Li Chen was startled and a bit puzzled. If there weren’t a specialized guide leading the way, the primitive forest could easily become dangerous.
One should know that the primitive forest isn’t as leisurely and safe as it appears on television, but is filled with dangers and crises. There are poisonous insects everywhere, and the venom from just one spider could be lethal. And the poisonous creatures there are incredibly diverse.
Primitive forests are generally located near the equator; they have a typical tropical climate, which is most conducive to breeding poisons.
A quintessential example of such a forest is the Amazon Forest. To survive in there unarmed for more than five days is exceedingly difficult. One of the top special forces training camps, Hunter Academy, is situated in the midst of the Amazon.
At that time, primitive forests were among the three most extremely perilous environments regarded as highly suitable for special forces training, reflecting their horror and danger.
However, in recent years, with the rise of the tourism industry globally, travel has become very popular. Some people have also begun to take an interest in primitive forests, and local governments have started developing these areas for tourism. As long as one doesn’t venture too deeply, it’s fairly safe.
"Are the guides professional?" Li Chen asked.
Lin Yi finished setting up the dishes, turned off the stove, and smiled slightly, "It’s all been arranged. We’ve got the most professional local guides. The destinations were chosen collectively by everyone, and they said they wanted to experience the primitive lifestyle."
"In my opinion, these people are just bored and have nothing better to do. They’d be better off resting at home, right, honey?" Li Chen chuckled.
As far as Li Chen was concerned, what was so fun about that darned primitive forest?
"I’m also one of those with such leisure interests," Lin Yi removed Li Chen’s hand, "I voted in favor of this location too."
Watching his mate slip away from his arms, Li Chen followed, laughing, "Baby, I didn’t mean that. I was talking about them. You definitely don’t fall into that category."
"Hmph, that’s what you meant," Lin Yi said coyly with feigned anger.
"No way," Li Chen said with a worried frown, "What if I accompany you? How about that?"
"Even if you accompany me, it won’t do," Lin Yi pouted, the very picture of an adorable, coquettish woman.
Li Chen pounced on her.
The next day, Li Chen set off with Lin Yi, and they also took Zhong Tian with them.
Since they were heading on a trip that would last many days, and Zhong Tian had nothing to do staying behind alone, as his senior, it was only right for Li Chen to take him along.
Li Chen and Lin Yi rode in their own car, but they called a taxi separately for Zhong Tian because he alone could take up the entire backseat with his size.
The Ginseng Doll on Zhong Tian’s shoulder, Merry and lively, was jumping down from his shoulder, then crawling back up, obviously enjoying itself.
The destination of this trip was a primitive forest named Mong Kok Forest, located near Southern Huaxia, close to South Asia in Cainan Province, bordering countries like Myanmar, and covering a vast area.
Cainan Province, known for the Peak of Colorful Clouds, boasts a tropical style and characteristics. Moreover, it is relatively free from dangers, making it popular among tourists who prefer a tropical vibe.
The only issue is that since the forest borders many countries, management can be rather chaotic, and sometimes some unsavory characters slip in.
Arriving in front of the company building, after getting out of the car, Li Chen saw a crowd already gathered.
"Brother-in-law, sis, why are you guys so late?" Lin Xiaoxiao, dressed in hiking gear, complained upon seeing the tardy arrival of Li Chen and the others.
Hearing this, several employees from other departments were stunned and then looked at Li Chen, who was walking with Lin Yi, with obvious disbelief in their eyes.
The rumor that President Lin and Li Chen were married had circulated in the company before, but with no proof, everyone had regarded it merely as gossip. However, today, seeing Li Chen and Lin Yi arriving together, it seemed to be true.
My God, Linchuan City’s most beautiful flower has been planted in some obscure cow dung.
Some male colleagues were inwardly wailing. In the company, practically every male harbored a trace of desire for Lin Yi—who wouldn’t love a beautiful woman?
They may have had their desires, but all they did was sigh in regret and then greeted the couple with smiles.
"Let’s all set off together," Lin Yi said with a smile.
"Sure!" Everyone responded excitedly and boarded the coach that was already parked to the side.
After taking their seats, everyone was obviously relaxed, chatting and laughing. After all, they had just completed a major case and it was a rare chance to unwind.
That’s how it is in the service industry: always running with cases. After a case is completed, the bonus is much higher than the salary, and this time, they had completed a major case, bringing substantial profit to the company.
That’s why Lin Yi decided to give everyone involved in the case some time off for a trip—and naturally, she was footing the bill.
"I specifically brought a DSLR camera. Let’s take photos together when we get there," one person said.
"Ha ha, Old Gao, you’re into this now. Looks like I’ve got a personal photographer," another man immediately joked.
Both were well into their thirties and had been colleagues for many years, so they had a good relationship.
"Ha ha, Brother Chen, Gao Zu isn’t going to take pictures for you. It’s clear he just wants to shoot young girls," the others laughed.
"He wouldn’t dare." However, Gao Zu’s wife, sitting next to him, raised her eyebrows, her feminine authority showing on her face.
Gao Zu wore a wry smile as he saw his subordinates snickering at the side and shot them a glare, but it was ineffective.