CH 23

A group of people came to the foot of the mountain, got out of the bus one by one wearing mountaineering clothes, and experienced the fun of a spring outing for elementary school students.

Jian Cheng held a loudspeaker in his hand and stood on the steps, “Students, you must pay attention to safety on the way up the mountain. Please ask the staff for help if you have any problems. I will lead the way. Another group, Class B, will also be participating in the activity today. If you want to make new friends, you can take the opportunity to meet them.”

Fang Younian pursed his lips and walked in front first. His posture almost made him a ‘lone wolf’ written on his body. It was a bit like a lone ranger, and Chen Yunzhou was amused to watch from behind.

Chi Le just slept on the bus for a while. After getting off, he was not in a hurry to climb the mountain. He stretched his waist and woke up slightly. After everyone started to climb the mountain, he followed everyone up slowly, Sheng Zhuo accompanied him, and he unhurriedly fell to the back of the class, and was gradually left behind by everyone.

Although it is winter now, the scenery along the road on the mountain is good, the evergreen trees are still green, and there are occasional birds flying in the woods.

Chi Le admired the scenery for a while, then turned to look at Sheng Zhuo next to him, exhaling white mist when speaking, “This is my first time here, have you been here before?”

“Me too.” Sheng Zhuo took a step up and took the backpack on his shoulders to his hands.

Chi Le immediately pulled back the bag, “I’ll carry it myself, and give me yours too.”

How can there be any reason to let the wife carry a backpack when going out? Of course, it should be carried by him!

Sheng Zhuo recalled his image in Chi Le’s mind, pursed his lips, remained silent for a while, and said hesitantly, “I want to carry… I don’t think the lines of my arms are pretty enough, so I want to take this opportunity to exercise.”

Chi Le looked at him in surprise.

Wow! His wife has great potential to be an extraordinary little Omega, and he loves beauty!

What can he do? Of course, he should be used to it.

Chi Le let go of his hand without hesitation, and asked seriously: “Do you want me to lend you some more backpacks?”

Sheng Zhuo darkened his face, “…No need.”

Fang Younian walked forward for a while and was at the front of the line. He turned his head to show off, and happened to see the scene where Chi Le gave Sheng Zhuo a backpack. He immediately wanted to feel sorry for Sheng Zhuo, and subconsciously thought of Chi Le’s ‘bullying’. He couldn’t help but want to say a few words out loud, but when the words came to his lips, remembering Sheng Zhuo’s previous ‘warning’, he could only take back the words.

Fang Younian glared at Chi Le unwillingly, but he still felt that he couldn’t stand it. He said in a sarcastic tone, “Some people climb mountains so slowly, and I don’t know if they are physically weak?”

In front of his wife, Chi Le would not admit that he was not physically strong, and immediately turned his head to look at Sheng Zhuo, “I can do it! Don’t listen to his nonsense, I am physically strong!”

This matter is related to a man’s dignity, he must let his wife know.

Sheng Zhuo pushed the center of his eyebrows, and his head hurt badly.

Why did the topic get here? You don’t need to ask him to know what Chi Le’s little head is thinking right now.

He was silent for a while, looked at Chi Le, and suddenly said meaningfully: “Actually, my physical strength is also very good.”

“…?” Chi Le didn’t understand his wife’s eyes.

“Chi Le, you say that your physical strength is good, but you have nothing to prove, how do you prove it?” Fang Younian snorted coldly, provocatively, “Do you dare to compare with me?”

“…Okay, compare! How do you compare?” Chi Le rolled his eyes, and hooked his fingers to Fang Younian, “Come here, we start from the same place, and we will compare whoever reaches the top of the mountain first.”

Fang Younian nodded without hesitation, “OK!”

So, Fang Younian, who had already climbed halfway up the mountain, ran all the way down from the top again. The people who were tired from climbing the mountain along the way were all stunned when they saw this scene, suspecting that this person might have a hole in his head.

Panting heavily, Fang Younian ran to Chi Le’s side, and stood on the same starting line with Chi Le, “Don’t go back on your word.”

“I will never go back on my word.” Chi Le clenched his fists on purpose, looking confident, “I will win today, just wait.”

Fang Younian snorted coldly and looked back at Sheng Zhuo with a guilty conscience.

It’s just a competition, so it’s not bullying, right?

Sheng Zhuo was wearing a black mountaineering suit and looked tall. He stood behind them, his short hair was messed up by the wind, his eyes were stern, and his body was soaked in cold air. His face was as cold as the frost of the twelfth lunar month, and his eyes were cold, looking at Fang Younian.

Fang Younian: “…”

Chi Le stretched his legs and pretended to start running, “Fang Younian, I’ll count to 3 and we’ll start. Whoever reaches the top of the mountain first wins.”

Fang Younian raised his chin arrogantly, “OK!”

“Okay, let’s start now…” Chi Le made a gesture of wanting to charge forward, “1, 2… 3!”

As soon as Chi Le’s words fell, Fang Younian rushed out in a hurry, mustered his strength, and ran towards the top of the mountain.

Chi Le watched Fang Younian run away, took back the steps he had taken, and shouted, “Fang Younian, just wait for me, I will catch up with you soon!”

