By linking my account to the check-in system, I became a leisurely traveler.

Chapter 118 Rest After a Long Journey [6 words!]

Like many counties in snowy areas, Kowloon is surrounded by mountains on both sides, with a large river flowing through the middle.

The river isn't particularly turbulent this time of year, and there aren't many tourists on the road; it's mostly local cars, and not many people.

This is a city without many tourist attractions; even the few that exist are not well-known.

As night fell, the streets became a little chilly.

People dressed in ethnic minority costumes stroll leisurely through the streets; these are often elderly people, and their ethnicity is easily recognizable.

Younger people often have features characteristic of ethnic minorities, such as high nose bridges, thin lips, and dark skin.

Li Younan, camera in hand, wandered aimlessly through the streets, trying to find some scenes to record.

At that moment, in front of a bus stop, he spotted an elderly Tibetan woman sitting on a chair, calmly and leisurely spinning a small prayer wheel.

She wasn't worried when the car didn't arrive.

Li Younan went over and asked, "Grandma, may I take a picture of you?"

The old lady struggled to understand Li Younan's meaning, and with a simple smile on her face, she agreed.

Li Younan stepped back a little and took a picture with a telephoto lens.

The old lady in the video has a kind smile on her face, and she keeps turning the prayer wheel in her hand.

Li Younan also liked this photo very much, and thus the first Tibetan photography task of the check-in mission was completed.

The subsequent filming tasks involving the Han and Yi ethnic groups are a bit more complicated.

The Yi people at least have their own clothing, and judging the Han people solely by their clothing is no longer very accurate.

Fortunately, Li Younan was not in a hurry; the success of the first photo changed his mindset.

He felt that the system wasn't encouraging him to do this in such a utilitarian way; it was enough to just walk around, stop, and record some beautiful moments.

He transformed into a street photographer, proactively striking up conversations with people he felt had a certain charisma, asking if he could take their picture.

In fact, Li Younan was prepared to be rejected. From the perspective of the person being approached, it was not unreasonable to suspect that the other party had other intentions.

To Li Younan's surprise, after he revealed his identity, everyone who approached him was initially astonished, but then readily allowed him to take their pictures.

Even those who refuse are often due to a lack of self-confidence, feeling that they are not photogenic.

The people here are quite simple and honest, and they are happy to believe in the goodwill of others, which surprised Li Younan.

I took about a dozen sets of photos, but I didn't complete the task. However, the quality of these photos was quite good.

Some people asked for Li Younan's contact information—his work-related alternate account—and Li Younan sent them his photos.

Some people, like the old lady from before or the other elderly people, don't care about the photos.

Li Younan wandered aimlessly on the street for over an hour, still unable to complete the task of filming the Han Chinese.

Just when he was about to give up, a Tibetan girl suddenly called out to him.

The girl was tall with dark skin. She struck up a conversation with Li Younan in broken Mandarin, but she was very bold and not shy at all: "Are you taking pictures for someone, handsome?"

Li Younan nodded.

The girl's expression immediately brightened, and she said, "Could you take a picture of me and my boyfriend?"

Li Younan looked in the direction the girl pointed and saw a bespectacled, well-mannered boy who seemed a little shy, a stark contrast to the girl.

Li Younan blinked and smiled: "Sure."

The girl skipped over, grabbed the boy's arm, pressed herself against his shoulder, and grinned.

The boy was a little shy, but he also smiled.

Behind them, there was a surge of people and dazzling lights.

Li Younan's gaze focused on the boy and girl's faces, and then he immediately squatted down to capture the moment.

System task completed!

Li Younan stood up and looked at the photos in the camera. The girl pulled the boy closer and praised the photos.

Li Younan didn't know the story of the boy and girl, but he felt it must be touching.

After giving the photos to the boy and girl, Li Younan felt his day was complete. He walked silently towards the hotel, thinking, "Traveling is so wonderful."

Only then did he begin to browse the rewards he had just received for checking in.

[Gain snowboarding skills!]

Snowboarding Level 1: The snowboard is an extension of your body; every jump is absolutely precise.

Immediately afterwards, the system prompted again—

[Affected by Parkour skill level 2, Snowboarding skill +1!]

[Snowboarding Skill lv.2: You tear through the sky like an eagle, weaving impossible angles between snow waves and gaps in the clouds.]

Li Younan felt that his body had undergone some subtle changes, but now that his physical condition had changed, he could not feel it as obviously.

Skiing skills?

