From humble beginnings to the pinnacle of life

Seeing that I didn't speak, Su Qing reminded me again, "Why aren't you saying anything? Are you scared?"

I smiled and slowly said, "Not just half, I'd give you the whole thing."

"Really?" Su Qing asked, her face full of disbelief.

"You were the one who managed the account for me, you were the one who replied to the comments, and you were the one who kept the flow of the stream. All I had to do was make a suggestive appearance. All things considered, you deserve far more credit than I do."

Hearing this, Su Qing nodded in satisfaction, a faint smile appearing on her lips: "That's more like it."

"Once we get out of the no-man's-land safely, I'll plan the content properly and turn this account into a legitimate outdoor adventure IP. Maybe we can even make a stable income from it in the future."

I was somewhat surprised: "You also know about account IP management?"

"I don't understand it now, but I can learn it," she said confidently and assertively.

Looking at her vibrant and lively profile, I secretly agreed in my heart.

This girl may seem delicate and willful, but she is actually incredibly smart and has a learning ability far exceeding that of ordinary people.

Previously, he managed the accounts of the express delivery station, liaised with merchants, and verified the list of supplies in uninhabited areas. Now, he has taken over the operation of the live streaming platform's account management.

No matter what it is, as long as she puts her heart into it, she can quickly get the hang of it and do a pretty good job.

This perfectly illustrates the saying: gold shines wherever it is.

The background music in the carriage automatically changed, and a gentle melody slowly began to play, switching to Pu Shu's "The Ordinary Road".

As soon as the melody started, Su Qing hummed along for a couple of lines. Her voice wasn't loud, but the tune was quite accurate.

After singing a short section, she remarked with emotion, "This song is so fitting for the moment, it perfectly reflects our current state."

"You like Pu Shu?" I asked casually.

"I wouldn't say I like it that much, I just think the song is well-written."

After saying that, she softly began to sing: "I have crossed mountains and seas, and walked through crowds of people. Everything I once possessed has vanished like smoke in the blink of an eye. I have been lost, disappointed, and directionless, until ordinariness became the only answer..."

As her sweet singing faded, she turned to me and asked, "How was it? Was it good?"

"Not bad, that sounds great, keep singing," I replied with a smile.

"That won't do, you'll have to pay if you sing again." She raised her little face, deliberately acting coy.

I scoffed, "You want a membership just to hear you sing? You're doing a pretty good job with your business."

"Of course!" she said, tilting her chin up proudly. "I rarely sing, and I've never sung for anyone else."

"Then I'm quite honored."

"Then you'd better cherish it."

I smiled and didn't reply, but I felt incredibly relaxed inside.

It has to be said that with Su Qing by my side, even the longest and most tedious journey becomes interesting.

Although she always likes to bicker and tease me, she is reliable and considerate, helping me with most of the trivial matters so that I can focus wholeheartedly on driving and the journey.

During the brief pause in my silent journey, Su Qing softly finished singing the latter half of the song.

As the song ended, she gazed at the rapidly receding mountain scenery outside the window and sighed softly:

"I used to think that crossing mountains and seas was a very distant thing, but now I realize that we are already on the way. Even if we haven't really reached the uninhabited area yet, we have already taken the most important first step."

I glanced at her sideways.

She leaned back lazily in her chair, her eyes gentle and a faint smile playing on her lips.

The warm sunlight streamed through the car window and fell on her face, outlining her soft features, making her look gentle and radiant.

At this moment, the wind is free, and the road leads forward.

The people around me felt at ease, and everything was just right.

……

The journey proceeded smoothly, and at 12:30 pm, the three SUVs entered the highway service area one after another.

Wang and his group arrived twenty minutes earlier than us and had already ordered their food at the restaurant.

Su Qing and I were thus fortunate enough to have our food served to us shortly after we sat down.

The six people sat around a table, eating and chatting, discussing the afternoon's itinerary and subsequent plans.

Wang was satisfied with the efficiency of the traffic this morning. If the efficiency could be maintained in the afternoon, we would definitely be able to reach our destination on the first day of our trip.

Kangding City.

I knew in my heart that arriving in Kangding meant the end of our comfortable journey.

The journey will then involve traversing a section of the Sichuan-Tibet Highway, officially entering the plateau region.

At that time, they will not only have to face winding and complicated mountain roads and ever-changing road conditions, but also the high-altitude climate.

Temperature differences, lack of oxygen, and strong winds are all unknown challenges.

Although the Sichuan-Tibet Highway is a well-established self-driving route with comprehensive commercial facilities, it is not considered a perilous or dangerous road.

But for most of our team, this was the first time we had ever set foot on the plateau.

Apart from Wang Ge and A Qiu, who are experienced, the other four of us are all novices when it comes to high altitudes and don't have much experience in dealing with them.

Brother Wang also gave us a heads-up beforehand, giving everyone serious instructions.

Compared to the truly treacherous and unpredictable uninhabited areas, the Sichuan-Tibet Plateau is merely a small, beginner-level challenge.

If you can't even handle this first hurdle, then you should give up on crossing the uninhabited area as soon as possible.

After a quick lunch, the team rested in the car for half an hour to recharge before setting off again.

For the first hour after departure, the road conditions remained smooth and stable, and the convoy proceeded at a steady speed throughout, making great progress.

However, once the convoy turned onto the Ya Ye Expressway, the road conditions suddenly deteriorated.

Traffic ahead came to a complete standstill, and the entire highway was completely blocked, making it impossible to move an inch.

According to the vehicle's radio and road condition reports, a major traffic accident has occurred on the highway ahead, and temporary traffic control measures have been implemented, prohibiting all vehicles from passing until the scene is cleared.

The originally smooth journey was met with its first unexpected obstacle.

Judging from the current traffic congestion and the progress of the cleanup of the major accident at the scene, it will be impossible for the road to reopen anytime soon.

I simply turned off the engine, pressed the seat adjustment button, and reclined the driver's seat.

I plan to take advantage of the break in the traffic jam to close my eyes and rest for a while.

I had been driving all morning, and I was under a lot of stress, so I was quite tired.

The carriage was quiet, and soon drowsiness swept over me, and I gradually drifted into a drowsy state.

Just as I was about to fall asleep, Su Qing next to me suddenly shook my shoulder forcefully, her voice filled with obvious panic:

"Wake up! Lin Ye, wake up!"

She jolted me awake, and I immediately opened my eyes, sat up straight, and instinctively looked out of the car.

The road ahead was still completely blocked, with a dense line of vehicles that remained motionless.

Many car owners, bored out of their minds, simply brought out their own small tables and chairs and started playing cards in the gap between the two cars.

I was instantly wide awake, glared at Su Qing with annoyance, and closed my eyes again:

"Can you stop making a fuss? I'm really sleepy, what are you doing?"

"It's not about the traffic jam!" Su Qing's voice grew increasingly anxious, her tone filled with panic.