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

But the terrifying aspect in their expressions was still undeniable! Especially Zixiao!

Turn your head to the other side.

Yu Zhe was quietly putting the box of chewing gum into his pocket, as if he was afraid of being discovered.

Xiao Meng felt she shouldn't say anything more now, lest she ignite the jealous group at the door.

But a regretful and indescribable feeling left her feeling empty and lonely.

This intense emotion and longing made her move to Yu Zhe's side again with small, quick steps. Ignoring the intimidating gazes behind her, she whispered in Yu Zhe's ear and asked.

"Yu Zhe, Yu Zhe... I didn't finish this time, so... I'll have to wait until the next time... I wonder when that will be..."

A little disappointed, no, a lot disappointed.

Well...

How can I tell you this...?

Because Yu Zhe feels about the same way now.

Even someone with a strong tolerance like him would find it hard to bear being suddenly interrupted like this.

It's like the feeling of an avalanche about to happen, but the snow-capped mountain suddenly becomes calm again. Even a calm mind would feel like it's being scratched by cat claws.

So, Yu Zhe gave her an answer that made her eyes light up.

Yu Zhe then quietly leaned close to Xiao Meng's ear.

"This isn't the end of the atmosphere... it's just the beginning~ That's fine, just treat it as a surprise and look forward to it."

"Wh...what do you mean?"

"It means exactly what it says. We're both keeping an eye on the rest of the journey. I promise you, if we happen to be alone together and have a soft mattress, we can continue what we're doing today right away."

"What's with this soft, fluffy mattress... But... Yu Zhe, are you serious? I still have a chance on this trip?"

"Not only that, if everyone were not here, I would have taken care of you right now."

"Hmm..."

Xiao Meng transforms into a steampunk princess.

"Ahem! Brothers, what are you still talking about? If it's something, don't talk about it here. Let's go back to the locomotive first!"

Oh wow.

Yu Zhe quickly stood up straight, no longer daring to act rashly.

Oh no, I forgot that Zixiao is probably in a strange mood right now, I can't say any more of these things!

36. This isn't right.

It's amazing.

When everyone stepped out of the wooden house, the snow had stopped and the sky had cleared. Even the wind had become gentler. Although it was impossible for high-latitude regions to be warm, it was indeed much warmer than before.

Xiao Meng stretched towards the sun, feeling a sense of relief.

Anyway... although there was a little regret just now, she did protect Yu Zhe and fulfill her promise, right?

—I will take you back.

Hehe... Although I didn't bring you back on my own, the fact that we both arrived safe and sound is the biggest victory.

profit!

Xiao Meng became happier and happier as she walked in front, striding with an air of nonchalance.

Happy~ Happy~ Yay!

Objectively speaking, Xiaomeng was a great hero today. She protected Yuzhe from extreme weather and illness, and she accomplished this feat all by herself when none of the other girls were present. It was truly a great achievement!

This is based on the premise that... the facts are indeed as she thinks.

Unfortunately, everyone except Xiaomeng knew the truth.

This is not an emergency at all, but a test.

Poor Loli, she has no idea that she was just being targeted.

Zixiao whispered to Yuzhe.

"is this okay?"

"Huh? What do you mean?"

"Brother, stop pretending to be stupid..." Zixiao looked at Xiaomeng directly in front of her. "You know perfectly well that I'm talking about Senior Xiaomeng. Is it okay to keep what happened just now from her? It's like she took it all as true."

"Ha... Zixiao, do you think I have a choice?"

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Yu Che, watching from the other side, couldn't stand it anymore. As Zi Xiao's mortal enemy, she might be late, but she would never be absent from roasting her.

"Su Zixiao, tell me, is your brain rusted again? Why ask your brother such a meaningless question? We definitely can't tell the truth. If we don't, it will make Luo Xiaomeng happy. If we tell her, do you want to see that little dwarf go berserk? It's not enough trouble. Isn't it better to keep it peaceful?"

"You don't seem to have the right to call someone short..."

"What did you say?!"

"Alright, alright!"

Yu Zhe quickly pulled the two of them apart.

If we don't stop them, they'll definitely be rolling around in the snow.

However, Yu Che is right.

Taking everything into consideration, there's really no need to tell Xiaomeng the truth about this matter; there's no benefit in it.

Sometimes lies can be well-intentioned; it's to maintain her good mood, and also to...

Cough cough, it's also to prevent Yu Zhe from getting bitten.

Xiao Meng walked through the snow, feeling proud that the weather was reflecting her mood.

Overjoyed.

She suddenly felt something was off.

Something's not right...

Then again, isn't this a rescue operation?

If it's a rescue operation, shouldn't Lu Ling and Lu Yao, who have the highest combat strength, be the ones to appear?

No... It's also possible that Lu Ling and Lu Yao split up with the main force and weren't together, so the main force discovered Yu Zhe first.

That doesn't make sense... If that's the case, shouldn't Yu Che and the others send a message or make a phone call to Lu Ling and Lu Yao to let them know that the person has been found?

On the contrary, after leaving the cabin, no one took out their phone.

Moreover, why don't people seem very concerned about Yu Zhe's physical condition? They know Yu Zhe has been in the snow for so long, aren't they usually like crazy?

Finally, isn't this weather too unpredictable?

A sense of unease settled over Xiaomeng, making her feel increasingly uneasy as she calmed down.

This is more than just wrong, it's downright suspicious.

Feeling she couldn't figure it out, Xiaomeng simply stopped walking.

When she stopped, a whole bunch of people behind her stopped too!

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Yu Zhe tentatively asked, "Xiao...Xiao Meng? Why did you stop? Hurry back to the locomotive, we should continue our journey and reach the city before dark."

"No..." Xiao Meng muttered to herself, then suddenly looked up, "Yu Zhe? Where are Lu Ling and Lu Yao now?"

"Lu Ling, Lu Yao? They... Yu Che! Where are they!"

Yu Zhe was a "patient who had just been rescued," so how could he possibly know the location of his rescuers?

Therefore, this should be left to Yu Che to handle!

"Hmm? They...they're waiting by the train. They just went in another direction. I told them to go back to the locomotive if they couldn't find their brother, just in case something happens to them too. In this freezing weather, even the two of them can't be said to be completely worry-free, right?"

"Yes! You handled this very well!"

"Haha~ Brother, you can keep praising me a few more times~"

The brother and sister sang in unison, making it seem as if it were really true.

But Xiaomeng absolutely refused to believe it.

Given Yu Che's level of brother complex, would she still care about Lu Ling and Lu Yao's safety if Yu Zhe were in danger?

That's impossible. For Yu Zhe's sake, she will only use all the power she can.

Not only the two of them, but the others also started laughing and "joking" about what had just happened, saying things like "That was close!" and "That was really dangerous!"

But the more they acted like this, the stranger Xiaomeng found it.

But I can't quite put my finger on what's strange about it.

Sudden.

She recalled the most dangerous moment just now, in the heavy snow, when Yu Zhe said something to her.

"Xiao Meng, we should look for a shelter now. You can stand on higher ground and look around; maybe you'll see some things that you can't find from here."

High up...

Following this instruction, Xiao Meng shook her little head and looked around again.

Just like last time, she quickly focused her gaze on the snow-capped mountains and highlands not far away.

You can probably see further from there.

"Xiao Meng, what are you thinking about? Hey, Xiao Meng?!"

Xiao Meng suddenly ran off on her own, heading towards the higher ground.

No one reacted in time, including Yu Zhe.

Yu Zhe wanted to pull her back quickly, but it was too late.