The growth system comes at the age of 30

Chapter 278 Camping on the Mountain Top, Sunrise and Sea of ​​Clouds (4.6K)

(This is a transitional chapter; you can skip it if you don't like it.)
"Let's see what the situation is first. If we can help, we definitely will."

Chen Jingle said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, the chubby boy was overjoyed and nodded repeatedly, "Thank you, thank you so much!"

"You're welcome, let's go ahead."

"..."

Chen Jingle followed the chubby boy to the spot where his car was stuck.

There were a few people at the scene.

A rather plump woman, and a family of three who looked quite refined.

The plump lady must be the chubby guy's wife. This is the first time I've seen so vividly what it means for a couple to look alike; their faces don't resemble each other, but their spirits are very similar.

They were all chubby and looked very friendly.

As for the family of three next to them, they must work in education or culture-related fields, and both husband and wife have a strong scholarly air about them.

The children are adorable too.

When they saw Chen Jingle and Li Beixing coming over, everyone immediately turned their curious and amazed gazes towards them.

The car that got stuck was a Toyota, and the other car that tried to help tow it but failed was a Lexus Lightning.

Chen Jingle took a second look and exclaimed in surprise, "A Prado!"

The chubby boy blushed with embarrassment and quickly waved his hand: "Hey, don't mention it. My dad bought it. He heard my uncle say something like 'With one more step, it will take you over the mountain,' and he bought it on impulse. In the end, it can't even get out of a mud pit."

The Lexus owner standing next to him looked a little embarrassed.

His 2.5L Lightning is so heavy that you have to open the sunroof and stand up to step on the gas; it's really hard to move this bulky Land Cruiser.

Chen Jingle smiled slightly.

The 3.5L Prado is slightly better than the base 2.7L version, but only slightly, and with its road tires, it's not very suitable for off-road driving.

Another factor is the driver's skill level; this guy was clearly overconfident in his driving abilities.

Chen Jingle carefully circled the car, then lay down to take a look, and stood up to pat the mud and grass off his hands: "You drove too fast and drove straight into the mud. The tires got stuck, and the chassis scraped the bottom a bit, so it's going to be a bit difficult to get out."

"Can it be done?" The chubby boy scratched his head awkwardly.

Chen Jingle nodded: "It should be fine."

Looking up at the U8, it has four motors with a maximum of 1200 horsepower. The Prado didn't get too deep into the mud; it was no big deal.

The chubby boy rubbed his hands together in delight: "Thank you so much!"

"It's nothing, I'll go get the car first." Chen Jingle walked back.

Li Beixing thought about it and decided not to go back with him. It would be too much trouble to go back and forth. He would just wait for him to come over here.

"Sister, you are so beautiful."

The little girl from the family of three suddenly spoke up.

Li Beixing chuckled: "Little friend, you're cute too, but you should call me auntie."

She takes age very well; it's an objective fact. Being called "auntie" won't hurt her. To the little kids, she is indeed an auntie.

The little girl looked at her mother, then at Li Beixing: "Oh~ Auntie, you're so pretty."

"Thank you. You'll be very beautiful when you grow up."

Li Beixing smiled, her eyes crinkling.

"Beautiful ladies, are you from Jiangbei?" the round and friendly lady asked curiously.

"Yes."

"You and your boyfriend are such a perfect match! You're both handsome and good-looking. It's rare to see such a good-looking couple."

"Not at all, you flatter me."

Li Beixing smiled faintly.

She'll just give a polite reply when others compliment her, but if it's Chen Jingle who's being praised, it makes her very happy.

A short while later, Chen Jingle drove the car over, adjusted its position, attached the tow rope, and told everyone to keep a little distance. If the rope accidentally broke, it would be no joke.

He told the chubby boy, "Just put the car in the lowest gear and accelerate slowly. Let's get out of here first."

"Okay, whatever you say!" The chubby boy sat in the driver's seat of the domineering vehicle.

Although Chen Jingle had never experienced car rescue before, he had studied the subject and knew exactly how to do it.

