From humble beginnings to the pinnacle of life

Hearing Su Qing say this, I felt secretly gratified.

The fact that Su Qing can consider the benefits of the whole team instead of just thinking about her own fun shows that she has truly integrated into the team and has developed a sense of collectivism.

I took another drag of my cigarette and asked seriously, "Does she have experience with off-road driving in high-altitude areas? The uninhabited areas are not like ordinary self-driving tours."

Su Qing helplessly spread her hands, looking blank: "I don't know. I haven't spent much time with her since I was little, and I know nothing about her life, hobbies, or experiences. I don't know if she knows these things."

"I can't make those decisions on my own. Adding people at the last minute is too risky. I have to ask Brother Wang for his opinion."

Su Qing hesitated for two seconds, then nodded and said, "Okay. If Brother Wang agrees, then let her come. I guess she can't endure this kind of hardship at all, and she probably won't make it to the no-man's-land. At most, she'll travel with us for a while. Even if she quits halfway, she can save us most of the travel expenses."

I couldn't help but chuckle and shake my head.

It has to be said that Su Qing's little scheme was really clever.

But I secretly thought to myself, "That's what I thought too."

I thought she, being so pampered, wouldn't be able to make it through the first night on the plateau.

As a result, despite the arduous journey over mountains and through wind and sun, she was more energetic and spirited than anyone else, and her physical strength and adaptability far exceeded my expectations.

"Then go ask Brother Wang. I'll go live for a while longer to gain more followers."

Su Qing waved her hand, turned around and quickly walked back to her camera position on the lawn.

I nodded and turned to walk towards the parking lot.

Wang sat alone in the driver's seat, a cigarette between his fingers, looking preoccupied and lost in thought.

Wang Ge then snapped out of his daze and looked up at me: "Ready to leave?"

I shook my head, stood by his car door, and said, "What are you doing sitting in the car alone, lost in thought? You look like you have something on your mind."

"It's nothing, just taking a break," Wang Ge replied calmly.

I cut to the chase and said, "Brother Wang, there's an emergency. Su Qing's sister, Su Wan, just called and wants to join our convoy and go into the no-man's-land with us. She asked if we could add one more person."

Wang Ge's brows furrowed instantly, and he said in a serious tone, "Adding people halfway through is probably against the rules."

"That's what I think too." I nodded in agreement. "But she's very determined to go, and she's already on her way. She'll probably catch up with us tonight."

Wang took a deep drag on his cigarette, slowly exhaled the smoke, and spoke with a heavy heart:

"Even if she catches up, it won't work. All team members' information was reported before we set off, and the approved quota was six people. Adding people at the last minute means we won't be able to enter the no-man's-land, which would be an illegal crossing."

"She's already considered that," I quickly added. "She said she's already submitted the application and received the approval, so there's no issue with checkpoints."

Upon hearing this, Wang Ge fell silent for a moment, then looked up and asked, "What's her reason for insisting on going?"

"He didn't go into details, only saying that he had his own personal motives."

After a pause, I added, "However, she made one condition: she would personally reimburse all expenses incurred by the entire team along the way."

Wang frowned again, still full of concerns: "But our supplies and emergency equipment are all prepared in quantities based on a standard of six people. Even if we have a small amount of spare supplies, it won't be enough to support the whole trip if one more person comes along for an extended period."

She said she drove herself here, bringing her own basic supplies and equipment, so as not to use our public resources.

I paused for two seconds, then added, "I've met her once before, and from our conversation just now, I can tell that she's meticulous and definitely not someone who acts impulsively or takes risks on a whim."

Wang stared at me for a few seconds, then asked in a deep voice, "So what do you mean?"

After careful consideration, I said, "To be honest, I didn't really want to add anyone. There are too many variables in the no-man's-land, and adding an outsider means adding more unknown risks, and it's also easy for the team to have problems integrating."

"But she's adamant, and even if we refuse, she'll most likely go ahead with it on her own, which would be even more dangerous."

Wang Ge turned his gaze to Su Qing, who was livestreaming on the lawn in the distance, and asked again, "What is Su Qing's attitude?"

"She was initially firmly against it, but once she heard that all expenses would be covered, she immediately changed her mind and had no objections," I said with a helpless smile.

Wang Ge lowered his head and pondered for a long time, his face extremely serious, before slowly saying, "Crossing the no-man's-land is not child's play, not an ordinary self-driving tour, and it allows no room for carelessness."

He paused abruptly: "But since the procedures are compliant and you all think it's feasible, I have no objections. The premise is that she must absolutely obey the team's command, is strictly prohibited from acting alone, and must report any decisions or actions in advance. If she violates the rules, she must leave the team immediately."

"That's what I think too." I nodded in agreement. "We can let her join the team for a couple of days to get used to her and observe her attitude and cooperation. If we don't get along with her style or she's disobedient, we can find an opportunity to let her leave on her own."

"Okay, we'll do it your way." Wang Ge finally nodded in agreement.

"Okay, I'll go back and give her a reply."

Wang Ge nodded slightly, said nothing more, and continued to rest in his seat.

I turned around and walked quickly back to the lawn. Su Qing was still live-streaming on her phone, skillfully interacting and chatting with the viewers in the live stream.

When she saw me coming, she immediately raised her hand and pointed her phone camera at me.

Then, smiling, he said to the live stream audience, "My partner is back! Today, I'll give you a proper and grand introduction!"

As soon as she finished speaking, she took the initiative to run towards me quickly and naturally took my hand.

She smiled brightly, her voice clear and generous, and said without any hesitation:

"Let me introduce him to everyone: he's not just my teammate and partner, he's also my boyfriend!"

Su Qing's words instantly froze me in place, leaving me stunned for several seconds.

Although we had already agreed beforehand that we would appear on camera together during the live stream.

They used the persona of a couple driving through an uninhabited area to generate buzz and traffic.

But her unguarded and frank statement caught me, a reserved person, off guard and caused me to feel flustered.

I glanced at the live stream on my phone without thinking; the comments were already scrolling rapidly, completely exploding in excitement.

The screen was filled with comments expressing envy, shipping couples, and reminiscing about the atmosphere.

The popularity soared, and one highlighted comment even stood out:

"These two are such a perfect match! They're practically a legendary couple from the martial arts world!"

At the same time, the number of viewers in the live stream visibly surged, soaring to 500.

Since we started broadcasting, the daily number of online viewers has been fluctuating around two or three hundred, and the popularity has been mediocre.

The only time she broke 1,000 views was when Su Qing first showed her face during a live stream.

Apart from that, the live stream's popularity has remained lukewarm.

It has to be said that Su Qing truly has a natural talent for live streaming.

She has a lively and cheerful personality and is very good at creating a lively atmosphere; she can liven up the mood with just a few words.

But just as the screen was flooded with sweet and romantic comments, a glaring comment suddenly popped up:

"This guy looks average, so what makes him so special that he managed to win over such a beautiful female anchor? Does he have any extraordinary skills?"