754: Chapter 745 This Is Not a Date 754: Chapter 745 This Is Not a Date Why would it be a big problem that Kusto’s face turned red?
Because in the Akuri tribe, red is extensively used as a base color only during combat or revenge.
This meant that if Gao Yang was not mistaken, then Kusto who had his face painted red was out for revenge, or perhaps to wage war against another tribe.
After Gao Yang explained why the appearance of red was a serious issue, Catherine hesitated for a moment before whispering, “The Akuri tribe isn’t the type to habitually engage in battle, could we have been mistaken, or could the red on his face simply be part of a pattern rather than a base color?”
Martin immediately shook his head and said, “From such a distance, if it were only a pattern of red stripes, it wouldn’t be visible, and what I’m seeing right now is indeed red.”
Gao Yang spoke with gravity, “I must go find them.
It seems using an airplane to search from the air is the quickest method.
Perhaps we won’t be able to see the thatched huts hidden in the woods from above, but I want to try.
Martin, can you give me some gasoline?”
Martin nodded and replied, “Of course, we’ve brought plenty of gasoline.
When do you plan to begin the aerial search?”
Haste makes waste.
Although Gao Yang was anxious, even using aerial search would not yield immediate results in finding the Akuri tribe.
It was more likely that he would have to undertake a lengthy search.
After considering carefully, Gao Yang said solemnly, “Tomorrow morning, I’ll start by searching to the north, which is the direction those people in the video were headed.
This may not be something that can be resolved quickly.
Martin, I think you can go ahead with your normal work.
I’ll take care of looking for the Akuri tribe.”
Martin hesitated and responded, “Actually, we could help you search, because we’ve finished all our scheduled filming.
Unless we find the Akuri tribe, there’s nothing else for us to shoot.”
After speaking, Martin looked at Gao Yang with sincere eyes and said, “Mr.
Gao, Catherine may have already told you, but my situation is not too good.
As an independent filmmaker, I’ve spent nearly two million British Pounds on this filming project.
I have staked all my assets and taken out a loan of one million four hundred thousand Pounds.
So, I really need a potential blockbuster element.
Please, you must allow me to film your tribe.”
Gao Yang smiled and replied, “To be honest, I also thought it was quite a risk for you to shoot an animal documentary now, but having seen the sampler, I believe that with Catherine and Adele, your film will definitely sell.”
Martin sighed and said, “Yes, I’m also confident that the film will sell, but the problem is that I need to sell it to the BBC to have a chance of breaking even.
To make a big profit, I would have to sell it to multiple television stations, or else have the BBC pay me a lump sum to buy it outright.
The issue is that no one is willing to offer a high price now since this is after all just an exploratory documentary genre, and post-production will also require costs and time.
I might go bankrupt before securing a guarantee of high viewership.”
Gao Yang stood up from his folding chair, patted Martin’s shoulder, and said, “I understand your situation and your feelings.
You have provided me with a lot of help, and right now I can’t guarantee anything.
But I can say this, if we find the Akuri tribe, you can film anything you want.”
An Akuri tribe armed with guns could no longer be considered a truly primitive tribe.
But with Gao Yang present, the people of the Akuri tribe could easily put down their guns, take up bows and arrows for hunting, and allow Martin to film a complete portrayal of a primitive tribe’s life.
Essentially, with Gao Yang as the translator, Martin could film a full depiction of the life of a primitive tribe.
Martin also stood up and said, “When do you plan to depart?”
“I’ll leave tomorrow morning.
This afternoon, I’m going to check the plane briefly and make some preparations.”
Upon hearing Gao Yang’s response, Martin immediately said, “You need an assistant, I can join you for the aerial search.
Having more people to help look around will definitely make it easier than doing it alone.”
Catherine quickly added, “I’ll go too, you need me.”
Gao Yang hesitated for a moment before saying to Martin, “Thanks, but I should go by myself.
I’m not very confident in my flying skills.”
Catherine immediately laughed and said, “You know I wouldn’t mind.
If you dare to fly, I dare to ride in your plane.”
Martin was somewhat hesitant, but after Catherine spoke, he said, “It’s no problem for me.”
Having two more pairs of eyes to help search would certainly be more convenient than searching alone, and would increase the chances of success.
However, Gao Yang ultimately decided to decline Martin’s offer to help.
The main reason was that if he really found the Akuri tribe and they were indeed engaged in a battle, he would surely have to join in somehow.
In such a case, having an outsider like Martin along would be rather inconvenient.