Moreover, he was extremely skilled at driving, and even though it was his first time driving the U8, he drove it with ease.

After some effort, they finally managed to pull the bulldozer out of the mud pit.

wow~
The loudest cheers came from the little girl.

Chen Jingle looked on and couldn't help but chuckle.

The chubby couple both breathed a sigh of relief, feeling extremely fortunate.

Finally it’s figured out.

"It's done!"

Chen Jingle got out of the car and retrieved the tow rope.

The chubby guy also got out of the car and immediately took out two packs of cigarettes, stuffing them into Chen Jingle's and the Lexus owner's hands.

"Thank you so much, thank you both so much for your help!"

Chen Jingle quickly waved his hand: "No need, I don't smoke."

The Lexus owner was a little embarrassed: "I didn't do anything to help."

The chubby boy pleaded, "Take them, brothers. They're nothing valuable. You can give them away if you don't want to smoke them. I really don't have anything else worth having. If you don't accept them, they'll feel awkward accepting them."

Chen Jingle glanced at the Lexus owner wearing glasses next to him, and could only smile and accept, "Okay, thank you very much then."

I'll put it in the car for Old Li later; it was a gift from him anyway.

The chubby boy grinned and said, "I should be thanking you. If we had called a tow truck in this desolate place, we would have been incredibly embarrassed."

The Lexus owner touched his nose and said, "I'm just a freeloader."

"Brother, you're right. You helped out too, whether it was successful or not is another matter. Anyway, I'm very grateful for your help."

This chubby kid is a decent person, no wonder he can drive a Land Cruiser.

"Dude, is this car easy to drive? If it is, I'll get one too. How much does it cost?"

Three big men surrounded the U8, examining it closely, when the chubby guy asked a question.

"Uh, it's my father-in-law's car, not mine."

"Wow, that's amazing!" The chubby boy exclaimed, his face filled with shock and envy.

Chen Jingle just chuckled.

Men can go from strangers to acquaintances with just one common topic.

After a brief chat, seeing that it was getting darker, Chen Jingle took Li Beixing's hand and waved to the others: "If there's nothing else, we'll be going now. Have fun."

"Okay, take care."

"Goodbye."

Chen Jingle drove away with Li Beixing.

Next, the Lexus family of three drove back to their camp.

After everyone left, the chubby boy kicked his car tire in annoyance: "What a piece of junk! I'm going to get an U8 too!"

The U8 he just saw had captivated him with both its looks and performance, and now he looked at his old Land Cruiser with increasing disdain.

……

"Where do we go next?" Li Beixing asked from the passenger seat.

Chen Jingle chuckled and said, "It's lunchtime, let's go to Shigu to get something to eat first."

"Okay. What do you want to eat?"

"How about the fish congee?"

"Yes, I can eat this!" Li Beixing exclaimed excitedly.

Anyway, today she was following Chen Jingle wherever he went.

Muziba is not far from the center of Shigu District, less than a 15-minute drive.

Chen Jingle parked his car next to the cultural square in the district. There was a food street right across the street, so he decided to find something to eat first.

The fish congee in Shigu is very famous.

It's not the raw fish sashimi from Fengcheng, nor is it raw marinated fish from Chaoshan. Instead, it's made by scalding sliced ​​fish, lean pork, fried shrimp, clams, sandworms, and other ingredients in a freshly boiled porridge base, and then finally adding an egg.

What makes this dish so appealing is its exceptionally rich flavor and texture, with fresh ingredients paired with thick, piping hot white porridge.

So fresh it's unbelievable!

The local environment shapes the local food culture. The fish porridge in Shigu is quite different from that in Jiangbei city, and has its own unique style.

The restaurant Chen Jingle found was highly recommended by locals. It's a small, unassuming eatery that's been around for many years. The ambiance may be a bit lacking, but the food is delicious.

People from Lingnan don't pay much attention to this.

Look, Teacher Li is enjoying her meal very much and doesn't seem to care at all about the somewhat terrible dining environment.

