Tomb raiding: A mere 20 is nothing!

It was rare to meet people of the same age, and Shen Mingchao had a good impression of these two, especially after hearing that they also played King of Glory. Shen Mingchao became even more enthusiastic. They started chatting and added each other on WeChat, discussing forming a racing team in the future.

The noise of the three drifted into the courtyard, and a sound came from the large banyan tree in the courtyard. After a while, a figure jumped down, followed by San San.

This tree has quite a history.

After the sand pit boss fell from power, Li, the wealthy man who had been forced by him to cause trouble for Wu Xie, offered to give them two trees as an apology.

The fat man happened to like trees, so he agreed. They also found forestry professionals to carry out the transplantation.

One tree was planted in Xilaimian, and another was planted in the open space of the village house.

These two trees are very large. Banyan trees are a characteristic species of Fujian, and the provincial capital Fuzhou is known as the "Banyan City". Even the subway design is based on this tree.

After the tree was transplanted, the fat man exclaimed that the tree's canopy was like an inverted umbrella, which must provide a lot of shade. He said that next spring they would enjoy playing chess under the tree in the shade, which would be very pleasant.

Wu Xie watched Zhang Qilan climb the tree in a few steps and voiced his thoughts: "How about we build another treehouse for him?"

"A very interesting idea," Shen Mingchao said, but his mind was full of American Horror Story movies. He always felt that the protagonists who used treehouses as secret bases would eventually encounter ghosts.

However, Zhang Qilin really loves spending time in trees.

There are also three more.

One cat and one person, one on guard and one sleeping, sometimes they even switch roles, with the cat sleeping and the person on guard.

Shen Mingchao felt that such people were more inclined to be close to nature. The wind doesn't lie, and the trees don't hide their treachery. Staying in nature was much easier than being with people.

Thinking of this, she watched Zhang Qiyu jump down from the tree without any surprise, and greeted him with a smile.

Zhang Qilin nodded slightly in response.

If there's one thing that brings Shen Mingchao the most satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment, it's that after becoming familiar with Zhang Qilan, he no longer suffers from Zhang's silence. Congratulations!

Shen Mingchao withdrew his gaze, then suddenly remembered something else. Since Su Wan and Yang Hao were both here, the last member of the aluminum triangle must have arrived as well.

She was watching Sand Sea in the early hours of the morning, and was so tired that she couldn't concentrate. She skimmed through it, but was actually quite confused. Not to mention, Sand Sea wasn't even finished yet.

Uncle San dug another huge hole.

Between the lines, she could sense the helplessness and confusion of the 17-year-old boy who was involuntarily drawn into the situation.

Shen Mingchao guessed that the boy must have pondered a question repeatedly in the quiet of the night.

Why him of all people?

Coincidentally, that's the same question she wanted to ask.

Why her of all people?

The shared experiences and circumstances resonated with Shen Mingchao and the boy at that moment.

Since they were both in the same boat, Shen Mingchao wanted to play "Accidentally Entering the Heavenly Palace" for the two unlucky guys.

Only Zhang Qilin and San San were in the courtyard. Presumably, the others were inside. Fujian in the dead of winter wasn't as bitterly cold as the north, but the damp chill was still unpleasant.

Fatty and his men had made preparations long ago. They built a simple stove in the main room so that they could keep warm while cooking.

Shen Mingchao thought to herself, "It's modern times now, and I even bought heating equipment online." One of the packages she picked up contained heating equipment.

Su Wan and Yang Hao had all taken over the delivery boxes, so Shen Mingchao quickened his pace and prepared to open the door for them.

The moment he raised his hand, the door was pushed open first.

Shen Mingchao and the people inside the door looked at each other, and they all saw surprise in each other's eyes.

The young man inside was undoubtedly handsome, with strong, defined features, sharp eyebrows, and bright eyes. However, his temperament was contradictory, possessing both the youthful innocence of a boy and the melancholy of an adult man.

The other person's thin lips moved slightly, as if they wanted to say something, but the words were silent, only the breath escaped from between their lips and teeth.

During this process, Shen Mingchao discovered something even more interesting.

Young people have dimples.

Unconsciously, it adds a touch of cuteness to the complex temperament of young people.

I guessed who the person in front of me was.

Shen Mingchao's eyebrows relaxed, and a faint smile appeared on his face.

Hello, my name is—

"Li Han!"

The young man shouted out a name, his voice trembling with excitement.

Before Shen Mingchao could react, a blur of light and shadow appeared before his eyes, and he was suddenly pulled firmly into an embrace. The arms holding him were strong and trembling slightly.

"You're Xiaohan, aren't you? Xiaohan, where have you been all these years? Do you know how long I've been looking for you...?"

The young man seemed to be caught up in his emotions, and a barrage of words came crashing down on him.

The impact left everyone present stunned.

"Pear, what are you talking about? Her name is Shen Mingchao, the girl who lives in Yucun with Third Master and the others!"

Su Wan, who was standing to the side, hurriedly tried to explain for Shen Mingchao.

"No!" Li Chu retorted loudly, "She is Xiao Han, how could I mistake my own sister!"

"Forehead......"

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Chu suddenly groaned, a restless unease belatedly creeping over him. His breathing became increasingly rapid, like a chicken being strangled.

A series of indescribable images appeared before Li Cu's eyes. The images showed two people entangled in a complicated situation. After seeing their faces clearly, Li Cu's pupils dilated.

"ah--"

His legs buckled, and he fell to the ground in a sorry state, unable to stop himself from backing away, his expression as if he had seen a ghost.

Wu Xie immediately knew what was going on. He quickly exchanged a glance with Zhang Qilin outside the door, and neither of them looked too good.

But they are elders, so we need to remain calm and take control of the situation before it gets out of control.

Wu Xie dealt with Li Cu in the house.

Zhang Qilin was responsible for leading Shen Mingchao away.

This was the strategy the two of them had just agreed upon with a glance.

Wu Xie squatted down, firmly supporting Li Cu's arm with one hand, and lightly covering his lips with the other. He leaned close to Li Cu's ear and whispered, "Go to my room."

On the other side, Zhang Qilin patted Su Wan and Yang Hao on the shoulder and said calmly, "You two go in too."

When Wu Xie heard this, he froze. The young man didn't talk nonsense, and the meaning of his words was obvious, but he didn't want to believe it and was in a hurry to find Zhang Qilin to verify it.

The moment their eyes met, Zhang Qiyu looked away, his thin lips pressed into a straight line.

He saw the scene at the door clearly from the tree, but he couldn't stop it in time, nor could he stop it at all.

All that was left for him was a chaotic mix of emotions, a sense of melancholy or emptiness that hung in the air, rising and falling in his heart.

Is there anything else you don't understand?

Wu Xie sighed resignedly and said, "Mingchao, you and Xiao Ge go to Xilaimian first. Fatty is cooking alone and can't manage it all. Su Wan, Yang Hao, you two come in, I have something to tell you."

After a few words of arrangement, the two of them each took charge of their respective tasks.

However, none of them realized the seriousness of the situation.

When Zhang Qiyu gently grasped Shen Mingchao's wrist through his sleeve, attempting to take him away, the other party did not budge.

He looked over in confusion, and the next second, his pupils suddenly contracted!