On a rainy night, the school beauty knocked on my door and asked for shelter

The days passed by quickly and uneventfully, like water, but for Chen Mo and Su Yuqing, something deeper was quietly growing between them.

Before we knew it, the end of September was fast approaching, the air was filled with the sweet fragrance of osmanthus, and the temperature was beginning to change.

It had been almost a month since Chen Mo and Su Yuqing arrived at school.

This month of university life gave the two of them a subconscious sense of belonging, as if they had lived here for several years.

This is mainly because after arriving at university, in less than a month, the friends I made were already very familiar and close, and they had gradually gotten used to the weather and living environment in Xiangsha.

The National Day holiday is seven days long, and after the holiday comes the legendary military training that is said to be "skin-tearing," which makes the holiday even more precious.

Before military training, the two dormitories suggested organizing a seven-day trip for National Day to free themselves from their heavy academic workload and have some team building activities.

On the last Friday evening before National Day, after self-study, eight people gathered in the small garden of Xingyuan Apartment Complex to discuss team building activities for National Day.

After nearly a month of living and working together, the eight people in the two dormitories had already become very close, so such a group activity was naturally what everyone wanted.

"If I don't go out for some fresh air soon, I'll be marinated by the tissue dissection and embryonic tissue!" Wang Lan was the first to raise her hand in agreement.

"Where should we go? We need to consider time, budget, and everyone's interests." Li Zhe pushed up his glasses and began to analyze the situation rationally.

Lin Xiaoxiao's eyes lit up: "How about going to the beach? Sunshine, sand, and waves!"

Upon hearing Lin Xiaoxiao mention those three words, Chen Mo and Su Yuqing instantly recalled the passionate scene of their first kiss under the fireworks display, and a sweet feeling welled up in their hearts.

However, having just enjoyed themselves on Azure Island, they weren't particularly interested in going to the beach again after their reunion.

Zhao Ya suggested in a low voice, "Or... a historic town would be nice, something quieter."

Wang Lan looked at Chen Mo and asked, "Old Mo, what do you think?"

Chen Mo smiled. He didn't really care where he went; what mattered was who he went with.

He noticed that Shen Xinghe didn't seem very interested in the discussion and was looking down at something on her phone, so he asked, "Xinghe, do you have any thoughts?"

"I think we should go to some places that are not too sunny, not too crowded, but still very suitable for young people to relax and have fun."

Clearly, he meant that the beach was too sunny, and the old town would be too crowded during the National Day holiday, so he wanted to go somewhere better.

"Is there such a place? What are your thoughts?" Zhou Yue asked Shen Xinghe with great interest.

Since the other party was able to put forward the idea, they must have had some contingency plan.

After pressing a few buttons on his phone, Shen Xinghe turned the screen towards everyone and slowly swiped his finger to display several videos.

The video shown above instantly caught everyone's attention.

The scene is devoid of crowds and deliberate commercialism; it reveals only the most pristine and pure beauty of nature.

A crystal-clear stream, like a green ribbon, meanders through a lush valley, its waters gurgling and shimmering in the sunlight. Along its banks grow dense, tall bamboo groves; the wind rustles the bamboo leaves, bringing a refreshing coolness.

In the distance, the mountains are verdant and shrouded in mist, resembling a traditional Chinese ink painting.

"Where is this? It's so beautiful!" Zhou Yue asked excitedly.

"This is a fairyland forgotten by time, it doesn't have a name, but I gave it a name, called [Yunxi Stream]." Shen Xinghe introduced the place with a rather poetic tone.

"How did you discover this place?" Lin Xiaoxiao asked curiously.

Shen Xinghe's cool voice carried a hint of barely perceptible pride as he said, "This is a treasure trove that I stumbled upon while shooting for a brand that pursues naturalism. It's about a three-hour drive from Xiangsha City, and very few people know about it. It's basically undeveloped, and only a few local families and a small number of extreme hiking enthusiasts go there."

"The biggest highlight is..." He swiped the screen to show another photo—a wide, flat, lush green valley with verdant forests in the background and a clear stream beside it. "There is an excellent alpine meadow here, which is perfect for camping. The starry sky at night is absolutely stunning, and you can also see the sea of ​​clouds and sunrise in the morning."

"The stream water is mountain spring water, which is drinkable and has a sweet and refreshing taste. There are also small fish and shrimp in the water, and if you are interested, you can experience the most primitive fishing fun. There should be many delicious mushrooms and wild fruits in the mountains this season, which you can pick. We don't even need to bring much stuff; we can be self-sufficient with the natural environment here."

"How about it? Interested in trying it out?" Shen Xinghe glanced at the seven people and asked in a tempting tone.

"It sounds pretty good." Lin Xiaoxiao was the first to be swayed.

“Once we get here, we can have plenty of activities,” Shen Xinghe continued to tempt, showing a few more pictures. “Look, we can stroll along the stream, and in the deeper parts we can even swim, but of course we have to be careful.”

On the meadow, you can fly kites, play badminton, or simply lie down to feel nature, clear your mind, and meditate.

In the evening, you can light a bonfire, barbecue, sing, chat... Several families at the foot of the mountain grow their own vegetables and raise a lot of free-range chickens and ducks, the taste of which is very authentic and natural. If you don't have enough wild game on the mountain, you can buy some at the foot of the mountain and bring it up with you.

This description, coupled with highly convincing real-life photos, instantly won over everyone.

Lin Xiaoxiao's eyes lit up: "Xinghe, I have nothing more to say, this is it! This place is amazing! It's like a paradise!"

"A pollution-free environment for camping! That's a wonderful place!" Chen Mo was also moved.

Zhao Ya also showed a rare look of longing: "It sounds so peaceful and can make people completely relax."

Zhou Yue immediately made the decision: "This is it! It's exactly what I expected! Xinghe, you have such a great eye for finding places! I'll take care of everything we need for camping!"

She's already excitedly planning which pretty clothes and photography equipment to bring.

Wang Lan rubbed her hands together excitedly: "Wild delicacies from the mountains! I love this! It's healthy to eat, and you don't have to worry about getting ripped off or eating bad food near tourist attractions!"

Chen Mo and Su Yuqing exchanged a smile, both seeing satisfaction in each other's eyes.

This place offers both the natural tranquility they love and the opportunity to fulfill their friends' expectations for group activities, making it an ideal choice.

Su Yuqing had even begun to imagine herself and Chen Mo lying side by side under the starry sky, gazing at the vast and pure expanse of the heavens. (End of Chapter)