From humble beginnings to the pinnacle of life

Su Qing's likability is never something she deliberately puts on; it's an innate quality ingrained in her.

She is naturally passionate and clean, and always treats people with sincerity and enthusiasm.

She is lively and vibrant yet not ostentatious or willful; gentle and considerate yet with her own bottom line.

Towards the end of the meal, I hadn't drunk much beer, and my mind was exceptionally clear.

My gaze suddenly stopped, and my heart sank.

In the shadows where the streetlights couldn't reach, a black Mercedes-Benz G-Class was quietly parked on the side of the road.

The car was hidden in the night, completely still.

The car window was half-rolled down, revealing a cold and solitary profile in the darkness, quiet to the point of death.

It's Su Wan.

She sat alone in the car like that.

Separated by a pane of glass, and by the blazing, lively fireworks filling the room, they silently watched us laughing and talking inside.

The shop was warm and cozy, but the night wind outside the window was cold and lonely.

The extreme contrast is like a chasm, forcefully separating two worlds.

Su Qing, who was beside me, was completely unaware of this and was still smiling, enthusiastically planning our subsequent trip to the no-man's-land and the live broadcast arrangements.

At this moment, she was as pure as the bright moonlight on the plateau, dazzling and healing, making people unable to help but feel affection for her.

I turned my gaze away from the window and looked at Su Qing, who was smiling brightly in front of me. I replied softly and gently, "Okay, whatever you say."

After a pause, still feeling uneasy, I added earnestly:

"However, we must go to the hospital for a follow-up examination tomorrow to thoroughly check our bodies."

Upon hearing that a follow-up examination was required, Su Qing immediately pouted and sighed softly.

"How annoying, of all times my body had to give me a kick in."

"Hopefully it's just a false alarm, and it won't delay our entry into the no-man's-land."

I silently followed suit, hoping it was just a false alarm.

To be honest, before she set off, I didn't have a high opinion of her at all.

I always knew that with her spoiled and playful nature, she would only last until Lhasa before giving up halfway.

At that time, I really didn't want her to cross the no-man's-land with me.

Firstly, the environment in the no-man's-land is too dangerous and unpredictable, and I was worried about her safety.

Secondly, her carefree and unrestrained nature will inevitably cause me a lot of trouble along the way.

But after traversing mountains and braving wind and rain to reach Lhasa, she completely overturned my perception of her.

She not only didn't cause any trouble for the team, but was also sensible, self-disciplined, and reliable.

Even now, I find myself developing a strong sense of anticipation.

I sincerely hope that her health will improve so that she can join us in venturing into the no-man's-land and completing this journey.

So I kept repeating to myself, hoping it was all just a false alarm.

Stepping out of the barbecue restaurant, the late-night breeze in Lhasa was even cooler, carrying the unique chill of the plateau.

With a gentle breath, the faint feeling of alcohol in my stomach instantly dissipated, and my mind became completely clear.

Su Qing was in a good mood tonight. The red scarf around her neck fluttered gently in the evening breeze, making her look bright and vibrant.

She habitually took my arm, her posture relaxed and natural, like a close friend she had known for many years, at ease and open.

She was quiet and unassuming the whole way, only whispering in my ear in a soft, sweet voice.

"Lin Ye, I haven't felt this relaxed in so long."

"In the past, when I was on the go, all I could think about was visiting scenic spots and boosting my live stream popularity. I was on edge every day."

"I just realized today that the most comfortable happiness is simply enjoying a quiet meal and feeling the evening breeze."

I turned my head to look at her, and the dim streetlights gently shone on her clean-cut face.

Clean and pure, without the slightest trace of deliberate embellishment.

This is what makes Su Qing so captivating.

When things are lively, she can single-handedly carry the entire event, shining brightly.

When she is quiet, she is gentle and healing, making people feel soft-hearted.

She can be both sweet and sassy, ​​no wonder everyone loves her.

The scene from the street just now suddenly flashed through my mind. After hesitating for a moment, I still asked:

"By the way, did you see your sister just now?"

Su Qing shook her head blankly: "No, where did you see her?"

"She sat in her car for a while right in front of the barbecue restaurant where we were eating before she drove off."

Su Qing frowned slightly, her face full of disbelief: "You must have seen wrong, right? Didn't she go out for dinner with Brother Wang and the others tonight?"

"It's past midnight, the dinner party must have ended a long time ago," I said.

She stubbornly shook her head: "That couldn't be her. My sister never likes to go out for walks and enjoy the breeze at night."

"I didn't see wrong, it's that gray G-Class."

Upon hearing this, Su Qing narrowed her eyes slightly and casually asked, "Then what was she doing over there?"

Seeing her bewildered expression, I said frankly, "She must be worried about you, so she came to check on you."

To everyone's surprise, Su Qing immediately sneered, her tone full of disapproval: "Look at me? What's so interesting about me?"

"She knows you were vomiting and had diarrhea a few days ago and weren't feeling well, so she must be worried about you."

Without even thinking, Su Qing flatly denied it: "Absolutely impossible! I believe anyone who worries about me, but she's the only one who wouldn't."

I could sense that she harbored a deep-seated prejudice against Su Wan.

The two are blood relatives, yet their relationship is colder and more distant than that of ordinary strangers.

They didn't exactly hate each other, but there was an insurmountable layer of ice between them.

I sighed softly, trying to ease their tense relationship.

"Actually, your sister is worried about you. These past few days, she's been quietly asking me how your recovery is going."

As soon as she finished speaking, Su Qing abruptly stopped, her face instantly darkening with displeasure:

"Lin Ye! If you speak up for her again, I'm really not talking to you anymore!"

Seeing her stubborn expression, I sighed helplessly and said no more.

The long-standing grudges and estrangement between the two sisters cannot be resolved by a few words from me.

Soon, we returned to the guesthouse courtyard.

The courtyard was quiet and still in the dead of night, with a chilly breeze blowing.

The entire guesthouse fell silent, except for the room at the very end of the corridor, where a faint light shone through the crack in the door.

This is Su Wan's room.

Judging from her appearance, she really hadn't been back for very long.

Su Qing was completely unaware of this and didn't take it to heart at all.

She stretched lazily, yawned softly, and said, "I'm going back to my room to wash up and rest. Today was such a wonderful day!"

As she spoke, she raised her hand and gently touched the red scarf around her neck, her eyes filled with joy.

She then looked up at me and said earnestly, "I really love this scarf, thank you so much, Lin Ye."

This is Su Qing—always frank and straightforward in her emotions. If she likes something, she likes it; if she's happy, she's happy. She's passionate and pure.

"Okay, get some rest." I nodded gently.

Goodnight, you too!

She said goodbye sweetly, then turned and skipped back to her room.

As the door closed gently, the courtyard instantly fell silent.

All that remained was the evening breeze, the solitary lamp, and an indescribable oppressive silence hanging in the air.

I didn't go back to my room immediately. Instead, I stood alone in the yard, took out a lighter, and lit a cigarette.

A few seconds later, the tightly closed door at the end of the corridor was gently pulled open.

Su Wan walked out slowly.

She was still wearing a black windbreaker, with a simple high ponytail, looking clean and neat, exuding a cool and aloof aura.

This is a completely different look from the bright and lively Su Qing just now.

She stopped about two meters away from me and asked softly, "Have you finished eating?"

"Mmm," I replied softly.

After the questioning ended, she remained silent.

I'm not good with words, so I didn't initiate a conversation at that moment.