Amidst a storm and snow, Xinao ushered in the annual winter vacation. As long as fifteen days. Although it is not as fierce as students' winter vacation, which can last for as little as twenty days or as long as one month. But for working people, it can be considered kind.
In the past few days on New Year's Eve, Xiao Zheng went shopping every day, buying sheets, bedding, and all the daily necessities he could think of. I even bought two down jackets because I was afraid that life in the mountains would be miserable and Lin Huayin wouldn't be able to adapt to it.
You know, Lin Huayin is a woman with severe mysophobia. And this is obviously not a habit that came from her wealthy background. So Xiao Zheng didn't want to go to the mountain where life was poor, and Lin Huayin was not used to living there.
Finally, after preparing all daily necessities, Xiao and Zheng boarded a flight to Yanjing on the morning of New Year's Eve. After getting off the plane, he did not go straight to the city. Instead, he went the opposite way, heading towards a mountain several hundred meters high on the outskirts of Yanjing. However, because the mountain was steep, the taxi could only drive to the bottom of the mountain, so they apologetically kicked the two of them out of the car.
Unlike most famous temples, the mountain where Ye Yuhua hides and practices is firstly not high enough, secondly it is not a famous scenic spot, and thirdly there are not many tourists or devotees who are devoted to Buddhism. It can’t be said to be a paradise, but it can be regarded as isolated from the world.
The name of this mountain is Fengming Mountain. The mountain is 580 meters high. Because the geographical location is not advantageous, the government has not spent any effort to develop this place. It has retained a good ecological environment, with flowers blooming in warm spring and snow falling in cold winter. For young people who are accustomed to seeing the colorful world, this may be an isolated and miserable place. But for a big shot like Ye Yuhua, who has witnessed the turbulent times, it is a good place to cultivate one's moral character and devote oneself to Buddhism.
Unlike famous monuments, Fengming Mountain has neat stairs for tourists to climb up, and there is also a paid cable car that goes directly to the top of the mountain. Here, Xiao Zheng and Lin Huayin, carrying two large packages, could only walk on a mountain road with no obvious traces.
The road is made by people. If you walk a lot, a road will naturally form. However, Fengming Mountain is sparsely populated, and even if there are occasional visitors, it is not enough to set foot on the Yangguan Avenue. After walking down a steep mountain peak hundreds of meters high, Lin Huayin, who usually lacked exercise, stopped and rested just before reaching the mountainside.
"Have a drink of water." Xiao Zheng brushed off the snow on a stone, then spread a soft blanket on the stone, and said gently: "It's still early, we should be able to catch lunch. You can rest a little longer."
Lin Huayin sat on the blanket to rest, but looked around calmly.
In fact, like Xiao Zheng, it was her first time in Fengming Mountain in her life. I have no idea about this mountain with steep roads and mist.
But this time after climbing halfway up the mountain, Lin Huayin realized what a miserable life the man had lived here for more than twenty years.
There is no electricity here, Lin Huayin has no doubt about it. We have only reached the middle of the mountain, and the mobile phone signal is getting weaker and weaker. I believe that before reaching the top of the mountain, the mobile phone will be completely useless. The bare trees were covered with blood, and there were a series of footprints left on the ground, which were left by her and Xiao Zheng. The mountain breeze is wild, and the whistling sound comes from time to time. Even the sky above our heads was filled with mist, and visibility was not high.
Such a harsh environment was something Lin Huayin never expected before going up the mountain.
She knew the financial resources of the Ye family, and she knew more clearly how she was a woman who knew how to enjoy herself in her past memories. It is not surprising to say that as long as she is willing, she can turn this remote Fengming Mountain into a tourist attraction for vacation and leisure. With complete infrastructure, you can live the most pampered spiritual life.
Of course, Lin Huayin did not expect that Ye Yuhua would carry out large-scale construction to build this remote Fengming Mountain, but she also did not expect that it would be so barren and miserable.
A middle-aged woman wearing a blue robe walking on this cold and silent mountain road came to mind. Lose all sentient beings.
After drinking a few sips of hot water from the thermos, and resting for about fifteen minutes, Lin Huayin slowly stood up and said in a calm tone: "Let's go."
With that said, he took a handbag weighing three kilograms from Xiao Zheng's hand.
"No need." Xiao Zheng shook his head and smiled. "It's not like you don't know my terrible physical strength. The mountain road is not easy to walk, so just pay attention to the road under your feet."
Lin Huayin didn't insist either. She just felt that she was walking with ease, but Xiao Zheng felt a little guilty for carrying nearly 20 kilograms of luggage in large and small bags. I want to help Xiao Zheng share some of the burden. But in fact, not to mention carrying luggage, even going on the road without any belongings is a huge challenge for Lin Huayin, who has average physical fitness. After all, this is a mountain road with a height of 580 meters. The ground is slippery and the mountain is steep, making it difficult to move forward.
After walking for nearly half an hour, the two of them could vaguely see a house standing on the top of the mountain. Because of the clouds and mist, it was difficult to see the original appearance clearly, but it encouraged the two of them who were working hard to move forward.
"Hey," Xiao Zheng, who was slightly bent forward, glanced not far away and said to Lin Huayin. "Is there a little house there?"
Hearing this, Lin Huayin couldn't help but take a closer look, nodded slightly and said, "Yes. Yes."
"Let's go over and take a rest." Xiao Zheng said with a smile. "We've finished drinking the water. Let's just ask for two glasses of hot water."
Lin Huayin's point of view on going on the road is not to stop until she is exhausted. That break in the middle had already reached Lin Huayin's limit. Only then rested for a quarter of an hour. But for Xiao Zheng, judging from Lin Huayin's physical strength, she should have taken a break long ago. This is not a rush, nor is it an urgent matter. There's no need to push yourself into that. Of course, with Xiao Zheng's physical strength, even if he adds more weight, he can still reach the top of the mountain in one breath as fast as flying. But he had to consider Lin Huayin's physical ability, so he made this proposal.
"Okay." Lin Huayin nodded lightly, wanting to see who lived in such a remote place.
Xiao Zheng grinned and trotted towards the small house. One is out of curiosity, and the other is to find a way for Lin Huayin. Of course, he did not doubt that the people living here would pose a threat to Lin Huayin. After all, this place is not far from Ye Yuhua's place of cultivation. Even if Ye Yuhua doesn't care, the Ye family will not agree.
There will be no monsters around an expert. That's what it means.
Xiao Zheng rushed over in a few steps, only to find that the small house standing on the edge of the cliff was really simple. All constructed from some jagged solid wood. Even the huge nut has not been decorated in any way. It is said to be a house, but it is more like a rough house without decoration.
Judging from the appearance, the wooden house does not exceed 30 square meters. But there is an awning of about ten square meters in front of the house, and a small wooden table is placed under the shed. Judging from the color, it should be made of new wood.
Of course, what made Xiao Zheng most curious was that there were three chairs beside the table. A pot of hot tea was being brewed on the table, and three brand-new teacups were placed next to it. He looked like he was waiting for someone.
Xiao Zheng put his luggage under the shed to avoid the wind and snow, then turned back and glanced at Lin Huayin: "Do you think this pot of tea is prepared for us?"