Warming wine by the stove in winter and watching the snow fall outside the window should be a very pleasant thing.
But the two rough men did not have that kind of leisurely mood. They took big bites of meat and drank tons of Jadobao.
Qin Hao did not drink, and Wang Zijun had no one to accompany him. It was meaningless to drink a little by himself.
The small hotpot kept boiling, and a layer of red oil floated on top.
In the end, when the dishes were all boiled, Qin Hao picked his teeth with a toothpick, and Wang Zijun took the invitation and looked at the date carefully. Then, he put it into his bag and put on his coat to go out together.
The cold wind and snowflakes hit their faces. It was chilly, and the snow outside was thicker.
"See you later."
"I'll send you in the car."
"No, it's not far. I still have to …"
"Catch the thief!"
A sharp shout sounded. Qin Hao, who was talking, turned his head and saw someone running away in a hurry. He shouted, "Stop!" and chased after him.
In just a few seconds, he was already far away.
Wang Zijun stood in the cold for a moment, looking at Qin Hao's strong figure and then looking down at his belly. He felt a little sad.
Compared to this guy, he had become greasy.
A woman ran out from the side. Wang Zijun did not immediately get in the car. He wrapped his down jacket and took two steps forward to talk to her. "Auntie, what did you lose?"
Anyway, he could not keep up with Qin Hao. He could only watch from here in case he encountered someone with a knife again. He could also help this guy call 120 in time.
"The battery. It's all removed. I saw him squatting there and fiddling with something. Fortunately, he did not steal it. I asked the security to chase after him, but the security was slow …"
"Oh, he did not lose it. That's good."
The two watched as Qin Hao chased after him and pounced on him. They were both amazed.
"That guy … that guy …"
"He does this. He increases his sales at the end of the year." Wang Zijun touched his belly, feeling more and more envious.
The auntie was stunned. She did not know what he meant by that.
…
In the west of December, the sky darkened earlier, especially when it was snowing. The wind and snow were everywhere, and visibility was very low.
Just as the boss closed the door of the inn, someone knocked on the door again.
The door opened, and the wind mixed with snow particles rushed in. There were two people, one tall and one short, wearing hats and goggles, with scarves around their necks, and thick coats wrapped tightly around them. They were covered in snow, carrying bags, and dragging suitcases.
"Do you have a room?"
"Yes."
"A king-bed room."
"I have standard rooms here."
"…"
"A standard room then."
The two of them waited for the innkeeper to close the door again, isolating the wind and snow outside. The inn immediately became much quieter.
Gently taking off his scarf and hat, he let out a sigh of relief and took out his ID card and placed it on the counter.
Only then did the boss see their appearance clearly. They were not very old, a young couple. They might be hiking enthusiasts — he guessed that this place was remote, and there were only a few types of people coming and going in this off-season.
"Xu Qing, Jiang He …"
The boss took the ID card and registered it. When he was done, he pushed the ID card and the key back. "Second floor."
"Thank you."
Xu Qing took the key, pulled his suitcase, and went upstairs with Jiang He. They looked for the room number on the key and found their room.
Entering the room, they put their backpacks on the small table. The two of them looked at the layout of the room, then immediately took off their coats, lay on the bed, and stretched.
The blue sky, the golden desert.
The white snow mountain, the azure lake.
There was also a vast grassland that stretched as far as the eyes could see.
All of a sudden, all the snow was gone.
After a short rest in the room, Jiang He got up again, walked to the bedside, and looked outside.
The wind and snow were very strong, covering the mountains and plains. The house seemed not so stable, and the sound of the wind could be heard.
"Does it feel familiar?" Xu Qing asked with his head buried in the bed.
The inn was a wooden building, and even the stairs were made of wood. It felt like an inn in ancient times should be similar.
"I've never seen such a strong wind."
Jiang He left from the window. The sky was getting dark, but as far as he could see, it was all white. He could only see half of the street outside. In this weather, there was not even a shadow on the street.
"The wind blows the grass to reveal the cattle and sheep … maybe it will clear up tomorrow." Xu Qing turned on his phone and looked. There were two bars of signal, and he could see the weather forecast — although it was not very accurate.
It was quite dangerous for a young man and woman to come to such a remote place to play, but the two of them relied on their strength, and it was the others who were in danger.
Along the way, they did not really meet any blind swindlers. The only thing they had to fight against was the weather.
Thinking of getting married and having children, Xu Qing felt that he could not wait to bring Jiang He to tour the great rivers and mountains. When the children were born, it would be difficult to have such freedom.
