C276 (1/2)

”Probably not.” Gu Qingxue lowered her head, feeling conflicted. However, she couldn't say for sure what would happen in the future. Perhaps in the future, Chen Zhenxuan would not want her? This was something that he could not guess at the moment.

Mu Ran didn't continue asking since his answer was already hurting his self-esteem.

Arriving at the foot of the mountain, the three of them got out of the car. Chu Hao's expression was always a bit lazy and lacking in spirit. He didn't have much to do with Gu Ruoyun and the two of them, so these three people seemed very silent.

”I'll go buy water. You guys wait here for me.” Chu Haolong yawned and walked towards the small shop beside him.

Gu Ruoyun leaned against the stone. Her small face was red from the sun's rays, but her expression was a bit absent-minded.

Mu Ran leaned over and pressed her down on the stone with a rare look of seriousness on his face.

Gu Ruoyun's eyes widened, and she couldn't help but hold her breath as she looked at him. She muttered, ”Mu Ran, what are you doing?”

Mu Ran didn't say anything as he calmly looked at her. After a long while, he said, ”Xiao Xue, can't you try to like me?”

His words were extremely sincere, but it made Gu Ruoyun feel as if there was an invisible pressure pressing down on her. She wasn't a normal woman. She already had a boyfriend, so how could she give up on Chen Zhenxuan because of him? It doesn't make sense.

”Mu Ran, I don't think you'll like a woman who doesn't have any intentions, right?” Gu Ruoyun looked at him deeply, hoping that he would be able to minimize the damage.

Mu Ran's gaze was locked onto Gu Manxue. After a long while, he forced a smile and said, ”I know what you mean. Sorry, I scared you just now.”

With that, he turned around and walked in the direction of the canteen, seemingly deliberately avoiding her.

Gu Ruoyun furrowed her brows. She didn't know if her rejecting him in such a manner would make them feel awkward. Furthermore, she had helped Chen Zhenxuan so much.

Ye Zichen let out a helpless sigh, while his head started to hurt just thinking about it.

They quickly returned together. Mu Ran seemed to have recovered as he continued to laugh, as though nothing had happened.

Seeing him act like this, Gu Manxue let out a sigh of relief. Since he was pretending that nothing had happened, why should anything happen to her?

”Let's go up. Can you do it?” The meaning behind Chu Haolong's words was that he wanted to ask her about the wound on her arm.

Gu Manxue nodded and followed behind them. ”I can do it.”

The three of them had their own thoughts as they ascended the mountain. During this time, no one said anything, and Mu Ran was just as concerned about Gu Ruoyun as usual.

After climbing for a long time, the three finally reached the mountainside. Chu Hao looked around and said to Mu Ran, ”We'll camp out here tonight.”

”Alright, this place is not bad. I'm good at camping. I'll do it.” Mu Ran smiled as he walked over to Chu Haolong's side. The two men then began to set up camp.

Gu Ruoyun found a round stone and sat down, quietly watching them.

”Snowy, come over here for a bit.” Chu Haolong shouted.

Gu Manxue did not waste any time. She stood up and walked towards them. As soon as she took a step, she stumbled and fell onto something. Soon after, a sharp scream rang out.

”What's wrong?” Chu Haolong was the first to react and quickly ran towards her.

Gu Ruoyun's entire body fell onto the ground. Her small face was pale, completely devoid of blood.

He picked her up and asked nervously, ”What's wrong? ”He fell?”

”No.” She pointed to a small corner and said, ”My leg was bitten by a snake.”

”What's going on?” It was only then that Mu Ran rushed over. He didn't mind the two of them hugging each other as he looked for the snake in the direction of Gu Manxue.

”Damned snake!” See if I beat you to death! ” Mu Ran viciously spoke and sent a stone flying.

Chu Haolong opened her pants and looked at the purple wounds, he couldn't help but frown, ”It seems like we need to go down the mountain.”

”This snake is poisonous?” Mu Ran's expression changed as he asked anxiously.

”Let's go down.” Chu Haolong nodded at Mu Ran. He took the lead and carried Gu Ruoyun on his back, then quickly walked down the mountain.

He looked at Chu Haolong's expression and felt a bit uncomfortable in his heart, but he still quickly chased after him.

Going down the mountain could be said to be a lot easier, but it was still difficult for him to carry Gu Ruoyun on his back. He had to be extremely careful with every step he took.

Mu Ran followed behind them. Looking at their expressions, he felt like his heart was about to hurt. Under such circumstances, wasn't he supposed to show off his manliness and carry Gu Ruoyun on his back?

What was Chu Haolong doing here?

”Chu Hao Long, my head is spinning.” Gu Manxue softly mumbled, placed her hand on his neck, then laughed, ”Do you think I'll die?”

”No way!” Chu Haolong resolutely replied. His voice was firm.

No matter what, he gave her confidence in his faith, ”Thank you.”

Chu Haolong didn't continue speaking with a sullen face, but his steps were becoming steadier and steadier. He tried his best to not let Gu Manxue suffer any bumps.

She buried her face in his neck and was completely muddle-headed. She couldn't even think normally anymore, but her heart was very calm because she knew that Chu Haolong would not abandon her.