Chapter 9
"Lan Shuqing, are you okay?" Jiang Bai called out twice, but no one answered. But half a minute later, Lan Shuqing came out. When she saw the two monkeys, she looked at Jiang Bai and said, "Jiang Bai, there are monkeys. Do we want to take pictures?"
Jiang Bai's nervousness was immediately amused by her, but she didn't dare to be careless. She quickly waved to Lan Shu and said, "Let's go."
"Ah..." Lan Shuqing wanted to take a picture because the two were so close, but she also listened to Jiang Bai and followed him forward.
Jiang Bai kept walking and tapping with his bamboo stick until he had passed the three monkeys. Lan Shuqing was still a little confused, "Jiang Bai, what are you doing?"
Jiang Bai's nervousness finally relaxed. "Those two monkeys just bared their teeth at me. I guess they want to steal something..." She glared at Lan Shuqing and said, "You still want to take pictures? Aren't you afraid of being robbed?"
Lan Shu uttered a soft "Ouch!" "I didn't know that. Are these monkeys so powerful?"
Jiang Bai had seen many cases of monkeys stealing things in Damei Mountain. "Yes, this stick is used to drive away monkeys."
No wonder she kept knocking on the stick. Lan Shuqing came forward and said, "Jiang Bai, you are so amazing."
Lan Shuqing is good-looking, and looks even better when she comes closer. Jiang Bai blushed slightly, "It's nothing..." She is just a few years older than Lan Shuqing and has more experience. Anyone who has read the guide to Dameishan knows this.
Jiang Bai is a serious face control, but her face control is limited to faces that she thinks are good-looking. Although the stars on TV are also good-looking, she thinks they are just okay. Lan Shuqing is the most good-looking person she has ever seen.
The next section of the road was uphill first, then flat, which was not that difficult. After the monkey incident, Lan Shuqing started talking to Jiang Bai, "Jiang Bai, will you come out to play next week?"
Jiang Bai said, "Hmm?" It was Jiang Bai again now. She replied vaguely, "We'll see when the time comes."
Maybe or maybe not.
Lan Shuqing saw that Jiang Bai had no plans. "Then can I ask you out to play?"
Jiang Bai glanced at her. It seemed that she really didn't need to take extra classes. Lan Shuqing looked so relaxed, not like a senior high school student at all. Jiang Bai tried to recall his senior year of high school, but he couldn't remember how he got through that year. His memory was already fuzzy.
“It’s better for students to focus on their studies.”
Lan Shu chuckled and said, "Jiang Bai, you are so old-fashioned."
Jiang Bai widened his eyes slightly. Is this old-fashioned?
Lan Shuqing looked at Jiang Bai, who was so surprised that he couldn't refute her. She smiled inwardly. She coughed lightly and asked, "If I look for you, will you come out?"
Jiang Bai reluctantly nodded, "It's fine as long as I'm fine." She was still immersed in Lan Shuqing's old-fashioned words. She wasn't much older, just five years old...
Although Lan Shuqing was not very satisfied with her answer, he thought that there was still a long time to go, so there was no need to rush.
They walked in silence for about half an hour. It was already dark and the road was barely visible. Jiang Bai and Lan Shuqing climbed another flight of stairs and arrived at the fifth stop.
You can go back from the fifth station. Going up is the most difficult section of Damei Mountain, called Tianpo. The name itself suggests it is a tough one. However, after reaching the fifth station, even if you could go back, time would not allow it, after all, you have already walked most of Damei Mountain.
It was already completely dark, and Jiang Bai and Lan Shuqing caught up with the group of people in front. At the same time, there were a few scattered passers-by who were walking forward like the two of them. They were probably walking slowly, so they were caught up.
Jiang Bai and Lan Shuqing sat down to rest at the fifth stop. There was not much food left, just some roast duck and some small bread rolls. As for the mineral water, Jiang Bai had already opened the last bottle on the way. But the good news was that after climbing the slope, they would reach the sixth stop, and they would be not far from where they would stay for the night.
After walking this distance, Lan Shuqing was really tired, but Jiang Bai still stood straight and looked energetic. Lan Shuqing sat on the bench, leaned his body against Jiang Bai again.
Jiang Bai's body stiffened slightly. She took out a glass of water from her bag and handed it to Lan Shuqing. Lan Shuqing waved her hand, "Drink it."