He always remembered his duty as an NPC — to bring his friends from ancient times around, and see more. He could not forget what he said in the past just because he got married.
At first, Jiang He was quite unwilling. He preferred to stay at home and play games, but after coming out, it was really good.
Xu Qing rested for a while, then got up and adjusted the quilt. It was quite thick, and the two of them squeezed on the bed. Jiang He's cotton lining was warm, and it could be used as a hand warmer.
The signal in this place was not good, and they did not play with their phones. They did not know how the soundproofing was, and they did not play with anything else. The two of them wrapped in the big quilt, listening to the howling wind outside. They hugged each other and slowly fell asleep. Jiang He squeezed into his arms and fell asleep just like that.
…
Early the next morning, Jiang He yawned and opened the curtains. Once again, he saw the changing weather of the plateau.
Yesterday, the snowstorm was howling like crazy. Today, when he opened his eyes, it was another sunny day. There were no clouds in the clear blue sky.
"Wake up!"
"Aiya, sleep a little more. Come here …"
Xu Qing did not even open his eyes. He stretched out his arm and opened it. Jiang He came over and grabbed his arm. With one pull, he was able to sit up.
He still wanted to sleep in in the middle of the day, and he did not want to spoil him.
"Sigh …"
Xu Qing finally opened his eyes, looked at the window, and said, "It's sunny?"
Jiang He did not stay by the bed. She pulled him up and turned around to wash up. Hearing this, she said, "Yes."
Sunny days made people feel happy, and she was now ready to be happy.
Xu Qing got up, washed his face, brushed his teeth, changed his clothes, put on sunglasses and a hat, and went out. When he came to the street, he found that the sun was dazzling. Jiang He could not help but put on sunglasses like him.
This western town was not big. It was more like a tribe. There was only one street, and they finished walking in a short time. There were a few pedestrians who were dressed like them, and they were all here to play. The difference between local residents and tourists from other places was obvious, and it was easy to see.
The people here all grew up in the sandstorm. They were weathered by the wind and the sun. Their skin was dark and rough, and their bodies were strong. Compared with them, even Xu Qing, who often practiced martial arts, felt a little like a pretty boy.
There were handicrafts, but there were no stalls on the road. The doors of the houses were open, and it was cool inside. An old woman with a wrinkled face was holding a string of beads in her hand. Next to her hung a jewelry and a price tag. The price was written on a big paper tag.
Seeing the two people looking at her, she looked up and smiled. The smile on her face was very simple.
Xu Qing helped Jiang He hold the wide-brimmed hat, so that it would not be tanned by the sun. Seeing Jiang He looking at the old woman, he asked, "Do you want to go and have a look? Buy a cowhorn comb and take it back. "
"Let's go eat."
Jiang He pulled Xu Qing away. Gan Fan, Gan Fan, Gan Fan.
There were vegetable sellers on the street, and they also spread a piece of cloth on the ground. The sparse vegetables looked a little wilted.
The standard room where they lived did not have the conditions to cook, and the malnourished vegetables could not make people want to cook. Fortunately, although the town was small, it had everything. The canteen and the restaurant were next to each other, and there was a unique taste of fried tea in the west.
The sky was clear, the breeze was gentle, and the conversation of the pedestrians was in the border town.
Sitting in the small restaurant, the two were relaxed, and the feeling was completely different from the feeling in the city.
"Butter tea, dough, roast meat, cheese … I'll have two servings first."
At first, Xu Qing was not used to the food here, but when he was hungry, it tasted better than anything else. Especially the butter tea, the tea was very fragrant, and the smell of milk was very strong. He wanted to bring some ingredients back for his parents to try.
The sun rose, and the pedestrians on the street became denser. The hawkers also became louder. After eating, the two came to the edge of the town and studied the map.
Further ahead was an uninhabited area. There were no signs of human habitation for hundreds of kilometers. There were only groups of wild animals and the occasional traveler. You might not be able to bump into them. After all, there were very few people who went in to have fun. They were either researching wild animals or exploring with their cameras and paintbrushes to find inspiration and let loose.
"I feel like that time."
Jiang He looked up at the sky. The blue sky was like the ocean, so blue that it refreshed the mind. There were eagles circling in the distance.
"There are not so many people, so many houses, and no wide roads. Sometimes, I can walk in the wild for two days without seeing anyone."
She recalled that after staying in the modern world for a long time, the surging crowds, the cars and tall buildings everywhere, and the steel city that could not be avoided. It had only been three years, but it could cover the past ten years.
