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Chapter 144 Standards Will Be Broken (Fourth Update, Please Vote!)

As the rest of the group gradually reached the summit, panting heavily.

Gu Huai had already put Xu Wenxi down on his back for a short rest, and of course, he took quite a few photos.

Although at first I did think that maybe not taking photos would make me seem different from these tourists on the mountaintop, that I was special, composed, and unconventional.

But upon seeing such a vibrant sunrise, all those thoughts vanished like smoke.

Anyone who can resist taking pictures of this is a genius.

Not only do we need to photograph the sunrise, but we also need to photograph the view from the mountaintop down below. We also need to prove just how many people are crammed at the summit, so we need to take more photos of the bustling crowd.

Huh? How did a photo of Xu Wenxi sitting on a rock making a peace sign at me get mixed in?

How come Xu Cheng is also on my phone? He's still flexing his biceps with his back to the horizon, showing off his slightly flabby muscles.

There are even photos of Xiaozhou and Xu Wenxi, who can barely stand up, leaning against the railing and posing together.

It turns out that once you get immersed in shooting mode, some things can easily escalate and become uncontrollable.

Once everyone had finished taking photos and fulfilled the ultimate purpose of the trip, it was time to head down the mountain.

Xu Wenxi is able to walk normally now, so it seems to be just a simple sprain that is recoverable.

It's a pity, it seems we won't need to buy the healing potion that costs 100 RMB. Spending money on a simple sprain is completely unnecessary; judging from Xu Wenxi's condition, she'll be bouncing around again in a couple of days.

On the way down the mountain, Gu Huai noticed that Chang Ye had significantly distanced himself from Song Xiyu and the others, seemingly deliberately exuding a sense of estrangement. Xiao Zhou also avoided landing with them, with only Xu Cheng serving as a link between the two groups.

Gu Huai looked at Xiao Zhou curiously, "What happened on the way up the mountain? Why is the atmosphere so strange?"

Xiao Zhou recounted, somewhat annoyed, the little incident that occurred after Gu Huai carried Xu Wenxi up the mountain.

Xu Wenxi immediately gave Xiaozhou a thumbs up, "Well done! I thought you never got into arguments with people."

Xiao Zhou rolled her eyes. "Do I look like that kind of person? I feel like I'm Batman, hating evil like poison."

"Hahahahaha."

Gu Huai and Xu Wenxi couldn't help but burst out laughing.

The two exchanged a glance. In fact, there were certain things that only they knew, things they had experienced together, that they had never mentioned since. But those things were not like fleeting clouds that would fade away after they were experienced, things that would be forgotten as if they never existed.

Perhaps some things seem special because they become secrets between two people?
Once they reached the foot of the mountain, they naturally went home.

Xu Wenxi and Xiaozhou called a ride-hailing service, so they didn't bother Xu Cheng to take them back this time. As for Chang Ye and Song Xiyu, they were the same kind of people.

However, before leaving, Xu Cheng was called aside by Chang Ye, who then mumbled something to him.

Although Gu Huai's senses had become much sharper recently, they weren't quite at the level of having super hearing, so he naturally couldn't hear clearly. However, he could see that Chang Ye's expression remained very serious throughout, and even occasionally showed signs of indignation and agitation.

Xu Cheng finally got back into the car.

Gu Huai didn't ask anything, but Xu Cheng looked at Gu Huai strangely, "Aren't you curious about what Chang Ye just told me?"

"Am I suitable to listen to this? I have a feeling it might not be a good thing."

As Xu Cheng drove, he smiled and waved goodbye to Chang Ye through the car window, saying, "That idiot said if he calls you again, don't invite him along."

"what?"

Gu Huai could roughly guess that what Chang Ye was talking about with Xu Cheng might be related to him, since Chang Ye had almost stopped hiding his dissatisfaction with him in the end, but he didn't expect it to be so direct.

He thought about it and could roughly understand why Chang Ye was so hostile towards him, but he also thought that Chang Ye was originally Xu Cheng's friend. As a friend, and as someone who had received a lot of help from Xu Cheng, he couldn't be so selfish.

