Chapter 131 Chapter 131 Spending Money Day 131 (Emotions...
Liu Yue shot a particularly cool set of wasteland-style photos in Devil City. She played a double-blade killer, and her cat Lucas also showed wildness and oppression in the photographer's carefully composed angles.
She originally wanted to take a set of photos of Zhuzhu with this feeling, but its eyes were too clear and it didn't look fierce at all, so she had to give up on it.
Although it was sunset when the photo was taken, and the sky was a little dark, the lighting was not as good, but Liu Yue loved the natural shadow effect. The setting sun in the background further highlighted the desolation and loneliness of the sand dunes.
Many people say that Devil City should be removed from the list, given that Danxia landforms are ubiquitous in Xinjiang. It's only listed as a check-in spot because it's the only notable attraction within the hundreds of kilometers.
But Liu Yue doesn't think so - the Devil City under the afterglow of the sunset has its own unique charm.
The rocks glow red, and strong winds blow across the land, creating sharp and eerie cries in collision with the terrain, which sound like the whispers of the devil. This is the origin of the name of the attraction.
If you visit the scenic area during the day, you will be surrounded by the voices of tourists and the sound of the wind is just the sound of the wind; but if the sun sets and there are no tourists left, the world becomes quiet and only this strange sound of the wind surrounds your ears, it is indeed a bit scary.
They seemed to be crying, complaining, and uttering vicious curses. Liu Yue didn't dare to listen any longer. He Zhiyuan noticed the change in her expression and covered her ears with his hands before leaving.
He also joked: "Finally, there is a chance for me to protect you."
Well, it is.
Although this method of covering the ears is not very effective in isolating sounds and can only provide mental comfort, this is what Liu Yue needs now.
The night markets in Xinjiang are open very late. When Liu Yue arrived in Karamay, it was already past eleven o'clock, and she was still able to shop and eat here.
She bought some cold noodles and grilled lamb skewers for a midnight snack, and then watched a Uighur uncle playing hand drums in the nearby park. Many people gathered together singing and dancing. Liu Yue was infected by the atmosphere and also pulled He Zhiyuan in for a few turns.
The next morning, she left Karamay with a lot of naan and headed for Sayram Lake.
There are many types of Xinjiang naan, with different sizes, different patterns, various fillings, and pure flour with no fillings. Liu Yue has been in Xinjiang for seven days, but still hasn't checked out all the types of naan.
She picked up a large Kuche naan. It was truly enormous, estimated to be half a meter in diameter. While Liu Yue was buying the naan, she saw a little girl putting the hollowed-out naan through her head and hanging it around her neck to chew on.
Liu Yue really wanted to replicate this photo-taking and check-in action. Sang Yu was more familiar with her head circumference, so he dug a hole of just the right size in the middle of her naan and asked her to hold it with both hands.
He Zhiyuan took a photo of her. In order to enhance the visual effect of the picture, he squeezed some sauce on the naan, put some mutton, and then asked Liu Yue to open her mouth wide.
This photo is of course very abstract, but Liu Yue likes it very much.
He Zhiyuan deliberately took a picture of her from the side. After Liu Yue finished taking the picture, he borrowed her naan and said that he also wanted to take a picture from a different angle.
Liu Yue readily agreed. She set this abstract and funny photo as her new WeChat avatar. He Zhiyuan came over and asked her if he could use the same one too.
Liu Yue didn't think too much about it at the time. He could use it if he wanted, and it was his own photo. When she opened their chat window, she realized that the two pictures looked like couple's profile pictures.
She looked up at He Zhiyuan, and he didn't avoid her gaze, but just moved closer to her.
Liu Yue said: "You copied my idea, I want to charge copyright fees."
He Zhiyuan almost blurted out "You haven't registered a patent yet", but fortunately his reason stopped his professional instinct.
He asked Liu Yue how she wanted to charge the fee, and Liu Yue casually said that he should carry her to Songshutou tomorrow.
That is the best viewing point for Sayram Lake, but the climb up will be very tiring.
Liu Yue put on her hiking suit and was ready to walk wherever she wanted, but she didn't expect He Zhiyuan to squat down and say he would carry her up.
