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As I was about to get into the car, I heard Gangzi call out to me, "Hey, little brother, let's share a ride!"
I was taken aback for a moment. "Huh?"
He chuckled, "Don't worry, I won't bite."
"Besides, I'm not really into men."
After saying that, he shot me a mocking glance. "Unlike some people who are open to both genders."
After our group finished lunch, we set off.
Our destination was Xiangshui City.
It was an abandoned ancient city.
It is said to have existed since the Ming Dynasty and was once an important node on the Silk Road.
However, due to a sudden plague, all the inhabitants of the city perished.
Since then, Xiangshui City has become a notable site in No Man's Land.
But because it is located in a remote area, not many tourists visit here.
On the way, we passed through a grassland.
In the distance were rolling mountains.
At the foot of the mountains lay a grove of poplar trees.
As the sun began to set, golden rays of sunlight spilled over the lush green grassland, creating a particularly beautiful scene.
Unfortunately, it wasn't peak tourist season, so there weren't many people around.
Brother Ma parked the car by the lake and called us down to rest and eat.
After getting out of the car, I noticed that the direction of the setting sun seemed different from where we were headed to Xiangshui City.
I felt puzzled and asked, "Brother Ma, aren't we going to Xiangshui City?"
Brother Ma glanced at me and replied, "What's wrong?"
"Why does it feel like we're not on the right path?"
Brother Ma chuckled, "Haha, little brother, you may not know this, but our journey isn't actually short."
"If we went in a straight line, that would be too boring."
"That's why I had Gangzi take us on a detour."
"Though it's a bit longer, the scenery along the way is much better and safer."
"Don't worry!"
Gangzi chimed in, "Yeah, I'm very familiar with this area."
"With me around, we definitely won't get lost!"
After saying that, he looked toward the distant mountains. "Xiangshui City is just over there."
"After we finish our meal, we'll drive a bit further and we'll be there."
Hearing him say that eased my mind.
Around four in the afternoon, after we finished eating, we rested for half an hour.
Brother Ma finished his last puff of smoke and clapped his hands. "Alright, let's head out!"
As soon as he said that, sister Yang interjected, "Hey, wait a minute! I haven't gone to the bathroom yet!"
Brother Ma waved his hand. "Hurry up!"
sister Yang glanced at me. "Qin Hao, can you come with me?"
"I heard there are wolves on the grassland, and I'm a bit scared."
Upon hearing this, I felt a stir of excitement.
But then I recalled Ni Liping's warning from the morning and Brother Ma's fierce gaze.
I quickly dismissed the thought.
I rubbed my stomach and said, "Sorry, sister Yang, but my stomach isn't feeling too well."
"Why don't you ask Gangzi to keep you company?"
sister Yang said, a hint of disappointment in her voice. "Alright, just wait for me a moment. I'll be right back."
With that, she headed towards the poplar forest.
Gangzi, on the other hand, walked in the opposite direction from sister Yang.
Ni Liping was resting in the car.
Brother Ma was not far away, talking on a satellite phone.
It seemed he was having a long conversation with a woman.
Yet, several hours had passed, and they still hadn't finished their chat.
What patience he had!
After I took a quick bathroom break, I planned to rest in the car for a while.
Just then, sister Yang returned.
She said to me, "Qin Hao, do you want to go to the restroom?"
"If you want to go, I can accompany you!"
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