As night fell, the cold became heavier. There was a hotel nearby that also provided meals. Several people were eating inside and the noise was noisy. The group that had just left had already set off. The weight on his shoulders made Jiang Bai dare not move, especially since Lan Shuqing had a pleasant smell on him. Jiang Bai stared at the front in a trance, not knowing what he was thinking.
After leaning against each other for a long time, Lan Shuqing finally came to her senses. She straightened up, and Jiang Bai looked over. Lan Shuqing met Jiang Bai's eyes in the darkness, and she brushed her hair aside, "Jiang Bai, let's go."
Jiang Bai nodded, and the two continued walking forward.
Just as they were going up the slope, Jiang Bai sighed that Tianpo was worthy of its name. It was more difficult than the Ninety-Nine Turns. The Ninety-Nine Turns had many turns, but Tianpo was really high.
Jiang Bai had prepared flashlights in advance, and he used one flashlight to illuminate the path for the two of them, one on the left and one on the right. Jiang Bai looked up and saw the bluestone steps stretching up to the sky like a line. In some places, the two of them had to walk sideways, and Jiang Bai was afraid of slipping if they walked straight.
Looking back, I saw that the stairs were almost ninety degrees, and if I wasn't careful I would be dead if I slipped down.
The two walked extremely carefully.
There were faint voices and lights ahead. Jiang Bai guessed it was those seven people. After all, she and Lan Shuqing hadn't rested for long, so it was normal for them to catch up. But this road was really steep, and they were climbing at night. Jiang Bai shone the flashlight towards Lan Shuqing, fearing that he would slip if he wasn't careful.
Jiang Bai had always been walking in front of Lan Shuqing, and it was only at this moment that the two began to walk side by side, or taking a break after walking a few steps. Lan Shuqing supported himself with a bamboo stick and occasionally glanced at Jiang Bai in the dark. The other party frowned and stared at the feet of the two. If there was any unstable place, he would say be careful, but he was not serious.
Lan Shu thought to himself that Jiang Bai was not only old-fashioned but also very serious.
After a while, the two of them actually caught up with the group in front. A few boys came behind them and also caught up. There were more than ten people climbing together at night. Because there were so many people, the road was even more lively than the previous one.
A boy saw Jiang Bai and Lan Shu climbing to the top of the slope without complaining of being tired, and couldn't help but say that they were very amazing.
Jiang Bai smiled without saying anything, staring intently at his feet. Lan Shuqing didn't say anything either. The boy just chatted a little and then climbed up with his companions.
After climbing the slope, it was the sixth station. However, this slope was really difficult to climb. Jiang Bai estimated that they had been climbing for half an hour and had not even reached the halfway point because the road was very steep. The two of them basically had to rest after climbing more than ten steps. It was now past seven o'clock, and it would probably be eight o'clock by the time they reached the sixth station.
After climbing for about ten minutes, they came across a small shop with the smell of firewood burning inside. A man and a woman, about forty years old, invited them to have something to eat. The seven people were ordering food while Jiang Bai and Lan Shuqing sat down to rest nearby. After hearing the price, they found that a bowl of fried rice cost more than ten yuan.
Not very expensive.
Jiang Bai sat down and asked Lan Shuqing: "What do you want to eat? How about some fried rice?" Eating something hot would make you feel more energetic.
Lan Shu shook his head slightly, not really wanting to eat.
Jiang Bai had no choice but to take out the remaining roast duck and small bread and handed them to Lan Shuqing, "Then eat these. We'll go look for food when we get to the sixth stop."
Lan Shu nodded slightly. She looked at the food in Jiang Bai's hand, then glanced at Jiang Bai again. She couldn't help but lean over and put her head on Jiang Bai's shoulder. "Jiang Bai, how far is it?"
Jiang Bai estimated the distance and said, "It's about half an hour left. Don't worry, just hold on a little longer and we'll be there."
Lan Shu sighed softly. Jiang Bai listened and couldn't help asking, "Are you very tired?"
Lan Shu nodded slightly. Jiang Bai straightened up, bit his lip lightly, and said soothingly, "It's okay. We can rest when we get to the sixth stop. It will be quick."
