After I Flopped on My CrushCh15 - Maple Forest and Mountain Climbing

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Qi Xun finished everything by Friday afternoon.

Before the evening, the duo drove to the ancient town Bai Xi wanted to go to. On the way there, the snow stopped and thin layers of snow covered the ground like a light white blanket.

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Bai Xi picked that town to mainly see the maple leaf forest. It was almost December when the weather turned cold, and the red maple leaves were at their last stage. It should not be long before all the leaves fall to the ground.

So when they arrived at the red maple forest, they found that there were quite a lot of tourists. Young girls were wearing beautiful long skirts and taking photos under the trees. There were also people wearing Hanfu and cosplay costumes. For a moment, they couldn’t tell whether they were from Maple Leaf. It’s better to look good as a person. q6MBZA

When they arrived at the red maple forest, they found that there were quite a large number of tourists armed with their weapon of influence, camera. Young girls on their beautiful cheongsam were taking pictures under the tree, and some people cosplayed in hanfu. For a moment, the duo could not tell whether maple leaves were better looking or the gorgeously dressed people.

Bai Xi and Qi Xun did not bring anything except for their phones. They blend into the crowd like two passersby watching the excitement.

But Bai Xi still asked a stranger to take their picture.

The young girl surveyed them with her dark sparkling eyes, revealing an auntie smile that Bai Xi knew very well—one he often saw on his young assistant’s face.

“You two handsome devils get a little closer, that’s right, you guys can look at each other with gentle eyes.” The girl commanded towards them.

Bai Xi gazed up at Qi Xun, who was also looking at him.

Their surroundings were bustling with activities, humans chattering everywhere.

However, when Bai Xi met Qi Xun’s eyes, he could not hide his smile and his brain automatically filtered out the noise. u Xjsg

The residual snow slid down from the branches, and several crimson maple leaves happened to float down from their heads.

The duo looked at each other as though a boundary encircled them, separating them from the outside world.

The young lady muttered a “Wow” and thought internally that this atmosphere and those looks, there was no doubt in her heart that they were together.

She tapped on the phone and it emitted a shutter noise. QTP4gS

The photo captured the moment when Qi Xun and Bai Xi stared into each other’s eyes.

She hopped over, showed Bai Xi the photo she took and began to chat with him. “Are you two here on vacation?”

“That’s right, I have not been here for long. We are just strolling around casually and do not have a sightseeing plan. How about you?”

“I came here to sketch, and I have lived here for more than half a month. I have been to basically all the fun things here. The silverware here is very good, and there is a small museum in the back. If you like mountain climbing, you can climb Changliu Mountain behind the town. , there will be a performance in the square tomorrow, around seven or eight o’clock, you can go and see it.” tGmp4Q

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“I’m here to sketch nature, so I stayed here a little over half a month now. I have been to all the fun places here. The metal crafts they sell here are very good. There’s also a small museum in the back. If you like climbing, you can climb the Changliu mountain just behind this town. There will be a show in the square tomorrow. It should start around seven or eight, you are welcome to check it out.”

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It was just that Bai Xi seemed clueless about this characteristic or because the lad’s mind was too focused on him, which made Bai Xi slow to react to the world. It did not mean he would hardly react, but he just openly gave others a chance to take advantage of it.

At the thought of this, Qi Xun’s good mood subtly shifted as he watched the girl get closer and closer towards Bai Xi’s head. It made his glare at the stranger drop a few degrees lower.

The young lady was about to suggest a restaurant to Bai Xi when suddenly she felt a cold breeze hit her neck. She looked up and found that the handsome man next to her, who was as tall and elegant as a model, gave her an icy stare.

She noticed that she had subconsciously grasped Bai Xi’s arm. She released it quickly and silently, before moving further. ZV WaT

“That’s about all the restaurants that I would recommend. The others are not as delicious.” She waved to Bai Xi. “I have to go, enjoy your vacation and I hope we will meet again.”

Then she ran away nimbly and quickly joined, blended with the other tourists walking in the maple leaf forest.

Bai Xi only had a second to yell out a “Thank you” before she completely disappeared into the crowd.

He put away the map given by the girl, turned his head and gave Qi Xun a sigh. “That girl is very nice, I didn’t even get her name. I was ready to ask for her WeChat too.” 9N4gS8

Qi Xun glanced at him and said in a lukewarm attitude, “You could meet her again by chance anyway. If not, then that’s how it is.”

Bai Xi agreed to it as well.

This town was not that big, so he might meet her again.

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According to the young lady’s recommendation, they first visited several famous scenic spots in the town, then went to the hotel after dinner and prepared to climb the mountain the next day.

This hotel was booked in advance by Mr. Yan, Qi Xun’s assistant. There were large French windows that showed the amazing scenery outside. The mountain, forests and the lake were all visible.

Because they planned to climb the mountain, they did not do anything the night before. They just purely slept in each other’s arms like two high school students.

After breakfast the next day, they went to the foot of the mountain. aA v4F

Before starting the task, Bai Xi held high hopes and great ambitions. The Changliu Mountain didn’t look very high, so this climb would not be difficult.

But who would have thought that he would be exhausted just halfway up. Using the rope as support, he gasped for breath and pleaded towards his partner, “Le-let’s rest for a bit…I can’t climb anymore.”

