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Chapter 291 Will You Sleep With Me? (6k views, please subscribe)

After breakfast, Hu Xiaoyu took Lü Yao to an outdoor equipment specialty store in Hangzhou.

After Lu Yao parked the car at the outdoor equipment specialty store, Hu Xiaoyu led Lu Yao out of the car and walked into the store, saying, "This is a store that I consulted several friends who recommended it. Although the location is not great, the equipment in the store is very professional."

Lu Yao had only heard of and used well-known brands of outdoor gear, such as Arc'teryx, but he knew nothing about professional products or anything like that.

Most people who go outdoors are just trying to show off.

Especially as short video platforms become an indispensable part of people's daily entertainment, all sorts of outdoor socialites, archery socialites, frisbee socialites, and cycling socialites will emerge in droves.

If you try to talk to these so-called socialites about their expertise, they'll definitely be completely clueless.

But they definitely know which brands are famous and can be used to show off.

So veterans in the outdoor enthusiast community often joke, "The mountains are full of Kailas, and the foothills are full of Arc'teryx."

This is why Lü Yao knew about Archaeopteryx, because he was one of the birds from the foot of the mountain.

Lu Yao's outdoor activities weren't about going up the mountain or showing off at the foot of the mountain; he went with girls who were trying to show off, so his motives are quite clear.

Everyone has different goals and needs, so we can't fit into the same circle.

Upon arriving at the outdoor gear store, the staff warmly greeted them, and Hu Xiaoyu then embarked on a shopping spree.

Houdini fleece, Old Man Head windbreakers and gear, RAB down jackets—watching Hu Xiaoyu skillfully searching for top-quality items from various brands, Lü Yao asked curiously, "You know so much about outdoor gear, you even bought them separately."

Hu Xiaoyu replied with a smile, "You're overthinking it. I don't usually play these games. But some of my friends like to play them, and they've recommended quite a few things to me."

Although I don't understand.

But Hu Xiaoyu really did her homework.

Compared to those outdoor socialites who are just showing off, Hu Xiaoyu values ​​the practicality of these things more.

After a thorough selection, the equipment for Lü Yao alone cost tens of thousands of yuan.

However, this amount of money is insignificant compared to the other outdoor gear that Hu Xiaoyu prepared.

Later, when Lu Yao went with Hu Xiaoyu to where she parked her RV, he saw a large passenger-type RV that was entirely silver-gray and had a somewhat futuristic feel. The RV had a spacious interior and was decorated in a very luxurious style.

It's basically a portable, fully-furnished little house.

The bottom space of this vehicle was originally intended for storing cars, but it has clearly been modified. The bottom space has been transformed into a storage space that can hold two crawler motorcycles, as well as other items.

The RV is also equipped with a large-capacity water tank, batteries, and photovoltaic equipment to achieve self-sufficiency as much as possible.

This is something that Lü Yao has never touched in either his past or present lives.

Even when scrolling through Douyin (TikTok), you don't see many of them.

Looking at the European-style decor, the leather chairs, the solid wood decorations, and the complete living facilities, even though Lü Yao had seen and eaten all of these things since returning from studying abroad in the future, he still felt a little emotional.

Anyone who can afford to buy this thing must have a lot of spare money.

It takes generations of accumulation to create something so enjoyable; at least, a first-generation entrepreneur like Lü Yao couldn't have done it.

Private jets are for saving time, but yachts and luxury RVs are purely for enjoyment. Even if you use company funds to buy them to offset taxes, very few people would do that because these things are hard to sell and have poor liquidity.

Lu Yao asked, "Did you borrow this from a friend?"

Hu Xiaoyu laughed and said, "It's not a loan, it's a rental. No matter how good the relationship is, you still have to pay for this kind of car."

Lü Yao smiled and said, "That's good."

Although Hu Xiaoyu's family is very wealthy, she does not have a spoiled or arrogant personality. On the contrary, she is very good at managing her assets. Although her behavior is still incomprehensible to ordinary people, it is very cost-effective within her circle.

It ensures both comfort and safety on the journey, and doesn't cost that much money.

Lu Yao went to the bedroom at the back of the RV, but after searching around, he couldn't find a second bed in the vehicle. Lu Yao asked, "Is there only one bed?"

