After a quick tidying up, they were all done.
They prepared to set off before the sun had risen and when it was only just getting light in the forest.
They had to get up early because, Ivan said, this whole area was forest, and they could only drive after they went out and saw the road.
Since her great-grandmother definitely couldn't participate in the hike, Chen Siyu settled her in the space early in the morning.
She also specifically instructed Xiaozhi not to do anything and to take care of his great-grandmother around the clock.
When they gathered at the entrance, Cheng Ye noticed that Ivan was also carrying a large backpack.
He was somewhat surprised. "You're not going to abandon everything and leave with my sister, are you?"
Ivan laughed so hard he could hardly breathe. He shook his head and said, "Hahahaha, no, it's just that this forest is so big that I was afraid I wouldn't be able to walk through it in a day, so I brought some things as backup."
Cheng Ye was relieved. He patted Ivan on the shoulder and said, "There are plenty of fish in the sea. Why be hung up on just one? My sister, don't worry about it. You'll definitely find your true partner here."
Ivan nodded. "I will. I wish you find it soon too."
It had been a long time since Ivan last escaped into the forest, and although he left some markers, they were most likely destroyed by the flood long ago.
Following the compass and the remnants of memory, everyone slowly moved forward.
During this time, Ivan found some of the marks that had been left behind, but he also got lost at times.
Seeing that he was a little anxious, Cheng Zhi comforted him, "Don't rush, take your time. We brought enough food and water."
Cheng Ye pointed behind him, "We even have a tent."
The two siblings were trying to comfort themselves. Ivan calmed down a little and said, "Okay, I can do it. Trust me."
They stopped for a short rest at noon and then continued their journey, but the afternoon was particularly unlucky. They were still unable to escape the vast green maze until nightfall.
As darkness fell, their movements became even more difficult, so Cheng Zhi and her group decided to set up camp on the spot and rest for the night before continuing their journey.
After a day of walking, the most tired people in this large group were not the parents, but the young women.
Seeing how weak they all looked, Cheng's father immediately mocked them, "I always tell you to go out for walks more often but you never do. Now look what's happened, you're not even as good as us middle-aged people."
Cheng Zhi didn't want to argue anymore. She put on a fake smile, gave her father a thumbs up, and said, "You guys are amazing, we're trash, is that alright?"
Cheng's father: "..."
You'd rather admit you're trash than do anything extra, right?
They set up their tents, ate a quick bite, and then went back inside to sleep.
Cheng's father and Cheng Ye were on the first shift of the night. Ivan originally wanted to join them, but Cheng's father sent him back to sleep, saying, "You are our guide, you need to get some rest."
The nights were long; they worked three shifts until dawn.
Perhaps I've gotten rid of all the bad luck yesterday, because I've been able to find the marks Ivan left on the trees all morning.
By noon, Cheng Zhi and her friends finally saw the road they hadn't seen for many years.
Huang Yiyi took a deep breath. "I can see the road. It feels so strange."
Zheng Wan smiled and turned her head, "It's normal. It's inevitable to feel uncomfortable when you go from being a monkey to a human."
Huang Yiyi: "..."
Seeing the road means we're about to part ways.
Cheng Zhi turned to Ivan and thanked him, "Thank you for bringing us out, and thank you for taking care of us over the past two years."
At that moment, Ivan wished he couldn't understand Chinese; his eyes instantly turned red.
He shook his head and opened his arms to Cheng Zhi.
Cheng Zhi did not refuse. She took two steps forward and hugged Ivan, saying, "Parting and reunion are inevitable, and we will meet again someday. We will definitely meet again in the future."
Ivan patted Cheng Zhi on the back. "Okay."
After saying that word, Ivan released his grip, took two steps back, and said, "Let's get going, I have to go back too."
After saying that, he left without looking back.
Once Ivan was completely out of their sight, Zheng Wan took out the car, and the others brought their parents into the space.
Huang Yiyi got into the driver's seat and looked at the flat and wide road ahead with great excitement.
Chen Siyu knew exactly what she was thinking. Chen Siyu said directly, "We've just set off, so you better drive carefully, or I'll throw you out to feed the bears."
Huang Yiyi didn't understand how she had been exposed. She reluctantly nodded and said okay.
Perhaps because the country is sparsely populated, they drove for a long time without seeing a single living creature.
Sitting in the back seat, Xiao Feiran shrank his neck. "It feels like we're the only people in the world."
Cheng Zhi yawned. "There really aren't many people left, so it's normal that you can't see them."
Sitting in the middle, Zheng Wan felt this was too boring, so she took out her phone and started playing music.
Instantly, the sound of a lowbrow DJ filled the entire carriage.
Huang Yiyi, sitting in the driver's seat, instantly got excited. Chen Siyu turned around in disbelief, "When did you start listening to this kind of music?"
Zheng Wan turned up her voice and said, "This is my must-listen playlist when I'm emo, isn't it awesome!"
Whether Chen Siyu was having a good time or not is unknown, but Cheng Zhi, who was closest to her, was definitely having a blast.
If she didn't have to drive later, she would have liked to take out a bottle of vodka.
Although they have been here for many years, they still don't speak much Russian because Ivan usually helps them translate. Every time they come across a road sign, they stop and look at it carefully, afraid of taking the wrong way.
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