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Men should never say ‘they can’t’.

Except when climbing mountains. EH6sbv

Bai Xi was so tired that he didn’t even care about his appearance, lying on the rope like a puppy, but Qi Xun looked as usual and was carrying a big bag, but he didn’t even sweat much. He couldn’t tell that he had climbed a mountain. Like going out for a walk.

Bai Xi was so tired that he stopped caring for his image. He lay on the rope like a puppy. On the other hand, Qi Xun’s appearance was just as usual. Even with the large bag on his back, he didn’t break a sweat. There was no sign that he had been climbing at all, instead, he looked like he was just out taking a stroll.

Bai Xi’s fragile self-esteem was crushed to pieces again.

Qi Xun opened a bottle of water and handed it to him. “Your stamina is too poor. You sit in the office all day and do not exercise. You were like this in university as well. Once we get back, you are going to exercise with me.” y4je f

Bai Xi groaned and drank water instead of replying.

If he had loved fitness in the past, he would not be in this state now.

He drank a few more mouthfuls of water before slowing down, but when he saw that there was still less than half of the mountain path he needed to hike, his legs and stomach did a barrel roll. He even had the thought to go home right now.

While thinking, he heard Qi Xun ask him, “Did you have enough rest?” DWcbS2

Bai Xi gritted his teeth and straightened himself up using the rope. “Yes, let’s continue.”

He completely disregarded everything as he followed the gentleman, just like when he was still in the university. He joined the mountaineering club for Qi Xun. If it was not for Qi Xun’s climbing hobby, he wouldn’t have come.

But as soon as he took a step forward, he saw Qi Xun squatting down with his back facing him.

“What are you doing?” Bai Xi wondered. 945zQv

“Climb up, I’ll carry you up the mountain.” Qi Xun said. “It will be noon by the time we reach the top.”

Bai Xi was startled and examined his surroundings. There seemed to be no one on the mountain path at the moment, but there should be more people once they start moving.

“It’s better I don’t…It would be super embarrassing if we were seen.” He was self-aware. As a one hundred and eighty centimeter man, how could he be piggy riding on someone’s back?

Qi Xun did not think there was anything wrong. N0ElPe

“I carry my boyfriend on my back. How is this anyone else’s business? Just get on.” He said.

Bai Xi could not resist smiling as a small dimple appeared on his cheek.

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Like a good boy, he got on Qi Xun’s back.

The mountain path was not too steep, and Qi Xun carried him very steadily. The two of them walked up step by step. The air in the winter morning was very cold, and every breath was filled with white air. VCk8gS

The mountain trail was not steep, and Qi Xun could firmly carry him on his back. He climbed up step by step for both of them. With the morning chill in this wintery weather, they could see each breath they released.

Bai Xi placed his chin on Qi Xun’s shoulder and recalled that he was carried like this before in college.

At that time, he was in his third year while Qi Xun had graduated.

It happened during the college’s sports competition. He accidentally sprained his ankle, and Qi Xun happened to stop by to visit his professors, so he was spectating on the side of the field with the faculty members. vfh67F

At that time, Liang Song was right next to Bai Xi. The best course of action for him was to carry Bai Xi to the infirmary. But as soon as his eyes locked Qi Xun standing with the crowd, he shouted, “Qi Xun, could you do us a favour and help us out? The next event is starting. Could you take Bai Xi to the infirmary?”

Bai Xi’s whole body quivered. Before he could strangle his friend, Qi Xun already walked over.

“Sure.”

Without delay, he directly took Bai Xi from Liang Song’s arms. rkwdoj

He was still in a daze on Qi Xun’s back. He made a pained expression while his heart bubbled with happiness.

Bai Xi looked around, but Liang Song already used some hidden ability and disappeared to who-knows-where.

Bai Xi unknowingly smiled when he thought of that incident.

At that time, he would never have thought that one day, he would have the chance to lie on Qi Xun’s back and be carried up the mountain. fmRgQV

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Qi Xun put Bai Xi down before they reached the top of the mountain.

It was as if to save Bai Xi’s last reputation by letting Bai Xi climb the last few steps with his own two feet.

Having rested, Bai Xi’s energy was replenished enough for him to walk high spirited. nrzqfl

The mountain top was nothing special, only this millennium-old tree surrounded by railings. The lofty tree was lush. It attracted many tourists to take a photo for a keepsake. In addition, there were several tea houses and coffee shops for climbers to rest, and shops selling specialty local products.

Bai Xi wandered around a metal crafts store and bought a pair of silver rings. Originally, he only wanted to buy one, but the crafter said it was a couple ring and was not sold separately.

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“It is unlucky to sell it alone. Lovers should never be separated.” The owner said with kind eyes. “Why don’t you choose a different ring?”

But Bai Xi really liked the design of the carp holding a pearl in its mouth. fcCdkR

He glanced at Qi Xun, who was looking at a cloth painting hung by the door, then decided to purchase both.

He put one on his right middle finger and stuffed the other in his pocket instead of giving it to Qi Xun.

The symbolic meaning of rings between lovers was very obvious. He did not want Qi Xun to feel like he was hinting at something.