Chapter 18 Temporary Guide
Luo Yin was stumped by his question.
He was speechless for a moment and couldn't think of a rebuttal.
After Hosen finished speaking, he saw a strange little girl standing there dumbfounded, and he was also stunned for a moment.
It's like they don't know why it's her?
Thinking back to what he had just said, he blushed.
Embarrassed, she quickly turned her back and half-covered herself with a wet towel.
Seeing the man looking at her like a little wife who had been seen naked, Luo Yin pursed her lips and chuckled, her shoulders trembling.
When he remembered something, he quickly and hastily put on some clothes.
When I turned around again, I saw that she had already walked away.
Only their cheerful silhouettes remain!
Luo Yin took it as a wonderful chance encounter, a beautiful sight, and quickly followed the clues to find the right place.
Next to a tent, a wooden sign was erected.
That's right, it's the "Camel Shop"!
She went up to look inside and saw that there were indeed many things laid out on the floor.
A quick glance reveals many strange and interesting things.
A middle-aged man was sitting inside the tent. He saw her peeking out and waved to her.
"Want to take a look?"
Luo Yin didn't understand what he said, but guessed the general meaning, so she nodded.
As they got closer, they saw that the person was indeed the same group they had seen before, dressed in Tibetan robes, with clothing that was very characteristic of the region.
The middle-aged man also noticed her attire: a little girl dressed in a Mongolian robe, with a riding whip tucked into her waistband.
"Oh, are you the little girl here for the competition? Hello!"
Seeing that he was talking at length and that she didn't understand a word, Luo Yin greeted him in Mandarin, saying that she had heard that the camel caravan had arrived and wanted to come and see.
The middle-aged man understood, nodded hurriedly, and pointed to the next room.
Luo Yin didn't understand and could only give an awkward smile.
She squatted down and picked through the beads, finally spotting a beautiful bracelet.
She couldn't take her eyes off it, no matter what material it was made of.
How much is this?
The middle-aged man was surprised that someone actually bought it, and a look of guilt flashed across his dark face.
What did the gesture say that Luo Yin didn't understand?
"ah?"
"I'm sorry, I don't understand Tibetan."
A voice suddenly came from behind, "He said this costs fifty cents."
Familiar Mongolian language came from behind her, and when Luo Yin turned around, she saw an old man.
He was dressed in simple cadre attire, wearing glasses, and walked towards her with a smile.
Luo Yin was taken aback at first, and then exclaimed in surprise when she saw his face: "You can understand Mongolian?"
Old Xia nodded, then said something to the middle-aged man, who immediately understood and handed the bracelet to her.
Luo Yin quickly chose another one, took out a dollar and handed it to him.
"By the way, little girl, how did you find your way here?"
Old Xia had a clue about her attire, but when his gaze fell on her face, he was startled and lingered for a while.
He dressed like a Mongolian, but was a typical Han Chinese.
For some reason, Old Xia started asking her questions.
"Ah, we saw you at the door. I had heard that the camel caravan had a lot of things, so I came here out of curiosity."
Seemingly noticing the old woman's confusion, she offered a simple explanation.
"Oh, I see. May I ask if you're here for the competition?"
Luo Yin was taken aback, then nodded.
There was nothing wrong with talking about it, but she sensed something was off and instinctively reached for her waist.
Although the two people in front of her looked ordinary, Luo Yin felt that the old man was asking too many questions, and the way he looked at her was always strange.
Unbeknownst to her, her subconscious action made Old Xia's eyebrows twitch.
"I've been out for too long, so I'll be going now. Goodbye!"
Thinking of this, she quickly finished speaking and left.
After she left, several more people came over from next to the tent.
Among the young people was the dark-skinned boy she recognized.
"Mr. Xia, what's wrong? We haven't seen you for a while, did something happen?"
Xia Mingjiang looked around and asked with concern.
Old Xia shook his head, gesturing for the group to talk in the tents behind.
After everyone entered, someone was left to guard the entrance, glancing around warily from time to time.
Old Xia didn't mention the little girl's story; instead, he asked the comrade who was handing over the duties.
"Have you found the guide? What did he say? Can he take us there?"
The comrade making the handover looked embarrassed. "Old Xia, we went to look for the person, but he didn't come. However, we found his son."
