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Xu An'an, carrying her energetic little bag, looked just like a student on a spring outing, skipping and hopping along at the front.

The tight vest accentuated her incredible strength, making it rise and fall with her every step, sending chills down one's spine.

Wang Ye and Su Qingyan followed side by side behind.

As soon as Wang Ye stepped into the scenic area, several middle-aged local men in worn-out jackets approached him. They looked around furtively, then lowered their voices and said, "Young man, want to take the off-the-beaten-path route? No need to buy tickets, I'll take you straight up the mountain. The scenery is much better than the official route, and you can even see the Eight Immortals Mound Secret Realm – guaranteed to be a great photo opportunity!"

Wang Ye didn't even stop walking, glancing at them: "No need."

One of the unlicensed guides was clearly still persistent, following along while muttering in his ear, "Really not going to consider it? For the three of you, a regular ticket would cost several hundred yuan, but I'll only charge you a hundred. It's much cheaper than buying tickets! Plus, the off-the-beaten-path is more exciting!"

Xu An'an, who was skipping along ahead, immediately stopped, turned around, and stared at them warily: "Are you staff members of the scenic area? Do you have work permits?"

The unlicensed guide chuckled, revealing a set of yellow teeth: "Young lady, we're local villagers from these mountains. We know Laoshan better than anyone; we could navigate it with our eyes closed. Taking the off-the-beaten-path trails guarantees safety, and we can also capture some exclusive photo spots that aren't widely available online. It's definitely worth it!"

Su Qingyan gently reached out and tugged at Xu An'an's arm, her cool gaze sweeping over the unlicensed guide as she reminded him, "Ignore them, stick to the proper route."

"No need, we have plenty of money!"

Wang Ye said coldly, then reached out and grabbed the arms of the two girls on the left and right, and walked forward quickly, leaving Director Ye behind.

Seeing that they couldn't land the job, the unlicensed guides had no choice but to leave dejectedly, muttering under their breath, "They really don't know what's good for them. They're ignoring the shortcut. They'll regret it when they're halfway up and exhausted."

Xu An'an muttered under her breath, "These people don't seem reliable at all. They smell like swindlers! What if they lead us into the mountains and we get lost? Or what if they try to rip us off and we're left with no one to turn to?"

Wang Ye smiled and said, "So, when you're traveling, don't be greedy for small gains. What's free or cheap is often the most expensive."

The three bought tickets and boarded the scenic area's sightseeing bus, which wound its way up the mountain.

Outside the window were lush green mountains and trees, and the sea breeze blew into the car, making one feel refreshed.

Several tourists in the back of the car were chatting loudly: "Have you heard? Something big happened in Laoshan recently. A minor internet celebrity insisted on leading people to climb unpaved paths to find hidden spots, but he slipped and fell off a cliff and died."

Upon hearing this, Xu An'an's face paled instantly. She instinctively moved closer to Wang Ye and whispered, "Wang Ye, are we... are we also in danger? This mountain looks quite steep."

Wang Ye reached out and flicked her smooth forehead without any hesitation: "What are you thinking? We're using the proper steps, with railings and steps. If you don't wander off, what could happen? Do you think the steps will eat you up?"

Xu An'an covered her reddened forehead, pouted, and glared at him fiercely: "You just like to bully me! My concerns about safety are legitimate!"

Su Qingyan chuckled softly beside her, her light blue short-sleeved shirt clinging to her waist in the sea breeze, highlighting her shapely figure: "You're the one who's timid, yet you blame others."

"Qingyan! You traitor, how could you side with him too!"

The sightseeing bus came to a smooth stop in the Taiqing Scenic Area. The three of them got off and walked along the ancient stone-paved road toward Taiqing Palace.

The road is lined with towering ancient trees that block out the sun. Occasionally, you can see a few wild monkeys darting among the branches, moving extremely fast.

Xu An'an's eyes lit up when she saw the monkey, and she immediately became excited: "Oh my! What an adorable little monkey!"

As she spoke, she reached into her bag and took out some snacks, preparing to walk down the tree to feed the monkeys.

Wang Ye reacted quickly, grabbing her wrist: "Don't feed her!"

Xu An'an blinked, puzzled. "Why?"

Wang Ye sneered: "Pitiful? These wild monkeys are very aggressive. They're like bandits from the mountains. They can get angry in an instant. They'll pounce on you, scratching and biting you, and you won't even have time to cry."

Xu An'an shrank back in fright and quickly put the snacks back in her bag: "So fierce? Really?!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than a sharp scream suddenly came from not far away.

A young female tourist was squatting by the mountain path, holding an opened bag of biscuits. Several wild monkeys surrounded her. Suddenly, one of the one-eyed monkeys sprang up and kicked the female tourist in the chest.

