Even as a "normie," I'm completely oblivious to it.

"Okay, I understand, thank you. So... shall we continue?"

"OK..."

Xiao Meng had never seen a scene like this before, with no reference points around her, just pure white snow and a sudden gust of wind.

As a delicate flower raised in a greenhouse... she was actually forcing herself to keep going.

Her only reliance now is to hold Yu Zhe's hand tighter, hoping to gain more sense of security.

Yu Zhe did not accommodate her gradually slowing pace, but maintained the original speed and led her forward.

Wind and snow.

It became increasingly fierce.

30. No signal

Call ~

This is not just the sound of wind and snow.

And Xiaomeng's breathing became somewhat disordered.

I don't know how long we've walked...

In such a vast, white space, the perception of time becomes dulled.

She had left her phone and gloves inside the train engine and had no way of knowing the time.

Besides asking questions.

"Yu Zhe? How long have we been walking? By the way, where are you going?"

"As for the time, maybe less than half an hour? As for the destination, I have no idea."

"what?"

"It's just wandering aimlessly in the snow. Otherwise, how can it be called an adventure? You can't walk anymore?"

"Phew...it's alright, but something feels off. The scenery around us was quite beautiful just now. Did you notice...phew, did you notice the snow getting heavier since then? I think we'd better go back soon..."

"Let's walk a little further, and then go back when it's time to go back."

"Okay... alright... phew..."

The snow was obviously heavier.

The.

Xiao Meng had to deliberately raise her voice considerably; if she spoke at the same volume as before, it would be drowned out by the wind, and Yu Zhe wouldn't be able to hear her.

Even after hearing this, Yu Zhe would only smile at her from time to time, without mentioning his destination or when he would return.

Meanwhile, Yu Zhe kept an eye on Xiao Meng's condition out of the corner of his eye.

Even though she was dressed warmly, it couldn't keep up with her small frame and cold.

Her condition has clearly changed somewhat now.

When they first started walking, Xiaomeng chatted and laughed with Yuzhe, and would occasionally jump around, looking very excited.

But now... she's barely holding on.

She was panting heavily, not only from the fatigue of walking, but also from the sudden drop in temperature.

She would also shake her head from time to time to shake off the snow on her head and hair. Snow is a good thing, but too much snow can make people uncomfortable.

The gradually increasing wind speed made Xiaomeng squint and continue forward, her blue hair blowing backward in a beautiful arc.

Her steps became heavy, but even so she didn't complain much. Apart from occasionally asking where she was and when she would go back, she didn't make a fuss about going back.

It's just because Yu Zhe said it.

—I want to continue exploring.

Normally, Yu Zhe would stop to help her fasten her clothes or brush the snow off her head.

But now Yu Zhe doesn't say much. His only action is to hold Xiao Meng's hands, which are a little red from the cold, tighter so that she can at least stay warm.

"Xiao Meng, don't you regret it now?"

"Huh? What did you say? It's a bit windy!"

"I'm telling you! Do you regret it?!"

"It's alright! It's a minor issue! But I advise you to avoid taking such risks in the future! You have no idea how concerned Lingyun and the others are about your safety. Back at school! Phew... Lingyun told me back at school that you used to run around outside by yourself when you were little, and you got hurt quite a few times!"

Of course... it's not just Lingyun, I'm just as concerned about your safety as everyone else is.

So Xiaomeng has secretly decided that she will definitely "tell on" Yuzhe to Zixiao and the others when she gets back today for his risky behavior! She'll give Yuzhe a good talking-to for going so far with just the two of them.

Upon hearing this, Yu Zhe's mind wavered, and he slowed his pace.

This silly little girl...

Do you think when I asked you if you regretted it, I meant if you regretted coming out with me?

I'm asking you... do you regret being with me?

But clearly, the answer to this question was already available even if Yu Zhe hadn't asked.

Yu Zhe felt a warmth in his heart, and the snowstorm didn't seem so cold after all; in fact, it was quite warm.

Although I want to take Xiaomeng back right now, I'll stick to the plan until the very end.