"Why hasn't he come? Wasn't it supposed to be?" He asked anxiously. This couldn't be delayed. Time was money, and the unearthed artifacts couldn't wait. Any delay would cause irreversible damage to the artifacts.
"What happened? Tell me quickly."
"Yes, we've already made all the arrangements. This is going to cause so much trouble."
"His son said that his father had recently fallen ill and was unable to get out of bed, so he had no choice but to refuse."
"What did the guide say? Does anyone else know? Is his son not suitable?" someone immediately asked.
The comrade familiar with the matter immediately shook his head, "No way. We approached their family because they were the most familiar with Jinlianchuan, and he was the only one from the Organization Department who could speak Mandarin and communicate with us in a simple way. His son is even less likely to be here. He's only here to deliver a message to us or to participate in the competition."
"Then what should we do? In a little over a month, the grassland will be hit by a severe snowstorm, and those cultural relics will definitely be affected."
"Yes, it will take time from the discovery of the site to the excavation, and we really can't afford to waste any more time."
Seeing that their colleagues had lost interest, they all placed their hopes on Old Xia.
Old Xia, whose titles alone could intimidate many, was at a loss for what to do.
Outside, cheers were deafening, and the booming voices of men shouting rap could be heard from time to time, making the atmosphere inside the room even more tense.
Many researchers who were in a great hurry were so angry that they laughed.
While they're worrying, these people are making a scene!
Xia Mingjiang was also worried, but his eyes were drawn to the commotion outside, and he really wanted to go out and see.
But since his superiors hadn't given any orders, he could only sneakily peek through the cracks.
Hosen, who was standing next to him, glanced at him, signaling him to be quiet.
Ignoring everything else, Xia Mingjiang poked half his body out and saw bonfires rising in the distance, with many people singing and dancing merrily.
Seeing this scene, he could no longer hold back and wanted to go out.
Old Xia finally made a move, telling everyone to go back and rest for the night, and that they would discuss this matter later.
Seeing that the leader had spoken, everyone refrained from asking further questions and left one by one.
What happened after that was no longer their concern.
Old Xia called out to Huo Sen and Xia Mingjiang, gave them some instructions, and then they all left.
Upon returning home, Luo Yin gave the bracelet to her future sister-in-law.
She hugged Luo Yin with delight and then kissed her several times on the cheek to express her gratitude.
Seeing that she liked it, Luo Yin was also very happy.
From then on, the two brothers gained a deeper understanding of gifts.
Although we had prepared some dry food at home, since we were already here, how could we not go for a walk?
The group carried their money and headed towards a more crowded area.
From the outer competition venue to the interior, a great deal of effort has been put into its construction. The competition venue was specially set up by staff, and arrangements were made for tomorrow's opening ceremony venue, all demonstrating the scale and scale of this event.
Hada introduced the event to the group, saying, "Look over there, that's tomorrow's main event: the 15km and 30km endurance races."
"If you can finish in the top ten, then you'll have a sure place in the winter finals."
"Fifteen kilometers and thirty kilometers?"
Although Luo Yin had heard her older brother's introduction on the way, she was still a little nervous listening to it again this time.
"Big brother, I'm afraid Da Bai and I might not be able to get good results." She really couldn't guarantee it. This time was different from the Naadam she watched last time. This was a Mongolian horse competition, which tested the endurance and speed of the horses and the riders.
Although she felt that she and Baymax had a good understanding, given Baymax's temper, could he really charge ahead steadily?
She felt uneasy and couldn't be sure.
The second brother next to him, however, looked like he was saying, "Just leave it to me and you'll see."
"Don't worry, I'm sure I'll make it into the top ten this time. But you said there's a prize, how much is it?" Mu Ren looked at his older brother with shining eyes; he had come specifically for this.
The older brother shook his head immediately.
I didn't notice that I hadn't fed my beloved Snow White much on the way here or today.
During major sporting events, horses are quite intelligent. As their owners become more nervous, they consciously control their diet in order to achieve victory on the field.
The soon-to-be young couple were both amused and exasperated by the starkly contrasting attitudes of the brother and sister.
Each person comforted the other, and Luo Yin was pulled aside by her older sister to reassure her.
Hada then used force to suppress the arrogant underling, telling him not to be too proud.
Although this endurance race is all for minors, there are definitely many skilled athletes from various grasslands among them.
"I know, but my horse and I are both very strong."
Seeing this, Luo Yin quickly snuggled up to her second brother and then ran back.
