The growth system comes at the age of 30

Chapter 277 Escaping the City, Enjoying a Spring Outing in the Suburbs (4.5K)

(Transitional chapter, you can skip it if you don't like it)

Today is Saturday.

After a quick breakfast, Li Beixing prepared to leave.

Before leaving, I said goodbye to Jiang Zhiqin: "Mom, I'm going out now."

"Okay, have fun."

Jiang Zhiqin secretly rolled her eyes.

My daughter said last night that she was going camping with Chen Jingle today.

The subtext of camping is that you might not come back at night and will spend the night in a tent outside.

tent?

Jiang Zhiqin didn't understand why she had a perfectly good house but insisted on living in a tent.

"Alright, alright, I don't really understand what you young people are thinking."

Despite her complaints, Jiang Zhiqin was quite pleased, as her daughter's smile grew brighter every day after she went public with her relationship with Chen Jingle.

Just be happy; happiness is more important than anything else.

Li Beixing waved goodbye with a smile, but today she didn't drive her A3; instead, she drove Old Li's Yangwang U8.

Old Li doesn't usually drive this car much; he only drives it when he goes fishing with his friends. Today, he's going to the countryside with Chen Jingle, which might involve climbing mountains and wading through rivers, so it's perfect for getting around and carrying things.

She'd only driven this car two or three times; it was too big, and she didn't really like it.

Perhaps Chen Jingle would like it?

It seems like he likes everything to be big.

……

A huge SUV drove into Chen Jingle's yard.

Li Beixing got out of the car with a grin.

Chen Jingle curiously peered inside: "This is the U8?"

That's huge!

I occasionally encounter them on the street, but this is the first time I've observed them this closely.

Ms. Li got out of the car and stood to the side, looking quite petite, even though she's not short. The car must have been about two meters tall, and its length probably exceeded five meters.

Among all the cars I see every day, this is already considered large.

The Dizi positions itself as a million-level new energy hardcore off-road vehicle, and its appearance does indeed look very rugged. But what's most eye-catching and memorable is undoubtedly its advertised ability to float on water.

However, it can't be entirely dismissed as a gimmick; if you actually fall into the water, it could indeed be life-saving in a critical moment.

The car's exterior is silver, while the interior is maroon with wood trim. Young people might not like this style of combination, but old-timers like Chen Jingle think it's pretty good.

Unfortunately, sales were a bit low. If domestic cars want to truly break into the high-end market and capture more market share, they still have a long way to go.

After all, Porsche sold more than 30 vehicles last year, and that was after the sales figures had declined.

Li Beixing laughed: "You'll have plenty of time to play later."

Ok!

Chen Jingle was just curious and took a look. After all, someone else's car is someone else's car. It's not his own car, so it's not as comfortable to drive.

He still prefers his little 4.

Turning to him, he asked, "Have you prepared everything?"

"I'm all ready here, how about you?"

Li Beixing had nothing to prepare. Chen Jingle simply told her to bring her phone and power bank, and to wear sunscreen. He would take care of everything else.

Chen Jingle nodded: "Okay, I'll wait for you."

He prefers to plan everything in advance in order to deal with any unexpected situations.

"OK, let's pack up and get ready to go!" Li Beixing couldn't wait.

Chen Jingle opened the trunk and began loading things into the car. There were quite a few things, but fortunately the trunk was big enough to fit them all.

"Just lock the door?" Li Beixing tilted his head and looked into the room.

Chen Jingle nodded: "My parents are at the store today as usual, and Chen Qiyun was taken to the aquarium by her sister and brother-in-law."

"That's no problem."

GOGOGO, let's go!

……

Their destination today is Muziba Village.

This is a place that Chen Jingle discovered during his last visit to the countryside. It is a great spot for spring outings and camping. It is located next to the No. 2 artificial reservoir in the province and is under the jurisdiction of the 15th State-owned Farm in Shigu District.

Apart from the dam and the well-constructed cement infrastructure in the tourist area, most of the No. 2 artificial reservoir area is still in a relatively primitive state, with numerous towns and villages nearby.

Because it is a huge reservoir formed by intercepting water flow, there are various small islands in the middle of the reservoir, and there are hills of varying sizes around it. The cement roads and rural roads do not extend deep into the area.

In the past six months, due to drought, the water level of the reservoir has dropped. Many areas that were originally part of the reservoir are now exposed above the water and have grown grass, forming a large lawn.

From a distance, it looks like we've arrived at a vast grassland.

For people living in the Lingnan region, the allure is no less than seeing snow.

Muziba is in this state.

Chen Jingle fell in love with the place at first sight and made a mental note of it, so he decided to come here this time.

If it's in a couple more days, and more people discover it, it'll probably become a popular spot for online influencers to take photos.

Don't underestimate the speed of internet dissemination these days, not to mention that there aren't many places to visit in Jiangbei to begin with.

After driving for about half an hour, we successfully arrived at Muziba.