Unfortunately, there's no way to try it out right now. It's a pretty interesting skill, not just skiing. Influenced by this skill, Li Younan feels that he should also be able to try skateboarding. Even if he can't do some difficult tricks, controlling his body balance on a skateboard should be easy.

He couldn't help but recall a time back in college when Jing Chaoyi held up her skateboard and let Li Younan try it out.

However, because of his height and high center of gravity, Li Younan didn't even have time to show off before he fell into the grass, board and all. This was a way for Jing Chaoyi to get revenge for when Li Younan saw her fall while rollerblading.

Li Younan thought with amusement that when they met again, he might be able to use his skateboard to give her a surprise.

Back at the hotel, Li Younan sent some of the video footage he had taken that day to JK Long again, including the video he had taken the night before of finding the black jade and the video of Ma Jing helping him carve the black jade bracelet.

A while later, JK Long messaged him asking, "Who filmed the video of you making this bracelet?"

After all, from that angle, it was obvious that someone had gotten into his car.

Li Younan asked, "Why are you asking this?"

JK Long said, "Your trunk is full of beds. If someone gets into your car, especially a man, it feels a bit... inappropriate."

Li Younan said irritably, "What can I say?"

JK Long immediately said, "What are you thinking? I didn't mean anything about that. I meant, don't you mind their smelly feet?"

When Li Younan saw this sentence, his mind went blank for a moment.

How does this guy's brain work?

Why is this angle so tricky?
Li Younan was speechless: "It's a woman."

After sending the message, JK Dragon remained silent for a while before slowly replying with a message: "Oh, a girl? You two sleep together tonight?"

Although this kind of thing could be a topic of conversation for the two boys, Li Younan wasn't that bored and said lightly, "No, it's just a companion, the short-haired girl who recruited me. She also appeared in the previous video clips."

JK Dragon replied casually, "Oh, her."

He then moved on from that topic and asked, "Is that bracelet valuable?"

Li Younan found it somewhat amusing; Ma Jing had asked a similar question yesterday.

However, Li Younan wouldn't be so honest when facing JK Dragon. He said shamelessly, "Of course it's expensive! This jade of mine is top-grade, Xuan jade. Xuan, you know? Xuan means black. In the Qin Dynasty, it was a color that only emperors could wear. The quality of this Xuan jade, tsk tsk, look how black it is, even a flashlight can't pass through it."

Li Younan rambled on for a while, of course not expecting JK Long to believe him.

But to Li Younan's surprise, JK Long remained silent for a while before saying, "It's so expensive."

Li Younan asked, "Why are you asking this?"

JK Long said, "It's nothing." But after a while, he added, "I was originally saying that if it wasn't too expensive, I would buy it from you."

Upon hearing this, Li Younan quickly said, "Why buy anything? I'll just give it to you."

JK Dragon immediately refused, saying, "No, it's too expensive."

Li Younan chuckled to himself. He had discovered another trait of JK Longlong: he was excessively honest.

I used to think he was a grumpy guy with a cigarette in his mouth, spewing insults online. Now I can update my image. Maybe he's a grumpy guy who wears glasses, is principled, and even a bit inflexible.

This kind of hot-tempered guy can turn into a troll online, but in real life he might be timid and introverted.

Li Younan fantasized about Brother Long's image in his mind, and then said, "I was just kidding, this thing is really not expensive, what I just said was all bragging."

But to my surprise, JK Dragon said, "You're the one lying to me. Xuanse actually means black."

Li Younan was a little speechless, but this was the first time JK Long had expressed that he wanted something, so Li Younan decided to give him the bracelets, saying, "Stop joking, these bracelets are really not valuable items. I'll find a courier to send them to you tomorrow."

When signing the contract, JK Long had sent an address once. That address was in an office building in Chengdu, but the specific location and floor were not disclosed. It was placed in the mailroom downstairs in the office building. Li Younan guessed that it was not JK ​​Long's home address, but probably his workplace.

Hearing Li Younan say that, JK Long became somewhat dissatisfied: "Who gave you permission to act on your own?"

Li Younan ignored JK Long and simply replied with two words: "Going to sleep."

He then tossed his phone aside, lay down on the bed, and turned off the light.

……

Silent all night.

The second day's itinerary was easier compared to the previous days.

Of course, the "relaxed" here is relative.

There are still more than 200 kilometers to go.

However, today's destination is Kangding.

Only the first half of the entire route has a small section of unpaved road.

Moreover, the road conditions are not as complicated as before; it is a relatively smooth dirt road or gravel road.

