"Fang Chao, can I ask you a question?"
"Oh, go ahead."
Fang Chao, who was looking down and meticulously examining something in his hands, replied without lifting his head.
"I know you're incredibly wealthy, but are you seriously that bored that you're actually planning to go treasure hunting with me?"
Du Fei had initially assumed that Fang Chao's offer to go treasure hunting with him last time was just talk.
But to his surprise, Fang Chao actually called him, traveled all this way to pick him up, and insisted on going treasure hunting in Huayan Mountain together. Du Fei found it quite baffling.
Logically, Fang Chao was the heir to a martial arts family, surpassing even some super-rich second-generation heirs.
Yet, since Du Fei had known him, he had never heard Fang Chao discuss women or sports cars – things that rich second-generation individuals typically enjoyed.
Now, he had come all this way to drag Du Fei on a treasure hunt. Just how idle was this guy?
"Du Fei, what do you mean by that? Since we both discovered this treasure map, it means fate has chosen us. If we don't go, wouldn't that be a waste of a treasure?"
Fang Chao finally lifted his gaze from the treasure map in his hands and looked at Du Fei with a hint of reproach.
In his opinion, Du Fei's words were entirely inappropriate.
"But I have some things to take care of today. Why don't you go by yourself?"
Although Du Fei had discovered the treasure map in an ancient book, he doubted its authenticity and had no intention of going treasure hunting.
To his surprise, upon hearing Du Fei's suggestion, Fang Chao immediately said, "Du Fei, you're really not being a good friend. We agreed to go together. Since you're busy, I'll wait for you. We can go whenever you're free."
Seeing Fang Chao's earnest expression, Du Fei could only nod helplessly, agreeing to accompany him on the treasure hunt in Huayan Mountain.
However, Du Fei's inner thought was: who knows what this so-called treasure map is all about. He'd just treat it as a trip with Fang Chao.
Upon hearing Du Fei's agreement, Fang Chao happily nodded repeatedly.
Fang Chao's driver had already opened the car door in advance. After Du Fei and Fang Chao got into the car, it drove straight towards Huayan Mountain.
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"You people, stop right there!"
Rong Rong pointed ahead and shouted loudly.
Then, she quickly strode forward and blocked a group of outdoor enthusiasts who were about to continue their climb.
"Miss, is there something wrong?"
Stopped abruptly by Rong Rong, the group of climbers halted and looked up at her.
It had to be said, Rong Rong was exceptionally beautiful, with a voluptuous figure that was a pleasure to behold.
"You, yes, you! Did you just take a photo of me? Hand over your camera so I can see it!"
Rong Rong pointed at one of the climbers with a frosty expression.
The man she pointed at was in his forties, with a DSLR camera with a lens attached hanging around his neck.
"Rong Rong, what's going on?"
Zeng Shaozong, who had been talking to Bian Haiyang, turned around and noticed Rong Rong seeming to argue with someone. He quickly came over.
Seeing Zeng Shaozong arrive, Rong Rong immediately said with a wronged expression, "Shaozong, you're here just in time. This guy was secretly taking pictures of me. I can't believe I'd encounter a peeping tom even here. It's so shameless!"
Before Zeng Shaozong could speak, the man Rong Rong was pointing at retorted, "Miss, please speak politely. I am not a peeping tom!"
Rong Rong had just called him a peeping tom, causing everyone else in the climbing group to look at him with suspicion.
This group of people had arranged to climb together online and didn't know each other previously.
So, when Rong Rong said that, the other climbers' gazes towards the man began to shift.
To their surprise, one of their online friends turned out to be a peeping tom.
"Hmph, you're still trying to deny it? I noticed you taking pictures of me just now, and you didn't stop even after I glared at you. People like you shouldn't be tolerated!"
Rong Rong glared at the man with righteous indignation.
She had spent a long time searching for the treasure's location on the map and was already in a bad mood. Now, to discover she had been secretly photographed multiple times only made her feel worse.
That's why she had quickly chased after them and stopped this group of outdoor enthusiasts.
"Miss! I'll say it again, I am not a peeping tom, and I have not taken any photos of you. Please stop your insults."
The man's expression had also become angry.
Rong Rong sneered, "You're putting on a show. Since you claim you didn't take my picture, then hand over your camera for me to see!"
"Yeah, if he didn't take pictures of this beautiful lady, then showing us the camera would clear everything up, wouldn't it?"
"These days, you never know what people are like. This uncle looks quite respectable, but who would have thought he'd be a peeping tom? It's really scary."
"Sigh, I think next time we shouldn't organize group climbs online. If we encounter someone like this, it'll be trouble for everyone."
"Alright, alright, let's all say less. We don't even know what really happened."
After Rong Rong's accusations, the other members of the climbing group began to murmur amongst themselves.
However, most of them sided with Rong Rong. Firstly, her assertive stance suggested she had proof. Secondly, most people are visual creatures, and Rong Rong's beauty naturally garnered more trust.
"Friend, please hand over your camera for me or everyone to inspect."
Zeng Shaozong spoke up, but his tone was relatively calm, not as overbearing as Rong Rong's.
In fact, it was only because Zeng Shaozong had a gentle temperament. If it were another wealthy second-generation heir, they might have ordered their subordinates to forcibly snatch the camera from the man's hand.
The man had heard the discussions among his group members and, seeing Bian Haiyang and others standing behind Zeng Shaozong, understood they had the advantage in numbers.
He could only reluctantly take the camera off his neck.
"This camera cost me over a hundred thousand yuan. Please don't break it."
As the man handed over the camera, his expression was one of reluctance and extreme caution.
However, Rong Rong, who was reaching out to take the camera, said, "Hmph, a mere camera worth over a hundred thousand yuan is considered a treasure? What a provincial bumpkin who hasn't seen the world."
A camera worth over a hundred thousand yuan and she still called him a bumpkin?
Everyone present couldn't help but show surprise at Rong Rong's words.
After all, for an ordinary person, earning over a hundred thousand yuan a year was considered very good. Yet, in Rong Rong's words, it was merely the mark of a bumpkin.
Hearing her say that, many people present couldn't help but frown slightly, their expressions clearly displeased.