The selfish gene

The terrain around Hong City is relatively flat, there are no spectacular high mountains, and most of them are low hills.And because of the lack of scenic spots and historic sites above, and the poor repair of sightseeing trails, the popularity has always been bleak.Except for hikers, and some companies will organize group building camps, basically no tourists will go.

"Some companies," including Aaliyah.

Around the beginning of autumn last year, Xu Xi personally went to my apartment and dug me up from the bed, stuffed me into the car and took me to a mountain called "Wuyan" beside Hongshi.After trekking for about two hours with the rest of Alia's staff, they finally arrived at a homestay in the mountains.

These two hours can be called the longest two hours I have spent in the past few years.Wearing inappropriate shoes and inappropriate clothes, I walked a full six kilometers on a muddy mountain road.

It was nothing like six kilometers on the treadmill, even though it was very cool, and my clothes were all soaked by the end of the hike.Apart from sitting down to take a breath, he couldn't even respond forcefully to Monica's ruthless ridicule.

I found out afterwards that the car can actually drive to the door of the hotel from another road, which is very convenient.But in order to make everyone more united, braver, and more persistent, Xu Xi and the guide designed this two-hour devil's road.

I drove all the way out of Hongshi, and when I arrived at Wuyan Mountain, it was already past four o'clock in the afternoon, and the sun would set in another hour.

With Ji Chenfeng, of course it is impossible to choose that hiking route.I entered the mountain from another road, and parked the car directly in the open space in front of the hotel according to the navigation.

The check-in front desk hall is a simple adobe building. Since I called before I came, the boss gave me a key and a map after checking in quickly.

"Go along this road, and you will be there in about 10 minutes." The boss went to the door to guide us, "What do you think the dinner will be delivered to in an hour?"

"OK." I nodded, then greeted Ji Chenfeng who kept looking around, and walked to a small path behind the building.

The path is winding and winding upwards, hidden among the tall vegetation. When the breeze blows, the top of the head will rustle.

"The road is a bit slippery, be careful." I told Ji Chenfeng who was following behind without looking back.

The steps are paved with bluestones, so moss is inevitable. In addition, the mountain is humid in the morning and evening, and it is easy to slip when walking fast.

"Tonight...don't you go back?" Ji Chenfeng's voice came from not far behind.

"Didn't your dean ask you to rest at home tomorrow to recuperate? Since you are resting, it doesn't matter if you stay overnight." Stopping, I turned and looked at him, "Still... you can't sleep out?" I showed an almost "provocative" smile.

The setting sun cast mottled light and shadows through the leaves, Ji Chenfeng looked up and stopped involuntarily.

"No, it's just a little sudden."

I said "oh", then turned around and continued walking up the mountain: "I thought your family education was so strict that you had to apply in advance even if you were going to spend the night outside with your friends."

"You had a fever before, and I lived in your house."

It was only when he said this that I realized that, indeed, that was considered a night out.

"Since we have shared the same bed for a long time, there is no need to worry." I shook the key card in my hand behind me, and said with a smile, "Enjoy tonight, Doctor Ji."

According to the map, we walked for 10 minutes. At the fork of the path, we found the bubble house in the forest with the word "Tianshu" on the door.

The transparent inflatable bubble house stands on a wooden platform, a total of three spheres are interconnected, one is equipped with bedding and solar lighting facilities inside, one is equipped with a dining table, and the last opaque white sphere contains basic bathroom facilities.

I got into the bubble room, turned on all the lights, took off my coat, and sat down on the sofa.

"Sit here." I patted the seat beside me.

Ji Chenfeng withdrew his curious gaze, and walked obediently to my side.The space is limited, this double sofa is mini size, it is very cramped for two big men, our sides are almost tightly attached to each other.

Loosening the tie, I propped my head and elbows on the armrest of the sofa, looked ahead, and briefly acted as an explanation for Ji Chenfeng.

"This bubble house is the best place on the whole mountain to watch the sunrise and sunset."

The sofa is facing the transparent inflatable wall. Looking around, the view is wide. Except for the guardrail outside, there is no vegetation to block it.You can easily see that the setting sun reflects the clouds in the sky into a dreamy blue-purple. After the bottom forest loses the sunlight, the silhouette formed is as beautiful as an oil painting.

If it wasn't for the face of this scene last year, Xu Xi would have been blacklisted by me long ago.

Although the scenery is beautiful, the relationship that may have been seen no longer has such a big impact.I look away and look at the man next to me instead.

Ji Chenfeng seemed to be completely overwhelmed by the beautiful scenery in front of him, staring intently at the eye-catching glow, even breathing lightly.

The sunset glow entered his pupils, fell on his cheeks, and sprinkled in his hair.He completely melted into this warm color, and couldn't find a trace of disobedience, as if... He should be born with such a warm color.

"Does it look good?"

"En." He carefully traced every cloud and every tree in front of him with his eyes, and the melancholy that had remained between his brows all the way finally disappeared at this moment.

I look back ahead.

"Yes, I think it looks good too."

The two of us just sat on the uncomfortable sofa, enjoying the whole process of the sun setting quietly and without communication.

There is no fire on the mountain, and the dinner is delivered from the front lobby by the staff of the hotel with the incubator and tableware.The taste is not as good as freshly made outside, but eating such a meal under the dim light in the secluded mountains and forests is quite special.

