Chen Changyuan looked at An Caicai's angry look, like a kitten with its fur standing on end, and became even more confused.

This woman was definitely hiding a secret, and his intuition told him that it was a big secret.

However, now is obviously not the time to interrogate her. They are in the deep mountains and forests. If he pushes the woman too hard and she does something weird, he won't have the time to deal with her.

"Okay, stop making such a stinky face,"

Chen Changyuan's tone softened, even with a hint of helplessness, "This place is not safe, we have to leave quickly."

Although An Caicai was still dissatisfied with his behavior just now, she also understood her current situation. What's more, what can she, a woman, do in this desolate mountain area?

I could only humph in silence, which was considered as my agreement.

When the two returned to the cave they had been in, it was already completely dark.

The entrance to the cave was obscured by dense vines, making it seem even deeper. Chen gathered some dry wood and lit a fire in the cave. The dancing flames illuminated the mottled marks on the cave wall and also illuminated An Caicai's slightly pale face.

He cleaned the pheasant and roasted it over the fire.

The sizzling fat dripped into the fire, making crackling sounds, and an enticing aroma spread.

An Caicai's stomach growled, and she realized that she had been hungry for a long time.

Chen Changyuan took out two pheasant eggs from his bag and buried them in the ashes under the fire.

"Eat something," Chen handed An Caicai a roasted chicken leg. "Replenish your energy. We have to travel tomorrow."

An Caicai hesitated for a moment, but still took the chicken leg.

She nibbled it in small bites, looking up at Chen from time to time, her eyes filled with complicated emotions.

"Who... are you?" An Caicai finally couldn't help but ask.

Chen Changyuan smiled, but did not answer directly. Instead, he asked, "Who do you think I am?"

"I see you have good skills, you don't look like an ordinary person,"

An Caicai took a bite of the chicken leg and said vaguely, "Besides, you seem to be very familiar with this mountain."

"I guess so."

Chen Changyuan tore off a piece of chicken and ate it slowly.

"I grew up in the mountains and know every plant and tree here like the back of my hand."

"Then why are you here?" An Caicai asked.

Chen Changyuan's eyes flickered. "It's hard to explain in a few words. I'll tell you when I have the chance."

Seeing that he didn't want to say more, An Caicai tactfully stopped asking.

The two men ate in silence, the only sounds in the cave being the crackling of the burning fire and the occasional chewing.

After An Caicai finished eating the chicken leg, she licked her fingers with satisfaction, but she didn't look very happy.

"When will you take me down the mountain?"

Chen Changyuan looked up at the inky sky outside the cave, which was so deep that it seemed to swallow everything.

"Not now. I'm sure a lot of people are looking for you. It's too dangerous to go down the mountain now. Let's try tomorrow morning."

"tomorrow?"

An Caicai widened her eyes and repeated it in disbelief.

"Do we have to wait that long?" There was a hint of coquettishness in her tone, as if she was dissatisfied with Chen Changyuan's arrangement.

Chen Changyuan didn't say anything, but just picked up another roasted chicken from the fire and threw it to her, but he was secretly groaning in his heart.

It's okay to spend the night in the wilderness, but he promised me to come home for dinner tonight. If he doesn't come home, I won't know how many thrilling scenes I will imagine, and I will definitely nag him.

An Caicai took the chicken leg and nibbled on it in small bites, but her eyes glanced at Chen Changyuan from time to time.

In the light of the fire, his angular face flickered, adding a sense of mystery.

An Caicai was even more confused. Who was this man?

He has extraordinary skills and knows the terrain of the mountains like the back of his hand, but he is secretive and refuses to reveal his identity, which makes him really unpredictable.

"Hey," An Caicai couldn't help but say, "You haven't told me your name yet."

Chen Changyuan paused, as if hesitating whether to tell her.

After a long while, he slowly uttered three words: "Chen... Changyuan."

"Chen Changyuan..."

An Caicai repeated the name silently. She felt that the name sounded familiar, but she couldn't remember where she had heard it.

The fire gradually died out, leaving only a few sparks flickering in the ashes.

An Caicai was full and drowsy, leaning against the wall of the cave.

Chen Changyuan was not sleepy at all. He stood up and walked to An Caicai.

"What's going on?" An Caicai looked up vigilantly and rubbed her sleepy eyes.

Chen Changyuan didn't say anything, but bent down to take off her shoes.

"Ah!" An Caicai screamed and suddenly retracted her foot, "What are you doing?!"

Chen Changyuan's hand froze in mid-air. "If you don't treat the injury on your foot, it will be even harder to walk tomorrow."

Only then did An Caicai remember her sprained ankle. The firelight was dim and she hadn't noticed it before. Only now did she realize that her ankle was swollen and aching slightly.

Seeing that she didn't say anything, Chen Changyuan went to rummage through his backpack and took out a handful of herbs.

An Caicai curiously leaned over to take a look, "What is this?"

"It's for sprains."

Chen Changyuan spoke concisely and chewed the herbs. A strong bitter taste instantly spread. He frowned slightly and applied the chewed herbs to An Caicai's ankle.

An Caicai couldn't help but shudder at the feeling of an icy touch. "So cold!"

"Bear with it." Chen Changyuan's low voice was particularly clear in the silent cave.

An Caicai bit her lip and her eyes fell on Chen Changyuan's focused profile.

The firelight danced on his face, outlining his angular features. He treated her wound carefully, his eyes focused and gentle, completely different from the cold man in the daytime.

An Caicai's heartbeat inexplicably quickened, and a barely perceptible blush appeared on her cheeks.

"Alright." Chen Changyuan stood up and patted the herbal residue on his hands. "It should be much better tomorrow."

An Caicai gently moved her ankle, and the pain was indeed relieved a lot.

"Thank you." She said softly, her voice as thin as a mosquito.

Chen Changyuan said "hmm" lightly, turned around and walked to the fire and added some more firewood.

The dancing flames illuminated the cave again, as well as An Caicai's slightly shy face.

The cave fell silent again, broken only by the crackling of burning wood.

An Caicai secretly looked at Chen Changyuan.

Perhaps the woman's gaze was too direct.

Chen Changyuan seemed to notice her gaze and turned to look at her, "Are you still not sleeping?"

"Oh..." An Caicai hurriedly closed her eyes and pretended to be about to fall asleep.

Chen Changyuan chuckled and said nothing more, quietly guarding the fire.

As soon as the sun sets, the climate in the mountains becomes cold.

An Caicai was a woman, and she wasn't wearing much. In addition, because of her injuries, she curled up beside the fire.

Chen Changyuan thought about it and decided to cover An Caicai with his coat.

After all, this is his 12,000 yuan. What if he gets frozen to death?