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Chapter 16 likes to play a certain game where you call someone's mom.
There's a saying: "I'm afraid my brother will suffer, but I'm also afraid my brother will drive a Land Rover."
At this moment, Li Shang perfectly embodied this famous saying.
Looking at the taillights of the G-Wagon in front of him, he suddenly felt that his Xingyue was no longer appealing, and he was so envious that he almost ground his back teeth to powder.
"Did Lao Lu win the lottery? That can't be right, how can he drive a Mercedes-Benz G-Class?"
"Why can't other people drive a G-Wagon? Do you think everyone is like you?"
Luo Yushan only speaks her distinctive local dialect when she is alone with her husband; when there are other people around, she speaks standard Mandarin.
Faced with his wife's criticism, Li Shang became even more depressed.
"I'm not reconciled. I was supposed to be the one putting on an act in front of him, but in the end, I'm just a supporting character again."
Luo Yushan patted her husband's big head: "Alright, alright, let's work hard and one day we'll be able to afford a G-Class, okay?"
After his wife patted his head, Li Shang's depressed mood improved considerably.
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Their destination was the water towns of Jiangnan and the beautiful scenery of West Lake.
When we first set off, there wasn't much traffic, and we got on the highway quite easily.
As they drove, more and more cars appeared, forcing them to slow down. Eventually, they could only travel a few hundred meters every ten minutes. Even though Lu Ran was driving a G-Class, he could only move at a snail's pace and was forced to appreciate the scenery along the way.
However, this can be considered a unique aspect of tourism, and Lu Ran had already mentally prepared himself before setting off.
[The journey is long, and while you can appreciate the scenery, Cheng Ning can only immerse herself in her own world. Let's invite her to sing a song; that way, she can feel a sense of participation in this journey.]
[Task: Get Cheng Ning to sing a song.]
[Reward: 50 Treasure Chest Experience Points.]
Lu Ran thought the system's task was excellent.
Yes, how could we neglect Cheng Ning?
So he said, "The weather is beautiful today, it would be great if there was another song."
Cheng Ning was taken aback: "Weren't you playing it the whole time?"
Lu Ran: "I want to hear you sing. Your voice is so beautiful, you must sing beautifully too."
Cheng Ning blushed.
He was secretly annoyed: Who's so direct?
When the next instrumental song began, her lips moved slightly, her gentle, warm, and lyrical voice carried on the breeze.
"The moon shines on the river, rippling its autumn waves."
"A boat full of sweet dreams presses down on the Milky Way."
"But there are only nightingales, and no one to sing their mournful songs!"
"Carve a zither from a paulownia tree to admire the mountain scenery."
Suddenly, a long song was heard.
"Fishermen and woodcutters returning home at night, their raincoats damp with dew."
"Playing music with the green mountains and rivers."
"I know the joy of green mountains and rivers."
"I play the zither for others, but no one knows the joy I find."
"Vast and majestic."
"The visitor suddenly laughed at me."
"Every thought that is uttered will be received by the person who comes."
"Only the bright moon remains to recall the past."
"Warm wine to share with kindred spirits."
"How many people in this world truly understand me?"
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Warmth rises with the wind, but the silence lingers, leaving a lingering sense of unease.
Lu Ran listened, completely absorbed.
The reviewer commented, "A ballad really does sound best when sung in a gentle voice, like a mother's voice."
[You successfully invited Cheng Ning to sing a song and gave her a fair evaluation, which is excellent.]
[Gained 50 treasure chest experience points.]
[Congratulations, host! You have triggered a 10x experience point critical hit effect, gaining 500 treasure chest experience points.]
Lu Ran was overjoyed. Finally, finally, after so many times, he had finally triggered a critical hit again.
Compared to Lu Ran's excitement, Cheng Ning was almost furious with him.
She bit her lower lip, her face full of embarrassment.
It sounds nice, fine, but you had to add "it tastes like mom's cooking"—isn't that just deliberately trying to embarrass me?
