This awe-inspiring mountain range stands majestic, in a perpetual winter, its peaks enshrouded in snow year-round, and with mountains stretching endlessly into the heavens.
Being here, one is struck by an overwhelming righteousness, filling everyone with astonishment and with an instinctive reverence.
"My heavens, is this the Kunlun Mountains?"
The six-member team from the Imperial Medical College stood at the base of the mountain, shocked at the sight before them, their faces filled with longing.
It was a sincere respect for nature.
"I have never felt so insignificant."
"This feeling... it’s truly amazing!"
Six youths in their twenties, clad in jackets and carrying backpacks almost as tall as themselves, stood dumbfounded for five minutes before snapping back to reality; they then each took out their phones to take photos or collect materials, even Tang Shu couldn’t help but sigh for a moment in awe.
This is the Kunlun Mountains? It indeed has unparalleled charm, not inferior to any mountain range she has ever seen in her hometown.
"It’s now 11 in the morning; let’s find a restaurant to settle our lunch, then head deeper in the afternoon."
The modest club consisted of only six members, with the president being a senior student named Su Chejun, who had grown up in the vicinity of the Kunlun Mountains and was very familiar with the area.
He led the members to a quaint farmhouse restaurant, swiftly concluded negotiations with the owner, and after finding a warm spot to sit down, poured a cup of hot water for everyone.
"Are you all frozen stiff? The weather here is all year round; you’ve definitely got to wear more."
"It’s way too cold, okay! It’s already the May Day holiday, everywhere else is bursting with the warmth of spring and vibrant with greenery, yet it’s still a frozen world here!"
"I was mentally prepared before coming, but I never imagined it would be this cold!"
"President, are you sure medicinal herbs actually grow here?"
One of the boys voiced his deep skepticism.
"I can’t promise anything else, but at least we have Snow Chrysanthemum here, which can be said to be the prime specialty of the Kunlun Mountains, very popular everywhere."
"Due to the Snow Chrysanthemum growing in a less polluted environment and at high altitudes, it contains many components beneficial to the human body. Therefore, it has gradually become popular as a type of tea drink and sells for quite a high price!"
Cheng Ranran huddled and clutched the warm cup of tea in front of her, and a distinct fragrance suddenly met her nose, "Eh? What tea is this? It smells pretty good."
"It’s Snow Chrysanthemum."
Tang Shu had already noticed the aroma when the pot of tea was brought over, recognizing the unique scent of Snow Chrysanthemum, and she observed that the farmhouse restaurant had placed a lot of dried Snow Chrysanthemums by the entrance, likely selling them as a local specialty to tourists.
This was a tourist hotspot at the foot of the Kunlun Mountains, and since it was the May Day peak travel period, there were quite a few tourists going back and forth. In order not to be recognized, Tang Shu even went to the lengths of disguising herself.
Cheng Ranran giving her a sympathetic look upon hearing that muffled voice from behind the mask.
"You poor thing, Xiao Shushu, your job is so tough, you don’t even have the chance to talk normally."
I wish you’d keep quiet.
Su Chejun and the others laughed awkwardly and quietly continued sipping their tea.
If you must know, when they first saw Tang Shu, the three boys had exerted all their energies to hold back their natural reactions, and having managed to remain composed until now was already a significant improvement.