Chapter 36: Tiger Cat Mountaintop View
The fire was emitting warm heat, and a few brave squirrels actually came over, gathering in groups of three or two around the wheat field to peel pine nuts.
He Jing tore off some meat scraps and placed them in front of them. They smelled them for a long time but didn't eat them.
He Jing pulled an apple from her bag and ate it intermittently. She then handed the two remaining cherries to them. Although the squirrel didn't eat meat, it took the cherry and began to nibble on it.
The cold that the sun failed to dispel was dispelled by the fire, and Gu Zheng felt warmth in his heart.
He thought about where supplies might be nearby and mentally calculated what he needed to replenish.
By the time the little squirrels finished eating the cherries, He Jing had also finished eating the apples.
"Let's go, should we go find supplies for the winter?" He Jing stood up and saw that it was not too late.
Gu Zheng nodded and put out the fire.
The little squirrel was reluctant to leave because of the remaining warmth.
After walking for a while, they came to a yellow pine tree. The tree looked no different. He Jing walked around it twice, touching and patting everywhere, and finally saw a box in the gap between the branches and leaves.
Gu Zheng climbed up, picked it up, and slapped it away with his palm.
"Wow!" He Jing's eyes lit up as he saw the dried fish at a glance!
"There are dried fish! Is this made by Aunt Wenqing? Is this box specially for me?ヽ(▽)ノ"
Gu Zheng nodded and chuckled, "The research institute can see our movements and infer where we're going to pass by, so they can drop off the necessary supplies in advance."
"Long live the research institute!" He Jing cheered as he picked up a small dried fish and nibbled on it. "Hey? I don't think I've tasted this before. It tastes a bit like lemon!"
"Do you like it?"
"Mmm! It feels quite refreshing~ Meow meow!"
Gu Zheng couldn't help but smile as he looked at the little greedy cat, his eyes curved and flashing with gentle light.
In addition to dried fish, there are also apples, cherries, small cakes, candies, and this time there are also lychees.
I took out the food from the bag, put a small portion into the kitten's bag so that she could eat it at any time, and put the rest into my big bag to help her carry it.
Then he took out the flint, thick clothes, supplements... and a small bracelet.
"What is this?" He Jing looked at it curiously.
"It's a solar heating bracelet. You can keep warm when you wear it." Gu Zheng handed it to her.
He Jing looked around but couldn't see any difference.
"Only one?"
"Well, I don't need it. Just take it with you when you get to the top of the mountain."
Gu Zheng packed up his things and the two of them continued on their journey.
Maybe because they are about to reach the long-awaited North Pole, He Jing doesn’t feel sleepy at all today.
As the altitude gets higher and higher, the temperature gets lower and lower, and there are fewer and fewer traces of small animals.
The sun slowly set, and the sky was dyed orange, like a ribbon winding between the trees.
The beauty of nature is endless. The outlines of the trees softened, their edges blurred. The sky gradually turned a deep purple, and the trees slowly merged with the sky. Finally, they reached the top of the mountain.
He Jing was shocked by the scene before him. There was still a colorful glow in the distant sky, and under the sunset glow, half was white ice and snow and the other half was green mountains and green waters.
The sun vanished completely from sight, and He Jing remained lost in the scenery for a long moment. A few wispy clouds drifted across the sky, almost invisible. Looking out into the distance, the mountains, grasslands, and rivers formed a gentle painting, etched deeply into his mind.
Gu Zheng squatted aside. In the past, he had never stopped for a moment to admire these views.
At this moment, you no longer pay attention to time and no longer rush. Life reaches eternity at this moment.
It was as if I had suddenly stepped into another spiritual realm.
He withdrew his gaze with a slight tremor in his eyes, raised his hand in disbelief, and his spiritual sea seemed to be more complete.
He Jing felt an indescribable breath flowing in her body. She seemed to be able to hear more sounds and see farther.
The two of them pondered this for a while before Gu Zheng spoke up, "Would you like to stay overnight? You can watch the sunrise tomorrow."
"Yeah!" He Jing nodded frantically when he heard Risheng.
A fire rose on the top of the mountain, and the flickering flames echoed with the stars in the sky.
He Jing took out the oyster shells he had left behind from his bag, and Gu Zheng brought some snow from the other side of the mountain.
A few tea leaves were dotted on it, the snow quickly turned into water, and the fragrance of tea slowly wafted out.
"After we cross this mountain, will we no longer be able to sit and feast outdoors like this?"
"Well, it's too cold, there will be a lot of caves." Gu Zheng took out the bracelet from the bag, motioned her to stretch out her claws, and gently buckled it on her wrist. The size was just right.
He Jing swayed, a little uncomfortable, "Is this all right? There seems to be no reaction?"
"Wait a moment. The temperature will rise slowly and gently to avoid burns."
He Jing waited for a while, and unexpectedly, warmth began to spread from his wrist, and then slowly spread throughout his body. "How magical!"
"Are you really not cold?" She held it up and studied it for a while. "It's okay. If you're cold, just lean on me!"
Gu Zheng smiled and said softly: "It's okay, I'm used to it."
"Do you come here often?"
"Yeah, often."
"Even if you're used to it, you can't always be cold. It's not good for your health. You'll get cold legs when you get old."
“…” Gu Zheng felt his legs ache whenever he heard the word “old”.
No, is there still cold legs in their era...?
The surroundings fell into silence.
"If I were cold, I'd tell you."
"Yeah! You're welcome!"
He Jing lay by the fire, looking at the sky above his head.
Feeling the familiar sleepiness, she thought that her sleep quality would be really good after becoming a cat...
I fell asleep before I knew it.
The intelligent computer vibrated, and Gu Zheng opened his eyes instantly and walked quietly to the side.
"The information in the AI has been decrypted. A list of names has been obtained from Corinna and her deputy's AI. The correspondence is detailed, and both written and video evidence are complete. No useful information has been found in the remaining AIs."
"The new key to the Arctic entrance is held directly by the Commander-in-Chief."
Gu Zheng was silent for a while, clicked on the file, and the first name on the list came into view - Zhou Chengfa.
Deputy Commander of the Northwest Theater, S-class civet.
After reading the document, Gu Zheng sat quietly for a while. "Received. Submit the evidence and report it directly to the Federal Military Court."
Eighty percent of the people on the list may have their own difficulties, but these difficulties are not a reason for them to harm others.
He sat on the edge of the cliff for a long time, and then heard footsteps behind him: "Why aren't you sleeping? Did something happen?"
The kitten's sleepy voice sounded, and Gu Zheng turned around.
"Did it wake you?"
"No... maybe it's my first time sleeping at such a high altitude, so I'm not used to it."
"Are you unhappy?" He Jing sat down next to Gu Zheng, leaning sleepily against the tiger, and was stimulated by the cold fur.
"I'm cold."
"It's okay, I'm warm..." The soft warmth came from the kitten, and Gu Zheng also felt more lively.
He was silent for a while, looking at He Jing's half-open eyes, "It's over."
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