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After Ye Chenfeng finished his retake exam, he learned from Shen Binghan that Qin Keqing had paid a few hundred extra for the tutor, pleading with him to give Ye Chenfeng another chance to take the test.
How should he put it? Ye Chenfeng felt that meeting these friends was the luckiest thing that had ever happened to him in his life.
Next, he began preparing to go to Zhanglin Village while also searching for Ding Li's whereabouts.
Ding Li seemed to have vanished from the world, having not been seen for a long time. Even in Ancient River Town, Su Dad and Su Mother did not know her whereabouts. Ye Chenfeng searched every corner of Ancient River Town but could not find her, including a visit to Ding Li's uncle's house.
As Ye Chenfeng left Ancient River Town, he still remembered Aunt Ding's cold face and her indifferent, sarcastic remarks.
"Our sister (Ding Li's Mother) has passed away, so there's no need for us to take care of Ding Li anymore! Besides, doesn't the Ding Family have other relatives?" After that, there was nothing more; Ding Li's uncle refused to see Ye Chenfeng. It was unclear whether it was Aunt Ding who forbade the meeting or if there was another reason.
In any case, Ye Chenfeng left Ancient River Town empty-handed.
After reuniting with Qin Keqing and the others, they also inquired about Ding Li.
Ye Chenfeng simply shook his head, unwilling to bring it up. They did not press further; after all, this was a matter between the two of them, and outsiders should not interfere too much.
Zhanglin Village was a small mountain village that wasn't even marked on the map, making it quite difficult to find.
Following the entries in Ye Feng's diary, Ye Chenfeng set off from Purple City, heading westward. He passed through several large cities before the surroundings grew increasingly desolate, devoid of any signs of human life. Occasionally, he spotted a few farmhouses in the distance with smoke rising from their chimneys. Eventually, he found himself on a winding road stretching endlessly into the horizon, surrounded by towering mountains, overgrown grasslands, and withered trees.
"Ye Chenfeng, are you sure you didn't get the location wrong? In this godforsaken place, what could possibly be fun?" Qin Keqing was the first to question this adventure.
Ye Chenfeng replied, "Do you think an adventure has to include beautiful women and azure seas? Women in bikinis on the beach or bonfire parties with barbecues and bragging?"
Shen Binghan clearly expressed his doubts about the current route they were taking. "I thought it would be like this..."
Suddenly, Su Bei chimed in, "If only Ding Li were here, she could sing for us..."
Qin Keqing pulled out a CD and waved it in front of them with a proud grin. "Don't worry, I brought our Old Man's CD."
Su Bei's eyes lit up with curiosity. "What is it?"
"Liao Changyong - Song of the Matador."
Su Bei scoffed, "Hmph, I thought it would be some sentimental song that makes you daydream. This? I think I'll pass."
Qin Keqing replied, "You don't know anything. When you're feeling down and lacking motivation on the road, listening to this song will instantly lift your spirits. Don't thank me; this song is undeniably uplifting."
Ye Chenfeng smiled silently; he preferred not to talk while driving. Speaking of driving, they took turns behind the wheel, but only Qin Keqing had a driver's license.
When they set off from Purple City, there were electronic surveillance cameras, so it was Qin Keqing who drove.
Once they left the big city and entered remote areas, the four of them took turns driving.
Shen Binghan closed his eyes and dozed off. Hearing Qin Keqing and Su Bei argue about the CD, he snapped irritably, "I drove all night last night and need to rest. Did you guys get a shot of adrenaline or something? Why are you so excited over a CD? Is it really that important?"
Ignoring Shen Binghan's complaints, Qin Keqing suddenly pointed ahead on the road and said, "There’s someone up ahead."
Su Bei, Ye Chenfeng, and even the dozing Shen Binghan all turned their attention to the front.
One hundred meters ahead, a person was crouching with their elbows resting on their knees, as if waiting for something.
"Could they be waiting for us?"
"Impossible!"
"I think so too."
The three of them expressed their disbelief, but Ye Chenfeng felt that the person was indeed waiting for someone.
Upon seeing their car, the person on the ground lifted their hat and waved at them.
As the hat was removed, long hair cascaded down to waist level. Wow! It was a woman, and the four of them widened their eyes in surprise, as if Columbus had just discovered a new continent.
They had left the big city and traveled through remote areas, rarely encountering such a beautiful woman even when stopping at motels. To meet such a stunning beauty in this desolate place was truly exhilarating.
Qin Keqing let his imagination run wild as the car approached the woman. He joked, "Do you think a fox spirit might appear in this wilderness? Like this beautiful lady here—how did she end up alone in a place like this? Is she planning to take each of us one by one?"
Shen Binghan licked his lips and said, "If that's the case, don't say I’m rushing; I’ll be the first to go."
Su Bei laughed heartily along with Ye Chenfeng before seriously saying, "How about we draw straws to see who goes first? Otherwise, it wouldn’t be fair."
Ye Chenfeng laughed even harder.
The car had now reached the beautiful woman.
"Hey there, is there room for me?" The beauty was indeed stunning—tall, with fair skin, a high nose bridge, and sparkling, large eyes. Her smile was incredibly gentle, touching the hearts of the guys in the car. Hearing her request to hitch a ride somewhere, they all eagerly invited her to join.
Ye Chenfeng and Qin Keqing were seated in the front.