For their team of hardcore off-road vehicles, that was practically equivalent to flat ground.

The latter half of the road is mostly highway.

I've been driving on off-road terrain for the past few days, and it feels exceptionally comfortable once I get on the highway.

Only through comparison can one have a direct understanding of the comfort of asphalt roads.

There's only one place worth stopping at today's itinerary: Wu Su Hoi in Kowloon.

The wheels rolled over the last stretch of gravel road, the engine sounding particularly heavy in the woods.

The rest of the journey must be done on foot. Passing through the village gate, a dirt road, densely covered by ancient trees, lies before you.

The shaded area suddenly opens up, revealing a meadow that looks like a casually spread-out yellow-green carpet.

Several yaks graze with their necks drooping, the copper bells around their necks jingling softly, which only makes the emptiness of the world seem even more pronounced.

Wu Xuhai lay at the end of the meadow, and at first glance, it seemed quite ordinary.

Everyone walked over here.

Contrary to expectations, the highland lake was not a dazzling blue; instead, the water was a somber dark green, reflecting the shadows of the entire forest on the opposite bank.

Only upon closer inspection can one see the true nature of the water: extremely clear and transparent, with the patterns on the pebbles at the bottom of the lake as clear as the veins in the palm of one's hand.

To be honest, everyone was quite tired when we got here.

The long journey over the past few days had left these first-time travelers feeling somewhat aesthetically fatigued by the scenery.

Li Younan, on the other hand, was in high spirits and was still captivated by the scenery before him.

He glanced around at the crowd, finding it somewhat amusing.

However, to be fair, his ability to maintain his excitement here is inseparable from his physical fitness.

This location is at an altitude of about 3,700 or 3,800 meters.

Many people experience headaches from the moment they enter the plateau, but Li Younan doesn't have this problem.

Moreover, no matter how long you drove the day before, as long as you sleep, all the impurities and aches in your body will be restored, and even your tired nerves will be refreshed.

He thought to himself, "I really am the saint of travel."

On the way back, we chose the path on the east side, and the sound of the stream grew louder as we approached.

The stream is long and narrow, its surface shimmering with light and breaking into patches of red and white.

Back at the parking lot, Ma Jing caught up with Li Younan and patted him on the shoulder.

He asked, "Hey, Li Younan, are you selling that bracelet you carved yesterday?"

Li Younan's expression was a little strange; JK Long had also wanted this bracelet from him yesterday.

He didn't rush to give an answer, but instead asked, "Do you like that bracelet?"

Ma Jing nodded and said, "Your bracelet is very delicate; some girls might like it."

"Girls would like that?" Li Younan raised an eyebrow slightly and said, "Tell me more specifically, what kind of girls would like that?"

Ma Jing thought for a moment and said, "To be precise, it's still that color. I prefer black."

"Black doesn't clamor to be seen like other colors. Black is a solitary color."

"When the light and sound of the world become too full and too dazzling, black is like a soft cloak, gently wrapping people in their own space."

Li Younan chuckled and said, "That's so poetic. You remind me of someone I used to know."

Ma Jing sighed softly: "Are you going to sell or not?"

Li Younan shrugged: "Sorry, I already mailed the bracelet out this morning."

Ma Jing didn't seem too disappointed; she simply nodded and said, "Then let's forget about it."

……

The convoy continued its journey.

By this time, everyone's enthusiasm had waned, and they all appeared somewhat tired.

So the sounds of joking and excited chatting on the walkie-talkie have almost disappeared, with only occasional reminders from the support team.

A person was driving alone, and the car was very quiet.

Li Younan couldn't help but think of his conversation with Ma Jing. Would the girl with the bracelet like it?
During a rest stop, Li Younan sent a message to JK Long: "Brother Long, what do you need that bracelet for?"

JK Dragon replied irritably, "Can you please not send me these irrelevant messages while I'm sleeping?"

Li Younan replied awkwardly, "Sorry, sorry."

JK Longcai said, "You've already sent it, why ask so many questions? Can I give it away as a gift? Or are you regretting it? If you regret it, I'll send it back to you."

Li Younan quickly said, "No, that's not true. I was just curious. You can continue to rest. There's nothing else."

We traveled at a leisurely pace, stopping frequently along the way, and eventually arrived in Kangding without incident.

Tonight is the last dinner for the whole team, so it's going to be quite a grand affair, with a large private room at a hot pot restaurant.

Everyone enjoyed a delicious meal.

At the gathering, everyone took turns sharing their takeaways and experiences from the trip.

