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Shen Anyan held his forehead. This not only made sense, but also connected the cause and effect together.
It's sad that the hotel where I temporarily stayed during the busy flower market was so shabby, and the bus to Changqing Mountain was so crowded - it turns out it was all because of lack of money?
The instructor seemed calm and reliable along the way, but it turned out that he was a person who did whatever he wanted without any hesitation.
It’s true that you can’t judge a book by its cover.
Now that all the doubts have been explained, the next question is how to cross the bridge.
The man with earrings was so frightened that his legs went weak just by looking at the wobbly suspension bridge, let alone walking on it.
The three boys with him also shook their heads and refused to go up no matter what.
The instructor comforted them, saying, "Don't be afraid, everyone. This bridge was just repaired a few days ago. It may look a little scary, but it's definitely sturdy."
Seeing that the four boys were still trembling with fear, she had no choice but to compromise and said, "Everyone, try it first. If you are really scared, you can stay until the end and I will carry you over."
Well, it’s not easy to be a team leader.
Shen Anyan glanced at the group of boys. After hearing the instructor's last words, the four of them immediately and consciously lined up at the end of the line, determined to be carried by the teacher.
She didn't sigh any more, but moved closer to Gu Cijiang and asked in a low voice: "Are you afraid? If so, I'll carry you over."
Gu Cijiang smiled helplessly: "Don't be afraid, don't worry."
While the two were talking, the squad leader Lin Shuang from the opposite side and He Qingtian from their side had already walked up, followed by Zhou Tian. Seeing this, the two of them did not delay any longer and went up the bridge together.
The bridge was smoother than they'd expected, not shaking violently. As long as they didn't look down, it was easy to walk across.
They crossed the bridge smoothly, and after the instructor carried the four boys over one by one, they entered the villa together.
Only after we actually got in did we understand why the competition team spent so much on renting a house.
The exterior of this villa is beautiful enough, and the interior decoration is even more luxurious.
The floor was covered with a thick wool blanket, and the walls were decorated with various decorations such as bouquets of flowers, paintings, and deer heads. The light from the crystal chandeliers and candlesticks on the table was just right, enough for people to see things, but not too bright to destroy the mysterious and quiet atmosphere in the house.
He Qingtian exclaimed: "It's so beautiful. I can forgive the hotel we stayed in on the first day."
Shen Anyan nodded: "It is very beautiful, comparable to our old house."
He Qingtian asked curiously: "What old house?"
Shen Anyan coughed lightly: "Well, I was just talking in my sleep... But the competition team really spent a lot of money this time."
He Qingtian agreed: "Indeed, being able to afford to rent a house like this, especially in the mountains, must be quite expensive."
The instructor asked everyone to change into clean slippers at the door before leading everyone into the living room.
She explained, "This villa has two floors. The first floor is the living room and kitchen, where most of our group activities are held. The second floor is where we rest. There are thirteen guest rooms in total, all with similar layouts. To be fair, we draw lots to decide which room to stay in, but of course, it doesn't have to be too rigid. If there are any adjustments after the draw, we can also swap rooms if we all agree."
Seeing that everyone had no objection, the instructor took out a prepared envelope with room number plates inside and asked everyone to draw in turn.
After getting the number plate, you can go upstairs to your respective rooms to rest.
On the way to the room, He Qingtian said to Shen Anyan with some regret: "A single room is good, but I thought before that if I stayed in a double room, I could stay with you. Now it seems that it is not possible."
Shen Anyan smiled and said, "If you want to stay here, it's fine. I don't mind sleeping in the same bed with you."
He Qingtian coughed lightly: "Well... forget it, it's too crowded for two people to sleep together."
Upon hearing this, Shen Anyan covered her chest with her hands, her face full of heartache: "What? So you wanted to live with me but it was just talk? You're not even willing to overcome this little difficulty. You cold-hearted woman, I will never forgive you again!"
He Qingtian silently held his forehead and said, "Alright, alright, stop talking. I can't afford to lose face like this."
Shen Anyan was laughing loudly when he bumped into someone who suddenly came out from the corner.
"Be careful!" Gu Cijiang beside her hurriedly pulled her.
Fortunately, the car on the other side stopped in time and the two did not collide too hard.
Shen Anyan stopped and apologized. He Qingtian helped pick up the things that had been knocked over. It was a package wrapped in linen. It felt a bit rough and heavy, and it seemed to contain something metal.
She handed the package to the other party and apologized.
The person they bumped into looked like a staff member at the villa. He was tall and thin, wearing a dirt-resistant black suit, a hat, and a mask. Judging by the slight bump on his neck and his wrinkled and dark-spotted skin, he was probably a middle-aged man.
The man quickly took the package handed to him by He Qingtian, looked at her several times with a strange look, but said nothing, and hurried away with the thing.
This attitude made He Qingtian a little confused.
Shen Anyan couldn't help but complain: "This person is really weird, what kind of staff did the competition team invite..."
He Qingtian shook his head: "Maybe he has something urgent to do?"
The few of them didn't dwell on the accident any further and continued walking towards the room.
