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Chapter 702 Recording the Map and Making a Bet, Entering the Mountain

"How much?"

"That depends on whether you want the simplified version or the detailed version; the prices are different."

Can I see them all?

"Sure." The younger sister readily nodded, pulled out the drawer next to the cash box, and took out two palm-sized rolls of paper.

"Don't think it's too small. It was specially designed to be easy to carry. When fully unfolded, it's bigger than an A4 sheet of paper, and the paper is waterproof. The illustrations were hand-drawn by people who came out of the mountains and then printed."

As he spoke, the two maps were unfolded and laid flat on the counter.

Li Chengxiao lowered his eyes and looked over; he could spot the difference at a glance.

The simple map above only shows the general terrain and a few larger water sources.

The detailed map below shows many more water replenishment points, more detailed terrain, and even marks some places where edible plants can be obtained, which can be considered natural supply points.

"Simple maps are 1,000 each, detailed maps are 10,000 each, and you can buy a few more if you're worried about losing them."

Seeing that the man in front of her didn't respond to the price, the younger sister had no choice but to continue her sales pitch, "Handsome guy, don't look down on our map. This map has really saved several lives. Think about it, what is money compared to life? This isn't spending money, it's buying life!"

"Ah."

Li Chengxiao nodded in agreement, then slung his bag over his shoulder and turned to leave.

Only a pair of dumbfounded eyes remained behind the counter.

After a long pause, she said, "They...they're leaving already?"

What about all that effort she put into promoting it?
The older sister, who was leaning on the broken rattan chair on the other side, tapped her pipe. Her gaze swept over the departing figure and finally landed on her younger sister's still incredulous face. "Silly sister!"

"I'm not stupid!"

Absolutely not!
Why do you think that person didn't buy the map?

"Does he think I'm overcharging? That doesn't make sense, he just paid almost three thousand for phone service without even blinking!"

"Is it possible that while you were enthusiastically promoting your product, someone memorized your map in the meantime?"

"How can this be!"

If this map were so easy to remember, how could she have just blatantly displayed it on the counter?

The mountain terrain is so varied and almost unpredictable that even after seeing it so many times, she still couldn't say she could remember the map clearly.

If you accidentally misremember even a small detail, it could be fatal!
"Nothing is impossible in this world."

"No, I don't believe he could memorize the map in such a short time. Sis, want to make a bet?"

"Okay, what's the bet?"

"Let's bet on whether that guy from just now will come out of the mountains alive. The winner gets to keep all the profits from that time."

"Then I'll bet that if anyone makes it out alive this time, it's very likely to be him."

It wasn't just because of the feeling that person gave her, but also because most of the people who went into the mountains were prepared to give up if they didn't succeed, but the person she had just met with had something to hold onto, so she would never easily face death.

"Then I'll bet on the opposite."

Li Chengxiao, unaware that the two sisters inside had just used him as a bet after leaving the wooden building, found a relatively clean open space outside. He opened his backpack, quickly set up a small tent, crawled inside, zipped it up, used his backpack as a pillow, lay down fully clothed in the tent, closed his eyes, and began to recall the two maps he had just seen.

Maps shouldn't be taken as gospel, but they can serve as a reference, and it's always useful to write them down.

Listening to the whispers, snoring, teeth grinding, and other noises coming from all around the tent, I soon drifted off to a light sleep, undisturbed.

The next day, as dawn broke.

Wisps of white mist enveloped the entire inn, along with the surrounding mountains.

As soon as there was a sound nearby, Li Chengxiao opened his eyes, came out of the tent, quickly packed it up and stuffed it into his backpack, and walked towards the inn's canteen, where the aroma was already wafting out.

He arrived early, when there weren't many people in the cafeteria yet. He got a bowl of hot and sour beef and vermicelli soup, along with three beef pancakes, and then sat down at an empty seat in the corner to start eating.

Halfway through the meal, the crowd grew, and queues even formed at the soup and staple food stalls.

For the last meal before heading into the mountains, eating a full meal is the most basic requirement, and many people will choose to eat until they are stuffed. It would be best if this meal could keep them full for the whole day.

Although they will definitely bring food and water, they will never touch their food reserves unless they really can't find any food or water in the mountains.

After quickly finishing his meal, without waiting for anyone to urge him, Li Chengxiao got up and gave his seat to others who hadn't found a place and were simply eating standing up or squatting. He glanced at the time on his watch and cancelled his plan to make another video call.

It's so early; someone is probably still fast asleep.

The two sisters, who were trying to sell him food and water again, waved their hands to indicate that they didn't need it. They then slung their backpacks over their shoulders and strode out of the Tianwaitian Inn, joining the other fast-moving people as they plunged into the dense forest not far ahead.

The rising sun gradually dispelled the thin mist.

The clear and melodious chirping of birds rang out in the once quiet courtyard.

Jiang Hanying rolled over, clutching the blanket, and tucked her head into the inner part of the bed.

The birds kept chirping, and finally, they persevered and woke her up.

She put on the set of clothes she had prepared beforehand, brushed her teeth and washed up, then dragged her two large suitcases out of the small courtyard and headed towards the front yard.

Tao Junman was on her way to call Jiang Hanying over for breakfast when she ran into her. She quickly went over and took a suitcase, saying, "We'll have someone come and help you load this suitcase into the car later."

"It's okay, just these two boxes, nothing else."

If it weren't for the video tutorial from her cheap owner last night, she would have had to make two trips to move all the stuff.

While Jiang Hanying was having breakfast with her uncle and aunt in the dining room, her suitcase was moved to the trunk of a car in the front yard.

"Uncle, Aunt, I'm leaving now. I'll bring you some local specialties when I come back. If I can't come back, I'll mail them to you."

"Okay, don't worry about the car registration change. I'll take care of it for you." Tao Junman said, reaching out to hug the sweet and soft little girl in front of her, her face full of reluctance. "Take good care of yourself."

Jiang Hanying hugged him back, "You and Uncle too."

Watching the car carrying her future niece-in-law drive out of the old house gate, Tao Junman sighed softly, "The New Year is over, and the children have all left one after another. This old house has become quiet again."

Li Fulin stepped forward and put his arm around his wife. "Shall we go too? I can rest for a couple more days. How about we go to that sanatorium in Nanshan and soak in the hot springs or something?"

"Okay, I'll go pack my bags now."

Watching his wife's hurried departure, Li Fulin, left behind, thought: "This decisive style is just like that girl I just saw off."