Volume 1: When I Was Young Chapter 68: Campfire Party

  That night, I listened to a whole night of Buddhist chanting, not for enlightenment, but just to catch a glimpse of your presence.

  That month, I turned all the prayer wheels, not for blessings, but just to touch your fingerprints.

  That year, I kowtowed and hugged the dust, not for morning Buddha, but just to stick to your warmth.

  In that life, I traversed ten thousand great mountains, not for seeking a better future, but just so we could meet on the road.

  In that instant, I ascended to immortality, not for eternal life, but only to bless you with peace and joy.

  When Xia Li's heart emerged with this beautiful poem, Zhan was sticking his head out of the car window, singing a high-pitched song: "Take the train to Lhasa, go see the magical Potala, go see the most beautiful Gesang flower, blooming under the snowy mountains, take the train to Lhasa, dance with passion in the Snow Mountain Langma, drink the most fragrant and rich highland barley wine, drunk in the mythical paradise..."

  Xia Zhi and Xia Liqiu looked at each other, and couldn't help but dig their ears.

  Almost arriving in Lhasa, there are more and more tourists, some hiking, some self-driving. When they arrived at today's destination, they found that seven or eight off-road vehicles had already stopped here, looking at the license plates, they came from all over the country, not a single one was heavy.

  Oh, there's a heavy one, and they're all heavy, alas, fellow villagers.

  It's just like running into an old friend in a foreign land.

  The little rascal came over on his own accord, unable to contain his curiosity, and ran over here with glee as soon as we started resting.

  All four car windows have been looked through, there is no one in the car, and Zhan Zhu Zhu is standing by the side of the car looking around.

  "Little girl, what's wrong?" Someone patted her shoulder from behind, a clear and bright voice, with a smile.

  He reacted quickly, turning around with a big jump, and saw the approaching person. He looked like he was 25 or 26 years old, covered in dust, but still couldn't hide his handsome appearance.

  "Hello! I'm the owner of that car. Seeing your car, are you a fellow countryman?" Waru Waru clearly expressed his intention.

  Shi Yue found it interesting to look at the little girl in front of him. In this day and age, strangers still use being from the same hometown as a conversation starter, which is rarely seen. Is he getting old? But this was just a little girl, who wouldn't make anyone feel guarded.

  "It can be counted as one province." Except for the first word being the same, the second word is different.

  "Hey, it's a neighboring city, very close." Zhan Yuanyuan looked at the person in front of her with curiosity: "Hello, my name is Zhan Yuanyuan, nice to meet you."

  Shi Yue looked at the small paws stretched out in front of him. Nowadays, kids have excellent social skills and high EQ, even better than those college students he used to lead: "Hello, my name is Shi Yue. Your name is very special."

  "Yes," said Zhan Yu, helplessly. Every time he started, there was always this question: "My dad's name is Zhan Guo, my sister's name is Zhan Feng, and my brother's name is Zhan Yi. Will introducing myself like this make you remember me more deeply?"

  Her self-deprecation looked very cute in Shi Yue's eyes, truly a lively and talkative little girl. Shi Yue couldn't help but smile: "Indeed unforgettable at first sight." This family really...

  "Are you alone?" Waratah shifted his center of gravity back to him, after all, the key was to satisfy his curiosity.

  He pointed at the people sitting together in a circle behind him: "My car is just one person, but we can count as being together, university classmates."

  "Ha! I knew it. You're all around the same age: 'Ah, I said so, one person is too dangerous. Is this your first time here?'"

  ……

  By the car, the tent had been set up. Xia Liqiu glanced at Xia Feihan's face and turned to ask Xia Zhi: "Brother, do you want to call Yuanyuan back?" The weather was already very cold, and Second Brother still came to lower the temperature.

  Xia glanced at the figure not far away, smiled and shook his head: "Nothing, let her go." Isn't that Xia's personality, using up all her energy, let her toss around for a while.

  They didn't plan to go back and get people, but someone still wanted to take them over. Waruwaru ran back excitedly after a while: "Li Qiu Li Qiu, Xia Zhige, they have a bonfire party on their side, shall we join together?"

  The three people reacted differently upon hearing this.

  Xia didn't coldly replied with two words: "Not going." He just didn't like seeing her laughing and chatting with other people, other men. How could she be so proactive when meeting others?

