I run a hotel in Huangshan

Chapter 18 Alone
A day later, Lu Siqing and Han Qingyue had another chance to be alone together. One of the activities they had agreed to attend during Huangshan Travel and Culture Week was to watch the sunrise and folk performances on the mountain. Lu Siqing invited Han Qingyue to go, and Han Qingyue wanted to refuse, but then she remembered how he had taken good care of her all day, and she couldn't refuse him as a reward.

In the early morning, the Lotus Peak of Huangshan is cool and quiet, with a sea of clouds rolling and layered, like a landscape painting with wet ink.

Although Han Qingyue has been to Huangshan many times, this is her first time watching the sunrise, and she can't hide her excitement.

As she was waiting, a hint of golden color appeared in the corner of the east, the sky gradually brightened, and the surrounding scenery gradually became clear.

"Lu Siqing, I've seen photos of the sunrise taken by my friends before, and I thought they were amazing. I should have come to see the sunrise with my own eyes a long time ago, it's so beautiful!" In front of such a beautiful view, Han Qingyue was suddenly at a loss for words and sighed with emotion.

"Among the famous mountains at home and abroad, none is as good as Huangshan Mountain in Anhui. Coming here is like being in a fairyland. It makes people relax!" Lu Siqing explained to Han Qingyue like a tour guide.

Suddenly, the crowd erupted in excitement. The sun rose above the horizon, radiating a dazzling light for just a few seconds, gradually spreading across the entire valley. The surrounding peaks and sea of clouds were stained a golden yellow. Han Qingyue opened her eyes wide, watching the changes in light and shadow, not wanting to miss this wonderful moment.

Facing the rising sun, she took a deep breath. Lu Siqing was right. This was Huangshan, a paradise on earth. Everyone who came here would feel open-minded and relaxed.

After watching the sunrise, Lu Siqing asked several tour guides to accompany the tourists who came to participate in the event to visit various places in Huangshan, and he specifically accompanied Han Qingyue.

There were many tourists that day. Han Qingyue walked in front with a swagger, not caring about the men's stares. Lu Siqing behind her was very nervous. He took a few quick steps and pulled her into his arms, his breath fiery, "Qingyue, stay close to me, I'll protect you, let's not get separated!"

"You? Protect me? Do I need someone to protect me?" Han Qingyue was still immersed in excitement. She was very disdainful of Lu Siqing's words, and she didn't even notice the ambiguous storm in his eyes.

Perhaps because she was used to being the center of attention, Han Qingyue didn't mind. She broke free from Lu Siqing and remained indifferent even when he glared at her.

Lu Siqing had no choice but to follow her closely. Soon, they arrived at a narrow path called "One Line Sky" in the Yuping Scenic Area. The path here is less than two meters wide in the middle and only wide enough for one person at its narrowest point. The cliffs on either side are about a hundred meters high. Looking up, you can only see a strip of blue sky, hence the name "One Line Sky."

Lu Siqing and Han Qingyue climbed one after the other, and subconsciously, he wanted to hold her hand.

"Qingyue, be careful, it's very steep here!"

"What? Are you scared and need me to support you?" Han Qingyue asked back.

"Han Qingyue, don't look down on me!" Lu Siqing felt insulted.

Han Qingyue ignored her and continued climbing. This wasn't her first time climbing the narrow passage, and perhaps because she hadn't fully recovered from the cold she'd caught the day before, she felt a bit tired. However, with Lu Siqing around, she didn't want to give in.

Lu Siqing walked behind, subconsciously protecting her.

After crossing the narrow passage, the two's horizons instantly widened. It wasn't long before they reached the 1860-meter Guangmingding, Huangshan's second highest peak. Standing there, one could take in the panoramic views of Huangshan's peaks, its unique rocks, the pine waves, and the sea of clouds. The Flying Stone, a unique rock featured in the opening credits of the TV series "Dream of the Red Chamber," was particularly eye-catching.

As noon approached, Han Qingyue's stomach began to sing the empty city plan. She had no desire to climb the mountain now. All she could see were the incense and the Yipin hot pot...

Lu Siqing had seen through her thoughts and invited her to the restaurant for dinner. After a short rest, they continued walking. Han Qingyue walked in front of Lu Siqing. Because she was relaxed and completely returned to her nature, she was lively and cute like a child.

Coming out of the restaurant, not far away is Danxia Peak in the Xihai Scenic Area.

"Qingyue, the Danxia Peak ahead is one of the 36 peaks of Huangshan. It's named Danxia Peak because of its ochre-colored peak walls and the vibrant glow of the setting sun..." Lu Siqing explained to Han Qingyue as usual. "Lu Siqing, do you have the strength to climb up?" Han Qingyue could sense that Lu Siqing was a little tired, and pointed ahead with a sly smile.

"Of course I have the strength! I'm just going to do a live broadcast for my fans to see! Only by standing on Danxia Peak can you see the full view of Lion Peak." Lu Siqing looked at her with interest.

"What are we waiting for? Let's go!" Han Qingyue quickened her pace.

That day, she wore a loose T-shirt that barely covered her hips, and jeans. Her curly hair was loosely braided, and a beige sunhat with an oversized brim let a few strands of hair fall, making her plump, oval face even more vibrant and charming. Perhaps it was because she was in a good mood, but Han Qingyue's skin looked even more delicate than usual, as if it could be squeezed out of water.

From this perspective, her image has nothing to do with the owner of a hotel chain, but rather looks like a naive college student.

With such beautiful scenery and such an atmosphere, Lu Siqing really wanted to say what he had wanted to say for a long time.

Ever since he founded his own travel agency, his father, Lu Wentao, has always told him that to succeed, he must be strategic and consider all possibilities to remain invincible in the brutal business world. But his father didn't tell him that this principle also applies to other things in life.

At this moment, Lu Siqing had to reflect on whether his repeated frustration with Han Qingyue was due to him overlooking too many possible factors. After being together for so long, this woman always managed to successfully avoid his advances, as if she had no idea what he was thinking.

However, she was so smart, how could she not understand what he meant?

"What are you thinking about, Lu Siqing? If you go any slower, you won't be able to catch up with me!" Han Qingyue urged.

"Okay, I'll catch up right away!" Lu Siqing withdrew his thoughts and continued climbing the mountain.

When you reach the top of the mountain, you can see the Lion Peak in the north, the Jiulong and Yunwai Peaks in the west, the Furong Peak in the northwest, and the West Sea Peaks in the southwest.

Although both were exhausted, they felt it was worth it.

Because there were tourism department staff going up the mountain the next day and the media coming to interview, they needed to stay overnight on the mountain. Lu Siqing booked a hotel on the mountain.

After dinner, they went to the hotel front desk to check in. Lu Siqing's room was next to Han Qingyue's.

Arriving at the door, Lu Siqing looked at Han Qingyue reluctantly, "Qingyue, I'm a little worried about you living alone, how about I accompany you?"

Hearing this, Han Qingyue moved her wrist slightly and said in a gentle tone, "Oh? Are you sure you want to accompany me?"

Lu Siqing remembered Han Qingyue had told him that she had practiced Wing Chun and even won a championship. She must have improved a lot in recent years. Seeing her smiling face, Lu Siqing immediately backed off: "Forget it, you are so powerful, you must be safe!"

After saying that, he quickly opened the door with the room card and slipped in.

Han Qingyue smiled secretly. It seemed that her Wing Chun championship had left a shadow in Lu Siqing's heart.

(End of this chapter)