When Tang Wuzui and Qin Lianyue made their bet, and both were confident of winning, and continued to verbally attack each other, Shen Lang had already entered the villa complex.
After parking the car in the parking lot, Shen Lang got out and walked into the villa.
When Shen Lang entered, it was already half past midnight. Shen Lang gently pushed open the door to Yu Xiao and Yu Fei's room, checked on them, found the two sisters fast asleep, and then gently closed the door.
After entering his room, Shen Lang lay on the bed and slept. This time, with no one to disturb him, Shen Lang slept until nine o'clock.
Shen Lang got up and walked out of his room, only to find Yu Xiao and Yu Fei busy in the living room, having already prepared a sumptuous breakfast.
"Xiao Xiao, aren't you guys going to school today?"
Shen Lang took out his phone and checked it. Discovering it was Monday, he asked with a look of curiosity.
"Brother Shen, did you forget that it's the National Day holiday? We have seven days off!"
Yu Xiao's smile was as pure as ever, making anyone who saw it feel refreshed and happy.
"Yes, how could I forget such an important thing?"
Hearing Yu Xiao's words, Shen Lang patted his forehead and said, "I didn't expect National Day to arrive so quickly. Time really flies."
"Xiao Xiao, Xiao Fei, where do you want to go? We'll set off after breakfast."
"Paradise."
Yu Xiao and Yu Fei said in unison.
"Paradise?"
Hearing the name, Shen Lang was slightly surprised and said, "What kind of place is this? I don't seem to have heard of it. Is it a newly opened tourist attraction?"
Before Shen Lang left Qiulong Mountain, he had conducted a comprehensive study of the major tourist attractions in Nanling, and had even found a guide of tens of thousands of words online.
According to Shen Lang's original plan, he would smoothly break off his engagement with Wang Yuyan, and then go sightseeing in Nanling, to make up for all the happiness he had missed over the years.
Unexpectedly, the engagement annulment encountered twists and turns, and Shen Lang's original plan for sightseeing was forced to be aborted.
Upon hearing that Yu Xiao and Yu Fei had seven days of vacation, Shen Lang's desire to play surged.
"Yes, Brother Shen, it's a newly developed tourist attraction. We heard that place is very fun."
Yu Xiao couldn't hide her excitement and said, "I heard that place is the Peach Blossom Spring that the extraordinary person in Tao Yuanming's writing saw."
"Is that so? Then we must go and see."
Shen Lang reached out and patted Yu Xiao's head, saying, "Xiao Xiao, Xiao Fei, finish breakfast, pack your things, and then we'll leave."
"Brother Shen, I knew you were the best."
Hearing Shen Lang's words, Yu Xiao and Yu Fei immediately cheered.
No matter how well-behaved and sensible Yu Xiao and Yu Fei were, they were still two teenage girls. How could they not be excited about playing?
Half an hour later, the three of them wolfed down their breakfast, and then drove away from the villa.
This Paradise was located in the western mountainous area of Nanling. However, to maintain its mystique, the staff of the tourist attraction never allowed tourists to bring their mobile phones inside.
Because of this, there were almost no photos of Paradise online, but everyone who had been there praised it highly, calling it a fairyland.
People are always curious about the unknown and mysterious. Seeing how wondrous others described it, netizens became even more curious and rushed there from all over.
Shen Lang drove according to the navigation, taking Yu Xiao and Yu Fei to Paradise. However, three kilometers before the destination, Shen Lang found that there was no road ahead.
At this moment, a very cute girl with two long braids appeared.
The girl was riding a snow-white precious horse, wearing a white Hanfu, with a green bamboo flute hanging from her waist. She looked lazy, just like a child forced to do homework.
Behind the girl were more than a dozen identical white horses. They had no reins, but they followed her obediently.
"Hello, my name is Bai Niao. Welcome to Paradise. But there are no more roads ahead. If you want to reach your destination, you have to get on a horse."
The white-clothed girl looked at Shen Lang and the Yu Xiao sisters, who had just gotten out of the car, with a half-awake expression.
"Ride horses?"
Hearing this, Shen Lang glanced at the dozen white horses behind Bai Niao. He noticed that these horses were not only tall and strong but also had no saddles. If they were startled, they could easily throw people off.
"Of course, ride horses. Do you want to walk?"
Bai Niao looked at Shen Lang in shock and said, "The scenic spot is at least three kilometers away from here, and there's only a winding path. If you want to walk, you can, but it will probably take you at least an hour."
"Alright, stop the nonsense. Just say yes or no to riding a horse. I'm busy entertaining other tourists."
Bai Niao glanced at the vehicles that were following behind and said with a meaningful look, "There are so many tourists today. It seems the attraction will have a good harvest."
"Yu Xiao, are you guys brave enough to ride a horse?"
Hearing Bai Niao's words, Shen Lang looked at Yu Xiao and Yu Fei.
"Brother Shen, we have never ridden a horse before..."
Yu Xiao and Yu Fei had never even taken a horse riding lesson. The sudden request to ride horses, especially without saddles, was indeed a bit frightening.
Shen Lang smiled and said, "Don't be scared. The three of us will ride one horse. If there's any danger, I can protect you immediately."
Shen Lang gave Yu Xiao and Yu Fei a gentle smile, then said to Bai Niao, "Choose the strongest horse for us. The three of us will ride it."
Shen Lang weighs 160 kilograms, while Yu Xiao and Yu Fei each weigh 90 kilograms. The combined weight of the three of them is 340 kilograms, so they indeed need a strong horse.
"Don't worry, my horses are all of the finest bloodline. Any one of them can bear over 300 kilograms. You can choose any one you like."
Shen Lang looked at the dozen white horses and finally chose one with a tear mark near its eye. He liked this horse, not for any particular reason, but because it made him feel comfortable.
After choosing the white horse, Shen Lang lifted Yu Xiao onto the horse's back, then lifted Yu Fei, and finally got on himself.
Bai Niao was not exaggerating. The white horse was indeed capable. Even with three people on its back, it didn't feel any strain. Instead, it continued to walk with them.
While Shen Lang was marveling at the white horse's endurance, Bai Niao had already persuaded the other eleven men and women who had followed to get on their horses.
Two minutes later, Bai Niao rode at the front, followed by twelve white horses. The eleven men and women were ahead of Shen Lang and the sisters, with Shen Lang's group at the very back.
Shen Lang carefully observed the dozen or so men and women ahead. He noticed that these eleven people were carrying large travel bags, and their eyes were sharp. Upon closer inspection, Shen Lang also realized that these people were from different countries.
Shen Lang's lips curved slightly, and he muttered to himself, "These people... are a little dangerous."