Hu Xiaoyu's face immediately turned a little red. She lowered her head slightly, tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, and then stammered, "There... there really is only one bed."

But think about it.

Whether you can afford to buy or rent this kind of car, you're definitely not going out to sleep separately from the girls you're traveling with, so there's no need to set up a separate bed in the car.

Especially the bed in the back, which was a large bed measuring two meters by one and eighty meters, with the kind of bedding that looked very comfortable and cozy, clearly prepared for artillery battles.

Lu Yao didn't have any psychological barriers to renting things, but he was quite surprised that Hu Xiaoyu didn't care about these things.

He smiled as he walked to the living room of the RV. Looking at the spacious area, Lü Yao said with a smile, "Then I'll just sleep on the floor here tonight."

The RV's living room and aisle are very spacious, and there are two very comfortable airline seats behind the driver's cab. If you feel uncomfortable sleeping on the floor, you can recline the airline seats and sleep there.

But Hu Xiaoyu said softly, "No... is that necessary? We can just sleep together, and we can put some things in between to block the view."

Lu Yao smiled and said, "It's alright, we can just buy a comfortable camp mattress."

Anyway, the RV has a lot of storage space, and they also need to take their outdoor camping gear with them, so it doesn't get in the way or cause any problems.

However, upon hearing Lü Yao's decision, Hu Xiaoyu's tone carried a hint of disappointment: "Oh, okay then."

After putting away all the equipment they bought this year, Lü Yao and Hu Xiaoyu went home.

Hu Xiaoyu must demonstrate her cooking skills in the afternoon.

She assured Lü Yao with unwavering confidence, "I've watched a lot of tutorials today, and I think I've learned the basics of cooking. I can do it."

Lu Yao couldn't persuade her otherwise, so he could only let Hu Xiaoyu do it herself.

Then Lü Yao saw Hu Xiaoyu busy in the kitchen. You have to admit, Hu Xiaoyu was actually quite talented. She arranged everything in the cooking process in a very orderly manner, knowing exactly what to do and when.

About an hour later, Hu Xiaoyu had finished preparing the meal.

The main dishes are still three-grain porridge with steamed buns and flatbreads, while the side dishes include scrambled eggs with tomatoes, stir-fried shredded pork with green peppers, pan-fried tofu, and meatball soup.

Although there weren't any fancy dishes, the dinner was still quite substantial for the two of them.

Looking at the food on the table, Lü Yao laughed out loud: "You've really never cooked before?"

Hu Xiaoyu laughed and said, "Actually, I have cooked before, but it was all white food I learned to cook when I was studying abroad. I would occasionally cook noodles or something."

Lu Yao praised, "Then you are very talented."

Hu Xiaoyu said expectantly, "Quickly try it and see how it tastes."

Lu Yao tried it out, and he could tell that Hu Xiaoyu was an amateur in terms of cooking time and seasoning. But this was about the level of cooking for most people. The food was cooked to bring out the freshness and the flavors blended together. As the first time Hu Xiaoyu had cooked something properly, he could give it an eight out of ten.

So Lü Yao nodded and praised, "Great job! To be able to make a dish of this caliber on your first try, are you a genius?"

Hu Xiaoyu was clearly delighted: "Oh dear, you're exaggerating a bit. Is it really that delicious?"

As she spoke, Hu Xiaoyu picked up her chopsticks and took a bite.

She tasted it carefully and felt it was edible, but something just didn't feel right. It was quite different from the meal Lü Yao had made that morning, but she couldn't quite put her finger on what it was.

So she humbly asked, "I feel like I can eat it, but why does it not taste that good?"

Lu Yao laughed and said, "It's a matter of the heat and seasoning. For example, in your scrambled eggs with tomatoes, the tomatoes weren't cooked into a mushy consistency, and the eggs were a bit overcooked." As he spoke, Lu Yao took another bite with his chopsticks, smacked his lips, and said, "You put in a bit too much sugar."

"But you're from the South, so this isn't a big problem for you."

Hu Xiaoyu said very seriously, "I'll improve next time!"

Lu Yao laughed: "You're getting addicted, aren't you? You're planning to keep doing it?"

Hu Xiaoyu raised her chin with a hint of pride and said, "I've always said I'll stick to what I do best, and I'm sure I can do it. Just wait and see!"

