From humble beginnings to the pinnacle of life

As they chatted, the atmosphere at the dinner table gradually became subdued.

This simple dinner felt like the last bit of peace we could hold onto before the storm hit.

Leaving this small town, and continuing onward, we are almost at the edge of the Qiangtang no-man's-land.

Once you truly settle in, all the shops and people will disappear.

In the vast expanse of heaven and earth, only the three of us in the car and the three of us remained, our lives and deaths intertwined.

After the meal, Su Wan once again took the initiative to pay the bill.

As I watched her retreating figure, my heart was filled with countless emotions.

After spending so much time together, Su Wan appears aloof and unapproachable.

In reality, she is very disciplined in her work and never holds others back. She quietly takes on many small and troublesome tasks herself.

She is a woman who is truly meticulous in every aspect.

No wonder he was able to reach such a high position at such a young age.

Even with the backing of a family business, no matter how good the platform is, without real skills, one still cannot hold onto that position.

I couldn't help but admire Su Wan, a woman who was almost flawless in every way.

She wonders what kind of man will be worthy of her in the future.

But then she thought, it would be very difficult for an ordinary man to win her heart.

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By the time we got back to the hotel, it was completely dark.

The town was eerily quiet after nightfall, with the streetlights flickering on and off.

Gusts of wind swept through the streets, howling and carrying the desolate chill unique to the wilderness.

Pushing open the door, Luo Peng collapsed onto the bed, sprawling out a long breath.

"To be honest, Brother Lin, it's only now that I truly feel like this is real."

"We're really going to venture into the no-man's land."

I leaned against the window, gazing at the dark, empty wilderness outside, and slowly nodded.

"Yeah, I feel the same way. Especially today when I got off the bus and saw the three cars covered in dust, that feeling was even stronger."

As I spoke, I took out my phone.

The signal was still weak, fluctuating between bars, sometimes there and sometimes no signal.

I subconsciously looked up at the night sky outside the window.

Countless stars slowly emerged, densely covering the entire sky.

The plateau is free from urban light pollution, and the starlight is dazzlingly bright, far clearer and more brilliant than what you see in the city.

I glanced at my phone; it was 8:55.

There were only five minutes left until my appointment with Su Qing at nine o'clock under the stars.

I immediately stood up straight and pushed open the old window.

A cold evening breeze instantly rushed into the room, chilling everyone to the bone.

I looked up and gazed intently at the starry sky, feeling a strange sense of peace and tranquility in my heart.

Seeing me standing motionless by the window, Luo Peng curiously came over.

"Brother Lin, what are you looking at? It's pitch black outside, what's so interesting?"

"Look at the stars, look how clean the night sky is over the plateau."

Luo Peng also looked up at the sky and couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.

Wow, there are so many stars! They're densely packed together.

"Because the air here is not polluted and there are not many clouds, we can see so clearly."

"Honestly, I never dreamed I, Luo Peng, would ever drive through the uninhabited area. If we manage to make it out completely, I can brag about it for the rest of my life!"

I didn't reply, but just quietly gazed at the starry sky.

I am absolutely certain that Su Qing, thousands of miles away, is also looking up at the same starry sky.

Separated by thousands of mountains and rivers, separated by vast wilderness.

At the same moment, we gaze upon the same starry sky.

This is a little secret between Su Qing and me, and it's actually quite romantic.

I took out my phone, intending to take a picture of the starry sky and send it to Su Qing.

No matter how I adjusted the angle, the phone simply stopped working and displayed "No Service".

I turned to Luo Peng and asked, "Does your phone have a signal?"

Luo Peng swiped the screen a few times and shook his head.

"There's no signal either. I asked the hotel owner when I got back to my room, and he said the signal drops out here at night."

"There were still one or two squares left during the day."

"The boss said that the base stations here are all powered by solar energy. At night, when there is no sunlight, the base stations simply stop working."

So that's what happened. I had no choice but to give up the idea and put my phone back in my pocket.

After that, I leaned against the windowsill and quietly watched the stars for a long time.

The initial anxiety and restlessness in my heart were slowly soothed by this vast starlight.

No matter how treacherous the road ahead, or how cruel the wilderness, I have no reason to back down.

In the distance, someone is waiting for my safe return, hoping I will come back alive to fulfill my promise.

After a long while, I finally closed the window and turned around.

No one knew when, but Luo Peng had fallen into a deep sleep, his loud snores rising and falling.

He must be exhausted from traveling all day.

After a quick wash, I lay down on the bed.

I took a nap this afternoon, and now I'm wide awake.

Scenes from the day kept replaying in my mind.

Su Qing's instructions, potential vehicle malfunctions, and the impending sandstorm warning for the uninhabited area...

Each and every incident serves as a reminder that every step ahead will be fraught with peril.

I don't know when, but sleepiness came over me and I fell into a deep sleep.

I had another dream.

In my dream, I returned to Jiangzhou in triumph, radiating glory.

Crossing the Qiangtang no-man's-land completely turned my life around, bringing about a dramatic transformation.

Major car manufacturers rushed to my door, and I received a constant stream of review requests.

My conditions are very simple: all GG fees must be settled in cash.

In my dream, I truly experienced what it means to count money until your hands cramp.

After I became rich, I started to squander money recklessly.

She changed all her clothes to designer brands, and when she ate out, she was picky and demanding, always ordering the finest abalone and sea cucumbers at every meal.

I bought a spacious and luxurious villa, and the huge garage is filled with the SUV I've always dreamed of.

More importantly, my mother's condition has also improved.

I brought her to the city and she lived with me in the villa.

She always takes good care of me, and whenever I crave braised pork, she'll put on an apron and cook me a big bowl.

I also started my own media company, which is quite large and has gathered hundreds of established internet celebrities under my command.

Daily sales can easily reach eight figures.

My arch-rival Fang Heng's media company also collapsed and went bankrupt under my relentless pressure.

That man who was always scheming against me and trying to trip me up, I crushed him under my feet, and he can never rise again.

Everything around me in my dream was developing in the best possible way.

I've achieved everything: career success, family ties, and revenge.

But only one.

Su Qing was not in my dream.

Even though I have everything I could ever want in my dreams, I always feel empty inside, as if something crucial is missing.