The group of people were stunned. The older sister asked her what she was doing.
Luo Yin looked at her second brother and said, "I'll use my second brother's thick skin to my advantage so I can run faster tomorrow."
"Pfft~"
"Ha ha ha ha."
"Hua Hua, you're asking for it." Mu Ren rushed towards her.
"Ahhhhhh, Second Brother, don't chase after her!" Luo Yin ran away instantly.
In the afternoon, the group explored the entire area around Ulan Butong, even visiting the racecourse. Afterward, they went to the huge bonfire in the center.
At this moment, many people had already gathered together to cheer and dance.
People dressed in different clothes held hands and stood together for a long time, from dusk until after 7 p.m.
If it weren't for tomorrow's event, it would probably have taken quite a while longer.
Hada checked the horses' condition with his younger siblings and let them rest early so they could be in good spirits for tomorrow's race.
The four of them slept together, with Luo Yin in the middle, separating her older sister and brother to avoid gossip. A thick wool blanket was laid on the floor, and Luo Yin wrapped herself in a wool sleeping bag and quickly fell asleep.
The next morning, a commotion was heard outside.
It turned out to be early risers, who had already begun warming up their hands and feet.
Some people were warming up, others were cooking, and still others were trying to persuade the horses to improve, hoping they would surpass themselves on the track.
Luo Yin was woken up and had breakfast with her second brother.
After warming up, we changed into riding gear, grabbed our things, and led the horses to the waiting area.
The older brother and his fiancée watched them walk towards the audience area.
Luo Yin and her second brother led their horses, following Chang Chang's procession deeper into the area.
My heart started pounding; I felt both nervous and excited.
Big White held its head high, and every step it took showed off its agile body.
Their group garnered the most attention from those around them, with countless eyes looking at them with surprise, admiration, encouragement, and praise.
The appearance of several small children attracted considerable attention.
Luo Yin, on the other hand, was not so eye-catching, but her bright red riding outfit attracted the attention of many people.
Today, in particular, she tied all her hair up in a high ponytail.
Her features were delicate, and her attire made her look even more heroic. Walking next to the agile Big White, she exuded a wildness and vitality.
When Old Xia saw her in the crowd, he was also taken aback.
Then she smiled slightly and said, "This outfit really shows that women are just as capable as men."
"Let's go and take a look ahead."
Surprisingly, it really piqued the old man's interest.
Upon hearing this, the comrades beside him quickly followed Elder Xia, as they had already been discussing it.
As Han Chinese, and as university students of the new era, seeing so many horses and the bravely dressed contestants, they felt even more excited and nervous than the women.
"Look, that horse is so beautiful! I wonder what it will be like when it runs?"
"That's right, that's right. Look at that contestant, he doesn't even look like a teenager. Is he really going to participate in a competition?"
People noticed that the rider was only slightly taller than the horse's belly and started discussing it.
Most of the team members only learned to ride camels in the last few months, so they dare not comment on their horsemanship.
As time passed, the opening ceremony officially began.
The opening was even more spectacular than previous Naadam festivals.
The event began with the playing of the national anthem, followed by performances of ethnic dances and equestrian activities, and then a speech by the person in charge. Several reporters stepped forward to take pictures.
Next came the sports meet and the referees' appearance. After the oath-taking ceremony, it was time to move on to today's home field.
The 15km and 30km races will be held on the first and third days, respectively.
Luo Yin chose the 15km race, while her second brother chose to participate in both.
As the athletes entered the stadium, the audience saw horses being led to the front by their owners.
After a series of preparations, a gunshot rang out.
It charged out with the momentum of ten thousand horses galloping.
The reporters on the scene quickly snapped photos to capture the moment.
As a hundred athletes cracked their whips, the 15-kilometer endurance race officially began.
"Giddy up, giddy up!"
"Charge!"
"Keep it up!"
The shouts and cheers could not drown out the thunderous sound of horses' hooves.
Soon everyone could no longer see these people; the fastest horse had already run far away.
When Mr. Xia, who was in the audience, saw the beginning, he couldn't help but clench his fist in excitement.
"You won't believe it until you see it; once you do, it really makes you want to give it a try."
"Indeed, it's surprising that all the participants are minors. These kids are really amazing. When we were young, we could only learn to ride a bicycle at most, but they grew up on horseback."
