"Xiaoyu, we only remember putting the car into our ring space, but we didn't have much gas. We've been climbing mountains and crossing rivers all this way, we can't afford to run out of gas!"
Song Ziqing patted his forehead in annoyance, feeling that the two of them hadn't thought things through enough and hadn't done enough preparation before setting off.
Xiaoyu's expression also became serious. She knew that this oversight could cause a lot of trouble for their trip.
He sighed, his expression forlorn, and said, "Qingqing, you're right. We really didn't consider this issue before." His voice was filled with frustration and regret.
They thought they could successfully go to the countryside to find Song's parents, but they were unexpectedly stranded here because of fuel problems.
Now that they have left Hong Kong, if they want to go back to get gasoline, they'll have to try and see if Tang Sancai (Tang tri-colored pottery) works in Yunnan.
The two of them were staying in a hotel and weren't entirely comfortable with the room locks. Lin Chengyu quickly double-locked the door before returning to the room.
The two of them reached out towards the Tang tri-colored pottery, both extremely nervous. In an instant, they realized that they had indeed returned to Hong Kong.
This time, the two of them finally understood that these two Tang tri-colored pottery pieces were two keys that could help them move between different spaces.
They were incredibly excited, holding the Tang tri-colored pottery tightly and feeling the warmth of each other's hands.
In that instant, their hearts raced, and only the light from the Tang tri-colored pottery shone, illuminating their faces.
"We did it!" Song Ziqing shouted excitedly, her voice filled with joy and hope.
There shouldn't be any problem picking up her parents this time.
Without a second thought, the two immediately sprang into action. They opened the door, went to find the phone, and ordered someone to buy several more barrels of gasoline to be brought back to the villa.
With someone running errands, the two were back in Yunnan in just one or two hours.
It was still early, and the sunlight shone on their faces, as if guiding them on the road ahead.
After returning their hotel room key, they clutched a map in their hands, their eyes gleaming with determination. Yunnan, a place completely unfamiliar to them, was about to become their destination in search of the Song couple.
The poverty in Yunnan was beyond their imagination. In this era, people not only lacked food and water, but also hope.
However, they did not back down; instead, they became even more determined to find the Song couple. They knew that only by finding them could they change their fate and prevent them from dying far from home.
They strolled through the ancient streets, soaking in the city's atmosphere. The bookstores, filled with the scent of paper, made them feel as if they had returned to an era brimming with passion and ideals.
They carefully examined each map, searching for every detail about Yunnan Province. They knew that only by understanding the province's topography and geography could they better locate the Song couple.
Time slipped by unnoticed, but their gazes remained steadfast. They meticulously studied every road, every river, and every mountain on the map.
Song Ziqing quickly located his parents' exact location, discovering that it was very close to Myanmar and Laos, situated at the intersection of the three countries, but quite far from Kunming, where they were currently located.
“Xiaoyu, we are far from Menghai County where my parents live. My parents live in a small village that is more like Xishuangbanna. There may not even be a road in some places. We will have to walk!”
Menghai County is located in the southwestern border region of China, in southwestern Yunnan Province. It is the shortest land route from China to Thailand and Laos via the Daluo Port, which allows you to cross Myanmar into the country.
Menghai County is the hometown of the world-renowned "Pu'er Tea" and the earliest tea-producing area in China. It has a wild "King of Tea Trees" dating back 1,700 years and numerous ancient tea tree clusters.
The area is suitable for rice cultivation year-round, producing high-quality rice. It has been known as the "Granary of Southern Yunnan" since ancient times and is a national-level grain production base and sugar production base.
Song Ziqing felt that going to the border villages of Menghai County was as difficult as Tang Sanzang's journey to the West.
"Don't you have a bicycle in your ring space? We can ride bicycles then," Lin Chengyu reassured him.
After thinking for a moment, he continued, "The security situation in the border areas is not high right now, so we need to be extra careful on this trip. Also, if we have the chance, we should go back to Hong Kong and get a couple of motorcycles; those things are faster on mountain roads."
Song Ziqing nodded. She knew this trip to the border village wouldn't be easy, but she didn't want Lin Chengyu to worry too much.
"Don't worry, Qingqing, I will protect you." Lin Chengyu patted Song Ziqing's shoulder and comforted her.
Song Ziqing smiled and nodded. She knew that Lin Chengyu was a very capable person, and she also loved adventure. This trip to the border village was a rare experience for her.
"Alright, let's get ready first," Song Ziqing said, starting to pack her luggage.
Lin Chengyu was not idle either; he began to check his equipment to make sure everything was ready.
It took the two of them more than an hour to finally get everything ready.
"Let's go!" Song Ziqing shouted.
Once the two left the city, they began their long and arduous journey.
The two tried to avoid the city center as much as possible, as they didn't want to attract attention.
Even when they had to pass through certain cities, the two of them carefully avoided driving into the city. Instead, they rode bicycles to the city to buy various local specialties.
They carefully selected tea leaves, fruits, mushrooms, mountain products, and various seeds, all of which are unique and wonderful things from Yunnan.
They loved everything about it, as if they could smell the rich aroma of the earth.
The two of them acted as grain distributors every time they passed through a black market.
They exchanged for many treasures, which made Song Ziqing feel like a little mouse thrown into a rice jar, overjoyed.
Making money this way is incredibly fast and efficient, and someone as impatient as Song Ziqing loves this kind of trading.
He enjoyed the thrill, feeling as if he were a real explorer searching for treasure in unknown territory.
They traveled to many places and saw many beautiful sights. Sometimes they met kind people, and sometimes they met less friendly ones.
During this trip, the feelings between the two grew stronger and stronger.
Especially when the two of them actually arrived in Menghai County, where the Song family lived, a week later, Song Ziqing finally felt relieved.
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