The New Year was fast approaching, and the festive atmosphere on the streets grew ever richer. Counting down, there was only a week left until the New Year holiday. On the last weekend before the break, Yan Xixi and Huang Xiaojue went mountain climbing.
The rear slopes of Mount Qingcheng weren't crowded in winter. By the time they reached the foot of the mountain, it was almost noon. They first found a small eatery for some local snacks: Heartbreaking Jelly, beef noodles, Ye'er Ba, and the famous Qingcheng Mountain traditional cured meat. Yan Xixi ate a bit of everything with a hearty appetite. She knew she needed a full stomach to have the energy to climb.
Seeing her eat with such gusto, Huang Xiaojue smiled. "Xixi, want anything else?"
"No, I'm stuffed."
He paid the bill. She happily slung her small backpack over her shoulder. "Xiaojue, let's race! See who's faster!"