  His response was consistent with his usual personality, and everyone thought he just didn't like crowds, never imagining that he would have such a jumbled mess of thoughts now.

  Xia Liqiu looked at Xia Zhi, showing a little curiosity. Liqiu was a girl with a calm personality, but she maintained an inquiring curiosity for things she didn't know, which was a bit contradictory.

  The hardest person to deal with is Xia Zhi, who was born only three to five minutes earlier than Xia Fei Han and now has to take on the responsibility of being the older brother. He has to cater to both sides' opinions, which isn't an easy task at all.

  Xia Zhi smiled wryly and glanced at the three people with different expressions, then continued to mediate: "Li Qiu, you and DouDou go ahead, I'll stay here with Fei Han."

  "Come on..." Xia Zhi always wanted to stick together during the battle, but was driven away by the latter.

  Alright, alright, I won't participate then. They can have fun on their own. Zhan Liuliang pulled Xia Lixiu and went to report to Shi Yao with joy.

  "Hey! Look! Where did these two little beauties come from?" Someone in the crowd suddenly shouted, their tone playful but not off-color.

  "My little fellow countryman." Shi Yue still had that smiling temperament and didn't bother to explain much.

  "Hey, little beauties, isn't it Stone who has been hiding you in the trunk all this time and only brought you out now? What a scumbag, I'll take revenge for you guys!" The bespectacled brother seemed to be getting even more worked up.

  Xia Liqiu glanced at Zhan Zhu, who pulled her slightly behind him and smiled: "Hey! Mister, are you planning to be a hero? Unfortunately, we don't need that. We'd rather hide in Shi Yao's trunk than sit in your passenger seat!"

  Zhan Zhan specially made Uncle and Brother pronounce the words very clearly.

  The glasses brother was suddenly hurt, and his dislike for people had grown even stronger. The surrounding area suddenly erupted in a burst of laughter.

  "Alright, big eyes, you really have the nerve. Bullying a little girl." A beautiful sister in the surrounding crowd waved at them, indicating for them to sit over there.

  "I'm concerned about them, and yet, I feel like I'm being bullied?" said Glasses Brother innocently.

  "Those who deceive others will always be deceived, that's why heaven wants us to be good people." Zhan Dandan laughed just as innocently, and after sitting down, she gave a sweet smile to the beautiful sister beside her: "Thank you pretty sister, you're really nice!"

  What a difference! What a difference! Glasses brother bumped into the wall speechless: "Nowadays kids are so fierce! Shiye, you must have taught him, his mouth is even more glib than yours!"

  Shi Yue smiled and fiddled with the guitar in his hand, too lazy to tune it.

  "Alright, alright, come on, two little sisters join us together, will you have a drumstick flower relay? Whoever's turn it is will perform an act!"

  It's a very clichéd program, but it's suitable for newcomers like them. Xia Liqiu hasn't said anything yet, and Zhan Liuliang has already raised her hands loudly cheering "good".

  The drumming was just two tin cans being struck, and the flowers were just a big apple. The brother with glasses made a face at the brother who was drumming, and the latter nodded in understanding.

  The apple started traveling from hand to hand, when it was passed to Xia Li Qiu Zhan, the drumming sound suddenly stopped. Everyone immediately erupted into a burst of cheers and applause.

  No way? What a coincidence! Zhan Peng looked at the apple that had just been thrown into his hand, suspiciously glanced around, and immediately caught sight of Da Ge laughing slyly.

  Bullying newbies!

  "Come on, quick-witted little sister, willing to bet and lose! Perform one!" Glasses brother found an opportunity to gloat.

  "What a joke, uncle, you didn't study Chinese well? This game isn't about betting, I got the apple and it's called good luck, how can I lose? You have the ability to get an apple for me right away?" Want to bully yourself into being afraid? Ha! Hahaha! War General Zhang laughed loudly with his hands on his hips, this life has long been destined to have a thick face, as long as the opponent is human, he won't be afraid!

  Without waiting for Xiǎo Yǎn's brother to urge him again, he stood up with a loud thud and turned to Shí Yào: "Shí Dàgē, is there anything that can't be done?"

