From humble beginnings to the pinnacle of life

After saying that, he didn't say anything more, turned around and walked towards the courtyard gate.

Su's mother hesitated for a couple of steps before turning back to take a deep look at Su Qing.

With eyes full of worry and helplessness, she finally gritted her teeth, turned around, and left the courtyard with her father.

The heavy courtyard gate closed gently, completely shutting out any outside noise, and the courtyard instantly returned to a deathly silence.

The tense atmosphere suddenly dissipated, leaving only a sense of oppression throughout the courtyard.

The little orange cat nimbly jumped off the stone table, slowly walked to Su Qing's feet, and affectionately rubbed against her trouser leg.

Su Qing stood there quietly for several seconds before slowly moving to the stone bench, sitting down, and gently bending down to hug the little orange cat.

With her head bowed and her long hair obscuring her face, she remained silent.

I could tell that although she appeared calm, she was probably already in complete disarray inside, but she was just stubbornly refusing to show her vulnerability.

I sat down next to her, took out my lighter, lit a cigarette, slowly exhaled a smoke ring, and said in a low voice:

"Now it's completely clear. Fang Heng has found out where we live and deliberately instigated your parents to come and put pressure on us, causing us trouble."

Su Qing snorted heavily, her disdain undisguised, and said coldly:

"Is there even a need to think about it? Fang Heng is utterly shameless!"

Su Qing is right, it really is shameless.

I originally thought that Fang Heng would come to my door to confront me and cause me trouble.

To everyone's surprise, he resorted to underhanded tactics, directly inciting Su Qing's parents to come and put pressure on her.

However, his move wasn't particularly clever, but he did hit the nail on the head regarding what Su's parents cared about most.

face.

The Su family is, after all, a wealthy and influential family with a listed company in the local area.

If word got out, the Su family's daughter would have turned down a high-quality marriage offer from a family of equal social standing and instead chosen to share a run-down courtyard with a poor young man who came from a food delivery background and had nothing. It would have been a complete loss of face for her.

That's why it was so easy to persuade Su's parents to come to their home in person.

Fortunately, Su Qing's attitude was firm and her stance was resolute today.

Although Su's father was still angry when he left, he had clearly softened his stance, which temporarily stabilized the situation.

Su Qing beside me sighed softly, looked up at me, and changed the subject, asking, "Let's not think about these upsetting people and things anymore. Tell me about you, how did the business negotiation go today?"

Seeing her tense expression, I deliberately kept her in suspense, raising an eyebrow with a smile: "Guess?"

Without hesitation, Su Qing blurted out, "She'll definitely be chosen."

I burst out laughing: "Wow, you're so decisive! Are you really that sure I can win you over?"

Su Qing smiled faintly, a hint of understanding in her eyes: "If it hadn't worked out, you wouldn't have told me this."

"You should study psychology!" I joked.

She ignored my teasing, her expression instantly turning serious as she earnestly pressed, "Stop joking, seriously, you really got it?"

I nodded, and said with a hint of pride, "Moreover, I snatched this opportunity from several professional teams."

Su Qing frowned slightly and asked in surprise, "Are there other teams competing with you?"

"It's not just there."

Thinking back on what just happened, I still feel a bit emotional.

"At first I thought it was just a formality and there wouldn't be much competition, but when I got there I was completely stunned. There was a professional evaluation team composed of professional race car drivers, and a top MCN agency with millions of fans. They were fully equipped, and I almost gave up."

Su Qing's curiosity was piqued, and she reached out and put the well-behaved orange cat down on her lap.

She turned to face me, her eyes full of doubt, and asked, "So how did you stand out? Don't do anything rash, you didn't just mention my name off the cuff, did you?"

I shook my head, my smile deepening. "I didn't mention you. Now guess what I did to beat that professional team?"

Su Qing rolled her eyes at me, then pouted helplessly, "How could I possibly guess that? Just tell me already."

I took a drag of my cigarette, the smoke slowly dissipating, and said, word by word:

"I didn't come up with any fancy plans, nor did I boast about my resources and capabilities. I just said one sentence..."

I deliberately kept her in suspense, and Su Qing asked anxiously, "What did you say?"

I smiled mysteriously and said, "I will personally drive a modified car and live stream the journey through the no-man's-land."

The moment those words were spoken, the courtyard fell into a deathly silence.

Su Qing's bright eyes widened suddenly as she stared at me with disbelief, as if she hadn't heard me clearly.

She froze for several seconds before hesitantly asking, "What did you say? Where are you going?"

I had anticipated her reaction, and calmly repeated, "You heard me right, I'm going to the no-man's-land, and I'll be live-streaming the entire journey."

Su Qing still looked bewildered, and subconsciously raised her hand to touch my forehead, muttering to herself, "You don't have a fever, so why are you talking nonsense?"

I reached out and grasped her wrist, then put her hand down, and said with utmost seriousness, "I am perfectly lucid, I don't have a fever, I'm not acting recklessly, and I'm serious."

Now, Su Qing panicked completely and immediately raised her voice:

"You still say you're not kidding! Is the no-man's-land a place ordinary people can go? It's a no-man's-land! Countless professional outdoor teams have gone in and still haven't come back alive!"

"Didn't you see the news from a few months ago? A seasoned hiking enthusiast, with so much experience, went missing for over forty days, and when they were finally found, he was just a skeleton!"

"This place is too dangerous; you absolutely cannot take that risk!"

I guessed Su Qing would be surprised, but I didn't expect her to oppose it so vehemently.

In my memory, Su Qing has always been bold and unrestrained, and likes new and exciting things, so she should support my decision.

I was prepared for her to be surprised, but I didn't expect her to react so strongly.

I paused for a moment, then patiently explained, "Don't be so nervous. We're doing a convoy of off-road vehicles, which is completely different from hiking alone."

I deliberately softened my tone to reassure her: "Don't worry, I'll take all the necessary safety precautions in advance, and we'll definitely have a professional team leader who's been running around uninhabited areas for years. We won't just go in blindly."

Before he could finish speaking, Su Qing interrupted him sharply: "Having a leader doesn't guarantee complete safety! You have no idea how terrifying the no-man's-land is! High altitude, extreme cold, lack of oxygen, sandstorms, desolate landscapes with no supplies!"

"A minor cold in the city is nothing, but in a remote area, a minor cold can quickly develop into pulmonary edema, leaving no time to seek medical attention! There are also complex road conditions, vehicle breakdowns, and extreme weather—there are just too many variables!"

"Besides, do you have any wilderness survival experience? Do you know how to handle emergencies like getting stuck, getting lost, or lacking oxygen? You can't even fix your car if it breaks down on the road? Do you think this is a self-driving tour of the Sichuan-Tibet Highway? That's a no-man's-land!"

I really didn't expect Su Qing to react so strongly, to the point that I couldn't understand her thoughts for a moment.