Why did the system take my request to take photos with a cosplayer seriously?

On a flat riverbank covered with pebbles, a mountain spring flows down the mountainside and into a small pool below.

Wenjing, who was truly naive, exclaimed in amazement when she saw the thin, slow-moving stream on the cliff face.

Wow, a waterfall!

"What waterfall? Little Jingjing, can't you be a little more dignified? It's not even as loud as our shower!"

Zhao Yanxi teased her, and Wenjing shyly touched her head.

Actually, it's not the little rabbit's fault. After all, Zhuzhou, where she grew up, is a purely industrial city with no natural scenery to be seen.

Unlike Zhao Yanxi, whose family could go on trips during winter and summer vacations.

Ding Heng parked the car, went to the edge of the pool, scooped up a handful of water to wash his face, and then turned back to direct Hua Qing to find a place to park.

This place is located at the angle between two mountains, with most of the area surrounded by mountain walls covered with lush trees, giving it a tranquil and secluded paradise feel.

Zhao Yanxi stood on the riverbank, looking around, her watery eyes sparkling with excitement: "Brother Ding Heng, this place is so beautiful! How did you know about this place?"

Ding Heng lifted his coat and wiped his face briefly: "When I was around ten years old, I often came here with my childhood friends on motorcycles, especially in the summer, we would dive right in to take a shower."

"Childhood friend?"

Zhao Yanxi suddenly remembered something and muttered softly, "Is it that childhood friend who gave me my first kiss?"

Do you still remember?

"So you two were splashing around in the water naked back then?"

"You won't be jealous about something that happened when I was ten, will you?"

"No way!"

Zhao Yanxi pouted, clearly not speaking her mind.

Hua Qing also got out of the car and quietly enjoyed the scenery, while overhearing the conversation between the two.

Does his childhood friend refer to Long He?

Ding Heng began taking things out of the car one by one: "Don't be jealous. Come again next summer, and I'll swim around naked with you for a couple of laps."

"Go! Go! Go……"

Zhao Yanxi looked slightly shy, but asked curiously, "But is it really okay to swim in this water?"

Ding Heng chuckled and said, "Why not? The water in the pool is all mountain spring water; it's perfectly safe to drink..."

Zhao Yanxi cautiously moved closer to the edge of the pool. The water was crystal clear, and you could see the fine sand and pebbles at the bottom. It really gave you the urge to dive in.

It's a pity, it's December now, and there are two outsiders, Hua Qing and Hua Yue. Zhao Yanxi doesn't want the two sisters to take advantage of her man...

If it really comes next summer, it will only be her and Ding Heng, and at most Wen Jing will be brought along. We'll have to pick out a couple of swimsuits then.

Especially Xiao Jingjing, her figure in a swimsuit would definitely be amazing, we have to think of a way to prevent her from stealing the spotlight...

"Stay here tonight, and drive back if anything happens."

Ding Heng pulled a camping tent out of the trunk and threw it on the riverbank.

Zhao Yanxi excitedly stepped forward to help. It was her first time properly setting up a tent for camping, not just casually pitching a shed in a tourist area.

Unfortunately, less than two minutes later, Ding Heng gave her a good scolding for her clumsy attempts, and she could only angrily go to help Hua Yue and Hua Qing wash vegetables.

Wenjing knew her own limitations and knew she couldn't help with setting up the tent, so she took out the grill, cleaned it carefully, and prepared to burn charcoal.

Wearing clothes to work is too troublesome, so Ding Heng simply takes off his shirt; the temperature of around 9 degrees Celsius no longer has any effect on his body.

Start by leveling the ground, removing all the large pebbles, and then drive the anchors into the ground.

The tent surface required a bit more work. Ding Heng worked it until it was perfectly smooth without a single wrinkle before stopping. Finally, he laid out the moisture-proof mat and the air mattress, and then threw in the warm sleeping bag.

While he was working, the girls, except for Hua Yue, would steal glances at him from time to time, their eyes following the sweat dripping down the man's muscular physique.

"Hey, hey, hey, let's get to work, can't you all concentrate?!"

Hua Yue uttered a question, which made the three of them lower their heads in unison.

After hanging up the camping light, Ding Heng turned to look at the girls.

"Both tents are set up, come in and give them a try!"

Zhao Yanxi was still holding a grudge because Ding Heng had just criticized her for being clumsy, so she turned her head away haughtily and ignored him completely.

Wenjing happily pounced over and lay down on the bouncy air mattress.

The tent's small yet cozy space gave her a strange sense of security, and she rolled around, letting out satisfied sighs.

"Hey, Xiao Jingjing, you're actually enjoying this?"