  Shi Yue smiled and nodded, his eyes filled with appreciation. This girl was quite special, and it seemed she suited their profession just fine.

  That's easy. With a loud and clear voice, she shouted: "Hello everyone! My sister and I are new here, we don't know the place well, so we're going to perform some boxing moves, please kindly donate some money or even just your credit card will do!"

  Everyone suddenly felt like they were in a costume drama and burst out laughing.

  By the bonfire, she began her routine performance with a valiant and refreshing demeanor. The flickering flames cast an enchanting glow on her lithe figure, exuding an inexplicable air of smartness and agility.

  At first, everyone thought it was just some kid from a local elementary school showing off their Taekwondo moves, but when they suddenly unleashed 720-degree spinning kicks and flips, the crowd erupted in cheers and applause.

  "This is too awesome! The beautiful sister couldn't help but envy beside: "No wonder you two dare to come to Tibet at such a young age! It can't be just the two of you, right?""

  Zhan Zhan was still making a fist gesture to everyone, and the beautiful sister next to him was left with only Xia Liqiu. Xia Liqiu smiled slightly: "No, there are two more brothers."

  "A true hero emerges in his youth!"

  The strength of the war has been demonstrated, and no one dares to make fun of them again. The game continues.

  In this tent, Xia Zhi and Xia Feihan sat silently without a word.

  Xia Zhi looked at the lively scene in the distance, listening to the intermittent laughter and chatter coming from there, and naturally saw the figure of Zhang Liang, couldn't help but smile and shake his head, turning to Xia Zhi: "Wherever Zhang Liang is, wherever there is excitement."

  "Wherever there is excitement, she's always there." Xia Fei retorted coldly.

  Two sentences are similar but have different meanings.

  Xia Zhi is a compliment that can bring people joy, Xia Fei Han is a derogatory term for someone who likes to join in the fun.

  "What's wrong, you seem to be in a bad mood today?" Xia Zhimin sensitively caught the unusual emotions of Fei Chun today. Although they usually don't talk, their tone wasn't this sharp before - especially when there were no outsiders around.

  "It's nothing," Xia Fei Han's eyes flashed and he lowered his head: "I'm a bit tired."

  "Oh, I had a throat clearing session today and was highly strung up. No wonder. Xia Zhitai said: "Then why don't you go to sleep? I'll keep an eye on the two girls."

  "No need to," Xia Fei Han's gaze involuntarily drifted towards a certain direction. Among so many people, everyone was submerged in the darkness of night, but she alone shone like a firefly, emitting a faint light that made her stand out at a glance.

  I'm full of energy today! I should have scared her properly when we were passing by the wheat field, so she would be hiding in a corner and being obedient.

  After a few more rounds, Zhan Zhuang stood up again, and amidst the laughter, a man also stood up. Xia Fei Han had sharp eyes and saw at a glance that this was exactly the one who had been flirting with Zhan Zhuang from the beginning.

  It's not bad if it's long...... Xian Fei Han suddenly felt very uncomfortable in her heart, and the words "You're a sissy" floated in her mind... Is this the kind of man she likes?

  The guitar sound floats in the night sky, simple and smooth, making people feel relaxed. Then, the iconic voice of Jay Chou pierces through the night sky.

  "Take the train to Lhasa, go see the magical Potala, go see the most beautiful Gesang flower blooming under the snowy mountains. Take the train to Lhasa, dance with passion in the Snow Mountain Langma, drink down the most fragrant and rich highland barley wine, get drunk in the paradise of myths..."

  Damn it! Xia Fei felt like the nerves on her ears were about to be pinched, she had been singing for an entire afternoon, couldn't she realize that she just couldn't handle this song?

  Xia Zhi was also stunned at first, but then burst out laughing: "Looks like we're not the only ones who've been poisoned!"

  Is Zhanzhan the kind of master who lacks self-awareness? Of course not. She naturally knows that her singing is not good, but she sings for a happy mood.

  But after Drum Brother's second hint that Apple Brother gave him a big apple, Waru Waru felt that he could give him some feedback. Pulling Shi Yue to get up and accompany the music, she didn't forget to greet: "Brothers and sisters who have poor sleep for two days and are prone to neurasthenia, take care of your ears!"

