Chapter 58 Climbing Mountains

Grandma Zhou frowned: "What is she doing here?"

Zhou Jingtian was also puzzled.

However, Guan Qing had saved his son after all.

He instructed the servant, "Please let her in."

The maid went out to open the door.

Taking the opportunity, Old Mrs. Zhou said, "That girl looks like she has a bad heart. I don't like her. She's probably after Song Yan."

Zhou Jingtian: "She did save Songyan, so we should be polite to her. Since she's here, we should treat her well and be respectful enough."

Grandma Zhou pursed her lips and said nothing more.

...

Guan Qing came in carrying two gift boxes.

She greeted people with a smile: "Grandma, Uncle Zhou."

Grandma Zhou didn't say anything.

Zhou Jingtian: "Please sit down."

Then he called the servants to serve tea.

"Guan Qing, I heard you joined Rongzheng's project department?"

Guan Qing: "Yes, the branch office in Harbin was in the project department. During the two years I spent abroad, I also studied related work, and I still want to do this now."

Zhou Jingtian: "Good, keep up the good work."

"Thank you, Uncle."

"Where's Songyan? Didn't she come back today?"

She remembered that Zhou Songyan often returned to the old house on weekends, and he came here today to try his luck.

He was afraid Zhou Songyan would be angry if he went to Chunfeng Road; he had warned her about it last time.

Zhou Jingtian: "He didn't come back today."

Grandma Zhou: "He has a girlfriend now, and he's spending time with her."

Guan Qing's face stiffened.

Grandma Zhou did it on purpose, to discourage Guan Qing from her idea.

Guan Qing left in a hurry later.

Grandma Zhou: "See? She's after Songyan. Her face turned so ugly when she heard that Songyan has a girlfriend."

Zhou Jingtian: "Songyan has a girlfriend, she should give up."

Grandma Zhou: "I hope so."

...

Finally, on a weekend, Li Mai took Chengcheng hiking.

You Huan recommended a great place for hiking. The mountain wasn't high, the path was easy to walk, and it was especially suitable for family hikes.

After breakfast, they set off by car.

It's a 50-kilometer journey, it will take a while to drive there.

But less than half an hour later, the car broke down.

Li Mai: "..."

She somewhat regretted buying a used car.

People say to buy a new car whenever possible, as you can find good used cars, but it depends on luck.

She must have been unlucky.

The car was in an accident not long after I bought it, and now it's broken down again.

She looked at Chengcheng with some guilt: "Baby, it seems we won't be able to climb the mountain."

No sooner had he finished speaking than someone knocked on the car window.

Li Mai lowered the car window and saw Zhou Songyan.

She was once again surprised by her connection with Zhou Songyan.

How come we keep running into each other here?

She was unaware that Zhou Songyan had spoken to Chengcheng on the phone before leaving.

I inquired about their plans for today.

Chengcheng said he and Limai were going hiking.

Zhou Songyan: "What's wrong?"

Li Mai: "The car broke down."

Zhou Songyan: "..."

What a piece of junk Qin Xuan is selling!

"I'll help you get compensation later."

Li Mai did not respond.

What compensation do you need? She only spent 20,000 yuan.

I guess there was something wrong with the car, which is why the owner lowered the price.

Used cars do not have a warranty period.

She shouldn't have been greedy for small gains.

It's her own fault.

Just accept your bad luck.

Zhou Songyan turned around and made a phone call.

After hanging up the phone, he turned around and said, "Get out of the car first. I've called a tow truck. It'll be here in a bit."

Li Mai had no choice but to open the door and get out of the car, and Zhou Songyan carried Chengcheng out.

Li Mai went around to the back, opened the trunk, and took out her backpack.

It contains water and food, which we plan to eat while hiking.

Zhou Songyan grabbed her arm: "Get in my car."

Li Mai hesitated for two seconds, then nodded.

Once in the car, Zhou Songyan said, "Don't worry about the car, I'll have someone handle it."

