October arrived in the blink of an eye. The sweltering heat subsided, the climate in the capital gradually cooled, and the entire city was filled with the rich atmosphere of autumn.
After a long work cycle, Jiang Xia decided to take advantage of the weekend to relax and have the company go to the outskirts of Beijing for a team building trip.
The location was chosen to be the well-known Jinhai Lake, a large-scale comprehensive water entertainment venue and a famous municipal tourist resort. Many large companies choose to hold team building activities here.
At 3:30 p.m. on Friday, more than a dozen buses carrying employees of Qitian Company departed from Tsinghua Science Park and headed in a grand procession to Pinggu District, a suburb of Beijing.
Jiang Xia and Lin Yanwan sat in the middle of one of the buses, with Li Weiya and Zhou Lu in front of them, and Su Qing and Qiu Ting behind them. As for Lao Wang, he sat alone in a window seat, staring blankly at the scenery outside.
He's feeling really down right now. Why isn't Shen Ying here during the team building event? Look at Lao Jiang and his wife, and then look at the two people behind him who are all in ambiguous relationships. Everyone else is in pairs, and he's all alone.
“Ying, we’re getting ready to go to the resort for team building.” He silently took out his phone and sent a message to Shen Ying.
At this time, the only thing he could do to ease his longing was to chat with Shen Ying.
"Wow! Where are we going for team building? I saw in the group chat that the whole company is going?" Shen Ying replied instantly.
"Yes, everyone is going. Old Jiang has really gone all out this time. The location is Jinhai Lake near the capital, which is said to be a water resort. I haven't been there before, but as a famous resort area, the environment and entertainment facilities should be quite good."
"I'm so envious! I want to go too! (crying.jpg)"
"It's all Lao Jiang's fault! Why didn't you do a team-building activity during your summer vacation? You only remembered it after you got back. You must have done it on purpose! (frustrated.jpg)"
Chen Ying sat in her dorm room, a constant smile on her face. That idiot must be thinking about her again.
"Okay, I know you've been working really hard lately. Go to the resort and have a good time. Let your body and mind relax completely. Take lots of photos. Anyway, if you experience it, it's the same as me experiencing it (kiss.jpg)."
"Hmph, I'm just going to scout it out. If I think it's good, we can go alone next year and make up for the chance you missed this time."
"OK."
Shen Ying really liked this about Wang Ming. No matter what fun things or delicious food she encountered, she would think of her, share it with her immediately, and then make a note of the must-try experiences.
That way, next time she goes to the capital, she can follow the notes in her little notebook and go on a wild, raunchy adventure.
"Idiot, how long will it take you to get over there?"
"Ten kilometers, about an hour."
"It's so far away."
"I'll also get my driver's license this semester. Then I'll borrow Lao Jiang's car and we'll go on a road trip together, going wherever we want."
Thinking of that scene, Wang Ming felt a strange longing in his heart.
Going on vacation with your loved one is probably the most romantic thing in the world.
Turning her head to look at the side, she saw Lin Yanwan gently leaning on Jiang Xia's shoulder and closing her eyes to sleep, accompanied by the gentle swaying of the bus. She couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness in her heart.
He finally found love, but why is life so difficult for him?
"Silly girl, I have class in the second period this afternoon, so I won't chat with you anymore. Have fun, I miss you~"
"Okay, go to class, we'll talk again when you have time."
Without receiving any further replies, Wang Ming sighed softly, opened his camera, aimed at the scenery along the way, and pressed the shutter, intending to record the entire journey so he could talk to Shen Ying when he got back.
Li Weiya and Zhou Lu were discussing their preferences and how to have fun at Jinhai Lake. They had been quite exhausted lately because Jiang Xia had to attend classes and couldn't dedicate 100% of her energy to the company, so they were the ones managing everything, big and small.
"I heard from Xia that there are horse farms and green spaces on the island, where you can play golf, as well as archery, fishing, and kayaking. Lulu, which ones can you do?" Li Weiya asked curiously.
"Me? I might choose to lie on a deck chair and sunbathe all day." Zhou Lu smiled helplessly.
She'd never been to such a high-end resort before; for adults, besides work, all that's left is sleep.
"Haha, I don't know either, but I feel like I can give it a try."
"Try what?"
“Horseback riding,” Li Weiya said. “Galloping across the grasslands in the autumn wind, don’t you think that scene would be very pleasant?”
"It's pleasant, but I've heard that riding a horse is quite difficult. If you accidentally fall off, it will definitely hurt terribly."
"Who cares? Let's give it a try. Once I've learned it, I'll teach you."
"Then I'll be waiting." Zhou Lu couldn't help but chuckle.
Su Qing and Qiu Ting were also whispering to each other. Since Su Qing carried Qiu Ting back to the dormitory last time, their relationship had improved a little bit.
After get off work on weekdays, he and Qiu Ting would go back to school together, while Si Si and Cui Jiaying were currently busy making videos, which caused them to grow closer.
"Brother Su, do you know how to play golf?" Qiu Ting asked softly.
"I've played a few times, but to be honest, it's not fun. Common sports are much more interesting," Su Qing said with a smile.
Qiu Ting was slightly stunned. She had heard that golf was an aristocratic sport. Just what kind of family did Brother Su come from?
Looking at her expression, Su Qing knew that Qiu Ting was overthinking it. Golf has changed from an aristocratic sport to a more accessible one. Anyone can play on the course as long as they have money. He had only played a few times with his parents and hadn't really played.
"Can you ride a horse?"
“I can ride a cow,” Qiu Ting said seriously after thinking for a moment. “I’ve raised several cows, and my cows are very obedient.”
"Then riding a horse and riding an ox probably feel similar."
"Really?" Qiu Ting looked incredulous.
"I guessed. I've ridden a horse, but I've never ridden a cow, let alone raised one. You're much better than me."
"Brother Su is lying."
Qiu Ting couldn't help but show a resentful expression. One ran very fast, and the other walked very slowly. How could they possibly be the same?
Soon after, the bus convoy arrived at Jinhai Lake. Looking at the blue sky and sea, the green grassland, the lush forests in the distance, and the vast lake with its shimmering blue waves at their feet, everyone's mood couldn't help but improve.
After gathering the employees together and briefly explaining the rules and precautions while it was still early, everyone was free to explore this vacation paradise. (End of Chapter)
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