So he smiled and said nonchalantly, "It's okay, just don't invite me when he asks you out. After all, I don't really fit in with many of the activities you rich kids do, so it's fine if we don't meet."

Xu Cheng stared wide-eyed at Gu Huai, "Damn it, what kind of person do you take me for? Is this multiple-choice question difficult?"

Gu Huai understood Xu Cheng's meaning, but he still wasn't used to someone making sacrifices for him. Selfishly, he didn't want his burden to increase; rationally, he felt he had little value. Even as a friend, he often felt he was an inadequate one.

At my most withdrawn, I was the type who needed others to save me; if no one came, I'd quietly die on my own. If someone did come, I'd accept it without question. As for what others were going through, I couldn't expect to help. Simply put, I was like a maggot.

He couldn't help but look out the window at the scenery rushing by and say softly, "I'm not a very good friend most of the time, and I can't offer much help to your life and work. That's the truth."

He really wanted to say that once he had some ability, he would try his best to become a better person and a more positive friend. But saying it now felt a little embarrassing, and it felt awkward to say such things to Xu Cheng. It felt a bit pretentious for brothers to do this.

But Xu Cheng laughed and said, "If making friends is only for your own benefit, and you only hope that the other person is useful to you, then what's the difference between this so-called brother and the goods on the shelf? I'm not friends with you for that reason."

So Gu Huai silently kept the unspoken words in his heart.

But how long will this journey take? He hopes it will be a little sooner.

Two other people also got on the bus.

"I'm so sleepy, I need to go back and catch up on some sleep, then I'll get up and see if I have any photos to edit."

Xiao Zhou leaned wearily against the back of the seat, looking almost as if he were about to die.

Xu Wenxi was in pretty good condition and still had the energy to stay awake. She was looking at the photos that had just been taken on her phone.

"Are you that tired? You look like you're about to die."

"Wow, you're so relaxed. You were carried up there."

"Have you no conscience at all? Who did I sprain my ankle for?"

Xu Wenxi said irritably.

Xiao Zhou stuck out her tongue apologetically, but quickly looked over and asked, "But it was pretty fun, wasn't it?"

"What's so great about it?"

"Gu Huai carried you up the mountain the whole way. He made you feel romantic again."

Seeing Xiao Zhou's mischievous look, Xu Wenxi's expression couldn't help but change. She pretended to be helpless and said, "I had no choice. What do you mean by 'secret romance'? Do you think a sprained ankle is comfortable? I'd rather climb up myself."

The first thing that came to mind was Gu Huai's reliable and broad shoulders.

Perhaps it's because he climbed so easily and so quickly that he took it for granted? Actually, if you think about it carefully, it wasn't that easy at all.
Xiao Zhou snorted, "Then I'll switch with you. I'll twist my ankle, and he can carry me."

"Okay~"

It's all over now, so let her say whatever she wants.

But Xiao Zhou quickly realized, "Wait, what if I'm the one who twisted my ankle? What if he doesn't want to carry me at all?"

"Hahaha, no, I think Gu Huai is just genuinely kind. He would probably do the same for anyone else."

"No, no, no, Wenxi, you're oversimplifying things."

The small boat moved a little closer to Xu Wenxi.

"There aren't that many saints in this world. Everyone's kindness and good intentions are selective, and when he carried you on his back, he didn't hesitate at all."

"I always feel like you're twisting some logic."

Xu Wenxi felt very uncomfortable being stared at like that by Xiao Zhou, and she also felt awkward.

Xiao Zhou, however, chuckled and leaned close to her with a playful grin.

"What? Now you've discovered that your established standards are starting to crumble after some unexpected events, and you want to change everything?"

"Get lost."

She turned her head to look at the scenery rushing past the car window, and she wanted to say that she was not someone who was easily swayed.

But why do I keep thinking about the sunrise and his profile, creating a beautiful halo effect?
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(End of this chapter)