Actually, Lan Shuqing wasn't particularly tired. She just felt like she was itching to do something when she saw Jiang Bai looking so serious. Seeing Jiang Bai's worried look, Lan Shuqing sat up straight and took a piece of roast duck. "Jiang Bai, you should eat too. We can't sit here for too long."
Otherwise, you won’t have the strength to continue climbing.
After sitting for more than ten minutes and finishing the remaining food, the seven people were just about to set off. Jiang Bai and Lan Shuqing also packed up their things and went up. They couldn't rest for too long at this time, otherwise the last distance would be very difficult.
The last section was indeed difficult, but the seven people climbed fast and soon left Jiang Bai and Lan Shuqing behind. Jiang Bai and Lan Shuqing were still climbing slowly, thinking that it was not far and they would reach their destination if they persisted a little longer.
As they turned another corner, Jiang Bai saw a little light ahead. She perked up, "Lan Shuqing, we're almost there. Look ahead, there's a light."
Lan Shu leaned lightly on the bamboo stick and squinted his eyes to look forward. It seemed that there was indeed a light on the top of the head.
The two of them turned the corner and saw dozens of steps leading up. At the end of the steps, there was a bright headlight that illuminated the road beneath their feet. Lan Shuqing sighed in his heart and finally arrived.
After passing the headlights, you can see the sixth station standing on the top of the mountain. Looking further ahead, there is a small square. On the left side of the square is a small shop. Going up more than ten steps, it seems to be the main entrance. There is also a room with lights on on the left. I don’t know what it is used for.
Jiang Bai thought about checking out the accommodation first, so he walked up the stairs. Sure enough, the light on was the accommodation window. Two women were sitting at a simple wooden table. Room rates and prices were posted next to the window. Jiang Bai took a look and asked, "Are there any double rooms available?"
There are dormitory rooms for 50 yuan per person, and double rooms for 200 yuan each. Jiang Bai thought it would be better to book a double room.
The younger sister said there was more.
Jiang Bai asked if there was any dinner, but it was already past eight o'clock and the temple didn't provide dinner. Jiang Bai turned and reached out to Lan Shu, "Give me your ID card. I'll arrange accommodation. We don't have dinner here. Go to the canteen and see what they have to eat and buy something."
Lan Shu nodded slightly, "Okay." She took out her ID card and gave it to Jiang Bai, then cheered up and went to the convenience store, but she still had to go down the stairs, which was tiring.
The accommodation was quickly arranged. The sister gave Jiang Bai the key and said, "Go shopping first. When you've bought something, come over and I'll take you to your room."
Jiang Bai agreed, packed up his ID card and went downstairs to find Lan Shuqing.
There weren't many varieties of food in the mountain store, and Lan Shuqing was struggling to decide what to eat. To be honest, she had never bought things like this before, nor had she bought these things. When Jiang Bai came, Lan Shuqing was looking at the shelves. The boss was a man, and he was looking at his phone.
Seeing Jiang Bai coming over, Lan Shuqing's eyes lit up, "Jiang Bai, come here, I don't know what to buy."
Jiang Bai nodded. There weren't many things in the container. There were mineral water, milk, Wangzai, snow cakes, biscuits, bread, and instant noodles. It would be better to eat something hot at this time, so she asked for two buckets of instant noodles, two bottles of mineral water, two bottles of Wangzai, and a snow cake. It should be enough for tonight's dinner and tomorrow morning.
Lan Shuqing saw Jiang Bai buying things in a hurry and finished them in just a few minutes, and suddenly felt that he didn't have to do anything.
Jiang Bai left, and Lan Shuqing followed. When they reached the window, Jiang Bai greeted the sister, and the sister led them inside.
Going straight ahead was a passage, occasionally passing a courtyard on either side. After about ten meters, there were a few steps. At the bottom of the steps was a small courtyard. Further back was a two-story building. There were several long benches on the steps of the courtyard. The young lady explained the layout to them, "On the left is the hot water room. There's a wooden basin for washing feet and a plastic basin for washing faces. On the far right is the toilet. If you want to take a shower, go down there. Your room is over here."
As she spoke, she led the two of them to the right, walked to an arch bridge, then walked into the two-story building, and then turned right. There was a room on the left. The young lady pushed open the door, turned on the light, revealing two simple beds inside. "This is your room." After saying that, she gave the key to Jiang Bai and left.
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