Stunning Check-in: A Carefree Life Begins in the Countryside

Li Yuxue lay on Xia An's back, her expression still wary, but she felt inexplicably at ease.

This feeling had disappeared from her life for a very long time.

So long that she thought she would never meet him again.

But I never expected to feel that feeling again with this man.

Lady Luck was on their side, and they encountered no danger along the way.

When the last glimmer of the sun's light completely fades and it disappears from this world...

The two finally emerged from the mountains.

Li Yuxue breathed a sigh of relief, her hot breath brushing against Xia An's earlobe.

Xia An felt a strange, inexplicable heat creeping into her heart, as if something had scratched it.

He changed the subject, saying, "Speaking of which, why didn't you go back to Lijiatun before?"

Li Yuxue shook her head, her eyes misty with bitterness and sorrow.

Her voice was slightly bitter, "My parents went south to join the Volunteer Army the year after I was born, and they never came back."

"Six months after my grandfather passed away, I was married off to Fenggou Village."

"My brother and sister-in-law probably don't want me to go back. After all, three years have passed and they haven't come to see me even once."

Xia An paused slightly, realizing that he seemed to have asked a question he shouldn't have.

Li Yuxue continued, "I go back every year, but my brother and sister-in-law have never asked me to go back. I'm used to being alone."

Xia An was touched, patted her leg, and comforted her, "Don't think too much, I'll be with you from now on."

"Um."

Li Yuxue gave a soft "hmm," but didn't seem to take those words to heart.

Just then,

Suddenly, two flashlight beams appeared in the distance, shining towards the mountains to the west and north of Anping Village, respectively.

Xia An's expression tightened slightly. "Yu Xue, I need to discuss something with you."

"What is it?"

Li Yuxue asked in confusion.

"When I first arrived, Secretary Xie and the others told me that I wasn't allowed to go into the mountains without a hunter to guide me."

Xia An spoke quickly, "If they ask later, just say you met me on the outskirts of the mountains, okay?"

Li Yuxue was slightly taken aback. Looking at the lights that were getting closer in the distance, she glanced at Xia An in surprise. Were those people coming to find him?

So many people arrived just as it got dark. Is Anping Village treating the educated youth so well?

"Yu Xue, are you listening?"

Seeing the lights rapidly approaching, but seeing no response from Li Yuxue, Xia An asked again.

Li Yuxue snapped out of her daze and quickly nodded, "I understand. I encountered a few stags, and after killing a few, I ran out of bullets."

"I was chased by the last sly to the outskirts of this mountain forest, and that's when I met you."

Hearing this, Xia An couldn't help but smile slightly and say, "Thanks, Yu Xue."

"You're welcome,"

Li Yuxue shook her head and smiled, "Don't call me Yuxue in front of others, just call me Comrade Li."

But upon hearing this, Xia An laughed:

"From what you just said, you're two or three years older than me. I'll call you Sister Yuxue!"

Li Yuxue remained silent. "I am indeed a bit big, so let's just call me that."

Xia An's smile faltered slightly, then she belatedly realized what she had said and quickly replied with a smile:

"A woman three years older than her husband is considered lucky, so don't overthink it, Sister Yuxue!"

Li Yuxue blushed slightly, patted his shoulder, and said angrily, "I haven't agreed to you yet, don't talk nonsense."

"I will agree."

Xia An smiled and said,

Li Yuxue secretly rolled her eyes, not wanting to argue with him.

Seeing the flashlight beam rapidly approaching, Xia Anxin subtly moved the sniper rifle from the basket back into her spatial storage.

Anyway, it was dark, so Li Yuxue wouldn't be able to notice the rifle disappearing.

"Xia, the educated youth, is that you?"

The lights shone down, and Luo Zhongqian's loud voice came from afar.

"It's me!"

Xia An called out loudly, "Uncle Luo, what brings you here?"