Seeing the beauty approaching the car, Ye Chenfeng couldn't wait to jump out and push Su Bei aside, insisting he take the front passenger seat. Then, he squeezed in next to the beauty, introduced himself first, and proceeded to introduce all the guys in the car to her, eagerly asking for her name.
"Hello everyone, I'm Sun Hong, an unknown little reporter."
"A reporter, huh!"
Su Bei was not pleased with everything Qin Keqing was doing. He cast a jealous glance back at her and couldn't help but steal glances at Sun Hong.
Shen Binghan and Qin Keqing took turns chatting with the female reporter, making the two guys in front feel restless. However, they were struggling with the increasingly difficult road ahead; this winding mountain road was no joke. One wrong move could lead them into a bottomless abyss.
Even if they didn't fall into an abyss, they might still have a close encounter with a steep cliff.
Rocks and cars shouldn't collide carelessly; if they did catch fire or if the car broke down, they would all be in trouble.
Under Ye Chenfeng's steady control, the car moved forward calmly, crawling along one gray winding strip after another.
With Sun Hong's presence, the atmosphere in the car noticeably lifted. What had been dull transformed into lively chatter. Apart from Ye Chenfeng, the other three treated Sun Hong like a treasure, showering her with care and attention. If another woman were in the car, she would definitely be envious.
"Sun Hong, what brings you here all alone?" asked Su Bei from the front seat. He finally found an opportunity to speak to her, even if it meant sitting awkwardly and uncomfortably.
This question was on everyone's mind in the car.
Qin Keqing and Shen Binghan were busy flattering each other to win each other's favor, hoping to leave a lasting impression, so they temporarily overlooked the pressing question that needed to be asked.
Sun Hong said, "It's a long story. A few colleagues and I were assigned to interview in a mountain village called Zhanglin Village. Unexpectedly, I got separated from them. In desperation, I had no choice but to take a ride here. But the driver turned out to be a truck driver who had been on the road for a long time. When he saw me, it was as if he had seen..." She seemed to hesitate, glancing at Qin Keqing and the others, then smiled slightly before continuing, "That truck driver looked at me like he wanted to swallow me whole. He started getting handsy, and I was terrified. In a moment of panic, I lied and said it was that time of the month and that I needed to get out to relieve myself. Guess what happened next?"
Qin Keqing anxiously asked, "What did he do to you?"
"I got out of the car, and he drove off, leaving me all alone. I was so scared I could have cried. Thankfully, I finally saw you all and felt truly relieved," Sun Hong said, touching her chest as she recalled the frightening experience.
Ye Chenfeng caught onto something Sun Hong had just said and quickly pressed for clarification: "You mentioned you were going where for an interview?"
"Zhanglin Village. Why? Could it be that you’re also going there?"
"Ah ha! What a coincidence! We are indeed heading there for an adventure," Qin Keqing replied eagerly.
Su Bei and Shen Binghan chimed in, "Yes."
Ye Chenfeng didn’t respond further. He seemed completely absorbed in his own thoughts regarding Ding Li and his own situation, showing less interest in the beautiful Sun Hong than the others did. To Sun Hong, it appeared he was just being aloof and dramatic.
Qin Keqing seized the opportunity and immediately focused on Sun Hong's interview in Zhanglin Village. He asked, "What’s so special about Zhanglin Village that made you come all this way for an interview?"
"I’ve heard people say there are legendary stories there, along with a frightening witchcraft incident. It’s said that the village produces witches, and all the old women there know about supernatural matters. There are even rumors that Zhanglin Village has an entrance to hell."
Shen Binghan thought these rumors might not be true; often, something ordinary could become shrouded in mystery through word of mouth. Even things that didn’t happen could be turned into facts simply because someone insisted they were true. If one person claimed something wasn’t real but others believed it, then belief would grow as long as someone kept insisting.
Reluctantly, he questioned Sun Hong about these so-called rumors: "Ah ha! Is it really that magical?"
"Yes!"
It wasn't Sun Hong who spoke up; Shen Binghan actually hoped that Sun Hong would continue to argue about this issue, but unexpectedly, Su Bei jumped in first. She recounted a bizarre incident that happened at her grandmother's house: a middle-aged man who had passed away a week ago suddenly woke up while being prepared for burial. This shocked the guests who had come to pay their respects and even scared Su Bei's Old Mother to death.
Qin Keqing shot him a glare and scoffed, "You must be kidding! How can someone who has been dead for a week come back to life?"
Su Bei insisted, "It's true! When he woke up, he said it was a mistake by the ghostly messengers; they were supposed to take his Old Mother instead of him."
Shen Binghan rolled his eyes and remarked, "Pfft, what an ungrateful son. He probably wished it was his own mother who had died."
Su Bei was still trying to convince everyone that what he said was real. "This really happened! Apparently, reporters went to interview about it, but the news never got released."
Sun Hong chimed in, "There are indeed many strange things in this world. I think I've heard of this incident before."
With Sun Hong's endorsement, Su Bei clasped his hands together in gratitude and smiled broadly, saying, "Thank you! I appreciate the understanding from such a beautiful lady."
Qin Keqing let out a derisive laugh and said, "How smug."
"It seems we're approaching Zhanglin Village," Sun Hong noted. "I've heard from my colleagues that anyone who isn't from the village tends to experience some unusual occurrences when entering." As a reporter, she was well-informed and was warning everyone to be cautious.
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