Chapter 25: Twenty-four, going up the mountain Chapter 25: Twenty-four, going up the mountain Lu Hanmo snapped back to reality, saw Luo Shu looking at him, and felt his ears heat up with embarrassnt. He coughed lightly, “Don’t listen to his nonsense, he often speaks without a filter.”
After saying that, Lu Hanmo gave Mo Shaoze a warning glance. Of course, he wasn’t jealous. Not to ntion that this was only his second eting with Luo Shu, her age alone was not within the range he considered for choosing a partner.
Mo Shaoze touched his nose, looking at Luo Shu apologetically, “I was just spouting nonsense, Luo Shu, don’t mind .” His words had indeed not been thought through; if Luo Shu really misunderstood and developed feelings for Lu Hanmo, it might not be a good thing. Although Luo Shu was quite impressive, her family background was sothing the Lu family could not accept. Families like theirs still placed great importance on matching social status.
Luo Shu smiled and shook her head, “No worries.” She knew it couldn’t be true, but she still felt a bit let down.
Turning her head to Lu Hanmo, “Brother Lu, when do you plan to go up the mountain?” She just wanted to spend more ti with him now. After they beca more familiar with each other over ti, she would confess her feelings. Even if he would reject her, she wouldn’t have any regrets in this lifeti.
“If you have ti, we can go now,” Lu Hanmo said, putting down his teacup and looking at Luo Shu.
“Great! Let get ready.” Luo Shu stood up, walked to the wardrobe, and took out an army green backpack. This was a new backpack she had bought for Luo Zheng; he had been reluctant to use it, so he had stashed it in the closet.
After packing what she needed in the backpack, Luo Shu approached Lu Hanmo, “I’m ready.”
Lu Hanmo nodded slightly and stood up.
“Xiao Shan, I won’t be coming ho for lunch. Be careful at ho by yourself,” Luo Shu instructed Luo Shan. She was still concerned that the Luo Family might co here to cause trouble. However, she couldn’t take Luo Shan with her; it was too dangerous on the mountain and having Luo Shan along would make it inconvenient.
Luo Shan understood Luo Shu’s intention, “Sister, don’t worry, I won’t open the door for those people, and you should be careful too.” Although she had never been to the mountain, she had heard that it was very dangerous. Would her sister, with her hand not yet fully healed, really be okay up there?
Seeing Luo Shan’s concerned gaze fixed on her hand, Luo Shu reassured her with a smile and a pat on the shoulder, “Don’t worry, my hand is almost healed, and nothing will happen. I will definitely co back safely.”
Luo Shan nodded and, looking at Lu Hanmo and Mo Shaoze, spoke timidly, “Brothers, please make sure to protect my sister.”
“Don’t worry! We’ll make sure your sister cos back safe and sound,” Mo Shaoze promised, patting his chest.
The car was fast, and in less than an hour, Luo Shu and her companions had already arrived at Luo Family Village. To enter the mountain, one had to pass through Luo Family Village.
“Look, a car’s coming. Whose relatives could that be?”
“How impressive! If only I could have a car like that one day.”
“Dream on, it would be good if you could even afford a bicycle.”
As the vehicle entered Luo Family Village, it drew quite a bit of attention from the villagers. After all, private cars were rare at that ti, especially in a poor place like Luo Family Village, where people rarely saw even bicycles.
Luo Erya carried newly bought soy sauce ho, and a jeep swiftly passed by in front of her eyes.
Gazing at the receding car, Luo Erya frowned in confusion, “Why does the person in the car look so much like Luo Shu?” Although she had only caught a glimpse, she was certain she hadn’t seen wrong.
With her gaze retracting, Luo Erya bit her teeth resentfully. Luo Shu, you really know how to live! While we’re here suffering hardships, you’re enjoying life in town, even flaunting yourself around in a car. Just wait! I won’t let you have it so easy all the ti.
Qingshan’s undulating hills stretched on endlessly like a beautiful scroll painting, pleasing to the eyes.
Parking the car at the foot of the mountain, the trio of Luo Shu began climbing the winding and steep mountain path.
Their view was filled with lush greenery, and the chirping of birds from the woods lightened their spirits.
“Hold on!” Luo Shu suddenly stopped halfway up the mountain, took out a bottle of dicine powder from her backpack, and handed it to Lu Hanmo, “Spread this powder on yourselves along the path ahead; there are many snakes. The villagers of Luo Family Village dare not venture up the mountain primarily because of the snakes. Although it’s already winter, the humid and warm climate in the mountains ans many snakes have not gone into hibernation.”
Lu Hanmo took the bottle and sprinkled so on himself, then passed it to Mo Shaoze. They sotis undertook missions for their base, and it was common to encounter snakes. If this powder really worked, they could ask Luo Shu to buy so on the way back.
Mo Shaoze sniffed the powder and was surprised to detect no dicinal scent at all, “Luo Shu, does this powder really repel snakes?” Their base had snake repellent dicine too, but it didn’t last long, nor was it effective against all snakes.
“You’ll see in a mont,” Luo Shu said, her lips curling into a smile. This powder was a specialty of the Luo family – not only was its effect long-lasting, but it could also induce temporary unconsciousness in snakes, which naturally facilitated their snake-catching as both snake gallbladders and skins were valuable for dicine.
The three of them coated themselves with the powder and continued their journey, with Lu Hanmo and Mo Shaoze taking positions in front and behind Luo Shu to protect her. They were guarding against any accidents and were also concerned that her physical strength might not hold up.
To the surprise of Lu Hanmo and Mo Shaoze, after more than an hour of walking, Luo Shu showed no signs of fatigue whatsoever.
And about the powder Luo Shu provided – its effectiveness was so astounding that it was almost hard for them to believe. Along the way, they encountered many snakes that appeared to be passed out. Initially, they thought the snakes were dead but learnt from Luo Shu that the snakes had temporarily lost consciousness due to the powder’s scent.
“Luo Shu, you really have amazing stamina,” praised Mo Shaoze with a smile. Even he was feeling a bit tired, but Luo Shu still looked so energetic. He had t many girls before but had never seen one like Luo Shu, who seed so delicate yet was incredibly strong.
Luo Shu just smiled. She certainly wouldn’t tell Mo Shaoze that she was brimming with energy because she had secretly drunk from the Spiritual Spring.
Raising her hand, she pointed ahead, “I’ve found where the ginseng is, right over there.” They had reached the deep part of the mountain by now.
“Let’s check it out,” Lu Hanmo said, quickly making his way in the direction Luo Shu had indicated. Although he thought the chances of finding ginseng were slim, he wouldn’t feel at ease until he had searched.
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