The female tourist screamed and lost her balance, falling backward with a steep slope beside the mountain path behind her!

Fortunately, her companion reacted quickly and grabbed her backpack strap, preventing her from rolling down.

Several wild monkeys seized the opportunity to snatch the scattered biscuits, bared their teeth, and quickly scurried up the treetops and ran away.

Xu An'an stared in disbelief, instinctively grabbing Wang Ye's sleeve: "Holy crap, this monkey is really daring to kick people! It's too brutal!"

Wang Ye raised an eyebrow: "See? That's why I said, don't feed them randomly, keep your distance."

Su Qingyan, holding an action camera, had already recorded the video of the monkeys fighting for food. She said calmly, "Write down this footage and edit it into the video tonight as a travel safety reminder for our fans."

Wang Ye gave a thumbs up: "Director Su, you're a professional."

The three continued walking, and on the way, they encountered several景区 staff members blocking an intersection, earnestly advising the tourists: "Sir, you really can't go that way. That's an undeveloped primeval forest area, very dangerous!"

The man being dissuaded was in his thirties, dressed in a professional outdoor jacket and carrying a tactical hiking backpack. He looked impatient: "I just want to go in and see the real natural scenery. I have professional equipment, and nothing will happen to me. Is it any of your business?"

The staff member said sternly, "Sir, every year in Laoshan, some tourists who think they're experts wander into unauthorized areas, get lost, get trapped, or even fall. We must be responsible for your safety!"

The man was still arguing his point when a villager who had just been chased away, acting as a guide, approached and whispered, "Young man, if you want to take a trail, I'll take you. I'll definitely avoid them, guarantee your safety, and you might even get those amazing hidden gems you see online!"

The staff member angrily pointed at him and shouted, "Why are you trying to solicit customers again! If you do this again, we'll call the police station immediately!"

The villager chuckled coldly twice, put his hands in his pockets, and turned to leave.

Watching this scene, Xu An'an muttered under her breath, "How can these people be like this? They don't care about other people's safety!"

Wang Ye said calmly, "It's all driven by profit. They live off the land. For them, the safety of tourists is nothing compared to the few hundred yuan they put in their pockets."

Upon arriving at the entrance of Taiqing Palace, Wang Ye bought tickets at the window and led the two girls into this ancient Taoist temple.

The Taiqing Palace is ancient and solemn, with green tiles and blue bricks. The incense is burning brightly inside the hall, and the smoke rises in wisps.

Several ancient trees, each thousands of years old and requiring several people to encircle, grow in the courtyard. Their lush foliage provides shade from the scorching sun overhead.

Xu An'an looked up at the tall, ancient tree and exclaimed, "This tree is so thick, how old must it be?"

Su Qingyan took out her phone to check the travel guide and explained softly, "These are Han cypress and Tang elm trees, which have a history of over a thousand years and have witnessed the change of dynasties."

Wang Ye skillfully took out his DSLR camera and struck a pose like a photography director: "Come on, you two stunning beauties, stand over here, I'll take your photos."

Su Qingyan followed instructions and walked to the ancient tree. She wore a white T-shirt and light blue shorts, her long hair was slightly curled, and her eyes were cool and aloof. She was so clean and pure that she blended into the ancient Taoist temple.

Xu An'an, not to be outdone, stood on the steps in front of the hall. Her tight vest accentuated her amazing waistline, and her short skirt was slightly lifted by a gust of wind, revealing a section of her fair and shapely long legs.

Wang Ye pressed the shutter and looked at the two girls in the lens, secretly admiring them: one was aloof and ethereal, the other sweet and spicy, each with their own merits, and they were very pleasing to the eye!

After taking photos, the three of them strolled around Taiqing Palace, listening to several Taoist priests explain Taoist culture and the concepts of Tai Chi and Yin Yang to the tourists.

Xu An'an was completely confused, her eyes were glazed over, and she was rolling her eyes. When Wang Ye saw this, he almost thought they were in bed.

Finally, Xu An'an simply gave up thinking and dragged Su Qingyan to the nearby cultural and creative souvenir shop to look at trinkets.

Wang Ye was leaning against the stone railing in the courtyard, looking at the photos he had just taken on his phone, when he suddenly felt someone staring at him from his right rear.

He subconsciously turned his head and saw a mature and charming woman standing in the shadow of a large tree not far away.

Wearing a white sun-protective shirt and light blue slim-fit jeans, she perfectly accentuated her full and curvaceous mature figure.

She was looking at him with a smile in her eyes.

Wang Ye was stunned for a moment, then recognized her; it was Liu Ruoxi.