From humble beginnings to the pinnacle of life

Su Qing looked up at me, her eyes were red and misty.

I reached out and gently stroked her hair, saying, "The danger was real, but thankfully, the three of us stuck together, and none of us flinched."

"But the other side was holding a gun! How did you manage to survive? I don't even want to imagine what would have happened if I were in that situation; I probably would have been terrified and crying."

"When people are pushed to the brink of life and death, they unleash a survival instinct that they themselves never imagined. It is that will to live that pulls us back from the brink of death."

Su Qing pursed her lips and did not continue to argue.

She turned around and opened her arms to hug my waist tightly.

"Let me hold you for a while."

Feeling the soft body of the girl in my arms, my heart softened as well.

Recalling the perilous confrontation and fight with the robbers, even now that I've returned safely, the memory still sends chills down my spine.

However, at that moment when I was in danger, all I could think about was surviving, and I couldn't feel any fear at all.

After embracing for a moment, Su Qing slowly released me, exhaled a long breath, and then switched to another part of the material.

"Looking at the footage of you camping in the wild, the cold wind was pouring into the tents through the gaps, and no one dared to fall into a deep sleep at night."

"To put it bluntly, you guys are risking your lives to film this."

"But it was all worth it, wasn't it?" I said.

Su Qing looked up at me, remained silent for a long time, and then said in a low voice:

"That's right, this kind of experience, gained through personal risking one's life, can never be replaced by simply taking pictures of scenery. I want to present the most brutal yet magnificent aspects of life to everyone in their entirety!"

At the same time, I also understood very well in my heart.

Once this video is released to the public, it will definitely cause a huge uproar online.

Countless netizens will marvel at the brutal beauty of the no-man's-land and be curious about the adventure stories of us outdoor creators.

However, inevitably, someone will dig up Su Qing's family background.

The Su family could not possibly turn a blind eye to this.

And then there's Fang Heng, who's been obsessed with Su Qing. Given his narrow-minded and vengeful nature, he'll definitely not let this go.

Su Qing could vaguely sense the concerns in my heart.

She stopped editing, turned her office chair to face me, and said calmly:

"I know what you're worried about. Once the video is online, my parents will definitely see it, and so will Fang Heng. There's no escaping the trouble that's coming."

"I'm not afraid of what others will say or criticize, but I feel guilty. I don't want you to suffer from a barrage of rumors and gossip because of my existence."

I reached out and held her hand tightly, looking into her eyes, my voice firm and resolute.

"We'll weather the storms together. I won't let you face them alone."

Su Qing looked into my eyes, and a bright and radiant smile slowly bloomed on her lips.

She raised her arm and hooked it around my neck, pulling me closer to her with a little force.

The only light in the room was the dim glow of the computer screen, which outlined the silhouettes of the two of us.

The only light in the living room was the dim glow of the computer screen, illuminating the silhouettes of the two people.

"Lin Ye, listen to me. I've never regretted being with you. Even if the road ahead is full of troubles, I will never back down."

I lowered my head and kissed her lips.

There was no intense passion, only a gentle and comforting warmth.

The night outside the window in Jiangzhou grew increasingly dark, with a constant stream of cars on the riverside road and the lights of thousands of homes stretching into the distance.

Her lips parted slowly, and Su Qing turned back to face the computer screen, resuming her editing work.

In the quiet courtyard, the soft tapping of a keyboard echoed gently.

I remained quietly standing behind her, silently keeping her company.

This video is like a huge rock that crashes heavily into the lake.

Once the ripples spread, all the hidden conflicts between the Su family and Fang Heng will surface one after another.

Just like Su Qing said, what's meant to come will eventually come.

In the quiet studio, only the crisp, clear sound of keyboard typing remained, which was particularly soothing.

The computer screen emitted a soft, cool white light, gently illuminating Su Qing's delicate profile and outlining her smooth jawline.

At this moment, she was completely immersed in her editing work, her usual lively and playful demeanor gone, replaced by a calm and focused gentleness, radiating a unique charm.

I stood quietly behind her, my eyes never leaving her.

When I used to cross the no-man's-land, I always thought...

The most precious happiness in the world is surviving a desperate situation, returning home safely, and escaping the threat of death.

Instead, it's the gentle glow of lights and the tranquility of everyday life.

I slowly bent down, reached out and gently encircled her slender waist, then gently rested my chin on the top of her fluffy, soft hair and rubbed it lightly.

"Aren't you tired after being so serious for so long?" I lowered my voice, my tone carrying a hint of doting affection.

Su Qing tilted her head slightly, her soft back of her head gently bumping against my chest, her tone carrying a touch of girlish charm and liveliness.

"Not tired at all! Not tired at all! Just thinking about how this documentary video about the no-man's-land will go viral once it's finished and released, and we'll be getting so many orders that we won't have to worry about making money anymore, it's so exciting!"

I couldn't help but chuckle, tightening my arms and giving her a gentle hug: "Why are you so career-driven?"

"Of course!"

She raised her small face, the corners of her mouth turned up high, looking proud and full of vitality.

Seeing her so full of energy, I couldn't help but tease her, "You're not short of money at all, why are you working so hard and exhausting yourself?"

Upon hearing this, Su Qing immediately snorted in dissatisfaction.

She stopped what she was doing, turned to look at me, and said seriously, "Who told you I don't need money? I still rely on you to pay my salary to make a living."

"Stop messing around, it's your house..."

Before I could finish speaking, she interrupted me urgently: "Stop right now! Don't mention my family to me!"

Her tone instantly became more serious, and even a bit more stubborn.

"I've been out of the house for over three months now, and I haven't asked my family for a single penny since the day I left. I just want to prove to myself that I can succeed without relying on my family!"

Seeing her stubbornness, I felt a genuine sense of admiration.

I remember when I first made that agreement with her parents about independence, I didn't really think it would work out.

I even secretly thought that Su Qing, who had been pampered since childhood, probably wouldn't even last a month.

Su Qing's parents must have thought the same way, which is why they agreed to the agreement without hesitation, waiting for her to obediently go back and admit her mistake.

But more than three months passed in the blink of an eye, and the truth slapped everyone in the face.