"I was just joking yesterday!" Liu Yue asked him to get up. "It's so far from here. It's so tiring to walk up here."
It was because he was tired that He Zhiyuan insisted on carrying her.
Liu Yue was touched and embarrassed. The two of them were clinging to each other at the foot of the mountain. Sang Yu, who was standing next to them, hesitated for a long time and exchanged glances with Ren Zhen several times before telling them that they could actually go up on horseback.
It only costs 250 yuan to ride a horse to the top of the mountain. There is no need to perform idol drama here.
Liu Yue: ...
He Zhiyuan: ...
Liu Yue naturally didn't bother with things that could be solved with money. She rented several horses and rode slowly up the mountain.
Visiting Sailimu Lake is a test of luck, because the color of the lake visible to the naked eye will be affected by the weather.
Liu Yue's luck was not very good today. The lake was not that blue, and even had a gray tint, which inevitably made her feel disappointed.
But that didn't matter. She would stay near Sayram Lake today and leave for Nalati Grassland tomorrow morning. According to the weather forecast, the scenery would be even better tomorrow.
There are several officially provided camping service points at Sailimu Lake. Liu Yue and others chose the one closest to Songshutou and drove there.
It was fine when the first RV passed by, but when the behemoth that Liu Yue was in appeared, almost all the onlookers raised their mobile phones - everyone came to travel in RVs, but this was the first time they saw such a big RV!
Both Liu Yue and He Zhiyuan had already accepted this situation and were used to it. Liu Yue didn't want to be stared at by too many people, so she didn't get out of the car for the time being. After the crowd had seen enough and most of them had dispersed, she and He Zhiyuan walked to the skylight area set up by the assistants.
Most people choose hot pot for camping dinner, and Liu Yue is no exception.
However, she didn't buy her ingredients at the scenic supermarket. It wasn't because they were too expensive, but because she felt they weren't fresh enough. Zhang Cheng drove to the market and bought freshly cut beef, mutton, seafood, and vegetables, as well as air-flown Wagyu beef, which Liu Yue had suddenly been craving this morning.
Cold chain delivery can be achieved near Sailimu Lake, directly to the camping site. Money really can do everything.
Before eating hot pot, He Zhiyuan took his dog and cat for a walk. Liu Yue didn't want to move for the time being, so she stayed in the camp and browsed her phone.
What to do if you win 10 million while traveling? Simple, just buy gold. She is still saving the raw materials for Lucas's gold statue.
It’s a pity that those mutton-fat jade collectors couldn’t come... But it doesn’t matter. Buying jade at the campsite is indeed a bit rushed. She still prefers to go back to Shenzhen and take a closer look.
Liu Yue walked out of the skylight and unexpectedly found Lucas racing with a dog.
This dog is certainly not Zhuzhu, it is too big and not very agile. Lucas's opponent in this race is a Shetland Sheepdog.
Liu Yue remembers Bengal cats as incredibly fast, and her own Lucas is a true powerhouse, exercising daily. He races against cats and dogs in the neighborhood, and he's practically undefeated, even a Border Collie can't outrun him.
But this Shetland Sheepdog is obviously very powerful - few people know that the Shetland Sheepdog is also a type of sheepdog, and its intelligence and athletic ability are comparable to those of the Border Collie.
Lucas rarely encountered such a well-matched opponent, and after several rounds of fighting, there was no clear winner. Cats don't have the same endurance as dogs, so Lucas, being clever, chose not to engage in a protracted battle with the dog, choosing instead to stroll back to Liu Yue to recuperate and fight again.
Liu Yue fed it some dried meat as encouragement and also greeted the owner of the Shetland Sheepdog.
The Shetland Sheepdog's name is Xixi, and it's also an internet celebrity. The dog's owner, a man, said he had just filmed a video of the two animals racing and asked if the ocelot could be in the video.
Liu Yue noticed that he seemed to want to look at her, but was too embarrassed to stare at her.
Something occurred to her: "Did you recognize me through the cat?"
The boy scratched his head: "Yes...you are Xinyue, right? I have been following you before."
