In Beijing in the 1960s, there weren't many people riding bicycles, and even fewer cars on the streets. The two of them arrived at the foot of Red Leaf Mountain without any problems.

Looking at the house that still stood at the foot of the mountain, Chen Shuning felt somewhat guilty.

When He Chaoyang parked the car and came over with the water bottle and backpack he had prepared beforehand.

Chen Shuning casually pointed to the abandoned house and asked, "Brother He, look, there are still people living here. I wonder who would live in such a remote place."

Following the direction Chen Shuning pointed, He Chaoyang casually introduced, "That's an abandoned house, no one lives there. There were even ghost stories from a few years ago, so very few people go there. But Xinmin and his friends took shelter there a few times when they were climbing the mountain. They said that apart from being a bit dilapidated, there was nothing else there."

"Oh, you haven't been there?" Chen Shuning thought He Chaoyang probably hadn't been there, otherwise, with his keen observation skills, he probably wouldn't have had the chance to collect the treasures in the basement.

"No, those guys only started climbing mountains later to pick up girls. By then, I had already joined the army in Heilongjiang Province, unlike them who had nothing better to do."

"If you'd like to go, I'll go with you on the way down the mountain."

As expected, He Chaoyang's answer was the same as Chen Shuning's, but what he said next made Chen Shuning feel uneasy.

He shook his head repeatedly and refused: "No need, this desolate mountain and old house looks creepy, I'm not going."

Even now, the thought of so many people dying in the basement of that house still gives Chen Shuning goosebumps.

If it weren't for the lure of those treasures, Chen Shuning would never have gone near that house, even if you beat him to death.

He Chaoyang had only asked casually, and when he saw that Chen Shuning didn't want to go, he didn't mention it again. He put his military backpack on his back, took Chen Shuning's hand very naturally, and walked up the mountain.

Today is a good day. It's rare for Beijing to be free of strong winds in late autumn. The sky is as blue as a jewel, and a gentle breeze caresses their faces.

The two walked hand in hand along the winding mountain path, the maple leaves on both sides burning like fire, dazzlingly red, the air fresh, and the sun shining brightly.

The two strolled along the mountain path, enjoying the beautiful autumn scenery.

The maple leaves became even more dazzling under the sunlight, with red, orange, and yellow leaves intertwined to form a beautiful picture.

The tall, handsome man was dressed in a crisp military uniform, while his petite and lovely wife stood beside him in a navy blue outfit, a common sight at the time. Her long, flowing hair fluttered in the autumn breeze, and in the man's eyes, she was even more beautiful than the celebrities in the posters.

Hongye Mountain has been a popular spot for Beijing residents to climb mountains and enjoy the scenery since ancient times. As a result, the further you go into the mountains, the more pavilions and wooden houses there are for resting than at the foot of the mountain.

The two walked and stopped frequently, but didn't feel too tired before reaching the top of the mountain.

At the top of the mountain is an octagonal pavilion that is said to be over two hundred years old. Standing in the pavilion, you can overlook the entire city of Beijing.

Seeing Chen Shuning leaning on the railing with his legs up, looking down at the mountain below, He Chaoyang was so shocked that he broke out in a cold sweat and quickly reached out to pull him back.

He said with a look of disapproval, "This pavilion is hundreds of years old. A lot of the wood is old and rotten. It's not sturdy."

As he spoke, he took out a pair of binoculars from his backpack and handed them to Chen Shuning, explaining with a smile, "This is a war trophy that the old man captured during the war. He treasures it very much and I don't even let him use it. He only lent it to me today because he heard that I was going to take you out for a hike."

I specifically told you before I left that this was for you to use only!

Realizing that He Chaoyang wasn't as aggrieved as he claimed, Chen Shuning ignored him, smiled, took the binoculars, and looked down the mountain.

The city of Kyoto became instantly clear under the telescope. The city's buildings and streets appeared exceptionally clear in the sunlight, and the distant mountains and lakes were also clearly visible.

Chen Shuning, as excited as a child, pointed to the distant scenery and said to He Chaoyang, "Look, isn't that my home!"

Without binoculars, He Chaoyang could only get a general idea of ​​the direction. However, with his strong sense of direction, he glanced in the direction Chen Shuning was pointing and saw that it was indeed the location of Chen Shuning's house.

So he smiled and nodded, replying, "Yes, Xicheng Elementary School is right next door, it's easy to find."

He only glanced at her before his gaze returned to Chen Shuning.

He felt that his little wife was the most beautiful scenery in the world, so ever since he met Chen Shuning, whenever the two of them were together, He Chaoyang's eyes and heart were filled with only her, and he could not accommodate anyone else.

At the mountaintop, they felt freedom and joy. Breathing in the fresh air and enjoying the beauty of nature, they felt their lives had become more fulfilling and meaningful.

They stayed on the mountaintop for a long time, until the sun was about to set, before reluctantly preparing to descend.

The two descended the mountain much faster than they ascended it, and by the time they reached the parking spot at the foot of the mountain, it was just getting dark.

The two of them had only eaten some biscuits and bread that He Chaoyang had brought at the top of the mountain at noon, so Chen Shuning's stomach started rumbling as soon as she got in the car.

He Chaoyang, however, didn't seem to notice anything amiss. Although he said he was hungry, his stomach remained completely silent, leaving Chen Shuning sitting awkwardly to the side.

Although He Chaoyang explained that his intestinal peristalsis was relatively slow, so he wouldn't have bowel sounds even when he was hungry, Chen Shuning was still unhappy.

This caused He Chaoyang to drive all the way back to the city, find a state-run restaurant nearby, and order his food before 7:00. The food was served before the chef finished get off work at 7:30.

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