The bus moved steadily along the road, the driver handling the wheel with practiced ease so that almost no bump reached the passengers. PD Xu Cui glanced at his watch, and when he looked up, his eyes lit up the moment he recognized the distant gates of the village where they would be filming. He stood and peered through the front windshield, confirming the sight.
"Roll the cameras," he ordered, gesturing toward the staff at the back. The crew moved quickly, adjusting lenses and checking microphones.
A minute later the lead cameraman gave a nod from his position in front of PD Xu Cui. "We'll go live in 3.. 2.. 1!"
The moment the count reached one, PD Xu Cui turned fully toward the guests.
"We're here!" he announced in a bright, carrying voice that cut through the quiet cabin and woke nearly everyone.
Soft, dissatisfied groans rose from several seats. In response, PD Xu Cui only chuckled and shook his head at their sleepy reactions.
[ACKK, I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS!]