Then, feigning ignorance, he asked, "Where are you going?"

Li Mai thought for a moment and asked, "Mr. Zhou, could you take us to Yanzi Mountain?"

Yanzishan was the hiking spot that You Huan recommended to her.

Zhou Songyan glanced at her and nodded.

Li Mai: "Thank you, Mr. Zhou!"

Chengcheng thinks his mother is too easy to fool.

Zhou Songyan: "It's a bit far. You can take a nap if you're tired."

Li Mai: "I'm not tired."

The person who said they weren't tired fell asleep with their head tilted to the side after ten minutes.

Zhou Songyan curled her lips into a smile.

...

"Li Mai, wake up, we're here."

Her voice was deep and resonant, sexy and pleasant to listen to.

Li Mai opened her eyes and met Zhou Songyan's smiling gaze.

I'm a little confused.

Zhou Songyan pressed his fingers against her face, leaving a dimple, which looked incredibly cute.

"Still not awake?"

Li Mai snapped out of her reverie, pushed his hand away, opened the car door, and got out.

With Zhou Songyan on her back, her cheeks flushed.

Zhou Songyan rubbed his fingers together, still feeling that delicate sensation between them.

Li Mai opened the back door, carried Chengcheng out, and then reached for her backpack.

But the backpack was taken away by a large hand.

Zhou Songyan swung the bag over her shoulder and slung it over her shoulder.

Li Mai: "Mr. Zhou, please give me the bag. Thank you for bringing us here."

Zhou Songyan: "You're going hiking, right? I'd also like to get some exercise. Since I'm here, I'll join you."

"Let's go, I'll carry your bag."

Li Mai: "..."

What started as a hike between two people turned into a trip for three.

There were quite a few people hiking over the weekend, most of them with their children.

Some of the children are even younger than Chengcheng.

Chengcheng walked in front, Limai walked in the middle, and Zhou Songyan walked at the back with a bag on his back.

Before long, Li Mai was left far behind by Cheng Cheng.

The little guy has amazing stamina.

Li Mai couldn't keep up.

She persevered for a while, but then she couldn't climb any further. She had climbed too fast and was out of breath, so she stopped to gasp for air.

Her legs were sore and she almost lost her balance, but a large hand placed on her waist from behind to steady her.

Li Mai turned her head to Zhou Songyan's handsome face and whispered, "Thank you."

Zhou Songyan showed no intention of removing his hand, so Li Mai stepped aside to avoid his hand.

Li Mai rested for two minutes, then continued chasing Chengcheng.

Chengcheng turned around and saw that Li Mai's face was red from exhaustion, so he turned back and said, "Auntie, I think you're the one who should be exercising."

Li Mai felt ashamed.

But she has good stamina and runs three to four times a week.

Compared to most of the parents she left behind, she felt she was still doing well.

Many parents climbed slowly, were covered in sweat, and had to rest several times along the way.

Zhou Songyan: "How about I carry you on my back?"

Li Mai: "No!"

It's a bit of a pity about Zhou Songyan.

They quickly reached the summit.

They arrived later, but were the first to reach the summit.

Li Mai found a large rock to sit on, placed a tablecloth in the middle, and set out the food.

"Chengcheng, come and have something to eat."

Chengcheng turned around and ran over.

Zhou Songyan stood still.

Li Mai called out to him, "President Zhou, come and have something to eat too."

Zhou Songyan carried all this food and drink up here, so he should get a share.

Zhou Songyan then walked over.

Li Mai handed him a pair of disposable chopsticks.

Zhou Songyan took it and tore open the wrapping paper.

"You did all of this?"

Li Mai nodded.

Li Mai had planned to go hiking today a few days ago. Last night, she went home and braised beef and made a dish of pickled chicken feet.

This morning I made two more sandwiches and a box of sushi to take with me.

There's plenty of food; even with Zhou Songyan on the side, it's enough.

Pickled chicken feet are spicy, so Chengcheng can't eat them, but Limai and Zhou Songyan can.