Everyone was quite satisfied with this part of the trip.

Although everyone was exhausted, they still tried to say positive things when they spoke.

Neither Li Younan nor Ma Jing said much.

Li Younan simply said that she was very happy to have this experience, as it had opened the door to a new world for her.

Others also said that they had officially become fans.

In his concluding remarks, Qi Shunyi also made some procedural statements.

Overall, the atmosphere at the party was great.

There was just a small hiccup at the end.

Qi Shunyi approached Li Younan privately, handed him a business card, and said, "Brother, this is our off-road club's business card. Besides these kinds of training programs for newcomers, our team sometimes organizes more professional long-distance expeditions. The routes are quite complex, and some sections require the entire team to work together, rather than the experienced mentoring format. In other words, everyone needs to have a certain level of expertise and specialization. Our club has never had a reliable radio operator. If you're interested, I'd like to invite you to join our club."

Li Younan picked up the business card and looked at it. The club name on it read "Dragon Fang Iron Cavalry".

Li Younan smiled and accepted the business card, saying, "Okay, I'll consider it."

After tonight, the next day will be the start of the return journey.

It was already afternoon when we arrived in Chengdu.

Although Li Younan had been driving for such a long time, he didn't feel very tired and thoroughly enjoyed the journey.

Of course, he was well aware that this state of his was not something that ordinary humans could achieve, after all, he was a noble cheat.

Without much delay, they went straight home.

Li Younan really likes to eat dumplings.

When he got home, his mother had made a big plate of fresh dumplings and put them directly into the pot.

While the dumplings were cooking in the pot, Mom turned on the TV outside to listen to the sound, and then chatted with Li Younan, asking him how his trip was.

Of course, my mom also follows Li Younan's short video account, and she watches every video that Li Younan updates carefully.

That's why Li Younan never shows anything related to danger in his videos.

Li Younan cut out some interesting clips from his trip to share with his mother, and then took out a black "no worries" pendant, which was made from the leftover material from making the bracelet.

Mom was happy as always.

Since Li Younan could remember, she had never heard her mother say anything like "I did this or that for you" or "I bought you this or that gift".

For a time, he felt that this was the natural way people get along.

But later he met many people and witnessed different ways of getting along in intimate relationships.

He discovered that many people, especially parents, actually say these kinds of things all the time.

Li Younan initially just instinctively felt a little uncomfortable hearing it... especially the time she spent with Yang Ting.

Later, he also pondered why he felt so uncomfortable.

He thought that if he constantly emphasized to his mother, "I bought you this, I bought you that... I've done so much for you...", how unhappy his mother would feel.

A more short-tempered person might angrily say, "Don't buy me these things anymore, I can't be bothered to listen to your nagging."

And Mom will probably just feel a little wronged and ignore me, right?
Even if such a statement is unintentional, it is still unacceptable.

However, this kind of love, which is subtle and gentle, is the kind that people remember very clearly.

Li Younan could even recall the sweater his mother knitted for him when he was three or four years old.

Similarly, Mom will treasure this "nothing to worry about" sign, and she will never forget it, no matter whether Li Younan mentions it or not.

After concluding this time-travel trip, Li Younan decided to rest at home for a few days.

While I'm at it, I'll think about the destination for my next trip.

Of course, the more important reason is to stay home and spend time with my mom.

Although it was National Day, my mom happened to be on duty.

These past few days, Li Younan has been staying at home buying groceries, cooking, and picking up and dropping off his mother from get off work.

The dishes he prepared were, of course, delicious. My mother raved about them, and he made a different dish every day.

Li Younan's mother had some misunderstandings about how well his cooking skills had improved.

There was a little incident behind Li Younan's discovery of this misunderstanding.

The reason was that her mother had never asked Li Younan where he learned those complicated dishes.

One day, Li Younan asked curiously during dinner, "Mom, aren't you curious why I can cook so many dishes?"

Mom calmly said, "Of course you learned it all by yourself at home. You've always been very serious about doing things for your family, and I believe in you. Whenever you put your heart into something, you always succeed."

Li Younan was somewhat surprised, but then felt a sense of warmth.

A few days passed, and the National Day holiday was over. People gradually returned to their jobs.

Just as Li Younan was getting up in the early morning and planning where to go next, Huang Xiaoyang called.

Ask directly: "Do you have any plans recently?"

Li Younan said, "No, what's wrong?"

Huang Xiaoyang said, "I'm going to take wedding photos, will you come with me?"

(End of this chapter)