"I just thought this cat looked familiar. It's very similar to the one in your video. I'm a pet blogger. Others think cats and dogs all look the same, but I'm more sensitive to pet characteristics..."
However, he emphasized: "But don't worry, I didn't capture you in the video just now, and I won't tell anyone what you look like. I understand your desire to keep it a secret."
"Actually, I've never shown my face on camera."
Liu Yue smiled and said, "You are quite handsome."
"You're also...very beautiful."
He spoke a little haltingly. He wanted to explain that he was just nervous, but he felt that explaining it would be even more inappropriate, so he choked for a moment.
Liu Yue didn't think too much about it and agreed to let Lucas appear in his video.
At the same time, she stretched out her claws to Xixi, as a way of collecting Lucas's "appearance fee".
The boy next to him said that Xixi was preparing for a dog agility competition, and it was rare for it to find such a powerful sparring partner.
This was a relatively unfamiliar term to Liu Yue. After a scientific introduction, she finally knew what kind of pet competition this was. The boy also showed her Xixi's previous achievements, where she always won first place!
Agility competitions aren't just about running fast; they also require the dog to overcome obstacles under the guidance of their owner, which is a great test of their athletic ability and understanding. When he said that, Liu Yue recalled the slices she had seen online before.
Liu Yue exclaimed, "Is it even more powerful than a Border Collie?"
In her impression, Border Collies usually dominate these competitions, with Huskies forming the control group.
"It doesn't compete with Border Collies," the boy explained. "Human weightlifting competitions are divided into groups based on weight, and dogs are also divided into groups based on size. Unless it's a smaller Border Collie, it can't outrun it."
Medium-sized dogs are also divided into different groups according to their shoulder height. In the Shetland Sheepdog matching group, it basically dominates the market.
The more Liu Yue listened, the more interested she became, and she felt that her own Lucas was very capable.
It hadn't received any professional training in this area, yet it could run so fast. She might as well organize an agility competition for cats. She didn't need to do anything shady; Lucas's performance would definitely win a medal.
Well, let her start by seeing how the dog agility competition works...
The boy showed her a video of a previous competition, and Liu Yue's first reaction was that the competition venue was really big.
Then, she saw the boy running from the start. He had to run faster than the Shetland Sheepdog and try to run ahead of it so that he could guide its next move, because the dog could not familiarize itself with the venue and route in advance.
In just a few tens of seconds, Liu Yue saw the dog and the person running. After the race, the dog wagged its tail excitedly and could run a few hundred meters more, while the person was exhausted and gasping for breath beside him.
Lucas was also watching the game. He became more and more excited as he watched, and even meowed twice in Liu Yue's arms.
——People, cats like to play this, people play with cats!
Liu Yue: ...
Liu Yue: ………
Liu Yue picked up Lucas and said goodbye: "Haha, I'm a little hungry all of a sudden. I'm going back with the cat to eat hot pot."
On the way, Liu Yue stroked Lucas's head and said earnestly, "That's a dog game. You're a cat. Be a good cat and don't mess around with dogs."
Lucas didn't understand, and she still wanted to play the obstacle course. The cat kicked its legs a few times in her arms to express its dissatisfaction.
Liu Yue sighed. Okay, okay, since it wanted to play, she'd have her assistant build a similar playground based on its shoulder height so Lucas could have as much fun as he wanted.
When Liu Yue returned to the camp, He Zhiyuan was peeling and slicing potatoes.
Zhuzhu circled around her a few times. Liu Yue handed the cat to the nanny and leaned over to say, "I was wondering why I couldn't see you outside. It turns out you came back on your own."
He Zhiyuan: "Well, I came back to help. I think you must be hungry, so you can eat hot pot quickly."
In fact, considering He Zhiyuan's efficiency in cutting potatoes, the help he can provide is not worth mentioning, but what Liu Yue wants is the thoughtfulness and emotional value.
She hugged him: "Thank you for your hard work."
He Zhiyuan wiped his hands with a tissue, put the knife far away, and then hugged her tightly with his arms.
He thought to himself, it’s a good thing that he accompanied her on the trip this time.
