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After a long silence, Tang Jingshu forced a smile and suggested, "Although the animals in this jungle are strange, there should be something edible, like mountain chickens, wild ducks, or goats?"
Deng Yinyin's eyes, which had been filled with disappointment, gradually brightened at Tang Jingshu's words, and she decisively concluded, "Then let's go hunting. There shouldn't be any danger for now; we can treat it like camping."
The desire for food overshadowed their fear of the unknown dangers of the jungle. Soon, they began to divide tasks. Gu Ze instinctively stood up but was pressed back down by Xu Hang with a firm hand and an undeniable tone. "You stay here and set up the campsite for tonight. The rest of us will go."
Xie Huai and a few others naturally stood up, preparing to follow Xu Hang. Xu Nuan also agreed with the suggestion and got up to join the hunt, casually pulling out a folding knife from her waist.
However, Xu Hang suddenly turned back to look at Xu Nuan and said in a low voice, "You stay here and help; he can't manage alone."
The almost commanding tone made Xu Nuan frown. She had once been an administrative clerk in the human resources department and would have likely been promoted to manager by the second half of this year if she hadn't resigned. This was not important to Xu Nuan; what mattered was that she understood what tone would make her colleagues feel comfortable or annoyed.
Meanwhile, Gu Ze, whose gaze met Xu Hang's over Xu Nuan's shoulder, revealed a grateful smile but quickly reined it in as everyone's attention turned toward him.
"I'll stay here to help," Deng Yinyin unexpectedly began to praise Xu Nuan.
"She is a Second Batch Player, more experienced than I am, so let her go hunting with you."
Before Xu Nuan could respond, Xu Hang directly pushed Deng Yinyin forward, not giving her a chance to argue or explaining anything to Xu Nuan.
She didn't believe she was part of this team; it felt like a five-to-one situation.
However, Xu Nuan stayed behind, using a folding knife to rummage through the underbrush for twigs and leaves. The jungle was relatively dry, making it easier to start a fire.
While Xu Nuan was busy, Gu Ze, who was clearing a suitable area with an axe, spoke up.
"If you want to experience hunting too, you can go with them. I can handle this on my own."
Upon hearing this, Xu Nuan paused her actions and glanced curiously at the still warm and jade-like Gu Ze not far away. Her lips moved slightly before she finally spoke.
"I know he deliberately wants me to stay."
At these words, Gu Ze also stopped what he was doing and raised his gaze, looking intently at Xu Nuan as he listened for her to continue.
"So, do you have something to say to me, or is there something I've forgotten that you need to help me remember?"
When Xu Nuan said this, her expression carried a hint of seriousness. She wasn't foolish and wouldn't be careless enough to overlook the interactions between Gu Ze and Xu Hang.
She was puzzled, wondering if she had once been familiar with Gu Ze but had forgotten, which made him uncomfortable and prompted him to clarify things with her.
However, a faint doubt flickered in Xu Nuan's eyes. She wasn't at an age where forgetfulness was common; if there had been someone as hard to ignore as Gu Ze in her past, she should have remembered him.
The smile on Gu Ze's face faded when Xu Nuan asked that question. After a moment of silence, he replied.
"Sorry, I was being presumptuous. I studied Information Management at Huada School of Management in the city. I remember you were also from that school, in the Human Resources Department. We must have crossed paths at some events."
Xu Nuan suddenly understood, her tone returning to a calm state.
"So we are alumni."
The connection of being alumni was much easier for her to accept than that of colleagues who had never met. At this moment, she felt a slight sense of belonging to the team.
What she didn't know was the pain that the term "alumni" held for Gu Ze.
As soon as Xu Nuan turned away, a bitter smile appeared on Gu Ze's lips. Yes, they were alumni, and that was all they could ever be.
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