Upon hearing Xia An's voice, the flashlight beam flashed three times in the sky as it quickly approached.

quickly,

A dozen or so people approached, with Luo Zhongqian leading the way.

Luo Zhongqian looked reproachful. "You brat, didn't we forbid you from entering the mountains?"

Xia An smiled and said, "Uncle Luo, I didn't go deep inside either, I'm just on the outer perimeter."

"I planned to leave when the sun was setting, but I didn't expect to encounter an unexpected situation, which delayed me for a moment."

"An accident?" Luo Zhongqian frowned slightly, only then noticing the person on Xia An's back.

"You are... Li Jia's daughter, the female hunter from Fenggou Village?"

Li Yuxue looked up. "Captain Luo, it's me. I had a bad day; I ran into a few thugs and ran out of bullets."

"He was being chased by the last remaining green-skinned animal, and just as he was about to leave the forest, he slipped and injured his foot."

"If I hadn't met Xia Zhiqing, who scared away the thugs, I would be dead."

Xia An smiled and said, "Uncle Luo, I was about to come out, but I accidentally saw Sister Yuxue being chased by a lone wolf from a high place, so I turned back."

Him Law frowned. "Let's go back first, but don't take such risks next time."

"clear!"

Xia An nodded and smiled.

Luo Zhongqian sensed that the boy didn't seem to be listening, and his expression showed a hint of helplessness.

He thought to himself that if he still wanted to go tomorrow, he would definitely have the hunter take him.

If it's proven that he truly has the ability to survive in the mountains, then give him a gun.

Thinking this, Luo Zhongqian glanced at Li Yuxue, who was carrying a basket on her back, and couldn't help but frown.

"What are you all standing there for? Don't you have hands? Help carry the baskets and guns!"

The others realized what was happening and quickly took the basket, gun, and crossbow off Li Yuxue's back.

Thank you everyone.

Li Yuxue blushed slightly and said somewhat embarrassedly, "Xia Zhiqing, why don't you let me get down and walk? My feet feel much better."

Xia An shook her head and said, "Although I helped you with some simple treatment before, it's best not to move around too much tonight."

Upon hearing this, Li Yuxue hesitated, then ultimately said nothing more.

The group returned to the village entrance, only to find Luo Yunshu and the others already waiting.

"Brother Xia An, are you alright?"

Upon seeing Xia An arrive, Luo Yunshu quickly stepped forward and asked.

"It's nothing. I just rescued someone and got back a little late. I'm sorry to have worried everyone."

Upon hearing this, the gazes of the group simultaneously fell on his back, their eyes narrowing in surprise.

This woman is a threat!

Xia An, seemingly oblivious to their odd behavior, looked at Luo Yunshu and said:

"Yunshu, Sister Yuxue is from Fenggou Village, and it's too late for her to go back. Would it be alright if she stayed at your place tonight?"

"good!"

Luo Yunshu nodded and smiled.

Thank you.

Xia An smiled, then looked at Luo Zhongqian and said with a slight apology:

"Uncle Luo, let everyone go back and rest. They've all had a long day."

"It's so late, and I'm really sorry to trouble everyone to make this trip."

Upon hearing this, the others all shook their heads.

"Xia Zhiqing, don't worry about it, it's just a small matter."

"Yes, we're not tired."

"Xia, you're still carrying someone on your back, go back now."

"..."

Luo Zhongqian waved his hand, "Since Xia Zhiqing is safe and sound, everyone should go back and rest. We'll be busy tomorrow."

Everyone nodded and dispersed.

The baskets, guns, and crossbows were naturally handed over to Luo Yunshu and the others.

Luo Zhongqian glanced at Xia An, "Alright, carry him to Yun Shu's place. You should go back and rest early too."

After saying that, he turned and left.

Xia An carried Li Yuxue to Luo Yunshu's inner room, telling her to rest well and not to think too much.

He walked out of the inner room, and Ye Qingxuan and the others all looked over.