Chapter 39: A Bunch of Idiots

The noise comes and goes.  It seems to be coming from Li Ming Yue’s direction.  All of a sudden, that weak shrieking cry disappears.  Instead, it’s been replaced with the sound of quick breathing; as if something terrifying has appeared, making one become dumbstruck and unable to break free.

There’s no time for Jin Xi to hesitate.  She grabs onto the flashlight and just when she is about to shine it in that direction, she senses a strong force amid the darkness, striking towards her and Han Chen’s head!

It’s as if the time has stopped; Li Ming Yue’s breathing, faint footsteps, and the attack from above their heads all seem to be still beside her ear.  Before Jin Xi’s mind decides on what to do, her body has already acted on its own——she pounces forward and uses her back to cover Han Chen’s head and body. Read more

Chapter 38: My Gentleness (2 of 2)

Jin Xi has taken off his shoes and is wiping the bottom of his feet to help him cool down when she suddenly hears him murmurs, “Bai Jin Xi.”

“Hm?” she raises her head.

But his eyes are closed, and there are no further movements.

Jin Xi ignores him and continues to wipe his arms.  But she hears him call out again, “Bai Jin Xi.”

She tosses away the wet towel, squats and looks down at his face.

He’s usually cold and unruly, but his cheeks are currently red from the fever.  He looks calm while sleeping, but he’s murmuring her name.

She can’t believe that a manly man like him could be like a child at times.

Jin Xi says in a very soft voice that only she could hear, “What are you calling me for?  Since you don’t care about me anyway.” Read more

Chapter 38: My Gentleness (1 of 2)

The old man asks in surprise, “How did you guys end up here?”

Ke Fan answers with a smile, “Uncle (a polite way to address an older man), we got lost.  Can we stay here for one night?  And is there a telephone here?  We want to contact someone from the outside.”

The old man shakes his head, “Where would we have a telephone on a mountain like this?  There are so many of you.  I can’t fit you all in here.”

Ke Fan puts his hands together, “Uncle, please, we are tired and thirsty, and it’s cold outside.  We can sleep on the floor.”

The old man is still hesitating.  Ke Fan gives You Chuan an eye contact, “Xiao You.”

You Chuan nods, reaches into his chest pocket and pulls out a wallet. Read more

Chapter 37: Admiring Heart + mini side story

Han Chen’s voice is very attractive.

Deep, mellow, and pure.  But it’s not strong and rough at all.  The end of his sentences always carries a carefree tone, making you take in his words easily.

He lowers his head to Bai Jin Xi’s cheek level and says slowly, breathing into her ear.  Jin Xi can’t help but to feel her ears go numb and subconsciously move sideways to avoid him as she nods, “Mm.”

When she looks over, she sees that he has one of his hands on his knee and is not looking at her, but is looking straight.  His side profile is blurry under the darkening sky.

No matter where or when, this man’s every move seems to captivate everyone’s gaze.

Or more precisely, her gaze. Read more