"Yes, yes, my younger brother is still pestering me to teach him to ride a bicycle. I'll have to talk to him about it when I get home. Children in pastoral areas can ride horses from a young age."
"Hahahaha." Hearing the person next to him say that, Old Xia couldn't help but laugh out loud.
He spoke with emotion, glancing at the two young men beside him.
What do you think?
When Xia Mingjiang saw him ask, he thought for a moment and said, "It's really impressive. Even I couldn't keep up with 15 kilometers. I'm ashamed of myself compared to so many youth competitions!"
Xia Mingjiang was telling the truth; he really thought it was amazing.
Putting everything else aside, he suffered greatly from riding the camel this time; his thigh is still sore.
Seeing the look of lingering fear on his face, Hosen's smile flickered.
Suddenly, the image of the person in red flashed into my mind. "Different regions have different habits from childhood."
Old Xia nodded meaningfully upon seeing this.
His gaze then fell on someone, who nodded slightly at him, and the two quickly looked away.
Other performances were also taking place during the endurance run.
After several distinctive songs and dances, the host would occasionally announce the progress of the performance.
It turns out that a staff member relayed the message that the runners appeared in the last five kilometers.
"Okay, then we'll soon see who the first runner to cross the finish line is..."
The loudspeaker's blaring sound reached the final wave of competitors.
Luo Yin had been riding for over an hour, and Da Bai's speed had slowed down considerably.
But there are only a handful of people ahead of them, so they can obviously try to improve their ranking.
Luo Yin dared not slack off, but she felt sorry for Da Bai and couldn't bear to hit it, so she would pat its head from time to time to encourage it.
"Go Baymax!"
"Look at the snow ahead, it's already so much ahead of you. You don't want to be overtaken by it, do you?"
The whistling wind drowned out her muttering.
Soon, we were getting closer and closer to the finish line.
The shouts from behind grew louder, and some people couldn't resist charging forward.
"Clap clap clap~"
The sound of whips whistling through the air could be heard.
The man ran right past her and reached the finish line!
Despite her stiff body, Luo Yin continued to charge forward.
At this moment, the large [unclear] was about to overtake, and it actually accelerated and rushed forward. Seeing that there were already eight runners at the finish line, Luo Yin excitedly drove it to continue running.
One more person passed behind her, and when Loin arrived, she was exactly tenth.
"Wow wow wow~"
The audience cheered as another contestant arrived.
Loin was equally satisfied and waved to everyone from horseback.
Hahaha, she's in tenth place!
marvelous!
The endurance run had left her with overwhelming emotions, and she threw herself onto the horse, hugging and kissing Big White several times.
"Big White, you're amazing! You're fantastic!"
"You really make me proud; you're even better than Snow White."
Big White was overjoyed by the praise, looking as if he was laughing.
Hearing this, her second brother, who had just arrived, patted her head without hesitation.
"My Snow White is much better than Baymax; I came in second place."
"Second brother, you're really amazing!" Luo Yin exclaimed sincerely.
"That's right. Okay, hurry up and go sign to confirm the results. There will be an awards ceremony after the competition."
Luo Yin then realized what was happening, handed the horse to her second brother, and walked towards the staff.
People kept greeting her along the way, and Luo Yin kept smiling the whole time.
After a long journey, I finally found my seat. Following the explanation, I checked my score: one hour and fifty minutes. That's a pretty good result!
This applies to the youth group!
After registering, as she was about to leave, she suddenly saw someone in the audience in front of her waving to her.
Upon closer inspection, Luo Yin realized it was someone she knew.
"Captain Chao Lu, what's he doing here?"
Luo Yin instantly thought of her father, and saw him smiling and waving at her.
Luo Yin glanced at her second brother, thought for a moment, pointed over there to him, and then quickly ran away.
Elder Xia and the others, who were positioned two rows behind them, also saw it.
My gaze involuntarily fell on the little girl who was running, and I saw her talking to a boy for a while before running back this way.
Xia Mingjiang didn't recognize the horse, but simply exclaimed, "This competition got my blood pumping! I want to ride a horse across the grasslands now. And let me tell you, those white horses are just as fast as cars when they gallop!"
He looked excited. "Imagine if I bought one and raised it, how impressive would that be to show off to my brothers?"
He was intrigued by the horses in the top few places.
That horse is clearly a fine steed. It's not that a hero is meant to be paired with a good horse, but he's a rich second-generation heir, so a Mongolian horse would be fine too.