This short stretch of dirt road from the village road is not easy to walk on; it's bumpy and narrow, barely passable.

Fortunately, we arrived safely.

Standing on the bank of the reservoir and looking down, the area below, which was originally part of the reservoir's water source, has now dried up, and the exposed ground has separated the two water sources.

In the middle is a large lawn.

Except for the bare sand along the water's edge, the rest of the area is almost entirely covered with green grass, creating a lush and verdant landscape that is truly delightful.

Chen Jingle saw pictures posted by others on his WeChat Moments and thought it was already very big, but when he arrived at the site, he found that the grassland was even larger than he had imagined.

This entire area, when added together, is estimated to be over a hundred acres, roughly the size of 10 standard football fields.

That's an exaggeration!

It's truly wonderful to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and visit such a nice place like today.

Even more fortunately, in such a large area, not many people have been spotted so far. There are only two cars and a few figures that can be vaguely seen on the other side, which are probably also people who have come to visit.

It's good that we live far apart and don't bother each other.

Chen Jingle didn't dare drive the car down to the bottom of the reservoir. It was his first time there, and who knew if the mud down there was hard enough? If he got stuck, wouldn't he look like a fool?

We simply stopped at a relatively flat spot on the shore.

After getting off the bus, walk downhill for a bit.

The grass on the lawn wasn't very tall, only about two or three centimeters. There were small insects, but probably no reptiles.

"How is it here?"

Chen Jingle stepped on the soil, finding it quite firm, then looked around and asked.

It was about seven or eight meters away from where the car was parked.

“Okay.” Li Beixing had no objections.

The two then took the items out of the car's trunk.

First, the tables and chairs were folded up, then a tablecloth was laid out, and then snacks and drinks were placed on the table.

Chen Jingle also set up a small sunshade.

The weather was great today, sunny but not too hot. The temperature was around 20 degrees Celsius in the morning, but we still put up a canopy for shade, otherwise prolonged exposure to the sun would damage our skin.

Li Beixing was extremely satisfied with the preparations he made. The biggest advantage of going out with Chen Jingle was that everything was prepared in advance, just like a Doraemon with a magic pocket.

That's great!

Chen Jingle leaned back in his chair, stretched out his long legs, and sat down lazily.

"Comfortable!"

Actually, the best way to relax is to slow down the pace of life. Like now, it's no exaggeration to say he could lie down all day.

Ms. Li's chair was next to her, but instead of leaning back, she leaned most of her body against Chen Jingle.

Ugh, such a clingy person!
"Oh no, I forgot to put on sunscreen before I went out. Can you put some on for me?" Teacher Li suddenly exclaimed in surprise and started rummaging through her bag.

Hmm? How could a woman forget something like this?

Chen Jingle didn't believe it.

It feels more like it was intentional. Tsk, Teacher Li's little scheme is a bit too obvious.

However, Chen Jingle did not refuse and obediently helped her apply sunscreen to her face, neck, and arms.

Like a kitten, Teacher Li wore a contented expression, enjoying Chen Jingle's service with peace of mind.

"Let's apply some cooling balm while we're at it. This place is near a water source, and it wouldn't be good if there were mosquitoes." Chen Jingle took out the cooling balm he had prepared from the bag behind him and applied some to Teacher Li's neck, arms, and ankles.

Li Beixing felt a surge of joy watching him carefully apply the ointment to her calf while resting it on his knee.

"Let me apply it for you too."

Li Beixing snatched the sunscreen with a grin.

Chen Jingle turned her head away: "No, I can't get a tan."

"Apply it, apply it~!" Li Beixing said with a grin as he mounted the bike.

Chen Jingle was reluctantly held down by Teacher Li, who touched him from head to toe.

He actually prefers using a spray.

……

The two of them lay lazily side by side on the chair.

After a while, Teacher Li turned around and changed her posture, restlessly putting her hands on Chen Jingle's neck, and after a while, she also restlessly put her feet on his legs.

Chen Jingle: "..."

Logically speaking, after almost half a year of being in a relationship, most people's infatuation begins to fade at this point. Those who can get through the lukewarm period can stay together, while those who can't will break up.

However, Ms. Li was different; she seemed to always be in a state of passionate love, always so intense and sweet.

Like a warm little sun, it melted Chen Jingle's occasionally cold and lonely heart, and made pink peach blossoms bloom from the bottom of his heart.

Just then, a breeze came, bringing a touch of coolness from the mountains.

"Wu Hu~"

Teacher Li was delighted. She let go of Chen Jingle, stood up, opened her arms, and ran forward into the wind, letting the wind blow her hair and floral dress backward.

She had a lot of fun even with such a simple thing.

It's clear that Teacher Li is a very easy person to please.

Chen Jingle smiled, picked up the camera on the table next to him, and snapped a picture.

Of course you have to take photos when you go out to play! If you don't record it, wouldn't it be a waste of your trip?
Even the most beautiful scenery depends on who you're with. When you're with someone you like, the people are obviously more important and more beautiful than the scenery.

