Marriage Seduction Addiction

After exchanging greetings, the two suddenly fell into an unexpected silence.

The atmosphere between people is subtle. Perhaps after she noticed his taciturn nature, she wisely decided not to bother him any further. She simply hugged herself quietly, resting her chin on her knees, and mostly just stared blankly at the fire in front of her.

In the silence, Yan Shiyu suddenly stood up and left the fire.

He had been making a move for a while before Tang Xu's gaze finally shifted to him. She stared at his back for a moment before quickly looking away, still focusing on the fire in front of her.

Yan Shiyu did not go far away; his figure was always moving around. Sometimes, even if Tang Xu could not see him, he could hear his movements.

Not long after, Yan Shiyu brought back a large pile of combustible dry branches and placed them between him and Tang Xu. Then he turned around again and soon brought back another pile.

Seeing that Yan Shiyu was about to turn around, Tang Xu couldn't help but say, "Isn't that enough?"

Yan Shiyu stopped, turned around and stared at the dry branches for a moment before slowly shifting her gaze back to her face. "Not enough. It will be very cold at night. It's far from enough."

After listening, Tang Xu paused for a moment before speaking again: "Mr. Yan seems to have a lot of experience, so I can only shamelessly rely on you."

Yan Shiyu did not respond, and soon turned and left again.

After nearly ten rounds of back and forth, the firewood seemed to finally reach a level that satisfied him, but it also created a small hill separating the two of them.

After sitting down again, he fell even more silent.

Yan Shiyu added some firewood, and seeing that the fire was burning brighter, he took out a sleeping bag from his backpack, walked around the small mountain of firewood, placed the sleeping bag next to her, and then said, "If you're tired, take a rest."

Tang Xu glanced down at the sleeping bag. "You came alone, so you probably only brought one, right?"

“I don’t need it,” Yan Shiyu said. “I’ll stay by the fire.”

After saying that, he got up and returned to his previous spot, sat down again, and added two more pieces of dry firewood to the fire.

Tang Xu remained silent for a moment, then did not refuse, only saying softly, "Thank you so much."

Perhaps because she had been in the mountains for too long, she was indeed tired and didn't have the energy to refuse or decline anything. She silently unpacked the sleeping bag he had put down, wrapped herself in it, and soon became motionless as if she had fallen asleep, leaving him only the sleeping bag's perspective.

But for him, this was enough, even more reassuring than when she was still sitting.

At least, she was really right beside him.

And he could finally look at her location without restraint.

Even if all you can see is a sleeping bag, it's enough to know she's there.

That's enough.

For as long as Tang Xu lay there, Yan Shiyu stared at the sleeping bag.

At this moment, it seemed that nothing else mattered. Even if the world stopped turning at this moment, he would have no regrets.

But this night was ultimately stolen; it was greed, extravagance, and a miracle.

And all of these are fleeting things.

Before dawn, from a place still some distance behind me, I could faintly hear human voices.

Yan Shiyu heard it clearly.

Those must be members of the search and rescue team. After searching the regular areas, they started to search the dangerous areas.

Judging from this commotion, they should be able to find this place in less than ten minutes.

They will take her down the mountain so she can continue her peaceful life.

Perhaps in the future, when she sees some information about him, she will remember that night when she and he met on the mountain.

Or perhaps, she thinks it's all just a dream.

After all, a few hours of casual acquaintance are not enough to make a lasting impression.

There will be many beautiful things and important people and events in her life, and she doesn't need to leave any memories of him, a stranger who has just passed by.

Yan Shiyu finally looked away from the sleeping bag, glanced down at his backpack, took out two chocolates, got up, walked over, and bent down to place them next to the sleeping bag. At that moment, he finally saw Tang Xu lying inside the sleeping bag.

Perhaps because of the cold, or perhaps because she still felt insecure, she wrapped herself up very tightly, leaving only a sliver of skin and a few strands of hair exposed.

Yan Shiyu stared at that tiny speck almost greedily for a long time.

Until the voices behind them gradually drew closer.

He couldn't help but reach out, wanting to gently touch her, even if it was just a strand of hair.

But the outstretched hand remained frozen in mid-air.

In the end, it still couldn't land.

……

Once the search and rescue team spotted the fire and determined its direction, they quickly moved in that direction.

Lu Xingyan also arrived.

When the group arrived at Huodui Pang and saw the person in the sleeping bag next to the fire, before the search and rescue team could react, Lu Xingyan had already stepped forward and quickly removed the top structure of the sleeping bag, revealing the face inside.

Tang Xu was awakened by his movements, or she had already woken up earlier. When Lu Xingyan saw her, she had her eyes open, but her gaze was somewhat dull and sluggish, whether from fright or something else was unknown.

However, after seeing her, Lu Xingyan finally felt relieved, but he still couldn't help but swear: "Tang Xu, you fucking scared the hell out of me!"

Tang Xu seemed to gradually come to her senses, turned to look at him, and asked, "Why are you back?"

Lu Xingyan didn't bother to answer, turning to look at the campfire beside her and the sleeping bag on her body. "You came here alone? Didn't you say you didn't bring anything? Where did you get a sleeping bag?"

Before Tang Xu could answer, her lowered gaze suddenly fell on the sleeping bag, and then she reached out her hand.

Lu Xingyan followed her movements and saw her pick up two chocolates.

It was originally an ordinary thing, but for some reason, seeing Tang Xu pick up the two chocolates, and seeing her sleeping bag and the fire next to her, he suddenly had a strong premonition and couldn't help but ask, "Who has been here? Who gave you the sleeping bag?"

After a long while, Tang Xu finally gave his answer—

"A mountaineer."

"What about the others?"

"I don't know," Tang Xu said. "He's probably continuing his mountain climbing journey."

……

Since it was already close to 5 a.m., for safety reasons, everyone waited until dawn before taking Tang Xu down.

When they finally got back on the regular route, Tang Xu saw Jiang Muchen.

Jiang Muchen's appearance should have been unexpected, but Tang Xu didn't react much when she saw him. She only glanced in his direction before turning around and following the people beside her down the mountain.

Jiang Muchen watched from afar, then pulled aside the nearest search and rescue team member and asked him a series of questions.

When Jiang Muchen learned that Tang Xu was alone when they found her, but had been rescued by a passing hiker, he didn't ask any further questions.

He fell to the back of the group, watching Tang Xu's figure grow further and further away. Suddenly, he turned around and looked at the silent mountain behind him.

Seeing his reaction, Tan Siyi knew what he was thinking, but he didn't dare to say it out loud.

Those in high positions cannot always keep their schedules a secret.

However, Yan Shiyu's secret trip to Chengdu yesterday afternoon was kept from many people.

However, it couldn't be hidden from Jiang Muchen.

He disappeared after arriving in Rong City yesterday, and then Tang Xu encountered a mysterious "mountain climber" on the mountain. Could such a coincidence be true? (End of Chapter)