At 3 a.m., the landmines in front of the station

"No, you've really been relegated to the sidelines?"

Yuan Xiao sat up, ceasing her zither practice.

We decided to take a closer look at the problems the girl was facing.

"Hmm... He didn't compliment me or hug me. I asked him if he didn't like me anymore, and he said, 'Yeah, I think so. So he doesn't like me anymore.'"

"Are you sick?"

Yuan Xiao bluntly said, "Didn't your mother tell you not to directly ask a man for love?! The more you ask, the less he can answer!"

If you don't ask, you'll leave a line between you two. But one day, if you nudge the cat's butt, you might break that last line. Then, will you still need to ask?

The answer is already given automatically, so why bother?

The child sighed repeatedly, "It's too much internal conflict, you little cat."

Unprecedented

After reading what the little bird said, An Qing found that there was some truth to it.

Unfortunately, the principles on paper cannot be instantly applied in reality.

She still said that "a broken mirror is hard to mend" and wanted to go out to find some other ways.

Yuan Xiao thought for a moment and said okay.

"So, you're doing this tomorrow? What time do you want to leave tomorrow?"

"I... 8 or 9 o'clock is fine... even earlier is okay..."

"Hey, if you're going to come out, don't dawdle. I think 6:30 is fine. Come to my house at 6:30, and I'll take you somewhere."

There are still 3 hours left. I'm not going to sleep tonight; I'll practice the piano until tomorrow, and then we'll set off together.

"!!"

An Qing was deeply moved upon hearing this!

She opened her eyes and asked, "Where...where are you taking me to clear my head...does it have to be so early?"

"Nonsense, don't you want to solve the problem? I think our time is so precious, we must spend it wisely."

Yuan Xiao said, "Tomorrow, I plan to take you to the countryside."

"countryside?"

"Yes, yes, it's a rural area in Tianhai. I'll take you to a mysterious place. It might just change your life."

"what?!"

An Qing found it increasingly fascinating. "A mysterious place? What mysterious place could there be in the countryside?"

"Oh, that's too much."

Yuan Xiao pointed out, "This wasn't my own idea; it's from a book I bought. It's recorded there—"

"It is said that in a village in the suburbs, there is a dilapidated temple on the back mountain."

Inside the temple, there is a very ancient statue of Guanyin, which is now many years old, and the incense has long since stopped burning.

The book says that if you have something that needs guidance, you can try offering incense to Guanyin, keeping the incense burning, and also prepare some offerings of fruit, holy water, and butter lamps, according to the customs of the older generation. Then pray for your wishes and wait for them to be fulfilled.

Of course, once your wish comes true, you must return to fulfill your vow; otherwise, your life will undergo a drastic change.

“I’ve been wanting to try this for a while now. You just said you wanted to relax, so why don’t we treat it as a trip to the countryside together, without telling A-Che, just like that?”

"!"

An Qing was immediately intrigued upon hearing this!

I think the location Yuan Xiao mentioned is indeed very mysterious!

At such a critical moment, anything that might change his mind is worth trying!

Even if you're desperate and try anything, you still have to take that first step and see the vast world outside!

"That's a good idea! I think that's totally fine! When are we going to buy the tribute fruit? Do you have any fruit at home? If not, I'll steal some fruit from Cheche's fridge, and we'll prepare some baijiu (Chinese liquor) and cups and plates on the way, and also some butter lamps! Hmm..."

"..."

Yuan Xiao sent a picture of a bird sighing and said, "An Qing, I know you're in a hurry, but calm down and listen to me."

"Okay, go ahead and tell me!"

"First of all, I can't guarantee that this will work 100% of the time, since it's my first time going too."

"Yes, it's okay! I understand!"

"Secondly, this trick is recorded in a book. But this book is an old relic published 20 years ago, so I can't guarantee whether what's in it is authoritative."

Yuan Xiao began stacking armor.

She couldn't possibly say that this was something recorded on the last page of the "Star Heart Method," and that it was an ancient Buddha that the author's grandmother had once worshipped.

She was afraid that An Qing would question the manual and then want to go and see it.

That's not very convenient.

The "High and Low" technique is also a secret manual, one of my trump cards for winning over A-Che. I definitely can't share it with even a house cat.

"I understand! Whether it works or not, I won't blame you!"

At this point, An Qing was completely intoxicated.

In moments of helplessness, people often place their hopes on the intangible.

The girl is a person without faith.

For her, Su Che was her faith.

As for the other gods, whoever can get themselves to eat Cheche will be able to enjoy the fragrance that they paid for.

An Qing considers herself an absolute realist who prioritizes self-interest; she would never do something that doesn't benefit her a second time.

Things that are beneficial can be done indefinitely.

"Then it's settled for now. You can take a short rest and then come to my house on time."

The countryside is quite far; it might take two and a half hours to drive there and back. I need to figure out where to rent a car and hire a long-distance driver. Hmm…”

Although Yuan Xiao is young, her years of living alone have given her a certain degree of self-care ability. While her home may be messy, she is often surprisingly rational and reasonable in her decision-making.

She felt it wasn't very safe for two girls to go out together, but having her older sister, who had a driver's license, accompany them might make the trip safer.

They're all good teammates in the same band, so going together is fine, I should say.

“Anqing, let me ask my sister if she'd like to come with us. If she does, she can even sneak away with Aunt Gu's car. Aunt Gu has a four-row van, which would be perfect for our trip to the countryside. What do you think?”

"Ah... Gu Zhi..."

An Qing thought about it and decided that since things had come to this, they might as well be together. What else could they do?

He then said, "Sure, as long as she doesn't mind the trouble."

"Hmm, you're leaving early this morning, have you thought about how to tell A-Che? Are you confident he won't find out?"

"..."

The girl hissed.

Suddenly I realized that this is indeed a problem.

But since he's already banished them to the cold palace, what can he do if he doesn't tell them and leaves before they get up?

Will he be able to reprimand himself after he finds out?

Would he spank himself hard?

Come on then.

"I'll just go out and find you. I'll pack my things as fast as I can and slip out. Don't worry, we'll meet at 6:30 in the morning..."

The word ends here.

An Qing frowned.

I always feel that

The phone screen seemed to be covered by some kind of shadow.

"……Um?"

Subconsciously, uneasy, she slowly turned her head...

I see,

Su Che was propping himself up on his elbow with a pillow, his hand supporting his cheek, silently staring at someone's phone screen in a superior posture, as if he were holding a cat in his arms.

……

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Chapter 154 Countryside Trip: Expanding Desire

Snapped!

"!!!"

A visible blush rose to the girl's cheeks.

In that instant, all the grievances and bad moods vanished with the sharp pain in my buttocks.

The house cat was "punished".

This kind of punishment was something Yuan Xiao had been longing for, but her cat got to experience it first.

【Feel……】

Surprisingly...not bad.

The girl rubbed her bottom, her face flushed, buried her face in the pillow, and dared not turn around.

“Superstitions are unacceptable. If you feel wronged, just tell me directly. Also, don’t encourage Gu Zhi to steal Aunt Gu’s car. As for the car, Ningning and I can help you borrow one.”

Although Su Che had a stern face, he couldn't hide his doting affection. "As your caregiver, I have an obligation to take you out to play. This way, we can take turns driving long distances with Gu Zhi, so you won't get tired."