"Has Dr. Ji ever gone camping before?" After a few mouthfuls, he couldn't eat anymore. While stirring the thick soup in front of him with a silver spoon, he asked Ji Chenfeng who was sitting opposite.

Under the flickering light of the electronic candle, Ji Chenfeng raised his head from the food, thought about it, and gave a negative answer.

"No."

"What about the picnic?"

"nor."

"When I was studying, I participated in the summer camp organized by the school. In a big park, everyone carried their tents to find a place to build. They slept in small tents and ate in larger tents. Not really camping, but it was very interesting for me when I was a child." In retrospect, it was also a rare moment that made me feel relaxed when I was a child.

From the age of five, after Xu Xi's strong request, I was taken to Xu's family to be raised.Later, when I reached the age of school, I entered a 12-year boarding school like Zheng Jieyuan's. Thanks to this, I didn't have to rack my brains to figure out how to get along with the two elders of the Xu family.

However, even boarding schools always have a day off. Once the winter and summer vacations come, I have to go back to that oppressive mansion.At this time, participating in the summer camp has become the best way for me to escape from getting along with the Xu family.

"When I was young...we didn't have any extra money to travel and have fun. I seldom participated in the activities organized by the school. But in summer, the children of Flying City will organize a test of courage." Ji Chenfeng said slowly.

"Fly City" is the name of the slums by the people living in it, with the self-mockery and sarcasm of their local people, implying - a place where flies gather.It doesn't sound much better than "ghetto," but they're pretty catchy themselves.

"Test your guts? Where can you try it?" Because I have a strange love for horror movies, when I heard the word "test your guts", I couldn't help becoming interested.

This is the classic beginning of many horror movies.

"Try in the most dilapidated building. Each person can only bring one candle..." He fell into the memories, and as he spoke, a faint smile gradually appeared in his eyes, "After entering the building, you have to climb to the On the highest floor, leaned out from the window and waved to everyone, and then went back the same way. In this way, the person who takes the shortest trip will become the 'warrior' of that year."

If I hadn't exchanged with Ji Chenfeng, I would be the warrior every year.Thinking of this, he stopped stirring up the leftovers.It is said that everyone without exception has no problem with the fact that they have been a fool in the past.And now, I also feel stupid for myself who would have such a ridiculous idea in the last second.

Am I envious of Ji Chenfeng?Envious of him having the chance to win such a useless "warrior" title?

be sick.

"Have you ever been a 'warrior'?"

Throwing down the silver spoon, I stood up, picked up the complimentary white wine from the dining car on the side, and opened it with a corkscrew.

"No, I don't really like... darkness."

When pouring wine for Ji Chenfeng, he covered the mouth of the glass with one hand, and lifted the tilted wine bottle with the other hand, signaling that I don't need to pour it for him.

I raised my eyebrows: "Don't you want a drink?"

He shook his head and moved the glass further away.

"I'll be drunk."

"Is there anything I have to do while awake tonight?" I joked knowingly.

He raised his eyes slightly, and stared at me for a moment with those eyes that would appear extraordinarily indifferent if he didn't speak, and then lowered them again.

"I just don't want to lose consciousness in front of you."

That's a shame.If you are drunk, maybe the temperature in your mouth will be higher, and it will be easier to manipulate.

My mind is full of animal thoughts, but on the surface I am still smiling.

"If you don't drink it, then I can only drink it." I shook the bottle and said.

After the meal, the staff came up to remove the plates, and asked us to call the front desk if we had any questions or needs before leaving, and said that if there was no special reason in the future, we would not come to bother again.

This is true, only me and Ji Chenfeng are left.

Although it was dark all around, it was actually still early, and if I didn't find something else to do, I wouldn't be able to sleep at all.

something else...

While Ji Chenfeng was in the bathroom to wash up, I sat on the sofa, looking at the distance and the starry sky above my head, one glass after another, before I knew it, I drank the whole bottle of white wine.

Unlike Ji Chenfeng's rookie, my alcohol capacity has been very good since before.It's just that because I quit drinking, I haven't touched alcohol much in three years. Once I drink the whole bottle, I still feel a little uncomfortable.

The brain is awake, but the body starts to heat up jerkyly. The fingertips, the fundus of the eyes, and the mouth, and even the gas that is breathed out are hot like lava.

Unbutton the neckline, and then the belt around the waist.

When Ji Chenfeng came out of the bathroom, I happened to unzip the zipper and let the pants fall freely to the ground.He was wearing a gray linen bathrobe provided by the hotel and was wiping his wet hair. Seeing this scene, he froze in place instantly.After a while, the heavy gaze slowly moved downstream from my face, staying on the lower body for a long time.

The bathrobe is made of light and thin material, and any reaction of the body can be seen clearly immediately.Even if it's just eye contact, no one will underestimate Ji Chenfeng's beast that quietly raises its head in the dark.

Why is this place the only monster level?Although it was the second time I had witnessed it, I still marveled uncontrollably from the bottom of my heart.

"What, do you like this?" I looked down and tugged at the black strap that held the hem of my shirt to the hem of my socks.

The hand holding the towel naturally fell down, and he finally raised his head, and his eyes fell on my face.

"Ah."

The Adam's apple was rolling, and it was still too simple to reply, but it was more deep and magnetic than usual. When it got into the ear, it was like an electric current passing through it.But it's also possible that it's just my drinking power coming up.

I sat down on the bed with a smile and patted the seat beside me.

"Then...don't take it down."

Gongzhuhu Martian Miaomiao House