Hossen listened to the whole thing and only gave a cold laugh.
Xia Mingjiang was furious and asked him what he meant.
Hossen glanced at him instead, "Do you think those people will sell you the horse?"
What good horses do you think he can buy?
Xia Mingjiang was taken aback, then suddenly realized and said, "That's right, these herders definitely won't sell, so what can we do?"
Old Xia heard this and patted him on the back of the head.
"You're always thinking impulsively. Even if you buy the horses, how are you going to raise them? These Mongolian horses can't just be kept in a stable. Their bloodline has been passed down from ancient times to the present on this grassland."
"Only this place can nurture Mongolian horses!"
After Xia finished explaining, he ignored him and turned to talk to the little girl.
"Oh dear, what are they doing..."
Upon hearing Xia Lao's question, Huo Sen and Xia Mingjiang quickly looked over.
Then I saw the little girl in red talking to that person.
"They know each other too?"
Luo Yin greeted Chao Lu first, then explained, "Abaga, you've come all this way. My second brother and I were brought here by my eldest brother for the competition."
Chao Lu nodded. "Yes, there are some things. I saw it. The competition results are good. You and Mu Ren both made it to the finals, right?"
Chao Lu was very happy for the two children, and his tone was full of pride when he spoke about them.
"Hehe, just lucky."
"How is your father doing lately? I haven't visited him in a while," Chao Lu asked with concern.
She looked around before replying, "Father is doing well lately, and his wound doesn't hurt much. Besides, there's some good news in the family recently, and everyone is very happy."
Seeing that Bat's condition was stable, Chao Lu felt relieved.
He smiled and said, "Haha, it must be Hada's wedding day. Don't forget to let me know in advance, I'm going to the banquet."
Luo Yin smiled and nodded, "Yes, of course."
"My older brother and his fiancée should be here too, but I haven't seen them yet."
Chao Lu said he was fine, and then asked if they had any other plans.
Luo Yin then mentioned that her second brother still had a third day of competition. Chao Lu frowned slightly, looking at her as if he wanted to say something but didn't know how to start.
But in the end, he couldn't resist and whispered something in her ear.
Luo Yin's expression changed instantly, then as if she remembered something, she twitched the corner of her mouth.
He gave an awkward and stiff look. "Abaga, we won't run around. Can we go home after the competition? Big Brother is here too."
She assured him that they would be careful.
Chao Lu roughly understood her thoughts and smiled reassuringly at her.
"Don't worry, it's still very safe here. It's just that you've encountered those people before, so I'm afraid you might run into danger again if you're not careful."
Chao Lu was very worried about the children, firstly because of what had happened to Bart, and secondly because the girl had encountered that group of people before. Although those people had now suffered retribution.
He came here based on the clues and found the nearby Gobi Desert.
After discovering that the group had lost their way and were starving with little water and food, leaving only three survivors, they immediately took them into custody and interrogated them to extract some information.
With the approval of their superiors, they arrived in Ulanbutong with the clues they had provided.
Who would have thought that, by sheer coincidence, they would run into the Bart family's children again.
He was well aware that all the finalists would receive a reward, but looking at the adorable little girl with big eyes in front of him, he didn't know how much to give.
"When you're done, you must go home on time. Don't wander around the neighborhood, go straight back to Dongzhumuqin."
"Yes, yes, I promise to tell my older brother and the others."
The two were chatting animatedly when a teammate came to report some news to them.
Upon seeing Luo Yin, he immediately greeted her.
Luo Yin politely greeted them, and seeing that they seemed to have something to discuss, she took the initiative to leave.
As soon as she left, Chao Lu led his men to a secluded spot to meet up with Elder Xia and his group who were waiting there.
The two groups of people said something to each other, and soon some of them left.
Luo Yin and her second brother returned to the temporary tent, where their eldest sister had already cooked the meal.
She served the food to the brother and sister, who were deeply moved and said she was the best sister-in-law.
The older sister blushed slightly and her ears burned as she praised her.
The afternoon's events were quite routine; the group went to watch the excitement and then strolled back home.
Because of excessive exercise during the day, not only were the people tired, but the horses were also exhausted.
With the help of her older brother, Luo Yin gave the two horses a comfortable full-body massage, while she slept soundly with her older sister's massage.