In order to obtain the most certain truth, and to confirm that Xiaomeng can truly integrate into this environment.

I'll apologize to Xiaomeng properly after this... the kind of apology I'll agree to no matter what she says.

Since you don't regret it, let's move on to the next stage.

"Yuzhe?"

Xiao Meng shivered from the cold and asked Yu Zhe a question with a puzzled look.

He suddenly stopped walking just now.

He didn't say anything.

"Phew... What's wrong? You're acting really strange today. Is something bothering you? Can you tell me? I think even if I can't solve it for you, I can at least offer some suggestions... Yu Zhe?!"

An accident is only considered an accident if it happens suddenly and unexpectedly.

From her perspective, Yu Zhe swayed left and right twice in front of her. Before Xiao Meng could ask any questions, he suddenly let go of Xiao Meng's hand and fell sideways onto the snow next to him!

With a deep thud, a snowflake was kicked up.

The twin ponytails ran parallel to the snow-white ground, sweeping across Xiao Meng's suddenly shrunken pupils.

Xiao Meng was so frightened that her face turned pale!

Ignoring the snowflakes splashing on her face, she quickly knelt down beside Yu Zhe and supported his shoulders.

"Yu Zhe! Yu Zhe?! What's wrong with you! Don't scare me! I'm easily frightened! I'm really easily frightened!"

"..."

Uh.

She really is a silly little girl; her emergency response skills are so adorably clumsy.

By the way, Yu Zhe still has to complain a bit, falling like that really hurts! But luckily he deliberately found a place with thick snow, otherwise he would definitely have gotten hurt if he had faked the fall earlier!

The arrow was already on the string and had to be released; moreover, it had already been released, so Yu Zhe had no choice but to see it through to the end.

"The situation...is not good..."

With Xiao Meng's help, Yu Zhe sat down on the snow. His gaze wandered, but he eventually looked into Xiao Meng's eyes.

It was only then that Xiaomeng noticed that Yuzhe's face had turned an unnatural, sickly red.

There's no mirror here, so Xiaomeng can't see that she looks the same way. After being frozen for so long, how could she not look like this?

But Xiaomeng wasn't thinking about any of that right now. Yuzhe's voice was weak, and Xiaomeng had to put her ear right up to him to hear him.

"Xiao Meng... I'm sorry, I suddenly feel a little... unsteady, I don't know what's wrong... Don't worry about me, go back and find Zi Xiao, and have them come and... take me back."

"Don't speak yet!"

Although Xiaomeng was flustered, she still remained rational!

How could she possibly make it back in time? It would be fine if she knew the way, but she's walked this far and there are no landmarks nearby. She could easily walk all day and still not find the locomotive!

And

Instead of calling for help, all she could think about now was confirming Yu Zhe's condition.

With trembling little hands, she lifted Yu Zhe's bangs and touched his forehead.

"Fever...? No, that's not right... It's not hot at all, could it be anemia? Yuzhe, you... sigh, it's no use asking you now! You probably don't know either... Oh, right! Your phone, did you bring your phone?!"

Yeah! How could I forget the most basic thing? I didn't bring it, but Yuzhe might have!

Modern technology is not just for show; if we can send Zixiao her location, it should be very accurate even in this open area.

Yu Zhe also shakily took his phone out of his pocket and handed it to Xiao Meng.

Xiao Meng was overjoyed and quickly took the phone.

At times like these, a mobile phone is a lifeline!

She asked Yu Zhe for the unlock code, and with her greatest hope, she turned on the phone screen to look for Zi Xiao's number...

But then I noticed a few unusually eye-catching words in the upper right corner of my phone.

No signal.

31. No complaining allowed!

A sense of despair.

Only this word can describe Xiaomeng's current emotions.

Just a moment ago we were having a happy trip... why did it suddenly turn into a life-or-death situation?

It is precisely this dramatic shift from heaven to hell that is most despairing.

But this extreme pessimism only lasted for a few milliseconds in Xiaomeng's heart.