Chapter 361: At Worst, We Can Fight Them
But at this moment, Li Beiting, who was silent beside him, said, "I'll go with you."
Jiang Yao turned back in surprise, "What are you doing? This is my research."
"It's such a critical moment, so why should we differentiate between ourselves? Besides, I'm a professional technician and can be of use when necessary."
Li Beiting didn't give her a chance to refuse and emphasized, "Besides, I have extensive experience in wilderness survival, including dealing with the environment and dangers of deep mountains, so I must go."
Now that things have come to this, Jiang Yao can no longer refuse.
"I want to go too."
"And me."
Unexpectedly, several people in the group also spoke up.
Jiang Yao was surprised: "You..."
"This project is a joint effort of all of us, so of course we have to go together." Lian Yingying said as a matter of course.
"Yeah, we can't just sit back and reap the benefits."
Everyone's attitude is very firm.
Jiang Yao was very touched.
In the end, everyone agreed to act together, and Lan Qiuru stayed behind as temporary support. In case of any situation, she could also contact helicopter rescue.
The next morning, Jiang Yao, Li Beiting and their team arrived at the foot of the Yunling Mountains.
The morning mist was like a veil covering the lush green mountains and forests. Jiang Yao tightened the strap of his backpack and looked up at the rolling hills in the distance.
"According to the topographic map, we have to go out to the canyon in the southwest direction." Li Beiting followed her and pointed in the distance.
When Jiang Yao turned around, he saw him holding a map in his hand and looking down at it carefully. The sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, casting mottled light and shadows on his well-defined profile.
She looked a little dazed, and after a moment she said softly, "I know this decision is a bit risky. Thank you for cooperating with me."
As the object, he actually had the right to stop her, but he respected her determination and put down what he was doing to help him.
Li Beiting looked up and chuckled. "Scientific research is inherently about taking risks. Besides, how could I let you face unknown risks alone?"
Jiang Yao's heart was touched.
She took a deep breath, turned around and looked at the rest of the team, and said, "Please be careful, the weather in the mountains is changeable. Please stay close to the group and report any discomfort immediately."
Everyone answered yes and set off together.
The first hour and a half went smoothly. As the team went deeper into the forest, the surrounding vegetation gradually became lush.
However, as time passed, the sun shone down scorchingly above our heads, and everyone was sweating to varying degrees.
Except for Jiang Yao and Li Beiting, two martial artists, everyone else was already out of breath.
Jiang Yao saw this and reminded them immediately: "Everyone, take a break first, and replenish some food and water before continuing."
The team members did not try to be stubborn and followed her arrangements obediently.
After resting for half an hour to regain their strength, the group continued to move forward and arrived at the canyon in one go.
The road ahead became narrower and steeper.
"Everyone, please be safe."
Li Beiting led the way in front and reminded the people behind him.
Although everyone tried to be cautious, walking for too long and being tired could easily distract people.
A drop of sweat rolled down Lian Yingying's forehead.
She subconsciously reached out to wipe it, closed her eyes and took a step forward.
"careful!"
A warning came from the front.
Lian Yingying felt her feet slip and seemed to have stepped on empty air.
Her heart was in suspense and she was about to fall before she could even react.
At this critical moment, Jiang Yao in front turned around in time, grabbed her wrist and pulled her towards him.
Due to inertia, Lian Yingying fell forward heavily.
Jiang Yao also staggered backwards, but fortunately Li Beiting behind her grabbed her in time to steady her.
In the end, there was no danger.
"I was so scared." Lian Yingying covered her pounding heart and almost thought she was going to die on the spot.
"It's okay, it's okay." Jiang Yao patted her shoulder soothingly, "Next, focus your attention. The terrain in this canyon is quite complicated."
Ning Sheng also walked over with lingering fear and held her hand, "Follow me closely."
Lian Yingying nodded repeatedly.
Everyone refocused and moved forward.
Time passed quickly, and it was almost afternoon. The sky, which had been clear just a moment ago, suddenly turned gloomy.
Li Beiting raised his head and sniffed the air. Drawing on his experience in the wild, he judged, "Looking at the weather, it's probably going to rain soon, and it'll be quite heavy."
Everyone felt a sinking feeling in their hearts when they heard this.
I had checked the weather forecast before coming here, but the climate in the mountains is so changeable that it is impossible to predict accurately.
Sure enough, less than half an hour later, crackling rain began to fall.
Although everyone had put on waterproof clothing, the rain was getting heavier and heavier, and even the mountain roads were becoming muddy.
"There seems to be a cave ahead. Let's go in and take shelter first." Li Beiting reminded loudly while holding Jiang Yao's hand tightly and walking forward.
The group stumbled into this naturally formed cave. Not long after they entered, it started to rain heavily outside.
"It looks like the rain won't stop until dark. I'm afraid we'll have to spend the night in the cave."
According to the normal route, they would have reached their destination before dark.
Unfortunately, man proposes, God disposes.
But fortunately, everyone was prepared with enough food, water and sleeping bags.
Jiang Yao took off his waterproof jacket, but the lapels of his head, wrists and ankles were inevitably stained with water.
She shook her head, and the next second a dry towel was covering her head.
Before she could even look up, a man's magnetic voice rang in her ears, "Don't move."
Li Beiting stood behind her and gently wiped the water off her head, then her wrists. Then he knelt on one knee to wipe the marks on her ankles.
"Wait, wait a minute——" Jiang Yao was startled and tried to stop him.
There are so many people here!
Doesn't this guy care about the occasion at all?
"I told you not to move." Li Beiting didn't feel awkward at all and his actions were very considerate.
This made Jiang Yao's cheeks flush red.
Several members of the team opened their eyes wide and marveled inwardly.
"Look at how good other people's boyfriends are to their girlfriends." Lian Yingying cupped her face in envy and rolled her eyes at Ning Sheng beside her. "Look at you."
Ning Sheng looked bewildered, "If you want this, I can also..."
"No need!" Lian Yingying curled her lips in annoyance.
Such an action is only sincere if it comes from the heart.
Jiang Yao felt the teasing from the people around him and felt very anxious.
She didn't expect that Li Beiting, such a proud man, would be willing to kneel down on one knee to take care of her.
His feelings for her were deeper than she had imagined.
After wiping, Li Beiting pulled her to sit down beside the stone wall of the cave. When she turned around, she met a pair of bright eyes.
"Why are you looking at me like that?"
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