The two went for a walk and returned around ten o'clock. The morning mist in the mountains had mostly dissipated, and the hotel was starting to get lively.
Jiang Che stopped smiling at Ye Zhao, but he couldn't hide the smile on his face. He looked like he was in a good mood. Ye Zhao would turn her head from time to time and see him like this, and she couldn't help but smile along with him. The air around them seemed to become more ambiguous. Anyone with eyes could tell that something was wrong between them.
Xie Ming and Lin Yu had just woken up, both looking completely exhausted. They walked unsteadily toward the restaurant, where they ran into Jiang Che and Ye Zhao, who had just returned from outside. Xie Ming, with a nonchalant air, remarked, "Hey, you two are really up early."
Lin Yu slowly walked over and leaned against Ye Zhao, sighing, "I'll never drink so much again. It's really hard to feel well when I wake up."
Ye Zhao reached out and gently supported her, letting her lean against him.
The hangover was really uncomfortable, and Xie Ming was also a little annoyed with his behavior last night. He quickly said, "It's my fault. The restaurant has hangover soup. Let's go get some."
As he spoke, he walked over and reached out to help Lin Yu. Seeing that she did not refuse, Ye Zhao handed her over to Xie Ming with peace of mind.
Although hangovers are unpleasant, they can also be a form of indulgence. It's not so bad to let loose a little once in a while.
Jiang Che watched them head towards the restaurant, then turned to Ye Zhao and said, "It's still early, shall we go have a couple of cups of tea?"
Since there was nothing else to do back in her room, Ye Zhao nodded in agreement.
The tea room at Xishan Hotel is located above the rooms, requiring a short climb up some steps. The tea room is open-air, with a quiet and clean environment and a faint aroma of tea, which is very pleasant.
"The tea here is quite good, you should try it later," Jiang Che said with a smile.
Ye Zhao didn't know much about tea, but seeing that Jiang Che liked it, she smiled and said "okay".
The waiter quickly brought over the tea set and tea leaves. Jiang Che skillfully began boiling water and brewing tea, explaining the essentials of tea brewing to Ye Zhao as he worked. His voice was clear and melodious, and Ye Zhao listened attentively.
The water boiled, and Ye Zhao watched as Jiang Che's movements were very skillful. Wet the pot, scald the cups, add tea leaves, brew the tea, skim the foam... Every step was carried out in an orderly manner, and he seemed to be doing it with ease. There was a kind of elegant and unrestrained charm in his movements.
As he moved the tea leaves, they gradually unfurled in the hot water, revealing their verdant color and releasing a captivating aroma.
A moment later, a cup of fragrant tea was placed in front of Ye Zhao. Ye Zhao tapped the table lightly twice and said with a smile, "Your cooking skills look very good."
Jiang Che urged with a smile, "Try it and see how it is!"
Ye Zhao picked up the teacup, took a sip, and slowly savored it for a while. Under Jiang Che's expectant gaze, she replied, "Not bad, it has a refreshing fragrance and a sweet aftertaste."
She didn't really know much about tea, but this tea did taste quite good.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Che smiled contentedly, his slightly upturned lips revealing a hint of smugness.
Ye Zhao had never seen him like this before, and she couldn't help but chuckle, lowering her head to hide her amusement.
The atmosphere between the two was extremely peaceful, with faint smiles on their faces, making them a very pleasing sight to behold.
Jiang Che felt his satisfaction and joy were about to overflow, and he couldn't hide the smile on his face.
The two chatted and drank tea, and before they knew it, it was noon. Jiang Che then said, "It's about time. Shall we go downstairs for lunch and rest for a while? We can go down the mountain for a barbecue later."
Ye Zhao had the same idea: "Okay, I'm a little hungry."
The two strolled back to their room at a leisurely pace. After finishing their meal, they each returned to their rooms. Jiang Che watched Ye Zhao go in and close the door before turning around and heading to his own room.
As soon as Jiang Che entered the room, he heard Xie Ming say slowly, "Look at you, all lovestruck. Did Ye Zhao bewitch you?"
Jiang Che wasn't angry at all; instead, he smiled and asked, "What? Didn't Lin Yu try to bewitch you?"
Xie Ming's smile froze for a moment, then he scoffed and said nothing, instead asking, "What are the plans for this afternoon?"
Jiang Che said in a declarative tone, "The weather is nice, let's go to the foot of the mountain for a barbecue."
Xie Ming was stunned: "Aren't you going to ask for my opinion?"
Jiang Che replied without turning his head, "It's not important."
Xie Ming: "...Are you just going to ignore me like this?"
"You can also act alone."
"..."
Meanwhile, Ye Zhao and Lin Yu, who were sitting next door, started chatting.
After eating and resting for a while, Lin Yu looked much better. When Ye Zhao came in, she was lying on the bed scrolling through her phone.
Seeing Ye Zhao come in, she put down her phone and asked lazily, "Where did you two go? Why are you so late?"
As Ye Zhao took off her coat, she replied, "There's a tea room upstairs, so I went and sat there for a while."
Lin Yu lay on his bed, propping his head up as he looked at her with a mocking smile on his face. His all-knowing gaze made Ye Zhao feel extremely uncomfortable, and she almost confessed without being asked.
"You and Jiang Che seem to get along quite well?" Lin Yu asked with a smile.
Ye Zhao nodded, saying calmly, "It's alright, we have common topics."
Ye Zhao could clearly recount what happened that morning, but for some reason, that awkward feeling came back at this moment. She hadn't even processed what happened that morning herself, and it felt rather embarrassing to talk about it.
Lin Yu smiled teasingly: "Just having common topics? I think you two will get together sooner or later."
She just sighed casually, then lay back on the bed, staring blankly at the ceiling.
Ye Zhao felt a little guilty, but fortunately Lin Yu's attention was not on her, so he did not notice anything amiss.
Lin Yu was lost in her own thoughts and didn't notice Ye Zhao's little scheme.
...
At 2 p.m., after they had rested, they set off for the campsite by the stream at the foot of the mountain.
There are shops next to the campsite that have everything, so they don't need to go back to the city to buy supplies; they can just go there directly.
The weather was better in the afternoon than in the morning, and the sun came out, but the late autumn sun was warm and not hot, just right for playing outdoors.
While Jiang Che and Xie Ming went to get supplies, Lin Yu and Ye Zhao walked around the area and found that the surrounding environment was quite nice, suitable for fishing, camping, and barbecuing.
Jiang Che and the others returned shortly afterward, and Ye Zhao and Lin Yu also rushed up to help set up the canopy and barbecue grill.
Under Jiang Che's direction, Ye Zhao and Jiang Che set up the barbecue grill in an orderly manner and started a fire. Meanwhile, Lin Yu and Xie Ming chattered away, occasionally exchanging barbs.
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