Having made up his mind, Gao Yang smiled at Martin and said, “Thanks anyway, but there’s really no need to trouble yourself.
Catherine’s help will be enough for me.”
Martin no longer insisted, and began running to and fro to help Gao Yang with the preparations.
After an afternoon of preparation and a night’s rest, as soon as Gao Yang emerged from his tent the following morning, he saw Adele and Catherine already standing outside his tent.
The weather was hot, and Gao Yang, bare-chested and wearing only a pair of shorts, actually felt somewhat shy under Adele’s scorching gaze.
“What are you two planning to do?”
Catherine looked helpless, while Adele was visibly displeased, raising her voice, “You said you would come to see me yesterday, but you didn’t.
And today, you’re planning to leave me behind again, aren’t you?”
“I’m sorry, um, you weren’t feeling well, and I didn’t want to disturb your rest.”
Adele pouted, “You still haven’t answered my first question.
Why didn’t you come to see me yesterday when you promised you would?”
Gao Yang exhaled and said, “If you’re feeling better, then you can take off with Catherine and me.”
Adele’s expression changed to one of delight, “Smart.
That’s more like it.
I’m feeling just fine now.
Let’s go together.”
As Adele changed her expression, Catherine discreetly pointed in a certain direction.
Gao Yang turned his head to look and saw Jansen Jones standing to one side, watching them.
After Jansen realized he had been noticed, he coughed lightly a couple of times and then quickly walked up to the trio, smiling, “Hey, you’re up early.
Oh, Adele, are you feeling better?”
Adele returned Jansen’s smile and laughed, “Much better, in fact, I’m planning to leave the camp today to participate in an air search mission.”
As Gao Yang became more familiar with Adele, he gradually learned to read some of the expressions on her face.
For example, the polite, formulaic smile she was displaying right now signified that she was treating Jansen as if he were thin air.
Her lips were moving, but her words were without thought.
Jansen, on the other hand, did not think Adele was just being perfunctory.
On the contrary, seeing her smile, Jansen thought he had found favor with the beauty.
“Really?
You’re going on an air search mission?
Hey, I can help too.
Let me join you.
There’s not much for me to do at the office now, and I think Martin would agree.”
Gao Yang, of course, wanted to refuse, so he smiled and said, “No need, thank you.
We already have enough people with the three of us.”
Jansen hurriedly said, “It’s no trouble.
I’m feeling bored, and I’d be happy to help you guys out.
Plus, this would also be helping myself, haha, haha, because as I said, I’m a bit bored right now.”
The polite smile on Adele’s face disappeared quickly as she set her jaw, a sign that her patience had run out.
“Jansen Jones, are you trying to hit on me, to sleep with me?
If that’s the case, you might as well give up now because I’m not going to agree.
Now that you know this, can you spare us any further waste of time?”
Adele rattled off a string of words and left Jansen completely stunned.
Looking at Adele’s expressionless face, a flustered Jansen stammered, “Ah, no, I, I like you, but it’s not just about getting you into bed.
I do like you.”
Adele immediately cut off Jansen’s words with a cold voice, “Shut it.
I get it.
Now I understand that you’re trying to approach me out of some kind of romantic interest in women.
Let me make it clear to you, you can give that up, because according to the normal course of things, after I reject your advances, you should stay away from me.”
While speaking, Adele coolly snapped her fingers, pointing to Gao Yang, “I like him.
I want to sleep with him.
I don’t dislike you, but I don’t like you, either, and I definitely will not sleep with you.
Do you understand now?
If so, then leave.
Go find a woman who likes you.
Goodbye.”
With a stunned expression, Jansen glanced at Adele, then Gao Yang, and finally Catherine, before he lowered his head and said in a deep voice, “Alright, I understand.
Thank you for telling me this.
I apologize, and I won’t bother you anymore.
Goodbye.”
Jansen walked away with heavy steps, and as Gao Yang watched his desolate figure, all he could do was sigh, while Catherine murmured, “He’s not the first man Adele has hurt, nor will he be the last.”
Clearly irritated, Adele said, “I really don’t understand why Mr.
Craig allows Jansen to stay on his team.
Isn’t office romance something that every boss dislikes seeing?”
After voicing her displeasure, Adele’s expression changed, adopting a genuine smile before saying to Gao Yang, “Alright, now no one can get in the way of our date.
Let’s get going.”
With a helpless gesture, Gao Yang covered his face, saying weakly, “Adele, I think you need to understand that we are on a serious mission.
This is not a date.
It’s not.” (To be continued.
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