From humble beginnings to the pinnacle of life

Walking deep into the old street, this highland barbecue restaurant hidden in the alley of Barkhor Street instantly shuts out the cold of the highland at night.

Warm yellow lights filled every corner of the store, and wisps of smoke rose from the fire.

The rich aroma of roasted lamb, mixed with a subtle ghee fragrance, wafts over you.

The shop was filled with the warm sounds of people, lively yet not noisy, brimming with the most comforting human touch.

Su Qing and I found a seat by the window. As soon as I draped my coat over the back of my chair, she snatched the menu from the table.

I thought that she had had a great time and was finally feeling better, so she would definitely pick out a bunch of her favorite grilled skewers to satisfy her cravings.

Unexpectedly, her slender fingertips lightly traced a circle on the menu.

Suddenly, he raised his head, looked at me with a serious expression, and solemnly said, "Let me explain the rules first!"

"Tonight, my job is just to keep you company while you eat and chat. I won't touch any barbecue, spicy food, greasy food, or alcohol."

She opened her bright eyes, her little face was tense, and her serious yet adorable appearance melted one's heart.

Before I could speak, she added in a low voice, "I'm only just starting to feel better, so I can't overindulge. If I eat whatever I want and my stomach gets upset again, delaying everyone's trip into the no-man's-land, I'll feel so guilty."

Looking at her overly sensible demeanor, I felt both sorry for her and amused, and couldn't help but tease her, "Who was it that insisted on having barbecue and dragged me here?"

Su Qing chuckled, scratched her head, and said, "I just think the night view is so beautiful, it would be a shame for us to just go back to the guesthouse. It's so nice to come out, sit around, and enjoy the breeze. I'm mainly here to keep you company while you eat; I'm just here to create atmosphere!"

After hearing this, my last bit of worry completely disappeared.

This is what makes Su Qing so likable.

She usually seems lively and boisterous, and occasionally she likes to bicker with me. She may seem the most willful, but in reality, she is very perceptive.

She knows very well when she can relax freely and when she must restrain herself and be disciplined, and she never acts recklessly.

The journey was bumpy, but what I admire most about her is her sense of the big picture.

Always able to prioritize, and never letting personal emotions or selfishness drag down the entire team.

I stopped joking and picked up my pen to order a few skewers of their signature roasted lamb chops, tender beef skewers, and a few refreshing vegetable skewers, as well as two bottles of local specialty barley beer.

Considering her health, I specially ordered her a bowl of light soup noodles and a cup of warm sweet milk.

Su Qing obediently sat opposite me, resting her chin on her hand, and quietly leaned against the window to watch the night view.

They were incredibly well-behaved, showing no signs of misbehaving at all.

The shop was bustling with people, mostly tourists from all over the country who had driven to Tibet.

At the next table sat several experienced self-driving enthusiasts, enthusiastically discussing their routes and strategies for entering Tibet.

Su Qing listened with great interest, occasionally tilting her ear to listen carefully.

Occasionally, she would turn her head and come close to me, whispering a few complaints to me.

Her eyes and brows were lively, vibrant, and playful.

Seeing her so full of energy made me feel much better.

She's been listless these past few days, and I've been feeling very uneasy about it.

We had even prepared for the possibility that she might be unwell and unable to enter the no-man's-land with us.

But tonight, she regained her usual vibrancy and energy.

The cheerful and lively Su Qing with her sparkling eyes has finally returned.

The sizzling, oily meat skewers, coated with cumin and a secret sauce, are incredibly fragrant and instantly whet the appetite.

I unscrewed the barley beer, poured myself a full glass, and caught a glimpse of Su Qing across from me out of the corner of my eye.

She sipped the warm, sweet milk, but her gaze was involuntarily fixed on the skewers on the table, filled with an undisguised longing—a true little foodie.

I found it amusing, so I asked the owner to grill a separate skewer of tender meat that wasn't spicy at all, and handed it to her bowl.

"Just one skewer to satisfy your craving, it's fine, it won't affect your health."

Su Qing subconsciously raised her hand to take it, but stopped abruptly as soon as her fingertips touched the skewer.

She hesitated for two seconds, but eventually obediently withdrew her hand.

He shook his head vigorously, his voice exceptionally firm: "No, no! I absolutely will not break the rule!"

"My stomach is still quite sensitive, so I can't overindulge. You can eat, it'll be delicious just watching you eat."

After speaking, she deliberately looked away and turned to gaze at the distant, faintly visible night view of the Potala Palace outside the window.

She could only look at the tempting food in front of her, unable to eat it.

But she remained positive and not at all pretentious.

I took a sip of beer, and seeing her like this, I felt a little more at ease.

I've seen too many girls who become spoiled and complain about everything at the slightest discomfort, and who always need others to accommodate them.

But Su Qing didn't complain at all, nor did she show any sign of being spoiled.

She would only repeatedly remind herself not to hold the team back, not wanting to become a burden to the whole team.

I feel like I don't even recognize her anymore. How come she's more normal after getting sick than when she's healthy?

Not only that, she also told me, "Drink less alcohol. Tomorrow we have to inventory the supplies in the no-man's-land and check the vehicles. If you drink too much, you'll get a headache and be very tired."

I smiled and nodded, feeling a warm feeling in my heart.

During a brief moment of free time, she casually tapped her phone and restarted the live stream.

Even though she abruptly ended her broadcast earlier, her popularity skyrocketed the moment she went live again.

Despite the consistently high number of online users and the constant stream of gifts and praise, Su Qing showed no signs of arrogance or pride.

She sat up straight, faced the camera earnestly, and responded to each fan gently and patiently.

"Everyone, you really don't need to keep waiting for me. It's too late. Go to bed early and get some rest."

"I'm fine now, thank you everyone for thinking of me."

When someone sends her gifts in the live chat, praising her singing, she will sincerely thank them without any perfunctory attitude.

When people express concern about her health, she patiently responds to each one, reassuring her fans' worries.

She didn't act like a typical livestreamer, and she didn't show the same temper that she usually only displays towards me.

No wonder her popularity with the general public and fans is getting better and better.

People who treat others with sincerity are always the most likable.

After a few brief exchanges, fearing she might disturb her fans' rest, she decisively ended the live stream and quietly watched me eat skewers.

Occasionally, she would initiate conversations with me, chatting about the scenery along the way and our travel plans, her tone relaxed and warm.

Halfway through the meal, the proprietress came over with a plate of freshly baked specialty baked yogurt cakes, smiling and joking:

"Young lady, you're so pretty! Were you singing on Barkhor Street just now? Lots of customers were praising your singing and your good looks!"

If it were someone with her usual lively and outgoing personality, she might have taken the opportunity to be mischievous and smug.

But at this moment, she was exceptionally humble, quickly waving her hand:

"No, no, I was just singing for fun, it was really just a blunder. It's just that your shop smelled so good, the food was absolutely delicious!"

She was sweet-talking and sincere; with just a few words, she made the proprietress smile. Before we left, she even gave us a small plate of her special dried fruit for free.