The boiling pot bubbled, and the aroma of butter wafted through the camp. Liu Yue had initially assumed it was the strong smell of her own hot pot, but she hadn't realized it was everyone else eating the spicy hot pot. No wonder the smell was so pervasive and wouldn't go away.
As night fell, the camp became bustling with activity. Liu Yue pulled out her bubble machine and fairy wand and played a few rounds of Werewolf in the on-site group. Games were truly the best way to socialize with strangers.
In fact, Liu Yue could go back to the RV to sleep, but when she saw the poker friends she just met living in the tent, she felt a little itchy.
She said, "Why don't we stay in a tent tonight? We've slept in an RV for so many days, but we've never experienced a tent."
Since Liu Yue wanted to play this way, naturally others would have no objection.
The efficient assistant team quickly prepared a tent and sleeping bag for her. Liu Yue crawled into the sleeping bag. At first, she felt a bit novel, but later she felt a little uncomfortable with her body being restrained.
Moreover, even though there were several layers of cloth between them, she could still vaguely feel the moisture on the grass. After all, this was by the lake.
This place is a camping area. Some people call their friends to watch the stars at night, or continue chatting, playing various games, and organizing things...all these sounds come into Liu Yue's ears.
If she wears earplugs, regardless of the effect, she will feel uncomfortable.
Alas, camping is indeed not as good as I imagined.
Liu Yue sighed silently, and He Zhiyuan seemed to hear it.
He said, "I feel extremely uncomfortable sleeping in a tent. I can't get used to it at all. How about we go back to the RV and sleep?"
Liu Yue was thinking this, and she nodded several times before He Zhiyuan stood up and put on his coat. Liu Yue wanted to get up too, but he held her back.
"It's windy at night. I'll carry you back to the car later to prevent you from catching a cold."
How do you hold it? It turns out you just pick up the sleeping bag.
Liu Yue thought this posture was novel and interesting. She was like a silkworm curled up in a cocoon, constantly transforming into a larva in his arms.
When they returned to the soft and comfortable big bed in the RV, Liu Yue finally got out of the sleeping bag.
She stretched out her limbs, rolled around wildly on the bed, then turned into an octopus, hanging her hands and feet on He Zhiyuan, and found a comfortable position to prepare to fall asleep.
It’s still more comfortable in the RV... It’s very quiet here and the air conditioning temperature is just right.
He Zhiyuan hugged Liu Yue's waist, his mind still recalling the scene of her happily chatting with others.
The suppressed sour taste rushed to his heart in the night, and he turned over and kissed her.
Liu Yue was not interested at first, but He Zhiyuan's method of teasing people became more and more sophisticated. He also had a strong ability to study independently and made rapid progress. She liked it very much.
The two of them played for a long time until she was too sleepy to hold on any longer. He Zhiyuan carried her to take another shower, and when they returned to bed, Liu Yue snuggled up to him and fell asleep as soon as she touched the bed.
Feeling her breath, He Zhiyuan's anxiety was gradually soothed.
She is just young, so everything she sees is new to her and she has a lot of curiosity...
He Zhiyuan listened to her breathing and slowly fell asleep.
**
While having breakfast the next day, Liu Yue was still thinking that she should show the same determination as when she was squatting in Yunnan to watch the sunrise at the Golden Mountain, and she would not give up until she saw the Sailimu Lake which was blue enough.
She couldn't influence the weather, but she could change her itinerary. At worst, she could just stay at Sailimu Lake for a few more days and she would eventually see it.
Fortunately, He Zhiyuan didn't have to worry about his limited vacation time. When they rode up to Songshutou again today, they saw the beautiful scenery of Sailimu Lake.
There was no cloud in the sky above Liu Yue's head, and the lake was a breathtakingly beautiful azure blue.
She once felt that using the word "breathtaking" to describe the scenery was always a bit exaggerated, but the blue of Sailimu Lake gave people such a feeling.
Its blue looks pure, worthy of being called "the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean". In the distance, snow-capped mountains stand tall, and the glacial white adds a sense of sacredness to the lake.
However, this blue is so deep that it even has a gradient effect as it flows. Liu Yue looked at the lake from several different angles, and its color in the sunlight, and the story it wanted to tell to tourists, seemed different every time.
