noon.
The three of them were almost at the summit, but it was unknown how many times they had rested along the way.
Jiang Yunxiao was truly exhausted; her cute bun hairstyle was now a bit loose, her fair neck was covered in sweat, and she was panting heavily.
Lin Xun and Su Qingshi were in much better physical condition than Jiang Yunxiao, and were only slightly out of breath.
"I...I want to ride on a human-powered bridge!" Jiang Yunxiao's face showed a hint of grievance.
Oh my god, she swore she would never climb mountains again!
Lin Xun looked at Jiang Yunxiao and said, "Senior Jiang, are you tired? Then I'll call the bridge-building workers over for you."
"Hurry up and go!" Jiang Yunxiao waved her hand.
Then, she slumped down on the stone steps without any regard for her image, and a gentle breeze made her feel much cooler.
Su Qingshi looked back at the path they had traveled. Since they were now close to the summit, the terrain was quite steep. Looking down, she felt a sense of being on top of the world, but more than anything, she felt a deep-seated fear.
After all, there are no safety measures here. If you accidentally roll down from here, you might roll all the way to the bottom of the mountain. Of course, whether you will survive is another matter.
She took out her phone, found a good angle, and took a picture.
The camera then shifted, bringing Jiang Yunxiao into focus. In the phone frame, Jiang Yunxiao truly had no image to maintain.
Click!
Photo taken successfully!
"Shishi, are you taking pictures of me without my permission?!" Jiang Yunxiao also noticed her best friend's mischievous behavior in time and immediately pointed at her in surprise.
Su Qingshi replied expressionlessly, "No, I was taking pictures of the scenery, not you."
Jiang Yunxiao looked at her with suspicion, finding it hard to believe.
At this moment, Lin Xun returned and said to Jiang Yunxiao, "Senior Jiang, the bridge-building workers said it will cost two hundred yuan to carry it from here to the top of the mountain."
"How much?! Two hundred? You can see the mountaintop from here, and you still charge such a high price?" Jiang Yunxiao stared wide-eyed.
Lin Xun nodded: "There are still more than a hundred meters left, but we can walk quickly if we go."
"Let's go then, I've had enough rest." Jiang Yunxiao said with a serious expression.
It's not about whether she cares about the money or not; it's that Jiang Yunxiao likes sports!
Lin Xun looked at his senior, whose face was also covered in sweat. She looked both alluring and mature, which made Lin Xun's heart flutter.
Sure enough, just looking at his senior sister made all his fatigue disappear!
"Senior, hang in there a little longer, we'll be there soon!"
Su Qingshi nodded and said, "I'm not tired, are you?"
Lin Xun shook his head: "I'm not tired either."
"Fine, fine, I'm tired! I'm tired, okay? Stop being so lovey-dovey! Let's go up to the top of the mountain, I want to push... oh no, I want to eat some delicious rice!" Jiang Yunxiao rolled her eyes.
After a short rest, the three resumed their final journey.
There is a huge platform on the mountaintop, and on the platform is a temple with a golden Buddha statue sitting in it. The air is filled with the scent of incense, and many people are offering incense.
There were also many small vendors around, selling food, incense, amulets, and so on, making it very lively.
"Finally... we made it up!"
As soon as Jiang Yunxiao stepped onto the last stone step of Wanxiang Mountain, she couldn't help but cheer.
People around turned to look at him, and smiled.
Lin Xun and Su Qingshi exchanged a glance and smiled slightly.
The mountain climbing mission is complete.
"Let's go get something to eat."
Jiang Yunxiao suggested eagerly.
Lin Xun and his companion were also hungry, and after such a long time, their strength was starting to give out.
There's a noodle shop not far away, and, well, they have all sorts of... instant noodles.
Lin asked about the price; it was ten yuan a bucket, about twice as expensive as down the mountain. However, it was admirable that these people could bring instant noodles to the mountaintop to sell.
Lin Xun glanced at the other noodle dishes and ordered three of the most expensive ones.
After a hearty meal, the three sat in the restaurant for a while, lost in thought. This trip had really worn them out.
After paying the bill, Lin Xun and his group went to the most conspicuous ancestral temple, where many people were still offering incense and praying to Buddha.
Lin Xun doesn't believe in any religion, but when he saw this scene, he actually felt an urge to bow down.
"Should we light incense?" Jiang Yunxiao asked, a hint of confusion on her face, clearly indicating that she was also unfamiliar with these things.
"Just take a look," Su Qingshi said casually, then opened her palm towards Lin Xun.
Lin Xun smiled knowingly and placed his palm in the senior's palm. The senior's hand was long and slender, but Lin Xun's large hand could completely cover her palm, making her hand look somewhat cute.
Grasping his senior's hand, Lin Xun smiled slightly: "Many people pray for a destined connection before Buddha, but I have already found mine."
Su Qingshi's heart skipped a beat. She looked at Lin Xun and a slight smile appeared on her lips.
Jiang Yunxiao rolled her eyes, already used to it.
It's said that people in love have lower IQs and act foolishly, and now she seems to be experiencing it firsthand.
Instead of going into the temple to join the crowds, the three of them strolled around the scenic area.
Since it's located on a mountaintop, there aren't any particularly unique scenic spots; it's all natural, which is quite a sight to behold.
"Handsome guy, beautiful lady, want to buy two amulets? Five yuan each, carry them with you and you'll be safe and sound year after year," an older woman called out to them.
In front of the old woman was an oilcloth, about two meters long and wide, on which were displayed all sorts of trinkets, various amulets, stones of different shapes, wooden statues, and so on.
Su Qingshi squatted down in front of the stall, picked up a lucky bag, which was embroidered with the four characters "peace and good fortune" and was very exquisite.
Lin Xun squatted down next to his senior and watched curiously.
"Boss, how much is this?"
Lin Xun picked up a Guanyin jade pendant, which was strung on a red string and had no inscription.
"Handsome, our items are all five yuan each, no bargaining, and you won't lose out. They're all good value for money," the older woman said with a smile.
Lin Xun nodded, then held the Guanyin statue up to his senior's neck and said with a smile, "Senior, this looks good on you."
Su Qingshi glanced at him indifferently: "No, it's not suitable."
What kind of taste does this junior have?
"What about this?" Lin Xun put down the Guanyin statue and picked up a string of beads.
The bracelet is made of round beads strung together, and comes in white, gray, black, and red, making it very delicate.
Su Qingshi glanced at it, hesitated for a moment, and then took the bracelet from Lin Xun and put it on her wrist.
"You know what, it really suits you! It matches your temperament perfectly, and makes you even more beautiful!" Lin Xun praised.
Su Qingshi was pleased to be praised, but she didn't show it. Instead, she said calmly, "Then I'll take this."
"Alright! Boss, I'll have this one!"
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