She could accompany Chen Jingle to fancy meals as well as street food stalls, which was a treasure for a girl from a low-income family like her. After eating and drinking their fill, they bought two cups of milk tea to stroll around and enjoy the night view of Shigu, comparing it to the city center.

Jiangbei is a fifth-tier city with three districts and one county under its jurisdiction. Shigu District is the one that is relatively far away from the other three, but it is only a 4-50 minute drive away.

A small place is a small place.

Unlike the provincial capital, where even a large residential area takes half an hour to cycle from the outermost part to the innermost part.

However, small cities have their advantages; at least they are suitable for retirement.

Having stayed in Jiangbei for almost a year, Chen Jingle wouldn't be able to adapt well to returning to the provincial capital and the fast-paced life he used to lead.

……

After walking for a while and finishing their meal, the two prepared to head to their next destination.

The next stop is Longtoushan in Shigu District.

Longtoushan is one of the higher mountains in the vicinity. Standing at the top, you can overlook Shigu District and several surrounding towns. There is a wide terrace on the top of the mountain where you can camp. On a clear day, you can also see a sea of ​​clouds.

It's considered one of the better camping, stargazing, and sunrise viewing spots in the Jiangbei area.

Chen Jingle parked the car opposite the police station at the foot of the mountain, then took his equipment and led Li Beixing up the mountain.

People do climb the mountain at night, but they don't necessarily reach the top.

Most people just strolled around the square at the foot of the mountain; some were skateboarding, some were dancing, and some were walking their children.

However, once you get to the halfway point up the mountain, there are very few people. You might walk for half a day and not see a single one, and most of them are heading downhill.

Afraid of the dark?

nonexistent.

Not to mention that the city government considered that people might climb the mountain at night, so there is a low courtyard lamp at a distance on both sides of the cement steps for convenient lighting, so that people can't see the steps and miss them.

Chen Jingle carries a high-powered flashlight with a maximum brightness of 20000 lumens with him. Even if a vampire came, he would have to take a heavy blow.

Li Beixing curiously shone the flashlight around, marveling at its brightness. She hadn't used a flashlight in many years, and her impression of it was still from more than a decade ago.

"Don't take pictures randomly," Chen Jingle whispered.

"Huh? Why?"

"What if they're squatting in the bushes to relieve themselves?"

"Ah~"

Li Beixing was disgusted, but he obediently pointed the flashlight at the steps in front of him.

There were even fewer people on the rooftop terrace.

There was a student couple kissing up there, but when they saw Chen Jingle and his companion coming up with a powerful flashlight, they quickly moved to another spot.

Chen Jingle glanced at their school uniforms, curled his lip, and thought, "This school's dean of students is really useless. Why isn't he doing anything about this?"

He gets angry when he thinks about how he was publicly criticized by the head of his grade for just sneaking a breakfast during morning reading.

……

After choosing a clean spot, Chen Jingle began to set up the tent.

If you go out to play and all you do is eat and drink in the wild without spending the night in a tent, then it can only be called a picnic.

Although the weather forecast indicated good weather for tonight and tomorrow, with no strong winds or heavy rain, Chen Jingle still secured the tent for safety reasons.

Then lay out the sleeping bag.

In addition, there are other self-defense tools available.

When camping, some protective measures are necessary. While it's important not to be malicious, it's essential to be aware of potential attacks from wild animals.

There are no tigers, black bears, or wolves in Jiangbei, but there are plenty of wild boars, wild dogs, and lynxes.

After Chen Jingle set up the tent, Li Beixing turned off the flashlight.

Anyway, the low-lying lampposts aren't far away, so you can see them fairly clearly.

And then I wanted to look at the starry sky above.

The sky is clear and bright this season. Although it's not as beautiful as the starry sky I saw in the countryside when I was a child, it's still okay. Light pollution isn't too bad here, and since we're on a mountaintop, it at least meets the standard for a starry sky.