The group of people were sleeping soundly together when someone outside started calling out.
"Hada, Muren!"
"Muren, Luoyin!"
"Hmm, what's that sound?" Hada groggily got up, but suddenly woke up after hearing her own name.
Seeing the tall shadow outside the door, he immediately woke Mu Ren up.
Then he picked up a stick and walked towards the door.
Who is it?
He looked around warily and found it was pitch black outside, with only a faint light coming from the doorway.
"Who are you?" How do you know our names?
“It’s me, Hada, your father’s teammate. You’ve been to the camp before, don’t you recognize me?”
Upon hearing this, Hada quickly looked at his face.
Upon closer inspection, he did indeed look somewhat familiar. "I remember now, you're a teammate of the White Horse Company. But why are you looking for me at this time? Is something wrong?"
Luckily, my younger sister reminded me in the afternoon that she saw Captain Chao Lu there. Besides, I had confirmed that I had seen this person before, otherwise there would have been a misunderstanding.
The young man nodded, gesturing for him to go outside to talk.
The two whispered something to each other, and when Mu Ren saw his elder brother again, he saw that his brother's expression was very strange.
"Big brother, what's going on outside?"
Mu Ren asked curiously.
When Hada saw him, she quickly pulled him up. "Second brother, can you speak Mandarin?"
Mu Ren shook his head, then nodded. "I can understand some of it and speak some of it, but I'm not fluent."
Hada scratched his head, looking conflicted.
He was the same; although he received Mandarin education from a young age, they were mostly exposed to and used Mongolian, so their Mandarin proficiency was generally average.
Aside from their accents, they can only be listened to most of the time, and communicating with them is very difficult.
But when he looked at the sleeping little head and then at his younger brother, he noticed the conflicted look on the little boy's face.
"Big brother, what's wrong? Why are you looking at your little sister?"
Hada thought for a moment and then told him the story in a low voice.
"What? You want my little sister to lead the way? That won't do. How old is she? Is she safe?" She was injured not long ago. Are those people reliable?
His shout startled his sister-in-law awake.
She got up and saw the two brothers talking, so she lay back down.
"Keep your voice down, people outside are waiting."
"What I said wasn't wrong. Even though he's Father's captain, this request is too much. Can't we ask someone else?"
"That won't work. They said Captain Chao Lu personally ordered it, so there must be no other choice since they've come all this way."
"But how old is our little sister? Is this really okay?"
Mu Ren was still worried about his younger sister. "Why don't I go with her too?"
"You... so you're not participating in the competition on the third day?"
After learning that the reward for a 30-kilometer run was double that for a 15-kilometer run, Mu Ren shamefully hesitated.
"But what about my little sister..."
Hada thought for a moment, "Should we wake up the little sister first?"
The two woke her up, and after hearing what had happened, Luo Yin immediately exclaimed in surprise.
"What? You want me to lead the way for a group of people? It was Chaolu Abaga who asked me to."
"No, where are we going?"
"Hey, you're here! Have you made up your mind yet? I'll give you a hundred yuan, okay? We really can't delay any longer. The weather is changing quickly; it's going to rain for the next two weeks." Xia Mingjiang shouted directly into the tent when he saw the man standing outside.
“My fellow herders, I am Xia Mingjiang from the team. Due to the emergency, we need to set off immediately. We need an experienced guide for this trip. Money is not a problem. I can give you fifty now, and I will give you the other fifty when we get back.”
"Big brother, second brother, did you hear that?"
Luo Yin, who had been struggling with her decision, suddenly brightened up.
"This trip costs a hundred, enough for us to dig up so many cordyceps."
"Big brother, answer it!"
"But little sister, we're going to the Jinlianchuan Grassland."
Luo Yin thought for a moment, "I know, Ani took me out before, and my second brother and I went many times."
Mu Ren nodded, "How about I go with you?"
"No need. You focus on the competition. Big brother and sister-in-law, have fun. I know it's hard for you to ask for leave. When you go back, tell Mom and Dad so they won't worry. I'll stay with Captain Chao Lu and don't worry."
She got dressed, picked up her small package, and headed out.
She was greeted by a young man who looked at her anxiously.
"You're the one who found the guide, aren't you? I'm ready!"
She smiled and reached out her hand, looking at him.
In the darkness, only the faint light from the flashlights of the people next to him shone. Xia Mingjiang's eyes twitched as he looked at the young girl.