I want to record all the moments I spend with Teacher Li on camera so that I can take them out and reminisce about them when I'm old and have some free time.

This is youth.

He's 31 this year. Even if he looks young, he doesn't have many years of youth left.

It's impossible to live forever, right?

Everyone will grow old eventually.

Li Beixing turned around and saw Chen Jingle taking pictures. He posed for a few shots and made a few funny faces.

Actually, she looks good no matter how you photograph her, she doesn't need to pose at all.

The value of the three elements of portraiture is still increasing.

Chen Jingle put down his camera, stretched out his hand, spread his fingers to feel the texture, and turned to look at Li Beixing: "Shall we fly a kite?"

"Okay!"

Li Beixing's eyes lit up; he hadn't expected him to bring a kite.

What's a spring outing without kites?

There are too many power lines in the village, and not enough open space to run them. It's different here; there's plenty of space.

He made the kite himself, buying the materials online, assembling it, and then drawing a design on it.

simple!
He drew a pink butterfly with a long tail and several ribbons.

The ones with tails are easier to fly than those without. They were prepared for Teacher Li, so they can't be left flying for ages without taking off, right?

That would be such a disappointment!
Li Beixing was eager to try.

Chen Jingle looked around and found a slightly spacious and flat place facing the wind. He handed the reel to Li Beixing, who held the kite high. On the other side, Teacher Li held the string.

He pulled it a little tighter, and when the wind came, he let go. Teacher Li ran in the opposite direction, and the huge kite instantly rose into the wind.

Wow!

Teacher Li cheered and jumped for joy, as happy as a child.

The giant kite soared into the sky, instantly attracting the attention of other people who had also come to enjoy the spring scenery.

"Dad, why don't we have a kite?"

The little girl, who was still in kindergarten, asked curiously.

The bespectacled man, who looked quite refined, had a fleeting look of embarrassment on his face: "I'm sorry, baby, Daddy forgot. How about we bring a kite next time we come?"

"Okay~" the little baby nodded obediently.

His wife watched with a smile.

This happy family of three.

……

After playing for a while, Li Beixing got a little tired.

Mainly, the sun made my eyes a little blurry, and I started to sweat a little on the tip of my nose.

"Here you go?"

"No more fun?"

It's a bit sunny.

"Okay, give it to me then." Chen Jingle took the reel and dragged the kite back.

"Should we bring the kite back?" Li Beixing asked curiously.

"No need, I'll just nail it to the ground."

Chen Jingle shook his head; he had prepared wire clips.

After securing the kite to the side of the sunshade, I returned to my seat, poured Li Beixing a glass of water, and had something to eat.

In this desolate wilderness, sitting on the ground is not an option. Two folding tables put together, about 80 cm wide and 160 cm long, are more than enough.

Drinks, fruit, and snacks—that's what a spring outing should be like!

Teacher Li was indeed a little thirsty, so she took the honey lemon water that Chen Jingle handed her.

In addition to room temperature, he also brought a cup of ice in a thermos, which can be added if needed.

This made Li Beixing very happy.

"You've thought of everything so thoroughly!"

"So, is there a reward?" Chen Jing chuckled.

Mua~
"Here's a kiss as a reward!"

"Ah~"

Chen Jingle pouted, earning herself a few punches from Li Beixing.

He also brought a drone.

He only bought this thing a few days ago and just learned how to use it. He uses it for multi-angle panoramic photography and aerial photography, and it's really useful!

I just don't dare fly too far, for fear of crashing or losing it and never being able to find it again.

The main reason is that the perspective from high above is very unique and novel for him. Before drones came out, the only way to capture such a perspective was with a crane or helicopter.

"Drones are a great invention."

Chen Jingle praised.

Of course, he only flew over their area and didn't fly over to other areas.

Respecting other people's privacy is still important.

A few more cars have appeared now, so it seems there are still many clever and observant people. Fortunately, the place is so big that it's still not too noisy.

……

They stayed at Muziba until 5 p.m.

As the sun was about to set, Chen Jingle packed his things and prepared to leave.

It's best not to wait until dark in places like mountain reservoirs.

We need to move to a different location; the campsite will be at a different spot.

at this time.

A chubby boy came running up, panting, and asked, "Hey bro, excuse me, is that 'Look Up' yours?"

Chen Jingle looked at the other party curiously: "We drove here, what's wrong?"

The chubby boy gave an awkward smile: "Um, our car got stuck in the mud, could you help us out?"

Teacher Li almost burst out laughing, and quickly covered her mouth.

Chen Jingle looked in the direction he had come from and saw a car with its body slightly tilted, and a sedan not far away.

He immediately raised an eyebrow, relieved that he hadn't driven the U8 off the road. See? He was definitely stuck!

(I've finished revising. I'm really sorry, I wrote a bit slowly today, so I'm adding an extra 500 free words as an apology.)
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