There was actually no snow on the day we went to Meihua Village.
However, because of the concentrated snowfall in the past few days and the relatively high altitude of Meihua Village, the mountain roads were covered with a thick layer of snow with no signs of melting.
A section of the road leading to Meihua Village was in bad condition, and it was not on the right road, so Ye Linlang and Jiang Qiran had to ride on the farm vehicle for a long time before they had to get off and walk.
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The old man who gave them a ride temporarily was really kind-hearted. The bus couldn't get in at the time, so the two of them saw this old man carrying a bunch of weeds and tried to wave at him, hoping that if he was going the same way, they could get a ride. It was always better than walking by themselves!
As a result, the uncle let the two half-grown boys go up without saying a word!
After Jiang Qiran and Ye Linlang jumped off the farm vehicle with a miserable look on their faces, Jiang Qiran wanted to pay his uncle for the fare, but his uncle refused to take it.
In the end, there was no other choice. She couldn't just take a ride with someone else for free, so Ye Linlang gave him a box of chocolate cookies she had made herself.
This is a wild countryside, and many people have never even heard of chocolate, let alone eaten it.
When the old man saw this, his eyes lit up, but he was too embarrassed to accept it.
It’s not that he wanted to eat it himself, but he had three hungry children at home, all of whom were little gluttons. The children would probably be very happy if they could eat such a rare thing.
The uncle in the green cotton-padded jacket put his hands in his pockets. His sallow face was embarrassed and he looked extremely embarrassed.
"Is this cookie expensive? Actually... I didn't give you guys a ride for long..."
When Ye Linlang saw her uncle like this, she didn't know why she felt jealous.
When things go badly for people living in the mountains, they may end up like the small deserted village, because all kinds of rumors about the so-called disaster star will be directed at you.
But more often than not, there are people like this uncle who are simple, honest, simple-minded, and so kind-hearted that they make people want to cry.
Ye Linlang sniffed her red nose from the cold and smiled at the uncle driving the cart.
"Of course it's not expensive! I made it myself! Please accept it, uncle."
In the end, Ye Linlang had to repeatedly push the cookies into the other person's arm before finally getting the uncle to take the box of chocolate biscuits.
Moreover, before leaving, the uncle couldn't stop thanking Ye Linlang and the others, and wished them to arrive at Meihua Village as soon as possible.
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Ye Linlang was moved by her uncle for a long time, but when she saw the rugged mountain road, she suddenly felt a chill in her heart!
Oh my god!
She and Jiang Qiran had to climb up by themselves!
Ye Linlang glanced at her heavy suitcase with sorrow and almost regretted it to death!
The mountain road is not easy to walk on. Can she walk with such a big box? !
Jiang Qiran smiled immediately when he saw Ye Linlang's pitiful appearance.
"Okay, stop worrying. Give me the box and I'll carry it."
Ye Linlang saw Jiang Qiran’s big black mountaineering backpack, then glanced at her four-wheeled suitcase, and suddenly felt embarrassed.
"Are you too tired?"
Jiang Qiran gave Ye Linlang a blank look, then picked up Ye Linlang's white suitcase without saying anything.
"Given your strength, if I let you carry it, I'm afraid we won't be able to reach Plum Blossom Village until the next day."
Eh hey hey? ! !
Just help me! There's no need to be so mean!
Ye Linlang curled her lips, but when she saw Jiang Qiran picking up his suitcase, she was still happy.
Having a boyfriend who is extremely capable and is good at almost everything except cooking, your happiness index is really high!
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Ye Linlang and Jiang Qiran set out on their journey on foot.
Because the population density in the mountains was not high, and it was the middle of winter, Ye Linlang and Jiang Qiran did not meet anyone along the way.
The north wind was blowing fiercely, like a knife, cutting Ye Linlang's delicate face.
There is a saying that goes, the cold in the north is a physical attack, and the cold in the south is a magical attack!
Ye Linlang couldn't help but tighten her collar and was almost shivering from the cold.
When can we get to Plum Blossom Village? !
It couldn't be worse that the road was broken, otherwise they could have taken a small van to Meihua Village.
Ye Linlang couldn't help but feel resentful in her heart, but then she saw Jiang Qiran carrying a large suitcase and a heavy mountaineering bag, and walking briskly!
Ye Linlang was stunned and quickly quickened her pace to catch up!
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Perhaps good fortune never comes alone, and misfortune never comes singly.
The cold wind whistled in, and some snow flakes fell from the coniferous forest. Suddenly, some snow flakes slid down Ye Linlang's collar, which made her feel cold all over!
"Oh my god! It's so cold!"
Ye Linlang jumped up and down like a mole that fell into icy water!
Jiang Qiran heard Ye Linlang's exclamation and suddenly turned around.
Ye Linlang's face was wrinkled and she was jumping up and down continuously.
Jiang Qiran was amused by Ye Linlang's "strange" posture.
He raised his eyebrows and gave Ye Linlang a mischievous smile.
"Linlang, are you... possessed by a zombie?"
"I'm so pathetic! And you're still laughing!"
Ye Linlang almost cried when she saw Jiang Qiran's heartless smile!
Jiang Qiran looked at Ye Linlang with some joking, but he finally restrained some of his frivolous attitude.
"Okay, okay, poor thing, what's wrong with you?"
Ye Linlang looked at Jiang Qiran aggrievedly, pointed at the back of her collar, and then at the swaying leaves on it.
"Just now the wind was so strong that the snow fell off the trees and landed inside my clothes. I was freezing!"
Jiang Qiran couldn't help laughing again when he heard that, but when he saw Ye Linlang's miserable face, he didn't dare to laugh out loud.
"Alright, alright. We can't change clothes now. Let's wait until we get to Plum Blossom Village. We're only a short distance away. Just hold on a little longer!"
Ye Linlang nodded bitterly.
"Well, let's go."
This time, when Jiang Qiran walked in front of Ye Linlang, he deliberately slowed down.
"Be careful, there is a pit here. Hold on to the branch in front of you and be careful not to fall down."
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It was already evening when Ye Linlang and Jiang Qiran arrived at Meihua Village.
After trekking on the mountain road for such a long time, Ye Linlang was very hungry, so as soon as she arrived, she wanted to eat.
The entrance to the village was very quiet, with a few dilapidated tiled houses standing in front of us. There was a well with the mouth covered with snow, and the long rope used to draw water lay quietly in the snow, a desolate scene.
Jiang Qiran frowned when he saw this scene.
He was born into a wealthy family, and even when he was camping outside with the troops, he had never lived in such a dilapidated place.
That’s right, in Jiang Qiran’s mind, even living in a tent is better than living in this leaky tile house!
(End of this chapter)