Liu Yue had seen enough from the tops of the pine trees and decided to walk around the lake again the way she had done yesterday.
Sailimu Lake is vast, and the water looks different from every viewing point. She admired the jelly-clear surface, saw flowing gems and silky silk, greeted swans, and occasionally encountered cattle and sheep blocking her way.
The pet blogger I met yesterday was looking for Liu Yue. He found her along the lakeside route, but Liu Yue was playing frisbee with her dog at the moment.
Zhuzhu was running around happily, while Lucas was practicing jumping over obstacles - something Zhang Cheng had done on the spur of the moment this morning.
When the Shetland Sheepdog saw Lucas, he wanted to run over and play with him.
But... the blogger looked at Liu Yue hesitantly. The boy next to her who was very close to her and feeding snacks to Alaska together should be her boyfriend.
He walked over with Xixi, and Liu Yue just greeted him and said, "What a coincidence."
He Zhiyuan was quite enthusiastic towards him and asked him if he wanted to leave the Shetland Sheepdog here to play with Zhuzhu, so that he could enjoy the scenery of Sailimu Lake without being disturbed.
——The dog can stay, but the people don’t have to, right?
The blogger understood the meaning behind his words and felt that his secret thoughts had been exposed. His face was a little hot, and he couldn't convince himself to stay here for long, so he quickly left with the Shetland Sheepdog.
After He Zhiyuan dealt with this matter, he naturally talked about another topic, diverting Liu Yue's attention.
The boy was still young, and he only needed to take one look to know what these men were thinking. They looked innocent on the surface, but in reality, they were more cunning than anyone else.
How could I possibly replicate his experience in front of him? He wasn't dead yet.
After visiting Sailimu Lake, Liu Yue and others drove to their next destination, Nalati Grassland.
September is indeed a rather awkward time to visit the grasslands, but Liu Yue had spent the previous two days walking around the lake, which had been quite physically demanding. Although the grasslands weren't particularly green, she found it relaxing to sit and enjoy the breeze, snapping a few pictures of the scenery, and soothing the fatigue of the previous few days.
Moreover, the landscape of the grassland is also very dependent on the weather. The effect of her photos was green, but the picture on her phone was still a green grassland.
Liu Yue sighed: "It's already so beautiful in September, I wonder how beautiful it will be in the summer."
"Or you can come in winter. Look at the mountains in the distance. They're perfect for skiing. I haven't skied in a while."
He Zhiyuan calculated his vacation time and didn't pick up the topic of skiing. Instead, he said, "Regret is the anticipation of coming back next time."
Liu Yue had heard this before. She stretched herself and closed her eyes in the recliner to enjoy the breeze.
He Zhiyuan put a thin coat on her. He realized that today was the ninth day of their trip to Xinjiang. They would return to Urumqi tomorrow and then fly back to Shenzhen.
After returning to Shenzhen, Liu Yue's life was still very leisurely, but he had to go to work. The days when he and Liu Yue spent every day together and were inseparable would soon be over.
Before the departure, He Zhiyuan felt that he had already had withdrawal symptoms.
He even had an impulse to quit his job. After all, his savings were enough for him to live comfortably for the rest of his life. What kind of career was worth missing out on time with his beloved?
But soon, He Zhiyuan calmed down again.
If he became an idle vagrant, would Liu Yue still like him? She once said that he looked best in a suit.
After he figured it out, he held Liu Yue's hand and kissed it again.
Liu Yue had become accustomed to his clinginess, so she didn't even open her eyes and continued to rest with them.
When she returned to Urumqi, she bought some local specialties, mainly food. She liked Xinjiang dairy products, and also bought various dried fruits and cakes.
He Zhiyuan also bought some food - he bought a lot of naan, filling several bags.
It is indeed feasible to bring naan back home. Even at room temperature, these naan can be preserved for more than ten days.
Liu Yue thought that he particularly liked eating naan, until she found out that he bought all the big naan from Kuqa, then she suddenly realized his intentions.
This guy, he won't go back and give out naan to everyone he meets, and while doing so, he'll introduce it by saying, "How did you know I used a couple profile picture of them eating naan?"
A man's desire to show off cannot be hidden.
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