Halfway there, Lu Fan keenly noticed that An Lan was getting tired, and her steps gradually became heavy.
Without saying a word, he bent down and, ignoring An Lan's objections, hoisted her onto his back.
"What are you doing? I can walk by myself," An Lan said coquettishly, but her voice was full of gratitude.
"I want to carry you on my back, so don't worry about it," Lu Fan said with a smile, his tone carrying an undeniable gentleness.
An Lan smiled helplessly and could only tighten the bearskin to gently shield Lu Fan from the wind.
She leaned against Lu Fan's back, feeling his warm and strong heartbeat, her heart filled with sweetness.
And so, supporting and comforting each other, they walked for about half an hour and finally arrived at the hot spring they had discovered earlier.
The hot spring in front of me is like a dreamlike fairyland, surrounded by thick layers of snow, like a pure white velvet carpet.
The hot spring itself emits steam, which rises slowly in the cold air, forming a hazy mist that adds a touch of mystery to the entire hot spring.
A few golden leaves floated on the water, swaying gently with the ripples, creating a scene of exceptional tranquility and beauty.
Upon seeing this, the monkey troop erupted in excitement, cheering and dancing with joy.
Several impatient little monkeys jumped into the water, splashing up sparkling droplets.
They swam happily in the water, sometimes diving to the bottom and sometimes popping up, having a great time.
Just then, a familiar "squeaking" sound came from the other side of the hot spring.
Lu Fan and An Lan looked up and were pleasantly surprised to find that it was the group of golden monkeys they had met before!
The golden monkey troop had clearly spotted them as well; their eyes gleamed with excitement, and they immediately ran over, cheering.
When the two groups of monkeys met, the scene immediately became even more lively and extraordinary.
The monkeys chased and played with each other, their joyful cries echoing throughout the valley.
The Monkey King and the Golden Monkey King sized each other up, and then surprisingly began a unique "friendly" interaction.
The monkey king's gaze was immediately drawn to a female golden monkey with bright fur and an elegant figure, and its eyes gleamed with an unusual light.
It immediately puffed out its chest, like a confident dancer, and began to show off its "charm".
It leaps high into the air, drawing a graceful arc; then it tumbles nimbly on the snow, displaying its agile figure.
It even performed several difficult "aerial spins" in an attempt to attract the attention of the mother golden snub-nosed monkey.
Seeing this amusing scene, An Lan couldn't help but burst out laughing: "It seems the Monkey King has found his 'true love'!"
Lu Fan laughed so hard he couldn't stand up straight, clutching his stomach and jokingly saying, "I never expected the Monkey King to be such a 'love expert'!"
The golden monkey troop was clearly very interested in the monkey king's performance.
The female golden monkey, in particular, had eyes that sparkled with curiosity and admiration, and even responded with a few squeaks, seemingly expressing her approval of the monkey king.
Seeing this, the Monkey King became even more excited and performed with even greater effort.
It jumped and danced around, but then it almost fell headfirst into the hot spring, causing everyone to burst into laughter.
Amidst laughter and chatter, Lu Fan and An Lan carefully removed their outer garments and slowly stepped into the hot spring.
As usual, they sat separated by a rock, enjoying this warm and cozy moment.
The warm water instantly enveloped their bodies, like a pair of gentle hands caressing their skin and dispelling all the chill.
An Lan sighed comfortably, a happy smile spreading across her face: "This feels amazing! It's like returning to civilized society."
Lu Fan leaned against the hot spring, closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and fully enjoyed this rare moment of relaxation: "Yes, soaking in a hot spring like this is simply one of life's greatest pleasures."
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"I want to soak in it too, it looks so comfortable."
"We can already buy tickets to soak in the hot springs here. It's a mixed-gender bath, and the hot spring water is really white and warms your legs."
"Hmm? Something feels off."
"Am I the only one who noticed that the Monkey King is in love?"
The hot spring steam rose continuously, and the surrounding snow slowly melted under the steam, forming a dreamlike "mist forest".
The monkeys had even more fun in the mist.
The little monkeys chased each other in the water, splashing and playing, the water droplets shimmering with iridescent colors under the sunlight.
The monkey king then took the opportunity to get closer to the female golden monkey, his eyes filled with tenderness and expectation, trying to further "develop their relationship".
It would offer the mother golden monkey a fresh leaf one moment, and then show her its newly learned "skills" the next, making the mother golden monkey giggle.
After soaking in the hot spring for a while, feeling completely warm, the two came out, wrapped themselves in bear skins, and sat down to rest by the hot spring.
They watched the monkeys playing in the water, their faces beaming with satisfaction.
The monkey king got so into playing that he even learned to slap the water with his paws, splashing up sparkling water droplets that made the mother golden monkey laugh so hard she almost fell over.
Watching this heartwarming scene, An Lan remarked, "Actually, animals' happiness is very simple. As long as they have food and warmth, they can be very happy."
Lu Fan nodded, and said thoughtfully, "Yes, sometimes we humans complicate life too much."
Just then, the Monkey King suddenly jumped out of the hot spring, his whole body wet, with glistening water droplets still clinging to his fur.
It trotted all the way to Lu Fan and An Lan, clutching a wild fruit it had found somewhere.
It handed the wild fruit to Lu Fan, its eyes full of gratitude and trust.
Lu Fan took the wild fruit, handed it to An Lan, and patted the Monkey King's head with a smile: "Thanks, brother!"
After soaking in the hot spring, the warm steam still lingered in Lu Fan and An Lan's hair as they prepared to return to the shelter.
The monkey king and the mother golden monkey stood side by side, their eyes filled with reluctance. They squeaked a few times, their soft and melodious voices seeming to express their sorrow at parting.
The mother golden monkey stretched out her furry paw and gently patted the alpha male's shoulder, a gesture of affection that seemed to tenderly remind him, "Come play again next time!"
The Monkey King puffed out his chest, his face beaming with pride, his tail held high, looking smug, as if he had already won the "heart" and was immersed in sweetness.
The road down the mountain was more difficult and treacherous than the road up. The snow-covered ground was like a huge skating rink, so slippery that it was terrifying.
Lu Fan and An Lan took each step cautiously, their feet feeling as if they were testing the waters on ice, but even so, they almost slipped several times.
An Lan gripped Lu Fan's arm tightly, her fingers turning slightly white with tension. She muttered, "This road is so slippery, it's like an ice rink! If this keeps up, we're going to fall and turn into snowmen."
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