  More and more, I find her very interesting, thought Shi Yue. At the beginning, everyone's attention was focused on that beautiful girl, but now, Zhang Liang is absolutely the center of attention on the field. One still and one moving, are they sisters? They don't look like it, but the two of them get along well together.

  The singing voices of the warbler birds rose together, and suddenly there were cheers all around. This was absolutely A Bao's style of singing folk songs! However, his high-pitched voice couldn't quite reach the high notes... The crowd thought about what Warbler had said earlier about taking care of oneself due to neurasthenia, and finally understood the meaning of this sentence. But in such an atmosphere and environment, wasn't something like this needed?

  It's not a singing competition, no matter how skilled or good-sounding the performance is. This is just a small bonfire party, and everyone having fun and being joyful is what truly matters.

  No one was whispering, on the contrary, all sorts of voices joined in this song, and many were even more melodious than the warbler. The open fields transmitted laughter and cheers, the calm lake surface only left a bright moon in the sky, and the light of the bonfire.

  Some people are having fun, while others are anxious. Xia Zhi lay in the tent with her eyes closed, listening to the laughter drifting from outside, and could almost imagine Lu Lu's expression at this moment, smiling lightly, her relaxed body on the verge of falling asleep.

  Xia Fei Han still maintained her seated posture, and the action of looking at her watch had already been done a dozen times unintentionally.

  It's been two hours, isn't that enough? Did he and Xia Zhixi overdo it with them? No, it was she who overdid it. Shouldn't they give her a hard time tomorrow?

  Annoyed, he turned his gaze away, only to see that Xia Zhi seemed to have fallen asleep. These two girls, honestly! Xia Fei suddenly stood up.

  Xia Liqiu was also applauding for the bean, this kind of atmosphere was a brand new feeling for her, she liked it very much. Her line of sight pierced through the crowd, and she caught a familiar figure with her sharp eyesight. Xia Liqiu stood up and ran to the outer circle to welcome him: "Brother, how did you come?"

  It's Second Brother. She thought Second Brother would never participate in this for his entire life, and Eldest Brother might have a chance.

  Oh, actually Xia Fei Han wasn't here to participate after all.

  "Xia Zhi has fallen asleep, let's go back." Xia Fei Han said to her younger sister, which is relatively gentle and patient. In general, only when encountering a war would she become sharp-tongued, like a machine gun.

  "Oh," Xia Lixiu responded obediently, her gaze shifting towards the Warlord in the center of the scene: "Which one?"

  "You go first, I'll call." Xia Fei Han's gaze was directed at the same target, who was still unaware, and was staring at someone.

  It looks like a flirtatious glance in Xia Fei's eyes.

  His eyes were a shadow of bonfire, and in his heart, there seemed to be a bonfire burning as well.

  Xia Liqiu looked at her brother's face, wrinkled her cute nose, and quickly ran back. To preserve oneself, huh? It can be called up to the big brother together to go to sleep first. Those two people seem to need to spend some time communicating well today.

  It's not over yet...... After singing a song, everyone actually shouted for an encore to sing another one. That thick-skinned crazy girl even nodded... Doesn't she know how much her voice pollutes the environment?

  Xia Fei's eyes flashed coldly as he walked steadily towards the center of the arena.

  Shi Yao strummed the guitar strings with a smile, these days everyone gathered together every night, but undoubtedly, tonight was the most joyful night for everyone, all because of this sudden appearance of a girl. Junior high school student? About that. Shi Yao thought back to his own junior high school days, whether he had ever seen such a dazzling existence.

  A young man with an unfamiliar face walked towards the gap where Zhan Yu and Xia Liqiu were originally sitting. The beautiful sister was still applauding, unaware that Xia Liqiu had slipped away earlier. This time, she couldn't help but slightly raise her head, only to find a somewhat unfamiliar young man.

  Huh? Who is this? The beautiful sister was puzzled, and most of the people in the scene had already noticed this sudden uninvited guest. Eyes gathered, applause gradually weakened, even Shiye's guitar sound slowed down.

  There was only a fight because they were facing away from each other, so no one saw...

  Digression

  Haha, a little spoiler, Shi Ye is the distant male lead 4, just making a small appearance for now. Can you see that Fei Han is getting jealous? The goal of the fan is to make our Fei Han look at his heart during the trip...