"Have a meal!"

As she spoke, Hu Xiaoyu began to eat, smacking her lips as she ate, savoring the taste.

After the meal, Lü Yao took the initiative to clear the dishes and wash them, which was a simple thing to do, but Hu Xiaoyu tilted her head, squinted her eyes, and asked with a smile, "As a man, you are very virtuous."

Lü Yao chuckled and said while washing the dishes, "You cook and I wash the dishes, it's fair."

Hu Xiaoyu tilted her head and asked, "Does being in a relationship also require fairness?"

Lu Yao smiled and said, "Even in the closest relationships, it's important to maintain boundaries in daily interactions. If one person cooks, the other should take the initiative to wash the dishes; if one person cleans, the other should offer some words of comfort. Even if they're too busy to do it right away, they should still take the time to praise the other person and then order a milk tea or take them out for a nice meal afterwards."

"Only in this way can the relationship between the two sides last."

One party's endless giving and the other's endless taking can cause a relationship to break down quickly.

This point will be repeatedly verified by many famous people in the future. Those men who endlessly give and are eventually killed and drained of their last drop of blood will not only fail to evoke sympathy, but will instead be labeled as "cowards".

Hu Xiaoyu nodded thoughtfully, and her gaze towards Lü Yao softened.

Rumors about Lü Yao are rampant. Even someone like Hu Xiaoyu, who doesn't use the internet, occasionally hears about Lü Yao's scandals in his WeChat Moments or casual conversations.

So much so that after being bombarded with similar news for a long time, Hu Xiaoyu developed a stereotypical impression of Lü Yao: womanizer, philanderer, and irresponsible.

Similar labels of "scumbag" were silently imprinted on Hu Xiaoyu's heart.

It wasn't until she met Lü Yao again that the memories of spending so much time with him last time quietly resurfaced. Lü Yao's composure, quietness, and depth of thought were completely different from the rumors circulating outside.

If it weren't for the fact that Lü Yao had so many women around him, he would be really quite good...

Thinking of this, Hu Xiaoyu looked away. Perhaps, the fact that Lü Yao had so many women around him wasn't his problem, but rather her own.

Many thoughts flashed through Hu Xiaoyu's mind, and as they flashed, she actually began to reflect on herself and figure out how to win herself over.

After Lu Yao finished packing, he wiped his hands and sat down in the living room, sitting next to Hu Xiaoyu. He asked, "When do you plan to leave?"

Hu Xiaoyu smiled and said, "Tomorrow I'll go to the Chinese painting gallery to pack my things and hand over my work, and then I can set off. You can just wait for me at home."

Lü Yao smiled and said, "I'll drive you there."

Hu Xiaoyu: "Okay."

Afterwards, the two sat in the living room and chatted casually. Hu Xiaoyu wasn't very good at chatting, but fortunately, Lü Yao was good at guiding the conversation. They talked about Hu Xiaoyu's study abroad life, from the cooking skills of the day to Hu Xiaoyu's study abroad life; from her study abroad life to the differences between China and other countries; and then they went on to talk about specific people and events.

The sky outside the French windows gradually darkened.

On a winter evening, the sky was a dark, cold blue, a stark contrast to the bright, warm interior. Against the backdrop of the sky and the lights of countless homes outside the window, Lü Yao and Hu Xiaoyu's conversation gradually took on a warm feel.

This was a feeling that Hu Xiaoyu had never experienced before.

Warm and cozy, it felt like soaking in a hot spring, where both body and mind were greatly relaxed through casual conversation.

She likes this feeling.

However, they didn't chat for long before Lü Yao's phone vibrated. After replying to some messages on his phone, he looked at Hu Xiaoyu and smiled, "I'm going to take care of something for a while."

Hu Xiaoyu smiled and said, "Okay."

The jobs she works with are mostly government agencies or people she knows in the industry. Unless it's something really urgent, they won't contact her for work-related matters in the evenings.

So Hu Xiaoyu took out her phone and found a WeChat public account that specializes in hiring people to cook videos to watch.

In early 2016, with the support of WeChat, the influence of public accounts began to grow day by day, and various types of content began to appear on public accounts, from the initial hot news to the later sharing of opinions, and then to the sharing of video lifestyle content.