Zhao Yanxi couldn't hold back any longer and rushed into the tent to argue with Wenjing.

After Hua Qing crawled into another tent to make sure everything was in order, she suddenly poked her head out and asked, "There are only two tents, Ding Heng, where will you sleep tonight?"

Ding Heng pointed to the car: "I'll spend the night in the car."

Is this appropriate?

"If you're worried, senior..."

Wenjing and Zhao Yanxi were making a ruckus in the tent, while Hua Yue was focused on washing vegetables.

Ding Heng seized the opportunity to lean close to Hua Qing's ear and gently exhale a breath of stale air.

"Remember to come keep me company tonight!"

Chapter 126: Prices Rise Tightly at Night

At midday, the sun was at its strongest, and sunlight streamed through the trees on the mountainside.

Ding Heng stood in front of the makeshift grill, brushing oil onto the meat skewers.

The flames licked at the chunks of meat, sizzling as they did so, with occasional drops of grease falling onto the charcoal and sending up plumes of white smoke.

Wenjing waited to the side, with washed vegetables and marinated meat skewers in front of her.

She would occasionally hand over a handful of meat, then take the skewers of meat that Ding Heng had grilled, apply the seasoning, and place them on the picnic table next to her.

"Ding Heng, is this much chili pepper enough?"

“It tastes just right to me, you can go ask them again.”

Wenjing nodded obediently and continued to concentrate on helping out.

Zhao Yanxi came over, holding two half-cooked chicken wings in her hand, and presented them to Ding Heng like a treasure.

"Brother Ding Heng, try what I grilled!"

Ding Heng glanced down and saw that the chicken wings were patchy with black and white spots, and some places were even oozing blood.

He reached out and took it, then handed it to Wenjing: "Leave it for now, I'll bake it again later, don't waste it."

"Hey!"

Zhao Yanxi said unhappily, "You haven't even tried it yet!"

Ding Heng teased, "Grandma, are you hoping I'll get food poisoning?"

Zhao Yanxi pouted and retreated dejectedly.

Beside another makeshift grill, Hua Yue held several skewers of beef and flipped them over the fire. Her movements were quite professional, but she flipped them too frequently, and the meat was almost falling apart.

Of the five, only Hua Qing was not interested in participating. She held an enamel cup in her hand, sipping hot water, her gaze occasionally drifting to Ding Heng by the oven before quickly looking away.

Hua Yue handed over a skewer of beef: "Sis, try this one!"

Hua Qing chewed for a moment, then frowned slightly: "Um...you and Yan hope shouldn't waste the food, give it all to Ding Heng."

Hua Yue: "......"

Zhao Yanxi laughed gleefully from the side.

After grilling the last batch of meat skewers, Ding Heng grabbed a towel and walked towards the pool.

He bent down, scooped up a handful of cool water from the pool, washed his face, and then used a towel to wipe his chest and arms.

The mountain spring water in December was bone-chillingly cold, but it was just right for Ding Heng.

Finally, he put on a black vest, walked back to the picnic table, sat down, picked up a can of beer, and took a big gulp.

"Whew—that feels so good!"

The girls remained still until Ding Heng sat down before starting their meal.

Wenjing leaned closer and whispered, "Ding Heng, how come you're so good at setting up a tent?"

Ding Heng put down his beer can: "My dad is a self-taught photographer. Sometimes he would take me out to shoot things and we would spend the night in the wild. That's how I learned to shoot."

Hua Yue asked curiously, "What is Uncle filming?"

Ding Heng responded: "Wild animals, natural scenery... I recently spent more than two months filming Tibetan antelopes in Hoh Xil."

Zhao Yanxi suddenly asked boldly, "Brother Ding Heng, when will it be time to introduce me to your uncle?"

"Uh...cough cough cough!"

Ding Heng nearly choked on his beer, and subconsciously glanced at Hua Qing out of the corner of his eye.

Hua Qing lowered her head to eat her skewers, her eyes avoiding her gaze.

Ding Heng put down the wine jar and chuckled twice: "Let's talk about it another time... My dad is a wild man, he's never home all year round, so seeing him depends on fate."

Zhao Yanxi didn't think much of it, simply said "Oh" softly, and continued to gnaw on the chicken wing in her hand.

We ate barbecue from noon until after 3 p.m., and before we knew it, the sun had started to set.

Zhao Yanxi stretched and pulled a deck of cards from her bag: "Come on, let's play cards!"

Hua Yue was the first to respond again: "What are you going to fight?"

"Dou Dizhu? Run Fast?"

"Anything works!"

"Don't try to renege on your loss!"

You're the one who's lying!