"You, you're not the one from the competition earlier today? Are you sure you're the guide we're looking for?"
Luo Yin replied in fluent, standard Mandarin, "Yes, it's me. I know the place you're going to, and I can communicate with you. How about it, do you need anything?" Her hands were tired from stretching out; where was the money...?
The two brothers who followed behind remained silent.
Seeing how unusually excited my little sister was, it seems there's nothing to worry about.
Xia Mingjiang glanced at the two tall men behind him and said to the person next to him, "Can't we change to another one? This is too frivolous."
Aside from being young and short, does she really have any experience?
The man gave a wry smile. "They're just like us."
Xia Mingjiang gave in upon hearing the stuttering and strange accent.
"Alright, you're the one. But we have to leave right away. Are you sure you can read a map and find the location?"
Luo Yin smiled obsequiously, "Hehe, isn't it just the Golden Lotus Plain Grassland? My family and I have been there many times. Do you have a map? What exactly are you looking for?"
Seeing that the girl had clear logic, Xia Mingjiang nodded in satisfaction.
Effective communication is incredibly difficult.
"Okay, you're the one!"
"This will take a long time. You can only go back with us after we successfully bring the items out, so here's a hundred as a deposit."
Luo Yin's eyes narrowed with a smile as she looked at the stack of money in her hand.
"Hehe, don't worry, I'll definitely lead the way properly."
Then he ran back and handed the money to his older brother, saying, "Brother, keep the money safe. When you get back, give it to Mother and tell her that this is the first sum of money we've saved for Father's travel expenses."
After hearing this, Hada's eyes reddened.
"Little sister, your older brother can handle things at home. How can I let you, a child, worry about it?" He had already heard about the surgery from his second brother.
So when I received the money and heard what my younger sister said, a surge of emotions welled up inside me.
"Alright, that's enough." Luo Yin took Da Bai's hand and followed behind the two of them.
Mu Ren wiped his eyes and patted his older brother. "Brother, keep this safe. I'll give the reward to Mother when I get it, so we can save up for Father's surgery. Don't worry, the dowry for Sister-in-law is all prepared at home, so it won't be delayed."
"Second brother, I am the eldest brother, I will also do my part."
Mu Ren looked into the house, then at his elder brother. "It's because you've worked so hard these past few years that my younger sister and I wanted to do our part to ease your burden."
Hada was overjoyed to hear such heartwarming words from the second son.
She hugged him tightly, feeling both relieved and touched.
"Alright, alright, let's hurry up and go find the little sister first, see if they've left yet."
The two chased after him, one after the other, and just as they left the tent behind them, a person came out.
When Luo Yin reached the front, she saw Chao Lu in the group, so she quickly joined him.
When Chao Lu saw that it was indeed her, he waved to her and then introduced her to both sides.
Luo Yin then realized that the group leading the way was the same old man from before, surnamed Xia, who was said to be a very learned man.
They needed to find a historical site on their trip, and they had already prepared a map and markings.
Chao Lu gave her some precautions and told her to be careful in everything she did.
Luo Yin said she understood, and then realized that they hadn't left together.
Chao Lu led the group to the other side, and only then did Old Xia look at her.
"I'll have to trouble this young friend this time!"
Luo Yin quickly replied that she was being polite and that she could just say what she needed to say.
The group was ready to depart, and Luo Yin's gaze couldn't help but drift towards the group of young people riding camels.
Sure enough, I saw that familiar profile.
"Alright, let's go!"
The two brothers didn't have a chance to say a few words to her before watching the procession leave.
Luo Yin was now in the second group, led by another person.
Perhaps because she was young, she was accompanied by two young men.
The one on the right is the one with the black skin and buzz cut.
Luo Yin was always drawn to him, and would steal glances at him from time to time.
She only takes action when she needs to confirm her direction while walking on the street.
Fortunately, she had just walked this road on her way here, and it was a straight main road, so it didn't require much trouble.
The group of more than a dozen people walked from nightfall to dawn.
The group walked in silence until the sun rose over the grassland.
Everyone's attention was drawn to the scenery.
Exclamations and gasps of surprise rippled through the room!
Luo Yin was just as captivated by it, and even heard someone reciting ancient poems.
Everyone chimed in with their own comments, and Luo Yin chimed in as well.
"Oh right, I heard you're still in school?"
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