C28 – Sturdy Willpower

Aura is one thing cultivated over time.

Such an environment is cultivated via nurture.

The white-haired gentleman was impeccably wearing a swimsuit, exuding a gentle presence that hinted at a posh id.

The lady with glasses was strikingly lovely with an icy demeanor, radiating an ineffable sense of satisfaction.

A lot in order that Zhao Yuegu may simply detect the outdated man’s reverence for the younger lady.

As for Solar Ying…

Nicely, there was no must elaborate.

She was merely an odd lady.

No match for the likes of him.

It was Solar’s father who broke the silence.

“You should be Lin, the younger pal. I’m Solar Ying’s father.”

“Good day, Uncle.”

“That is Director Xia Guo, dispatched by our superiors to analyze the exorbitantly priced watermelons. We’d like to examine your watermelon subject to grasp the scenario higher.”

Zhao Yuegu, now conscious of their intentions, acknowledged Xia Guo with a nod.

“Good day.”

“Mmm.”

Regardless of her aloofness, Xia Guo shook palms with Zhao Yuegu. Her grip was cool however mild, her fingers marked with calluses from lengthy hours spent writing.

“Because you’re heading to the village, I’d be higher off main the way in which.”

“That might be nice, thanks.”

Solar’s father accepted the supply and not using a second thought.

“I can’t simply come out right here and return empty-handed. It’s not straightforward for me to get away, and I must haul some issues again.” Zhao Yuegu knew {that a} journey out would take a minimum of three hours, and returning empty-handed can be wasteful.

Solar’s father turned to Xia Guo, unable to determine on his personal.

“That’s effective.”

Xia Guo ultimately gave her approval.

A smile unfold throughout Solar’s father’s face as he responded.

“In the event you need assistance, I can organize for somebody to help with the transport.”

“No must go to such lengths. Too many automobiles may sluggish us down, and people unfamiliar with the terrain may simply run into hassle within the mountains.”

Zhao Yuegu politely declined, not desirous to delay their journey.

He then exchanged a look with Solar Ying, who instantly caught on. She opened the automotive door, slid into the driving force’s seat, began the engine, and pulled onto the highway—a testomony to the self-discipline of a real skilled driver.

Every part appeared second nature to him.

“I’ll hop in first,” Zhao Yuegu stated, gesturing towards the car earlier than climbing in.

Solar’s father and Xia Guo adopted in one other automotive.

Throughout the drive, Solar Ying crammed Zhao Yuegu in on the small print, clarifying the scenario.

It turned out he was being investigated by somebody tasked with stabilizing market costs!

His exorbitantly priced watermelons had raised suspicions of market disruption, prompting the inquiry.

Zhao Yuegu didn’t resist; he responded with appreciable respect.

Because of such regulators, the frequent folks may take pleasure in high-quality items at honest costs, and retailers had been deterred from arbitrarily mountaineering costs.

And Zhao Yuegu? Only a easy mountain village farmer with nothing to cover.

Xia Guo, trailing behind, caught sight of the off-road car’s emblem and couldn’t disguise her shock.

She acknowledged it as a Lamborghini.

“He’s driving such a effective automotive on these roads!”

“What sort of individual is he?”

Solar Ying heard the loud night breathing too and couldn’t assist however cowl her face.

“My dad most likely didn’t sleep nicely final night time.”

“That’s good.”

Zhao Yuegu was unfazed.

To have the ability to sleep in these situations was a testomony to the outdated man’s resilience.

However after driving for one more ten minutes or so, Xia Guo all of a sudden known as out from the again.

“Cease the automotive!”

“Hmm?”

Confused however compliant, Zhao Yuegu introduced the car to a halt.

Xia Guo flung open the door and doubled over, retching.

Clearly, the tough trip had gotten the higher of her, and he or she was now battling movement illness.

Zhao Yuegu shook his head in disbelief.

Was it actually that far?

Her structure appeared excessively frail.

Solar Ying, when she first traversed this path, solely succumbed to vomiting on the very finish.

They’d barely made any progress!

Noticing Xia Guo had practically completed retching, Zhao Yuegu handed her a bottle of water.

“Thanks,” she murmured, rinsing her mouth and feeling considerably higher.

“Ought to we relaxation a bit earlier than we go on?”

“No, let’s preserve shifting.”

Regardless of her ashen complexion, she climbed again into the car with resolute eyes.

Zhao Yuegu couldn’t assist however shake his head as soon as extra.

Regardless of being a girl, she was extremely headstrong.

Glancing on the again seat, he chuckled to himself; Previous Grasp Qin was sleeping so soundly he was practically drooling!

The rest of their journey was punctuated by frequent stops, primarily attributable to Xia Guo’s extreme nausea.

She had endured a lot hardship from a younger age, finding out diligently, becoming a member of the Genius class, and incomes her doctorate by 23. She was even headhunted whereas nonetheless in class, turning into the youngest director inside a yr—and all this with none assist from her grandfather, a retired military normal!

Her present mission was merely to bolster her resume and achieve grassroots expertise.

However…

Ugh!

The relentless jolting of the highway was greater than she may bear!

Ultimately, she had nothing left to deliver up however dry heaves.

Zhao Yuegu discovered it troublesome to observe.

“Let’s take a brief break,” he steered compassionately.

“No, the work takes priority,” Xia Guo declined, decided to press on.

Zhao Yuegu felt a twinge of helplessness.

All this struggling simply to analyze a watermelon—was it really justified?

But, regardless of Director Xu’s delicate well being, her willpower was astonishingly steadfast.

Lastly, after a grueling three hours that stretched into the afternoon, the 4 of them reached the parking space.

“Are we at Walden now?” Xia Guo managed to muster a faint smile.

God solely knew the ordeal she had endured alongside the way in which.

However Zhao Yuegu simply shook his head.

“There’s nonetheless a twenty-mile trek via the mountains forward.”

“…”