Fang Younian speeded up without looking back.

Chi Le snorted and stopped to wait for Sheng Zhuo.

Sheng Zhuo walked over, step by step, and gave him a sideways glance, “Aren’t you going to go with Fang Younian?”

If Fang Younian was here, he would definitely be able to hear that Sheng Zhuo’s tone was full of resentment, as if his wife had run away with someone.

But Chi Le obviously didn’t notice it, he waved his hand indifferently, “I don’t want to compete with him, so tiring.”

With that time, he might as well stay behind and accompany his wife. After all, going up the mountain is so tiring, and it’s a rare opportunity to go out for fun. Instead of wasting time competing with Fang Younian, it’s better to spend quality time with his wife, exploring the mountains and playing together. After all, such opportunities are rare and perfect for strengthening their relationship. Moreover, his wife is so good-looking, what if they encounter trouble along the way!?

Sheng Zhuo automatically understood that Chi Le deliberately sent Fang Younian away because he wanted to climb the mountain with him.

“Instead of letting him stay here and make noise, it’s better to let him go alone and have a better time.” Chi Le clapped his hands happily, “Brother Zhuo, you… aren’t I a very smart front deskmate?”

Chi Le originally thought that there would be no response this time as before, anyway, he didn’t expect Sheng Zhuo to answer, but he didn’t expect Sheng Zhuo to be silent for a while, and then nodded slightly.

Chi Le tilted his head and looked at him suspiciously.

Is the sun coming out in the west?

He doesn’t know if it’s his illusion, but he always feels that his wife seems to be getting better and better to him.

The scenery in the mountains is very nice, the air is fresh and smells good, and the stone steps along the road are neatly repaired. Chi Le and Sheng Zhuo chatted while climbing the mountain, and soon reached the top of the mountain.

The two walked up leisurely.

Fang Younian sat on a huge rock with his hands propped on his legs, panting continuously, his eyes lit up when he saw them, and he gestured excitedly with his hands, pointing to Chi Le, then to himself, and finally gestured a ‘1’.

Chi Le understood, nodded without hesitation, and gave him a thumbs up, “You won, you are number one, you are really good.”

Fang Younian listened to his unintentional praise, “…” Something seems wrong?

Jian Cheng came over with a bottle of water, unscrewed the cap impatiently and handed it to Fang Younian.

Fang Younian raised his head, impatiently poured down a bottle of water, and finally breathed evenly, pointed at Chi Le and said, “You lost!”

“Yes, I lost.” Chi Le nodded kindly, looked at the scenery in the distance, and pulled Sheng Zhuo excitedly, “The scenery here is more beautiful, look at the tower in the distance, it seems that there are clouds surrounding it.”

Fang Younian looked at the bright smile on Chi Le’s face in disbelief, and repeated, “You lost!”

Chi Le gave him a strange look, “Didn’t I tell you that I knew it? You won; you are amazing.”

Fang Younian couldn’t believe it, “Then why are you so calm?”

“No.” Chi Le blinked, “I’m actually very sad, but I don’t want you to see it. I’ll find a place to be sad later.”

Fang Younian looked at every corner of his face, but he didn’t see any sadness in him, not even a trace.

He climbed the mountain desperately to win against Chi Le, but Chi Le’s reaction was as if it was a trivial matter, which made him not happy at all, the excitement and complacency he imagined were gone!

Fang Younian gritted his teeth, and asked unwillingly, “Do you have no other thoughts even if you lose to me?”

Chi Le shrugged his shoulders indifferently, “If I lose, I lose, and we didn’t place a bet.”

Fang Younian was in shock: “…” That’s right!

Then why is he tired like a silly dog? Very angry!

Chi Le ignored him and ran to the big rock next to him to look at the scenery. The clouds were stacked in the distance, and the feeling of overlooking the panorama was much pleasing to the eye.

But it’s winter now, and it gets colder as you go to the top of the mountain. He rubbed his frozen cheeks, regretting not wearing more long johns.

Sheng Zhuo suddenly took off his coat and covered him with a cold breath.

Chi Le was taken aback.

No, he should take off his clothes for Sheng Zhuo to wear, why did Sheng Zhuo undress for him?

Shouldn’t it be the other way around?

Chi Le recovered from the daze and stretched out his hand to return the clothes to Sheng Zhuo. Although he was a little greedy for the warmth brought by Sheng Zhuo’s body, the mighty Alpha wanted grace and not warmth!

“I’m not cold.” Sheng Zhuo pressed his hand, thought for a while, and added indifferently, “I’m doing it for looks, you know!”

Chi Le withdrew his hand without hesitation and put the clothes on himself.

Understand understand understand! His wife is doing this for beauty!

Of course, he still supports it!

But… Why does he feel like he’s being eaten alive?

Fang Younian was still tired and sat on the stone next to him, his legs were shaking constantly. He didn’t get up for a long time, and he couldn’t stay away even if he wanted to.

He looked at the two people beside him who were acting as if he didn’t exist and couldn’t help muttering softly, “Stop flirting so obviously.”

He had figured it out, his brother Zhuo wanted to be in a relationship!

Hmph, the annoying smell of love and its sappy sweetness!