing.
In the morning, the little girl also seemed to have scolded Sano Kurotsuki for being impolite, and the boss showed no tolerance for it.
I was able to enter through the side door by using a respectful form of address when I spoke to the old man in the church.
This small town seems to value etiquette quite a bit.
Mikazuki Shunsuke glared at Sano Kurotsuki, then, noticing Jiang Nuo's intention to go upstairs, quickly followed, smiling as he said, "Mr. Jiang Nuo, I'm sure you've gathered quite a few clues this afternoon, and so have we."
"Should we share clues to maintain the fairness of the competition?"
Jiang Nuo made a face at him, "No, get lost."
After saying that, he ran upstairs quickly, without even looking back.
Si Yan scoffed, scanning Mikazuki Shunsuke from head to toe. "With looks this ugly, Nuonuo wouldn't talk to you."
Mikazuki Shunsuke smiled strangely, "It's been a long time. Mr. Si Yan seems to have more confidence than before."
"Of course I have a boyfriend, and you don't."
Si Yan showed no politeness, gave a haughty snort, and left him behind.
"Who's being rude here? Are all you Hua Country sick?!"
Mikazuki Hexi couldn't stand these people cursing their uncle, so they immediately raised their voices sharply, as if afraid they wouldn't hear them.
"Okay, don't be angry."
Mikazuki Shunsuke, however, did not react.
"Uncle, we can't let them be so arrogant!" Mikazuki Hexi stomped their feet.
"What's the rush? It's not time yet."
Mikazuki Shunsuke spoke softly, his eyes filled with disdain.
He glanced at Yue Qian, who was silently following him. The latter immediately sped upstairs and disappeared from the camera's view in a few breaths, vanishing unnoticed.