Let's travel together to Yunxi
“I understand, so I can understand why I can’t find anyone right now.”
Lin Tingyue scrolled through her phone. "Hopefully, if I start, things will get better."
Chi Zhuo nodded gently.
By evening, the plane tickets and accommodation had been arranged.
What clothes should I bring?
When Chi Zhuo approached, Lin Tingyue was squatting in the walk-in closet, lost in thought, feeling conflicted about the clothes that filled the closet.
"They all look good, and I want to wear them all."
"Take them all with you."
“But…” Lin Tingyue pointed to her suitcase. “There’s no room left.”
Chi Zhuo thought for a moment and suggested to her, "Otherwise, you can bring some spring clothes and a thick coat. You can buy the rest of the clothes when you find something suitable while shopping."
"Oh, right." Lin Tingyue thought for a moment and took the things out of her suitcase again. Suddenly, she remembered, "Hey, where are your clothes? Aren't you bringing them?"
“It’s over there.” Chi Zhuo pointed to a small suitcase. “I don’t have many clothes, so I just bring one set with me.”
"Huh? That's it?"
"yes."
"We're going to be gone for several days," Lin Tingyue frowned. "Is this enough for you?"
“That’s enough,” Chi Zhuo said easily. “The hotel has a washing machine and a dryer, that’s more than enough.”
"Okay, then I'll bring two dresses I like, and I'll see the rest when we get there."
"Can."
"I heard that Yunxi invited a lot of intangible cultural heritage masters to go there, and there seems to be an event, right?"
"It's a local government policy to benefit farmers. They organized an intangible cultural heritage festival, which features many beautiful bamboo weaving works, including some that have won national awards."
"Oh dear, then we've come at the perfect time!"
Lin Tingyue quickly put down what she was doing, turned on her phone, and searched for the event time.
"This... is exactly what we planned."
"So, you're in luck this time."
She stretched like a lazy cat, then leaned back into Chi Zhuo's arms, looking up at him with bright eyes, "Chi Zhuo, I'm suddenly really looking forward to this trip."
He raised his hand and gently rubbed his knuckles against her delicate cheek. "Yes, I'm looking forward to it too."
“Um… Chi Zhuo,” her eyes flickered, “I promise, I will try my best not to sleep in, not to complain about being tired, and not to buy things indiscriminately during this trip… um, try my best.”
Upon hearing this, Chi Zhuo finally couldn't help but chuckle, "Alright, there's no need to make such a bold claim that you don't even believe in yourself."
His tone was clearly indulgent and doting. "Don't I know what kind of person you are? Don't worry, the itinerary is very relaxed. Time has been reserved for sleeping in. When we get tired, we'll find a teahouse to sit down and relax. As for what you want to buy... you can choose whatever you want."
Lin Tingyue wasn't annoyed that he had seen through her. Instead, she smiled and leaned back against him, hugging his arm. "Hehe, Chi Zhuo understands me best." She paused, her voice soft, filled with immense peace of mind and trust. "With you here, I feel like I don't have to worry about anything."
Chi Zhuo didn't speak immediately, but tightened his arms around her and gently rested his chin on the top of her head.
"Oh, right, I just saw that they do tie-dye over there... I'd like to try it too."
"Then let's give it a try."
"Oh, right, I'd also like to hire a photographer to take some travel photos for us..."
"sure……"
"Then...I want more..."
"Anything is fine."
"I haven't said it yet..."
"Anything you say, I'll do..."
Upon hearing Chi Zhuo's words, Lin Tingyue stood up from the stool and looked at him with a smile.
"Then... I want to find a different... partner..."
The next second, she was pulled into Chi Zhuo's arms, her hands restrained. "Lin Tingyue, you try it."
"Haha, I was wrong, I was just kidding! Please, please let go."
"No, as punishment for your nonsense, tonight... you'll sleep on top."
"No, no!" Lin Tingyue was about to run away the next second, but Chi Zhuo had already started to move. She had nowhere to hide and could only struggle to get up.
"I was wrong, I was really wrong, okay? I won't change it!"
“Admitting your mistake will also be punished.” Chi Zhuo took off his coat, wrapped Lin Tingyue up in it, picked her up, and placed her on the table next to him.
Lin Tingyue leaned back, her palm against his chest, her fingertips clearly feeling the firm muscle lines under his shirt.
Her eyes lit up, and she suddenly pointed out the window: "Look! A drone!"
Taking advantage of the moment Chi Zhuo turned his head, she nimbly slipped out from under his arm, ran two steps barefoot on the carpet, only to be picked up by Chi Zhuo from behind.
"I'm not stupid." He chuckled softly, his warm breath brushing against her ear.
She was gently tossed onto the soft mattress, bounced twice, and Chi Zhuo was already kneeling on the edge of the bed, slowly unfastening his watch.
"Wait!" Lin Tingyue reached out and stopped his approaching chest, blinking. "We have to go out tomorrow, so it's not a good day to make a fuss."
Chi Zhuo smiled at her, "It's okay to go out a little later." He leaned down and enveloped her in his shadow.
"Hey! What's wrong with you—"
The unspoken words were sealed by a kiss.
The kiss was tender and irresistible, yet also contained a hint of punishing depth, until her hand, which had been gripping his collar, gradually loosened and instead wrapped around his neck.
