This was the option she liked best among all the alternatives, so she decided without asking Yan Xiyue's opinion. Yan Xiyue could go wherever she wanted later, but Zixi Mountain was a place she absolutely had to visit.
"Okay!" Seeing Xingyuan's nervous expression, Yan Xiyue chuckled.
"Then, it's still early, let's go buy some things first!" Xingyuan was even happier, pulling Yan Xiyue's hand and running towards the largest supermarket nearby.
"Slow down, what's the rush?" Yan Xiyue's breathing was a little rapid, she said helplessly.
"I want to go early!" Xingyuan pouted.
"The supermarket isn't going anywhere, and neither am I, so we have plenty of time to prepare slowly," Yan Xiyue gently soothed Xingyuan's overly excited emotions.
Xingyuan silently lowered her head to listen, gently playing with Yan Xiyue's hand, like a well-behaved little puppy.
After everything was ready, Xingyuan excitedly drove out her treasured sports car. Ever since she bought it, she had cherished it greatly and had never driven it out before!
Yan Xiyue looked at the overly luxurious car, clearly built to racing standards, and fell silent. She seemed to recall something she had long forgotten: Xingyuan had mentioned her dream was to be a race car driver.
Although she believed Xingyuan's driving skills would prevent any accidents, she worried if her "frail" body could withstand the excessive speed.
So, she put on a fake smile and said in a very soft voice, "A Yuan, sister~ shall we take a taxi together? I want to admire the beautiful scenery of our city with you."
Xingyuan was touched by the girl's soft, sweet "sister" and became dazed, unable to refuse any of her requests.
So, she decisively drove the sports car back into the garage, took her hand, and said, "Okay!"
Money makes the world go 'round! After Xingyuan made two phone calls, a Maybach stopped in front of them.
The driver was a young man who looked very approachable. "Hello, this is the special car to Zixi Mountain, you called for it, right!"
"Yes!" Xingyuan replied, efficiently loading the purchased items.
Yan Xiyue's expression was hesitant. "This is the car you called?" Isn't this a bit too ostentatious?
"Mm, I searched online, and this type of car is the most comfortable to ride in." Ever since that "sister" remark, Xingyuan hadn't stopped smiling.
If she had a tail, it would surely be wagging non-stop.
"What's wrong? Is it not suitable?" Xingyuan saw Yan Xiyue's hesitant expression, thinking she didn't like this kind of car, and was already considering changing it.
"No, let's get in quickly! If we're any later, we won't be able to reach the summit," Yan Xiyue snapped out of her daze and immediately got into the car.
If it's ostentatious, so be it! Besides, people who go hiking come in all types. It's better than Xingyuan driving that sports car, which is not only ostentatious but also life-threatening!
Yan Xiyue claimed she wanted to see the scenery, but in reality, there wasn't much to see. However, rarely venturing out, she appeared quite excited, taking many photos with her phone along the way.
After more than an hour, the two successfully arrived.
Each carrying a backpack, they began to climb from the foot of the mountain. After all, they were both girls. Xingyuan occasionally exercised, while Yan Xiyue had spent most of her high school years immersed in studying, so her physique wasn't the best. She sat on a stone bench to rest after climbing only a fifth of the way.
Yan Xiyue drank water and complained about why the mountain was so high.
"How about we hire someone to help us up?" Xingyuan looked at Yan Xiyue, who was constantly massaging her legs, and proposed what she thought was a great idea.
"No!" Yan Xiyue refused outright.
"It's a rare opportunity to climb a mountain, of course, we have to climb it ourselves. It will just take longer to reach the summit. Does my girlfriend mind?" Yan Xiyue gazed at Xingyuan, her eyes blinking, seemingly filled with endless affection.
"Girlfriend doesn't mind!" Xingyuan beamed. She glanced at the bustling crowd around them and pouted helplessly. With so many people, she couldn't kiss her. Sister would be shy.
So, she leaned in and sat next to Yan Xiyue, secretly biting her ear.
Seeing Yan Xiyue jump away like a startled little rabbit and look at her accusingly, but afraid to ask loudly why she bit her for fear of others finding out, Xingyuan's eyes were full of amusement. Her future wife was even cuter!
Yan Xiyue blushed and, as if suddenly regaining her strength, walked straight towards the summit.
Xingyuan followed behind Yan Xiyue with a smile, occasionally tugging at her clothes. "Are you angry?"
Yan Xiyue ignored her. She understood now that Xingyuan was the type of person who would take advantage of any kindness. This wouldn't do; she would fall completely under her spell.
Where there is oppression, there is resistance!
However, Yan Xiyue's lofty ambitions were overturned by herself not long after. Xingyuan suddenly took her bag, then bent down and gently hoisted Yan Xiyue onto her back.
Yan Xiyue exclaimed and was carried. Realizing the curious glances from people around them, Yan Xiyue struggled for a moment and had to bury her head in Xingyuan's back, silently chanting: Don't see me, don't see me!
At this moment, Yan Xiyue's anger had long since vanished due to the shock.
After a while, Yan Xiyue looked at Xingyuan, who was walking with steady steps, and said weakly, "Put me down, I can walk myself."
This was going to be the death of her! Who would need to be carried after climbing only a short distance? That was something only children did. Yan Xiyue was an adult.
Xingyuan didn't stop and continued walking forward, but with a smile, she coaxed, "Alright! Your girlfriend still has the strength to carry you. I'll put you down when we reach the halfway point."
Yan Xiyue was annoyed and playfully hit Xingyuan's back twice as a protest.
A low chuckle escaped Xingyuan's throat. She continued walking up the mountain, telling herself that she had been exercising frequently for this day! More importantly, Yan Xiyue wasn't heavy.
When they reached the halfway point, Xingyuan dutifully put her down. Yan Xiyue leaned against Xingyuan, looking drowsy. Xingyuan casually took out a piece of bread from her backpack and fed it to her piece by piece.
Yan Xiyue was not fully conscious and obediently opened her mouth when Xingyuan fed her, like a little hamster hoarding food. By the time she was completely awake, a piece of bread had been eaten. Yan Xiyue picked up a bottle of mineral water and drank it.
Seeing that she was awake, Xingyuan stopped feeding her and ate quietly. Yan Xiyue just stared at her blankly, finding her eating quite elegant.
Xingyuan looked up and met Yan Xiyue's naked, unreserved gaze. She gently tore off a piece of bread and fed it to her again, suddenly discovering the pleasure of nurturing.