Along the way, Xiao Yufan could be said to have suffered greatly. Qing Luan showed no mercy, and with every step, he nearly felt the urge to throw this little girl out…
This was the first time Tian Xuan had seen Xiao Yufan in such a disheveled state. She wore a smile throughout, her gaze at the two carrying a hint of amusement. They truly resembled a pair of quarreling sweethearts—if they really got together, they might just tear the roof off.
“Pervert, we’re finally here. Even if you’re angry, don’t take it out on yourself. We haven’t eaten in half a day…”
They had finally reached their destination. Before Xiao Yufan could even speak, Qing Luan’s voice rang out as expected. Hearing her vague term of address, Xiao Yufan shot her a glare at her pale, delicate profile.
Grumbling, he climbed down and finally saw Yu Yihan and Qin Menglu waiting there. Seeing the two girls smiling sweetly, his anger gradually faded.
“So this is the so-called scenic spot you mentioned? All I see are barren mountains…”
Looking at the bare trees ahead, Xiao Yufan was momentarily speechless. These girls could have chosen anywhere, yet they insisted on coming to this godforsaken place. Perhaps they had a penchant for self-torture.
“To avoid the entrance fee, we had no choice but to come through the back mountain. Of course it looks desolate—it’s all for saving money for you…”
“I… Fine, you win!”
Xiao Yufan raised his hand but refrained from giving her a flick on the forehead. Yu Yihan and the others were truly unique. Even escaping tickets had crossed their minds. It seemed they didn’t come out to play, but to seek thrills.
“Let’s go eat over there. I’m starving, and we still have to climb the mountain later. Without energy, how can we make it up?” Qin Menglu rubbed her stomach and pointed toward a relatively lively spot.
It was an open-air inn where many had stopped, although it looked rather run-down. Having grown accustomed to city life, suddenly arriving here made them feel somewhat uncomfortable.
However, their stomachs had already started growling, so they disregarded their discomfort and headed straight for the inn…
Their arrival instantly drew everyone’s attention. Naturally, no one spared Xiao Yufan even a glance; all eyes were fixed on the four beautiful girls, swallowing hard and drooling audibly.
Thankfully, no one foolish enough approached them, as the icy aura around Tian Xuan made people shiver involuntarily. When traveling, some people naturally preferred to avoid trouble, though admiring the view was still a must…
“Who told you to dress so beautifully? Don’t you know that’s disturbing public order!”
“This is called natural beauty that refuses to be ignored. Even if I didn’t dress up, my admirers would still stretch from Chang’an Street to beyond the Fifth Ring Road!”
Qing Luan was the first to retort. The more people stared at her, the more flirtatious her posture became, leaving many stunned and clinking their chopsticks and bowls in astonishment, while Tian Xuan and the others giggled.
“Little temptress…”
Xiao Yufan could only mutter to himself. This girl truly knew how to press his buttons. Whatever she did, he could only watch helplessly—unable to hit or scold her. If she really got angry, heaven itself might collapse.
Though the food was simple, none of them showed any aversion. Clearly, the long journey had left them exhausted. Watching the girls devour their meals in a manner far from ladylike, Xiao Yufan could only shake his head with a smile.
“Robbery! Hand over all your valuables. Hurry up…”
Just as everyone was quietly eating, several people suddenly stood up. Holding knives, they waved them around threateningly and shouted fiercely.
“Robbery?” Qin Menglu nearly spat out her food in laughter upon hearing that, but sensing the serious atmosphere, she quickly regained her composure.
“What a colorful life it is! Going out for a casual trip and running into something like this—what a coincidence indeed…”
Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but sigh. He made no move, as he wasn’t a savior. If these people didn’t target him, he had no intention of getting involved.
“Are you deaf or blind? Didn’t you hear us? Quickly hand over your valuables. Don’t make things hard for yourselves. Hurry up…”
Seeing Xiao Yufan’s group remain still, one of the robbers became furious. Really, some people were asking for trouble. He brandished his knife and approached threateningly, ready to take matters into his own hands.
Instantly, Xiao Yufan’s eyes turned icy cold, his aura chilling. Tian Xuan’s beautiful face also froze over. If this person dared to lay a hand on them, Xiao Yufan wouldn’t mind leaving these scoundrels behind.
“Ah Mao, we don’t need their stuff. Let’s go…”
Before Tian Xuan could act, another older man approached and pulled the young man back. Cold sweat had already broken out on his back. After years of rough experiences, he still trusted his instincts.
This man believed that if they attacked this group, the consequences would be terrifying. It was a gut feeling—he had never seen such chilling eyes before, cold enough to freeze his blood…
“Go! Are you trying to die or what? Get lost now!” Seeing the man still wanting to fight, the older one slapped him hard, finally stopping him. After hesitating for a moment, Ah Mao was dragged away from Xiao Yufan and the others.
“They clearly look rich. Why didn’t you let me rob them? You’re getting more cowardly as you grow older…”
After moving away, Ah Mao finally regained his senses. Looking at the older man beside him, he showed discontent. Clearly, Xiao Yufan and his group were wealthy. Robbing them would have been a big score.
“You need to live long enough to enjoy the money too. You didn’t see that young man’s eyes, did you? So icy and chilling. If you had really attacked, you’d probably be finished by now…”
Thinking about Xiao Yufan’s gaze, the man felt an inexplicable chill. That icy stare still haunted him, and he couldn’t help but shudder at the memory.
“I didn’t see anything unusual about those people. I just felt those girls were quite charming…”
“Kid, you’re still too naive. As you grow older, you’ll learn who to provoke and who not to. Offend the wrong person, and you can only hope to die a beautiful death…”
With a tone of seniority, the middle-aged man advised. Looking at Xiao Yufan’s retreating figures, his mouth twitched violently, clearly feeling relieved about what had just transpired…
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