The heating in the villa was turned on very high. After Shen Anyan put his luggage on the table, changed into suitable clothes, and warmed his feet, most of the time had passed.
The villa is covered with blankets on almost every floor. They are warm and fluffy, very comfortable to walk on. And with the blankets as a cushion, walking on them makes almost no sound, and without the disturbance of footsteps, the villa seems even quieter.
For example, now, there was a sudden knock on the door of Shen Anyan's room, but before that, she didn't hear any sound of anyone walking towards this side.
But this is also good. If someone walks in the corridor outside at night, you don’t have to worry about being woken up and affecting your sleep.
"Xiao Yan, the teacher asked us to go downstairs and have dinner together. Do you want to join us?"
It was He Qingtian's voice.
Shen Anyan replied "I'm coming", put on his slippers and went to open the door.
Many doors in the corridor were open, and the contestants had all left the house and were walking downstairs one after another.
Shen Anyan and Gu Cijiang's rooms were facing each other, and the door opposite opened at this moment, so Shen Anyan pulled the other person over and went downstairs together.
The dining room and kitchen were the only areas of the villa without carpets; the floors were paved with marble. The tables were covered with white tablecloths, adorned with candlesticks and flower arrangements, and food was laid out in front of each seat.
When they arrived here, they met the middle-aged man from before. He was placing the last meal at the last seat, and then stood in the corner holding a towel.
Could the other person be a member of the villa's service staff? Without giving it any further thought, Shen Anyan found three adjacent seats and sat down in the middle. He Qingtian and Gu Cijiang sat to her left and right, respectively.
When most people had arrived, the instructor arrived and took the main seat at the front. She glanced around and said, "Okay, everyone's here, we can start eating."
The man with earrings raised his hand and shouted, "Teacher, one person is missing. Liang Xiaonuo hasn't arrived yet."
The instructor said, "He asked for leave from me and said he wouldn't be coming to dinner."
The four boys winked at each other and it was unclear what they were discussing.
Today's dinner was a feast. The crispy chicken cutlet, tender inside, was drizzled with a rich, fragrant sauce, garnished with mint leaves and raspberries, exuding an alluring aroma.
Shen Anyan picked up the knife and fork, cut off a piece and was about to eat it, but found that the meat inside was a little bloody.
Shen Anyan, a fan of cooked food, immediately lost her appetite. She put down her cutlery without leaving a trace and turned to eating bread and fruit.
The biggest portion of the dinner was the chicken steak, with only a little bread and fruit, which she finished quickly. After finishing her meal, she thought the others would be waiting for a while, and just as she was about to wait, she saw He Qingtian and Gu Cijiang also put down their tableware.
Is it such a coincidence? Shen Anyan turned around and saw that the two of them, like her, had not eaten the chicken cutlet.
Uh...it seems that there is more than that. Lin Shuang, who was sitting next to me, also asked, "Teacher, do we need to put the tableware back in the kitchen after eating, or leave it on the table?"
The instructor said: "Just put it on the table and someone will come to pick it up."
Lin Shuang nodded, put the tableware in order, pushed the chair away and left.
Zhou Tian also followed.
Shen Anyan then asked softly to those around him, "I'm done eating, how about you guys?"
Gu Cijiang nodded: "I'm fine too."
He Qingtian said: "Then let's go too?"
After talking to the teacher, the three of them left the restaurant together.
As Shen Anyan left, she glanced at the table and noticed that none of the five people in her row had touched the meat dish. However, the instructor and staff didn't say anything about it.
As for the four boys opposite, they were enjoying their meal.
Chen Anyan and the others and Lin Shuang and Zhou Tian left almost at the same time, and as expected, the two groups met when they went upstairs.
Shen Anyan took the opportunity to ask: "It seems that none of you have eaten chicken cutlets?"
He Qingtian said: "I don't have much of an appetite. I don't really want to eat."
Zhou Tian shrugged: "Because it tastes bad."
Shen Anyan: "? You didn't seem to eat anything at all, how come you said it tasted bad?"
Zhou Tiandao said: "What's so hard to come by? Look at the appearance and taste of that piece of meat. Anyone with a discerning eye can tell that the quality is definitely not very good."
Shen Anyan: “…Okay, I’m blind.”
Gu Cijiang couldn't help but smile when he heard that. Seeing the other party looking at him, he explained: "It's almost the same for me. I'm not used to that, and I'm not very hungry, so I didn't eat it."
Finally, Lin Shuang was the only one left. Seeing everyone looking at her, she simply replied, "I'm taking care of my health, so I don't eat anything high in calories for dinner."
So, it seems that the dinner incident was just an accident? Shen Anyan thought.
After saying good night to his companions, Shen Anyan returned to his room, washed up briefly, and then lay on the bed to start his routine of browsing his phone before going to bed.
A notification message "Your new unread message" popped up on the social software. She clicked it to check. It was sent by Lin Yue and the others, who were curious about how her winter camp was going.
Shen Anyan replied to each one and sent the photos she had taken on the way. After waiting for a while, she didn't get a reply. It was getting late and she had training the next day. She didn't plan to stay up any longer, so she turned off her phone and went to bed.
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