When the kiss ended, she glared at him, panting slightly, her eyes conveying no threat whatsoever.
"No, no! You're bullying me!"
Chi Zhuo stroked her flushed cheeks with his fingertips, his voice low and deep: "You said the wrong thing, so naturally you have to pay the price."
Lin Tingyue ignored him and only gave a soft hum to express her dissatisfaction.
The next day, the two set off as planned, during which Xia Xiaoran sent a message.
[Help! Breakfast for three people!]
[The accompanying image shows three people sitting facing each other at a table, each facing a different direction.]
Lin Tingyue saw the message and quickly replied.
What's going on? A chaotic scene? How exciting!
Xia Xiaoran replied instantly: [The doorbell rang early this morning. When I opened the door, there were two of us standing there at the same time. [Smiling face emoji]]
Lin Tingyue sent a laughing emoji, which Xia Xiaoran then teased her about.
【I'm speechless, and you can still laugh? Don't you feel any pity for me at all?】
Okay, then I won't laugh anymore.
[But you already have a girlfriend, what is Gu Yanzhi doing here?]
Who knows?
So what do you plan to do?
I confronted him about it last time, and he said he understood, but who knew he'd do this again today.
I've been on pins and needles all morning. The worst part is I don't dare tell my parents about Qin Yuchen. I feel so guilty...
But you'll have to tell me sooner or later; dragging it out will only cause trouble.
I know, I just... I haven't figured out how to tell my parents that Qin Yuchen is still in school.
Xia Xiaoran hesitated for a long time but still couldn't decide how to handle it.
Chi Zhuo turned his head and saw her staring at her phone, somewhat surprised. "What are you looking at? You seem so happy."
Lin Tingyue turned off her phone, her face beaming with excitement. "Tell me, if I were pursued by two handsome guys at the same time, how would I choose? One is talented and good-looking, and the other is good-looking and rich."
After hearing this, Chi Zhuo couldn't help but raise an eyebrow, "Am I not enough for you to see?"
Lin Tingyue subconsciously rubbed her face against his, "Oh dear, I was just using an analogy with you."
"Choose me, I have all three."
After hearing this, Lin Tingyue pinched his cheek and said, "Haha, you're the most handsome! I choose you!"
-
Although Yunxi Ancient Town is not very famous, it still attracts many visitors in such mild weather.
When Lin Tingyue arrived at the hotel, it was almost midnight.
Their hotel is quite special; from the front desk, you can see a long river nearby.
Flower boats are placed along the river for sightseeing, and the riverside fences are decorated with all kinds of colorful flowers.
"What are you looking at?"
Chi Zhuo took the room key and followed her gaze. "Would you like to take a boat ride?"
"No, I was just admiring it." Lin Tingyue looked away. "Is everything done?"
"Okay." Chi Zhuo dragged his luggage in one hand and held her hand in the other. "Let's go. After we put our luggage away, we'll go eat first, and then we'll go shopping."
"good."
The hotel's exterior adopts the style of an ancient town with white walls and black tiles, while the interior is modern. From the hotel windows, you can still enjoy the riverside scenery below.
"Wow, this view is really good."
Chi Zhuo opened his suitcase and put his clothes into the closet one by one. "This hotel has very good reviews, excellent infrastructure, and it's a chain brand, so it should be quite comfortable to stay here. Oh, and I also asked the hotel to arrange butler service, so they can take care of the laundry when we go out."
Lin Tingyue lay down on the large bed and exclaimed, "Wow, this is so thoughtful! I'm very satisfied with your arrangements!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Chi Zhuo had already packed all the clothes. He walked over and reached out to rub Lin Tingyue's head.
Are you tired?
"It's okay, I'm not tired."
"Shall we go out for dinner?"
Lin Tingyue glanced at the wardrobe, somewhat shocked. "You're all done? So fast?"
Chi Zhuo raised an eyebrow as if showing off, "Of course, that's efficiency."
Although the hotel has a good location, it's not on the main street; it's two alleys away from the food street.
Lin Tingyue walked along the riverbank, crossed a stone bridge, and went to the other side of the river.
"I heard there's a stall here that sells trendy pancakes, and it's quite popular."
Lin Tingyue pulled Chi Zhuo toward a crowded place, but she couldn't see where the most people were at all.
"What's that called? I didn't see it." She walked along, puzzled, even looking around.
"Oh, I see it! Over there!"
After saying that, Lin Tingyue excitedly pulled Chi Zhuo forward. A handcart with the words "Grandma's Pickled Mustard Greens Cake" was parked on the side of the road, and there were two rows of people queuing up next to it.
"Wow, so many people!"
She grabbed Chi Zhuo's arm and pointed to the old woman, saying, "This old woman has a story. She had a son and a daughter. Her daughter was beaten to death after marrying far away. Her husband was so angry when he heard about it that he fell ill. Her son was also a disappointment. He got married and had a daughter, but he disliked his wife for not being able to have a son and ran away to another place. She had no choice but to set up a stall. Her daughter-in-law helped her with live streaming and she became famous overnight. The two of them have been doing this here ever since."
Chi Zhuo looked at her with a smile, "You know so much?"
Lin Tingyue waved her phone. "I specifically looked up the guide last night. A lot of people came here because of its reputation. I only clicked on it after seeing a popular comment, and this is what happened."
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