Cheng Ning slowly began to suspect that Lu Ran might have some kind of unusual hobby, such as liking to play a certain game.
"We can exit the highway up ahead. How about we get off here, rest for the night, and continue our journey tomorrow? What do you think?"
After traveling slowly for a full three hours, Lu Ran finally saw a glimmer of hope for relief.
Cheng Ning also strongly agreed with his suggestion.
Nobody can stand constant traffic jams.
He nodded and said, "Okay."
"Okay, I'll call them and let them know."
Li Shang and his wife also agreed with Lu Ran's suggestion, so the group quickly exited the highway at the current intersection.
There are many people who share the same thoughts as them.
This has created a bizarre scene.
Not long after exiting the highway, it got stuck in traffic again.
Fortunately, we can get off the bus here, unlike on the highway where we have to stay inside.
Moreover, it is a scenic area with a long, clear river flowing at the foot of the mountain, lush green trees along the roadside, and sandy and pebble beaches along the river, making it perfect for camping.
Many people have already brought their tents to grab a spot.
Lu Ran parked in a great spot, right by the river, so he opened the trunk, grabbed the tent, and snapped up three of the best spots.
He and Cheng Ning each had their own tent, about half a meter apart, while Li Shang and his wife naturally only needed one tent.
Lu Ran moved a cotton mat to the ground, covered it with a blanket, sat on it to feel it, and only after confirming that it was soft and not uncomfortable did he set up the tent on it.
After a series of operations, a luxurious and top-notch temporary rest area was perfectly completed.
Lu Ran clapped his hands and said to Cheng Ning, "Alright, you and Duo Duo can stay inside. It'll be as spacious and comfortable as sleeping in your own bed."
Cheng Ning felt a little embarrassed, as Lu Ran did everything for her, and she was simply reaping the benefits without lifting a finger.
"Thank you."
Lu Ran waved his hand and said, "Since I invited you out, I will naturally take good care of you and Duo Duo. You're welcome."
The group set up their tents.
They sat side by side, enjoying the beautiful scenery of the river.
Luo Yushan pointed to the other side of the river and exclaimed excitedly, "Wow, honey, look! The flowers over there are so beautiful!"
Li Shang nodded: "Yes, it's really good."
There was indeed a patch of brightly colored wildflowers across the way, and many people were already taking photos with their phones to document it.
Listening to the people around her praising the beautiful scenery, Cheng Ning sat there quietly with her knees drawn up to her chest, her heart filled with envy.
She wondered to herself, "What do flowers look like?" It seemed she had almost forgotten the colors of this world.
"Would you like to know what those flowers look like?"
Lu Ran naturally noticed Cheng Ning's emotions. He approached Cheng Ning and asked gently.
Upon hearing this, Cheng Ning looked somewhat disappointed: "I..."
Lu Ran pressed down on her wrist: "You just need to tell me whether you want to or not. Trust me, I can do it."
Cheng Ning hesitated for a moment, then nodded.
Upon hearing this, Lu Ran took her hand, held her right index finger, and gently traced it on the sand and gravel with a slow and gentle motion.
Cheng Ning's heart skipped a beat, and a strange feeling came from her fingertips. Through touch, she slowly felt the shape of a flower.
"Tell me what you want to see, treat me as your eyes, and I'll show you the world."
"Thump~ thump~ thump~"
A tear slid down her cheek as her heart pounded; Cheng Ning cried.
For the first time since I grew up, I shed tears in front of others.
[Congratulations, host, on completing the Heartbeat Challenge 1.0 mission.]
[Gained 500 treasure chest experience points.]
Lu Ran was not excited about completing the mission. At this moment, he was Cheng Ning's eyes and was single-minded and unmoved by external things.
It wasn't just Cheng Ning herself.
Luo Yushan, who is also a girl, was so moved that her eyes welled up with tears.
Li Shang was dumbfounded.
Is this still the same clueless, straight-laced guy, Lao Lu, who has absolutely no idea how to interact with girls? Wow, he's so good at flirting; even a grown man like him was moved.