With the support of a large social community, the content of WeChat official accounts has gradually become more diverse and richer.

This is also why Tencent failed to make short videos a success in its early days, because Tencent allocated most of its channel resources to WeChat Official Accounts, which are indeed more convenient when embedded in WeChat.

In its early stages of development, WeChat official accounts did indeed have all the advantages of timing, location, and people, so much so that they had already become influential before the arrival of the first year of the short video era and were difficult to transform. As a result, they were gradually overtaken by the later short videos.

Although short videos are emerging, WeChat official accounts and Weibo remain the primary channels through which people access online information.

So almost subconsciously, Hu Xiaoyu searched for WeChat official accounts related to "cooking skills".

As a result, one cooking-related post after another appeared on Hu Xiaoyu's phone.

Are there any cooking principles that, once understood, will greatly improve your culinary skills?

10 Secret Cooking Tips from a Top Chef: Save These and Your Cooking Skills Will Be Boosted!

Understand these 5 cooking principles and your culinary skills will instantly improve by three levels!

A dazzling array of headlines conforming to the era of "text media" were presented to Hu Xiaoyu, and she was quickly drawn to a blogger on a public WeChat account called "Daily Food Diary"...

Hu Xiaoyu was watching videos, while Lü Yao was busy with work.

In the same space, the two were busy with different things. This peaceful and reassuring atmosphere, like spring rain, fell silently, nourishing and changing Hu Xiaoyu's understanding of life.

……

The next day, Hu Xiaoyu got up early and began preparing breakfast.

When Lü Yao woke up, he smelled the aroma of food in the air. Having just gotten up, Lü Yao followed the smell to the kitchen. Seeing Hu Xiaoyu busy in the kitchen in an orderly manner, Lü Yao exclaimed in surprise, "Your cooking skills have improved so much in just one night!"

He gave Hu Xiaoyu a thumbs up: "You really are a genius!"

After Hu Xiaoyu finished cooking, Lü Yao took a bite and found that it was indeed much better than yesterday.

Hu Xiaoyu's smile never faded as Lü Yao showered her with praise.

After dinner, Lü Yao drove Hu Xiaoyu out of the National Art Museum, packed up a restored ancient painting, and handed it over to the personnel who came to take it over. After the handover was clearly documented, Hu Xiaoyu and Lü Yao went to the RV and set off.

Their supplies were ready long ago, and the RV and supply vehicle were well-stocked. After notifying the accompanying personnel, Lü Yao and Hu Xiaoyu set off on their journey.

Once the car was on the highway and had quickly left Hangzhou, Lü Yao sat in the living room of the RV, watching the scenery rushing past on both sides, and laughed, "This is the first time I've traveled this way, it's quite novel."

Hu Xiaoyu rested her chin on her hand: "Me too."

However, this novelty quickly turned into boredom.

Their destination was western Sichuan, but the scenery along the way from Hangzhou was beautiful for the first half of the journey. It wasn't until they reached Chengdu that the scenery became more beautiful and colorful as they took the Aba Grand Loop.

Hangzhou is almost 2,000 kilometers away from Chengdu. Even if you drive there without stopping, it would take more than 20 hours. In addition, there might be unexpected traffic jams or other issues during your journey within China. The entire trip by RV would take more than 30 hours.

So a few hours later, both Hu Xiaoyu and Lü Yao were a little numb.

So Hu Xiaoyu took out his phone and quickly wrote down a travel guide. He immediately changed his route, first going to Jingdezhen, then passing through Yueyang, then Zhangjiajie, then Chongqing, and finally arriving in Chengdu, traveling along the way.

So Lü Yao accompanied Hu Xiaoyu to Jingdezhen to do archaeological research and appreciate porcelain; in Yueyang, they saw Yueyang Lake, the place mentioned in the poem; in Zhangjiajie, they saw the spectacular rime ice and sea of ​​clouds, the rosy clouds over Tianmen Cave, and also visited the filming location of Avatar; in Chongqing, they ate hot pot; and in Chengdu, they visited Du Fu's former residence.

They spent the entire trip from mid-January to late January.

I went to many places, but I only visited each place briefly. After visiting a few famous attractions, I left and continued on my way.

