Even though they were still quite far apart, Zhou Chu could already see Gu Man waving vigorously at the foot of the mountain.
A big straw hat and a cool sportswear outfit.
Gu Man ran towards them, and when she saw that Gao Qinyi had come with her, she couldn't help but smile.
It's that kind of expression you have when you see your favorite couple together.
Although she imagined that the two of them would become a couple sooner or later, she didn't expect it to happen so quickly.
Given Zhou Chu's personality, their relationship was definitely led by Gao Qinyi.
Today, Gao Qinyi was dressed in light blue, looking extremely youthful and vibrant.
The model I chose is truly exceptional! She can pull off both a sophisticated, mature style and this casual outfit perfectly.
"It's only eight o'clock now. Don't tell me you just happened to run into each other on the street."
"Of course not." Gao Qinyi readily admitted, "He has already moved in with me."
"Wow!"
Gu Man took her camera off her neck, pointing the lens directly at them: "You two get closer, I absolutely have to take a picture of this idyllic couple before we go up the mountain!"
"No need." Zhou Chu subconsciously raised his hand to cover his face.
But Gao Qinyi quickly knocked his hand away, and she naturally climbed onto his arm.
"Let's take the picture." Gao Qinyi leaned her head on Zhou Chu's shoulder.
This made him very uncomfortable.
Since it was Sunday, there were quite a few people hiking, and many people were already looking at them.
There's one more shot ahead.
Didn't we agree that the trip was just for hiking? Even if we were taking photos, we should only take pictures of Gao Qinyi.
"I want to take pictures too!" the girl said coquettishly to her boyfriend.
"Waaaaah, when will it be my turn for sweet love?" This is the lament of a single person.
"What is love? Is this love?" The child asked his parents with clear, innocent eyes.
Do we really have to risk our lives just to climb a mountain?
Zhou Chu forced a smile.
He felt that his facial muscles were becoming somewhat immobile.
"Get even closer!" Gu Man's glasses were shining as she darted around, searching for the perfect angle.
"Zhou Chu, you're not being kidnapped, so smile more naturally!"
"Okay." Zhou Chu forced a slight upward turn of his stiff lips.
"Let's change positions! Zhou Chu, you put your arm around her!"
"Let's change the background a bit! You guys move over there!"
"The red maple forest over there is beautiful!"
Finally, after she had taken dozens of photos, she waved to indicate that they could stop.
Then came the long process of selecting photos.
Gao Qinyi had somehow appeared behind and to the side of her, offering her own commentary on the photos.
The two girls laughed intermittently during their discussion.
Especially Gao Qinyi, who kept smiling and glancing at him, making him feel a little uneasy.
What do these photos actually look like?
"Take a look," Gu Man said, handing the camera to Zhou Chu.
I have to say, I look like an idiot in the photo.
A very dry smile; it makes him look incredibly silly.
"Am I being silly?" Gao Qinyi rested her arm on his shoulder and obediently lay on it.
Turning their heads, the distance between the two was only a few centimeters.
Every detail is so exquisite; this vividness and realism far surpasses that of a cold, lifeless photograph.
Gao Qinyi, however, did not notice and continued to smile.
Zhou Chu lowered his head and silently flipped through the remaining photos.
After their selection, less than ten remained.
It must be said that Gu Man's photography skills are quite impressive, capturing the scenery of early autumn almost perfectly.
He didn't know much about lighting and composition either. All he could say was:
It's really beautiful.
Not only the background, but also the girl in the picture.
After selecting the photos, the group finally began their mountain climbing trip.
On the way up the mountain, Gu Man chose to walk. The leaves on the trees were all red, and although there were some fallen leaves, they were still quite warm to the touch.
It doesn't have the desolation and dryness of late autumn that makes it so easily crushed.
He couldn't resist picking up two pieces and letting them gradually spread out from the veins.
The entire mountain seemed to be dripping blood, as if it were using its last bit of strength to create the afterglow.
Gao Qinyi was clearly less sentimental than him; her attention was focused on the more magnificent scenery.
After all, this is the highest peak in the vicinity, and even from just halfway up the mountain, you can see scenery that you would never normally see.
On a clear day, visibility is excellent, and you can see the school clearly from this distance.
"This angle is amazing!" Gu Man grabbed his sleeve and pulled him to the edge of the cliff.
The scenery is indeed beautiful...
But this is too dangerous! It was just a hair's breadth away from falling!
Zhou Chu glanced at it and then withdrew.
"No way, no way, you're not afraid of heights, are you?" Gu Man's face was very close, and she carefully examined him with a pair of glasses.
"Impossible." Zhou Chu turned to the side and hid directly behind Gao Qinyi.
"That's good." Gu Man didn't make things difficult for him anymore, and skipped and hopped along while taking pictures, not afraid at all.
"I really envy girls like that." Gao Qinyi sighed, feigning seriousness. "You're not afraid of heights, are you?"
"To be honest, a little."
"Then you should stay with me." Gao Qinyi patted his head.
Oh, wait, that's not right.
Zhou Chu noticed something was wrong.
Shouldn't the male lead protect the female lead in these situations?
Following the typical tropes of romance novels, Gao Qinyi was about to sprain her ankle, and then he carried her all the way down the mountain.
After we get down the mountain, we'll take off her shoes and give her a massage, etc...
After taking it home, many more stories unfolded.
But the current situation is that Gao Qinyi is even more agile and nimble than herself, and her speed in climbing the mountain is also incredibly fast.
Even he couldn't keep up.
He's more likely to be carried back after he's exhausted.
The mountain is not high, probably less than 100 meters.
An hour later, they finally reached the top of the mountain.
Many other tourists have already taken photos here.
Of course, most of them are student couples from the university town.
They were all so sweet and cloying that Zhou Chu couldn't bear to look at them.
"Go ahead." Gu Man tactfully stepped aside to take pictures of the scenery. "If you two want to be all lovey-dovey, then hurry up. I won't bother you for now. Just send me a message when you're done being all lovey-dovey."
As she spoke, Gu Man didn't forget to give Zhou Chu a cheering gesture.
There are so many people here...
He's not the kind of person who likes to flaunt his relationship or make others feel uncomfortable.
Besides, if it's just a vulgar display of affection, what's the difference between them and those ordinary couples who are just another face in the crowd?
"Sister Qin..." Zhou Chu was about to speak when Gao Qinyi interrupted him.
"The scenery is so beautiful, don't you have anything you want to say to me?"
Sunlight shone on Gao Qinyi's face, and her eyes sparkled.
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