This is something you can't see in the city, and even from the top of Gougongzhang Mountain next to Li Beixing's house, it's hard to see such a sight.

Chen Jingle set up a time-lapse photography setup with his camera and tripod, intending to capture the Milky Way and starry sky, as it was a rare occasion for him to come out at night.

Turning to look at Li Beixing, I found her half-squatting beside the railing of the mountaintop terrace.

"What are you looking at?"

"They're fireflies!!" Li Beixing exclaimed without turning her head. "I haven't seen them in ages."

Chen Jingle leaned closer to take a look and saw a squirming insect clinging to a leaf. He chuckled softly.

He thought that due to industrialization, many young people today have never seen a firefly, and some even claim with certainty that fireflies are fake.

I suddenly understand why modern people don't believe in or can't imagine some of the animals recorded in ancient books.

Because it is something that has become extinct, and people have never even seen a specimen of it, it is indeed impossible to understand.

After getting tired of playing with fireflies, Li Beixing lay on Chen Jingle's back, rubbed her face against his hair, and sat with him on the mat to look at the starry sky.

"That's great~"

"What good?"

"Mmm, it's so good to be with you!"

"fool."

Chen Jingle smiled and pulled her into his arms.

In truth, he was the luckiest one.
After a while, Chen Jingle checked the time, got up to pack his things in the tent: "It's time to get ready for bed."

"Come on, come on." Li Beixing followed with a grin.

It was my first time camping overnight outdoors, and I was with Chen Jingle, so it was a really new experience.

Chen Jingle prepared a double sleeping bag.

It's still a bit chilly on the mountaintop late at night in late spring or early summer.

The two of them lay inside, feeling very comfortable.

However, Teacher Li is a bit restless when she sleeps; she likes to put her legs on Chen Jingle, just like a koala come to life.

The tent was completely sealed off, and the surroundings were quiet.

And so, the two of them embraced and fell asleep peacefully on a desolate, high mountain in the wilderness.

When Chen Jingle woke up, he felt very short of breath and wondered if he was experiencing sleep paralysis. But when he opened his eyes, he found that Li Beixing was lying on top of him.

Impressed!

No wonder it was so heavy; I almost got crushed to death.

He pinched Li Beixing's nose: "Baby, wake up, get up and watch the sunrise."

"Huh? Huh?"

Li Beixing, in a daze, nudged around randomly.

Left with no other choice, Chen Jingle had to carry her out of the sleeping bag, then grab a coat and put it on her, just like carrying a baby on his back.

It was just getting light outside, and the two of them were the only ones on the terrace.

I chose this place because it's less crowded.

A gust of cold morning wind from the mountaintop jolted Li Beixing awake.

"Its daybreak?"

"It's almost 6:05."

"Ok."

Li Beixing yawned, got off him, wrapped his coat around himself, and sat down next to Chen Jingle to wait for the sunrise.

As the sky began to glow red and bright, and the sun emerged from the sea of ​​clouds, Li Beixing couldn't help but cheer, turning around to hug Chen Jingle and giving her a long kiss.

I don't know why, but I'm just so happy!
After watching the sunrise, the two reluctantly packed up and headed down the mountain.

This trip was pretty good, and it was worthwhile. I feel much more relaxed now, because I was so busy and tired recently, and it made me feel a bit depressed.

Let's visit other places next time we have the chance.

……

A pleasant and relaxing weekend has come to an end.

Back to work on Monday.

That noon, Chen Qiyun came home from school and stood in front of Chen Jingle, hesitant and awkward.

"What's wrong?" Chen Jingle asked curiously.

Chen Qiyun said shyly, "My sister-in-law said that there is a national essay competition for primary and secondary school students recently, and she wants me to participate."

Chen Jingle was surprised, then laughed and said, "Then why don't you participate? Is there a registration fee?"

Chen Qiyun quickly shook her head: "No need, no need. What I wanted to say was, Brother Le, could you take a look at what I wrote?"

"Okay, let me take a look."

Chen Jingle took her homework.

(End of this chapter)