"Sister Yan, look at this Young Master Shen. He came all the way here to find you. He must be interested in you! He is so thoughtful. Isn't it because he likes you so much?" The person who spoke was smiling, with a hint of envy in his eyes.

The woman called Sister Yan smiled slightly but didn't answer immediately. She fiddled with her phone, looking thoughtful.

The colleague continued, "Actually, I think Young Master Shen is a nice guy, and he doesn't look like the playboy that people say he is. Maybe... we can give him a chance?" After saying that, she raised her head and her eyes met Huo Yan's, as if seeking some kind of affirmation or advice.

The other person nodded and agreed, "Yes, Sister Yan. After all, it's rare to find a man as good and loyal as Master Shen. You might as well try to date him, and if it's a good match, you can be together." Then, the two looked at each other and smiled, as if they had already seen a bright future.

However, Huo Yan was still hesitant. Although he had left a good impression on her over the past two days, how could she make such a light decision about love? Deep down, she still hoped to get to know this man better before making the choice that was best for her.

After all, she had some doubts as to whether he had come here on purpose to play a trick on her.

"Why think so much? We're going to shoot some material soon. Pay attention and think carefully about what to shoot." Huo Yan avoided the topic and completely ignored their teasing.

She looked out the window, watching the trees passing by one by one, just as the past twenty years or so had passed by one by one.

She suddenly felt a little emotional. She and he had known each other for so many years, so long that she could hardly remember it, as if they had met just yesterday.

After several people got out of the car, they sped off towards their destination without stopping. As she walked, she vowed to herself, "I'll never do such a foolish thing again!" The road was smooth at first, but it got worse the further she went. The pristine surface gradually gave way to muddy dirt, then to a bumpy, rocky path. Every step was incredibly bumpy, as if it was going to throw everything in her stomach out. Sitting in the car, she felt like her body was about to fall apart, aching all over.

She must be sick to rush here.

Several people collected materials in the village for a whole morning and finally finished their work when the sun set. This trip was almost completed. After going back to sort it out, they could hand it in.

The village chief enthusiastically escorted them to the intersection, and they breathed a sigh of relief after getting in the car.

"Huh! I swear, if there is a next time, even if you beat me to death, I will never come to this damn place again!" One of them started complaining as soon as he got on the bus.

"This place is completely deserted! Not only is the location ridiculously remote, but transportation is also extremely inconvenient. Look around, there's not even a ghost in sight, let alone any public transportation." Huo Yan added that it was a good thing they had a car, otherwise, who knows how much effort it would take.

The thought of having to walk another hour and a half to reach my destination makes me want to cry! This journey feels even longer than the Long March, and every step is like torture. She has walked so much today that her feet are starting to feel weak, and her legs feel heavy as if they were filled with lead. God, please save me! Why are you subjecting me to this torture?

No, if you want to blame someone, blame her for being stupid.

Yet, she couldn't help but sigh deeply: "Just this one trip, and I'm almost unbearable! But what about the villagers who live here? They have to face this situation every day, every hour, every moment! It's really unimaginable!" Her heart was filled with sympathy and pity, as if she could feel the pain and helplessness the villagers endured. This living environment is a huge torture for anyone, but these villagers are forced to endure it silently, day after day, year after year... Thinking of this, her heart grew heavier.

She thought that perhaps she could make this public and let all sectors of society help them, or at least give them some convenience in transportation.

She closed her eyes, feeling a little uncomfortable. For the first time in her life, she intuitively felt the gap between the rich and the poor, and the disparity between people. She had lived too well before, so much so that she forgot that there were many people like her in the world.

In the moment she was lost in thought, the car's body shuddered violently, followed by a sharp, grinding sound, like metal struggling painfully against the ground. Her heartbeat quickened, and a sense of foreboding washed over her. Suddenly, the car came to a complete stop, like a weary traveler collapsing by the roadside. The world became eerily quiet, with only the faint roar of the engine lingering in the air.

She opened her eyes and looked at her colleague who was driving, asking, "Brother Liu, what's wrong with the car?"

The man known as Brother Liu frowned upon seeing this. He quickly got out of the car, walked around to the front, and carefully inspected the vehicle. However, no matter how he tried to start the engine, the car remained unresponsive.

"It's broken!" Brother Liu muttered to himself, feeling anxious. "The car might have stalled. I'll go down and check." He tried several more times, but the results were still disappointing. In desperation, he could only get out of the car, open the hood, and further check if there was any problem with the engine and other key components.

Several people stood on the side of the road, waiting for Brother Liu to check. She knew nothing about cars and could not help much.

She originally thought it would be fine soon, but after half an hour, there was no sign of improvement. As it was getting dark, they couldn't help but feel worried.

"What should we do? Should we call someone to fix it?" one of them asked.

"There's no village or shop in the middle of nowhere. Who can I find? I'll take a look. Maybe it will be solved in a while."

On the other side, Shen Yicheng, who had not seen anyone come back from the hotel for a long time, couldn't help but feel a little worried and sent her a message, "Why haven't you come back yet?"

Huo Yan saw it and replied, "The car broke down halfway." After sending the message, her phone ran out of battery.

After Shen Yicheng called, he was prompted that the phone was turned off, which made him even more worried. So, he no longer hesitated and went to the hotel front desk to ask for a tow truck's phone number. After making the call, he drove away directly.