From humble beginnings to the pinnacle of life

As soon as this comment appeared, someone immediately replied:

"You really don't know your stuff! You can't judge a book by its cover! Didn't you see he's driving a heavily modified Raptor? That modification alone costs at least a million yuan. Ordinary people can't afford this kind of off-road adventure. Money is the biggest advantage!"

As I watched the back-and-forth comments, a strange sense of bitterness and disappointment welled up inside me.

In the live stream, countless people assumed that I was only worthy of the bright and dazzling Su Qing because of my wealth.

Everyone subconsciously felt that I was out of her league.

What's most frustrating is that they were telling the truth, and I had no way to refute them.

I come from an ordinary background and have an ordinary appearance. Compared to Su Qing, who comes from a wealthy family and is confident and dazzling, I do seem quite unremarkable.

But I also know in my heart that this is just how the live streaming industry is.

Controversy, discussion, and comparison are essential for engagement and exposure.

The more controversial the comments, the higher the popularity of the live stream, and the more the platform will continue to push the stream.

Su Qing stared at the screen, but deliberately avoided these hurtful comments and ignored them.

She turned to look at me and asked casually, "So, what did Wang Ge say? Can he make an exception for my sister?"

I gathered my scattered thoughts and replied, "Brother Wang said that in principle it's fine and she can follow up, but she must obey the team's instructions throughout the process and cannot act on her own."

Su Qing chuckled and said, "That's basically impossible. My sister has always been headstrong; she might not even listen to my parents, let alone follow the team's arrangements."

I quickly stepped aside to avoid the live stream camera and whispered to her, "You're still live streaming. Don't talk about these private matters in the live stream; it'll easily cause trouble."

In contrast, Su Qing remained completely calm and said with a relaxed expression, "It's okay, we're just chatting about everyday things, no need to be so formal."

I truly admire her mindset.

Most people are nervous, reserved, and hesitant when they go live for the first time, afraid of saying the wrong thing and being criticized.

But she was completely relaxed and at ease throughout the entire live stream, not afraid of saying the wrong thing at all, and was fully immersed in the live stream.

I sighed helplessly and continued, "I just talked to Brother Wang. We can let your sister come with us for a while to observe her condition and behavior before making a decision."

Su Qing nodded, unlocked her phone, and handed it to me: "Then you should call her back. I'm still live streaming, so it's inconvenient for me to answer the call."

I took the phone, turned around and walked to a quiet corner away from the camera, found Su Wan's number and dialed it directly.

The phone was answered after only two rings, and Su Wan's cool, indifferent voice immediately came through the receiver: "Have you discussed it?"

"Well, our team agrees to let you join the team in principle, but there are a few preconditions that must be made clear in advance."

"Go ahead," Su Wan said concisely, without any unnecessary words.

"First, you must obey the team's unified command throughout the entire process. It is strictly forbidden to act alone. Any decision or change of itinerary must be discussed by the team. You cannot make decisions on your own."

I paused for two seconds, then continued, "Secondly, we only prepared supplies for six people before setting off, and everything was allocated in fixed quantities. Having an extra person at the last minute would disrupt our overall supply planning and pose unforeseen risks..."

Before I could finish speaking, Su Wan decisively interrupted me: "I have enough basic supplies on board to support my entire journey. If there is a shortage of supplies later, I can purchase them in the towns along the way, so you don't need to worry about it."

I was secretly startled and instantly felt a surge of emotion.

He truly is a decisive person; his vision and thinking are far more comprehensive than ours.

While I was still worried about the shortage of supplies and the disruption of the itinerary, she had already made plans and preparations in advance.

We are still far from the no-man's-land, and there are plenty of supply stations along the way, so we have ample time to replenish the necessary supplies. I was being overly restrictive and worried.

I responded in a deep voice.

She then proactively asked, "Are there any other conditions?"

I hesitated for a moment, then asked frankly, "I have another question I'd like to clarify with you. Since we're going to travel together as a team, it's best if we have some basic understanding of each other. What's your reason for insisting on coming with us into the no-man's-land? I don't mean anything by it; it's just for the safety of the team."

There was a two-second silence on the other end of the phone, followed by a calm reply: "You'll find out when we get to the no-man's-land."

She paused, then continued, "Since I've set off by car, I'm determined to reach my destination. You've agreed to let me join the group, so we can look out for each other along the way. Even if you hadn't agreed, I would have gone on my own. I'm only going with you to avoid unnecessary trouble."

These words sound slightly unsettling, as they are overly assertive and self-centered.

But I have to admit, she was telling the truth.

With her abilities, resources, and decisiveness, even if we refuse, she is absolutely capable of venturing into the no-man's-land alone, and no one can stop her.

This woman is meticulous, clear-headed, decisive, and plans every step of the way.

At that moment, I finally understood why Su Qing always said that her parents favored her older sister and always compared her to Su Wan.

In just a few minutes of communication, it was clear that Su Wan's intelligence, vision, and shrewdness completely surpassed her peers, with her IQ and EQ being several levels higher.

I stopped asking questions and gave up on inquiring about her purpose, instead asking about her itinerary: "Okay, I won't ask anymore. Where exactly are you now?"

"We just arrived in Luding and are heading towards Kangding. Where is your destination for today?" Su Wan asked crisply.

"The original plan was to head to Batang, but at the current pace, it's highly unlikely we'll make it today."

"You guys adjust your itinerary and stay in Yajiang tonight. I should be able to catch up with you before dark."

These few sentences show that she is a very good planner and doesn't hesitate at all.

I responded, then asked with some surprise, "You only set off today, and you've already arrived in Luding? That's incredibly fast!"

"Hmm." She remained sparing with her words, offering no further explanation.

I paused for two seconds, then finally said, "Be careful on the road. We'll be waiting for you in Yajiang."

After hanging up the phone, I quickly walked back to the edge of the lawn.

Su Qing was still live-streaming, pointing her phone camera at the distant, continuous mountain ridgeline, explaining the scenery and road conditions along the way to her viewers.

Seeing me return, she moved aside to make room for the camera and asked in a low voice, "Finished fighting? What did my sister say?"

"She has already arrived in Luding and will be able to meet us in Yajiang tonight. I have explained all the conditions to her, and she has agreed to them all, but she still refuses to reveal her true purpose for entering the no-man's-land."

Upon hearing this, Su Qing couldn't help but sneer: "She's always been like this."

Su Qing paused for a moment, then said with a sigh, "But to be honest, I was also quite surprised. Her life is usually very simple, going between the company and home, or the gym. This time, she suddenly came to venture into the deserted area, which is completely unlike her style."

"Judging from her tone, she's determined to go, and no one can stop her," I said.