Lu Yao hadn't driven at all on the way, but he was already exhausted.

I have no idea how the butler driving ahead managed to keep going. It's clear that being a butler isn't an easy job.

Fortunately, Hu Xiaoyu was in high spirits. She was full of enthusiasm every time she arrived at a new place. Not only did she go out and have fun by herself, but she also dragged Lü Yao along and asked Lü Yao to take pictures of her.

Along the way, Hu Xiaoyu took many photos, including quite a few with Lü Yao.

As Lü Yao traveled along the way, he gradually developed a strange feeling.

Hu Xiaoyu seemed a little anxious.

It seems like they're in a rush to finish something, like they want to accomplish a lot in a limited amount of time.

The more energetic she was, the stronger this feeling became in Lü Yao's heart.

So, what comes after this trip?
Lu Yao suddenly felt a little hesitant to guess.

On January 28, 2016, after finishing their trip in Chengdu, Lü Yao and Hu Xiaoyu set off again.

As the RV drove out of the city, Hu Xiaoyu leaned against the living room and summarized her trip to Chengdu: "I didn't expect Chengdu to be so different from what I imagined. It doesn't seem to be that fun."

She wasn't even used to the food.

Lu Yao laughed and said, "The most fun places in Sichuan are all outside the city, so Chengdu is also known as the entrance to a fairyland. Once you leave Chengdu and enter western Sichuan, the scenery will be completely different."

Hu Xiaoyu immediately became expectant: "Then I'd better be on my guard!"

After Hu Xiaoyu's RV passed through Dujiangyan and entered the vicinity of Li County, the scenery became unique. Hu Xiaoyu also began to frequently look out the window. At this time of year, western Sichuan is actually not very beautiful.

Western Sichuan is incredibly beautiful from March to November each year.

However, from December to February, due to the cold weather, there aren't many beautiful sights to enjoy. For example, Jizhaopeng near Lixian County is incredibly beautiful in June and July, with lush greenery, flowers, and clear air that makes it feel less like China and more like the Alps.

But at this time of year, the flower sea above the chicken claw shed is completely bare. If it snows, you can at least see the snow scene, but if it doesn't snow, there's really nothing there.

Fortunately, if we keep going, we'll reach Bipenggou.

Although Bipenggou doesn't have anything particularly beautiful in winter, it boasts snow-capped mountains, glaciers, grasslands, and lakes, making it an excellent camping spot even in winter.

Even without snow, the lakes nestled among the mountains and forests shine like jewels.

Under the sunset.

When the golden afterglow falls on the glacier and the lake below it, the scenery is so beautiful it seems otherworldly.

After arriving in the supply vehicle, Hu Xiaoyu couldn't help but open the window and shout loudly to release his surging emotions.

It was because this place was so beautiful that Hu Xiaoyu decided to camp here tonight and wait to enjoy the wonderful scenery after dawn tomorrow.

With the help of the staff on the supply vehicle, Lü Yao and his team quickly set up camp and lit a campfire in the camp. However, by the time they finished everything, it was completely dark, and only their camping lights were shining alone in the wilderness.

Here, "absolute" is given a concrete form.

Absolute darkness surged in from all directions, giving one an involuntary feeling of being detached from the world. When the distant howls of wolves faintly echoed, Hu Xiaoyu was completely dumbfounded.

There are wolves here?

Thankfully, she brought a professional guide and a wilderness survival expert with her; otherwise, if it were just her and Lü Yao, she wouldn't have been able to get a good night's sleep.

Even so, after Hu Xiaoyu crawled into the tent and into her sleeping bag, she still couldn't fall asleep.

A small nightlight hung in her tent, so it wasn't dark inside. But listening to the howling wind outside, Hu Xiaoyu felt as if the darkness outside had come alive, wriggling and trying to penetrate the sturdy, warm, but just-cloth tent.

This invisible mental pressure kept Hu Xiaoyu awake at all.

So Hu Xiaoyu picked up the walkie-talkie next to him and called out, "Lü Yao, Lü Yao, are you asleep?"

A moment later, a voice came from the walkie-talkie: "No, what's wrong?"

Hu Xiaoyu hesitated for a moment, then gritted her teeth and said, "Would you like to come and sleep with me?"

(End of this chapter)