From humble beginnings to the pinnacle of life

I took the satellite phone with both hands and held it carefully.

Wang Ge looked at me, his brows slightly furrowed, and continued, "You were originally riding alone on a bicycle, with limited supplies and spare tires. You simply can't withstand many risks. I suggest you bring an extra spare tire, and don't push yourself on the road..."

Before he could finish speaking, Luo Peng suddenly said, "No need to make do, Brother Wang. I'm not leaving. I'll go into the no-man's-land with Brother Lin. We'll go in together in two cars."

The courtyard fell into a deathly silence the moment those words were spoken.

Wang Ge was completely stunned, his eyes filled with disbelief.

He had been venturing into uninhabited areas for many years, witnessing countless adventurers seeking profit and avoiding harm, and had long been accustomed to the realities of human nature.

He simply couldn't understand why Luo Peng would choose to jump into such a desperate situation at this moment.

He stared blankly at Luo Peng, then turned and looked deeply at me, ultimately saying nothing and choosing to remain silent.

I know exactly what he's thinking.

Neither persuading Luo Peng to turn back nor condoning his choice is appropriate.

All attempts at dissuasion seem pale and powerless in the face of a young person who is determined to pursue their dreams and prove themselves.

At this moment, A Qiu quickly stepped forward, looking at Luo Peng with a face full of shock:

"Are you sure you want to go in? Do you know how dangerous it is inside?"

Luo Peng nodded emphatically: "I thought about it all night, and I've thought it through very clearly. I have absolutely no regrets."

A-Qiu gave me a deep look, and finally sighed softly in resignation.

He turned to look at me, his tone softening considerably: "At least the two of you can look after each other. Fortunately, Luo Peng knows how to repair vehicles, so he can fix most mechanical problems on the road."

He gestured with his chin towards my Raptor SUV and added, "I've packed some basic first-aid supplies in your car, including altitude sickness medication and hemostatic materials. It's just the basics, but it could save your life in a critical moment."

"Thank you." I nodded solemnly.

Wang Ge snapped out of his reverie and said with a complicated expression, "Alright, two vehicles can indeed carry twice as many supplies, and the margin for error is much higher. So, in the end, it's just the two of you setting off, right?"

Just as I was about to speak, a clear, calm female voice suddenly rang out from behind us: "Me too."

Everyone turned to look at the same time.

I knew without turning around that it was Su Wan.

She had already told me about it last night, so I had expected it.

But Wang Ge and A Qiu were completely shocked.

There are sufficient reasons to support Luo Peng's joining.

But Su Wan is different. She comes from a wealthy family and has no experience in outdoor adventures, so there is absolutely no need for her to risk her life.

Wang Ge frowned, looked at Su Wan, and said in a deep voice, "Miss Su, are you sure you've thought this through? This is not a game."

Su Wan remained calm, nodded slightly, and looked at me: "I already told Lin Ye last night that I would go in with him."

All eyes immediately turned to me.

I nodded slightly, tacitly agreeing to it.

A Qiu quickly stepped forward to dissuade her, saying, "Miss Su, you really don't need to. You have no experience exploring the wilderness; going in will only increase the risk, it's too dangerous."

"I have my reasons for having to go."

Su Wan's simple words silenced all attempts at persuasion.

Everyone present knew Su Wan's personality; she never made decisions on a whim.

Once she makes up her mind, no amount of persuasion from others will work.

Just as the atmosphere in the courtyard became tense, a series of hurried footsteps suddenly came from upstairs, accompanied by a sharp, angry shout:

"What are you going there for? To go in and cause them trouble?"

I don't even need to look to know it's Su Qing.

She practically ran down the stairs, her brows furrowed and her face contorted with anger, before rushing to Su Wan.

The two sisters confronted each other on the spot, their auras completely different.

Su Qing's face was full of anxiety and worry, her emotions almost written all over her face.

Su Wan remained calm and composed throughout.

"What exactly do you mean?!" Su Qing stared intently at Su Wan. "We're at a life-or-death situation, and you're still trying to act tough?"

"Even the most experienced Brother Wang doesn't dare to go in easily. You don't know anything, yet you insist on joining in. Are you just trying to be a burden to everyone?"

"Answer me!" Su Qing's tone grew increasingly agitated. "At least Luo Peng knows how to fix cars, but what about you? What will you do after you go in, besides distracting everyone and taking care of you?"

Seeing that Su Qing was becoming increasingly agitated and the situation was about to spiral out of control, I quickly stepped forward and said:

"Su Qing, calm down. Su Wan talked to me last night. She has her own reasons for going, it's not an impulsive decision."

But Su Qing was furious and wouldn't listen to any advice, coldly retorting:

"What reason is there that you absolutely have to go? Just for a dead person? What kind of bullshit reason is that! Is it worth risking your life?"

This is the most fundamental difference between Su Qing and Su Wan.

Su Qing is pragmatic; she considers only the pros and cons of things and avoids unrealistic obsessions.

Su Wan is a sensitive and idealistic person with a utopia in her heart, obsessions, regrets, and a past that she must personally resolve.

Faced with her sister's sharp questions, Su Wan remained silent.

She simply watched Su Qing, who was losing control of her emotions, with a calm gaze as if she were looking at a child who didn't understand and could only openly express her emotions.

I knew in my heart that Su Qing's seemingly aggressive demeanor was actually a sign of worry.

This is her only older sister. She could have enjoyed life, but she insisted on going to the desolate wilderness where life and death were uncertain.

She simply doesn't know how to offer gentle advice; she can only vent her worries and fears in the most pointed way.

Su Wan remained silent, her gaze fixed calmly on Su Qing.

Unable to find a way out, she instantly turned her attention to me, her tone sharp and sarcastic.

"And you, Lin Ye!"

"You knew perfectly well that it was a life-or-death situation inside, yet you still agreed to let her go with you. What were you up to? Did you think she was pretty and wanted to use the guise of an adventure to get her to be alone with you in the car?"

These words were utterly shameless, and they instantly made my heart sink and my anger flare up.

Looking at Su Qing, who was becoming increasingly unreasonable, I finally couldn't suppress my anger and deliberately emphasized my words:

"Have you had enough? Your statements are getting increasingly outrageous and utterly unreasonable!"

After I reprimanded her in public, Su Qing not only didn't calm down, but became even more agitated.

She glared at me fiercely, saying with barbs, "You're feeling guilty now that I've hit the nail on the head, aren't you! You're just after her looks and family background, selfish and hypocritical, a scumbag!"

The scene instantly fell into an awkward and tense stalemate.

Seeing this, Luo Peng quickly stepped forward to smooth things over:

"Sister Qing, don't talk nonsense! Brother Lin isn't the kind of selfish and calculating person. You've misunderstood him."

But Su Qing, who was in a fit of anger, wouldn't listen to a single word of advice.

He immediately turned around and retorted, taking his anger out on Luo Peng as well:

"You've only known him for a few days? Do you really know him well? Can you guarantee 100% that he has absolutely no ulterior motives?"