Habit was really a powerful and scary thing.
"There is nothing else now, but there are a lot of people." Xu Qing smiled. It was good to come here once in a while, but it would be inconvenient in the long run.
The high snow mountains and the boundless wilderness were all in sight. The wind was blowing, and Jiang He's hair was lifted by the wind. It brushed past his cheek, tickling him.
He secretly kissed her, but he did not expect to be discovered. Xu Qing stood up as if nothing had happened, and walked around with his phone, trying to find the weather forecast, but failed.
"Do you want to go in? I think it's good to play for a few more days. If we go through, it should be … "
Putting away his phone, Xu Qing squatted down and continued to look at the map.
If they wanted to continue, they would have to rent a car. They could not walk far on foot, even if it was Jiang He.
The colorful flags in the town fluttered, and the two of them squatted at the edge of the town. They did not get up until noon.
After wandering on the street for a while, Xu Qing became interested in a clothing store. He pulled Jiang He in. There were all kinds of colorful Tibetan clothes, both men's and women's. He took one off and compared it with Jiang He's body, and he smiled.
"Try it?"
"I feel like you are playing with Miracle Nuannuan." Jiang He hugged his arms and complained.
"You even found out about this?"
"…"
"Quick, I think this one looks good."
The lady boss, who was in her forties, smiled and nodded. "Young man, you have good taste."
Jiang He looked at the clothes, and then looked at Xu Qing. She had an illusion that this guy would let her wear it at night.
"I like that one." Jiang He raised his chin and pointed to a corner. Xu Qing looked back and saw a red and white woolen robe. The upper body and long sleeves were snow-white, and the bottom was a bright red open skirt. There were also ornaments on the belt.
"Um … Do you know how to wear it?" Xu Qing felt that the clothes were very complicated, and asked with concern.
He took it off and was about to go behind the curtain with Jiang He, but was slapped out by Jiang He.
"That's where girls change clothes. Are you going to do it?" The lady boss could not help but laugh.
"My wife." Xu Qing touched his nose. Why couldn't he go in with a coat?
He looked around the store, walked to the wall, and saw the pictures on it. He turned back and said, "This hair …"
"You can do it."
The lady boss pointed to the headdress hanging on the side. "You can also choose these."
In this place, she liked this kind of young couple the most. It was easy to make money.
Xu Qing chose from the pile of headdress. There were strings of beads, crown-like amber, and various colored gems. When he chose a ruby, Jiang He came out from behind the curtain.
Her soft hair matched with the red and white clothes made Xu Qing stunned.
"Braid a small braid."
Coming back to his senses, Xu Qing pulled over a stool and asked her to sit down. The lady boss stood behind him and helped to braid the braid.
Jiang He squinted and looked around. Xu Qing knew what she was thinking, and took two steps back to show her in the mirror.
A freshly baked Tibetan girl … Oh, not baked yet.
When the fine braid was done, Xu Qing put the ruby headdress on her head. A string of beads hung down from her forehead. Jiang He felt the pressure on her head. She looked at him helplessly, tidied up her clothes, and looked at herself in the mirror.
She looked pretty good. Her fair skin looked very suitable against the contrast of the clothes.
After Xu Qing paid the bill, she naturally held Xu Qing's arm and took a few photos with her phone as they went out.
"Don't think that I will wear it at night."
Jiang He said in a low voice.
"Hmm?" Xu Qing's eyes lit up.
That reminded him.
…
After staying in the border town for two days and preparing everything, Xu Qing went to the alley to rent a car. They didn't go back, but continued to move forward.
"I once dreamed of traveling the world with a sword and seeing the prosperity of the world. Young hearts are always a little frivolous."
After leaving the small town, Xu Qing was like a dog that had been let loose from its leash, crying out in joy.
The vast wilderness was completely different from driving in the city. The wind came in through the window. He leaned sideways and kissed Jiang He's face. There was no need to look at the road.
There was no road, which meant that there were roads everywhere.
Looking down from above, the car looked like an ant, crawling on the wilderness. At the end of the endless wilderness was a silver-gray mountain range, the peak of which was covered with snow.
"Dilililidililidada …"
Jiang He listened to Xu Qing's singing and leaned back in the car seat.
It was as if there were only the two of them left on the vast land. Other than that, there was only the sound of the wind.
Blue sky, grass, and sunshine.
There were also stupid goats walking far away, in groups of three or four. There were some things in the bushes, probably rabbits and voles.
In the wilderness, the car gradually moved away, leaving behind the song.
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