Various suspicions spread for a time, among which the most heated was that Chu Qingxue had contracted an incurable disease.
For a time, the entire Huahai was in a state of panic, especially as Chu Corporation was once again thrust into the limelight.
However, at the critical moment, the elder Chu Renkuang stepped forward to steady the troops.
But Chu Qingxue’s condition remained unclear, and Chu Renkuang flatly refused interviews with journalists.
"Let’s go, I’ll take you up the mountain to have fun!" Not long after, Ye Chenfeng had Chu Qingfei change into a set of sportswear and put on climbing shoes.
Of course, these were prepared by Ye Chenfeng before coming to the Qilian Mountains.
Chu Qingfei was as joyous as a bird, curious about everything.
During the day, they spent almost all the time in the mountains, where wild game and wild fruits satisfied Chu Qingfei’s cravings, and she repeatedly praised the goodness of Changsheng Village.
At night, Ye Chenfeng still shared a kang bed with Chu Qingfei.
"Brother, I’m so cold!" Chu Qingfei looked at Ye Chenfeng with pleading eyes.
"Again?" Ye Chenfeng wiped away his sweat.
But caught off guard, Ye Chenfeng was hugged by Chu Qingfei once again.
"Brother, I’ll warm myself by holding you, you won’t mind, right? No, you won’t! How could I have the heart to refuse a great beauty like Qingfei!" Chu Qingfei was totally talking to herself, leaving Ye Chenfeng speechless.
Moonlight streamed through the window, casting a serene glow on Chu Qingfei’s face and her exposed delicate skin, making it seem sacred and untouchable.
Ye Chenfeng pounced without hesitation.
"Oh... Brother, what’s that on your neck? Take it off for me? It’s hurting me!" Chu Qingfei’s voice suddenly sounded.
"Something on my neck?"
Ye Chenfeng touched the jade pendant on his neck, and his mind suddenly conjured the image of the Ice Sword Jade Pendant on Chu Qingxue’s neck.
With that, Ye Chenfeng forcefully stopped himself, climbed off Chu Qingfei, and looked at her with regret.
"Chenfeng, what’s wrong?" Chu Qingfei asked, puzzled.
"I’m sorry! I can’t!" Ye Chenfeng apologized.
Chu Qingfei responded and then silently crawled under the covers, even tucking her head in, not daring to meet Ye Chenfeng’s gaze.
It was only after Ye Chenfeng went out that Chu Qingfei cautiously poked her head out from under the covers.
"Come on, Chu Qingfei, you can do it, tonight was just one last step away!" Chu Qingfei blamed herself internally for talking too much.
Ye Chenfeng didn’t sleep the entire night.
Sitting on a cliff, he gazed into the distance. Cigarette butts were strewn all around him, and a gust of cold wind stirred up ashes.
"Wonder how that woman is doing?" Ye Chenfeng sighed, and even he didn’t notice that his feelings for Chu Qingxue had grown beyond gratitude.
The sunrise tinted Changsheng Tomb with a unique color palette.
When Ye Chenfeng returned to Changsheng Tomb from the cliff, he discovered that Chu Qingfei was already awake, dressed neatly, facing eastward, watching the sun rise with a look of admiration, her hands clasped together as if in prayer.
Ye Chenfeng frowned and chuckled, "Qingfei, why didn’t you sleep a bit longer?"
Chu Qingfei, interrupted by Ye Chenfeng, turned around and revealed a sweet smile, "Brother, the sunrise here is so beautiful! I can’t help but want to live here forever!"
"Is that so?" Ye Chenfeng smiled.
Chu Qingfei’s lips curved into a charming smile, "How wonderful it would be if you kept me company always! I’d rather not go back to Jiangnan, not return to the city!"
Faced with touching words of affection, Ye Chenfeng just awkwardly scratched his head and said, "Qingfei, I’ll go make breakfast!"
"Okay, okay, Brother, you’re the coolest!" Chu Qingfei clasped her hands over her heart, looking lovestruck.
After breakfast, Ye Chenfeng’s gaze flickered as he approached Chu Qingfei.
"Qingfei, I’ll take you around the village today!" said Ye Chenfeng.
"Okay, brother!" Chu Qingfei naturally wrapped her arms around Ye Chenfeng’s arm.
They spent a long time as Ye Chenfeng took Chu Qingfei around the entire village.
"Brother, what are you looking for?" Chu Qingfei noticed Ye Chenfeng was searching for something as they explored the village, not missing any corner.
Ye Chenfeng looked at Chu Qingfei, his expression suddenly changing, and he sneered, "I’m looking for the real Chu Qingfei! Tell me, where have you hidden her?"