Chapter 315: Chapter 315: I Want You to Carry Me_1

Mu Cheng shot Zhang Xian a disdainful glare, too lazy to respond. She turned and headed inside.

Zhang Xian smirked and quickly followed.

Just at that moment, Mu Cheng suddenly turned around, bumping right into Zhang Xian.

In this unfortunate coincidence, Zhang Xian was looking down, Mu Cheng was looking up, as she was about to speak to Zhang Xian. One looking down, and the other looking up, their lips magically met.

"Umm..."

Mu Cheng froze, her beautiful eyes wide with surprise.

She had just turned around to ask Zhang Xian to park the car. She didn’t expect to get into such a situation immediately after turning.

Zhang Xian’s eyes suddenly brightened, holding Mu Cheng, he started to kiss her passionately.

"Ugh..."

Coming to her senses, Mu Cheng fiercely pushed Zhang Xian away, furiously asking, "Zhang Xian, what are you doing?"

Zhang Xian said, "What did I do? Why are you looking at me like that? Did I offend Elder Sister Cheng in some way again?"

"You..." Mu Cheng was exasperated.

The earlier kiss was solely an accident, not something she had intended. But the scoundrel Zhang Xian didn’t think it was an accident, and even started kissing her so passionately... such a despicable rogue, how could he take away her first kiss like this?

Zhang Xian chuckled, "What’s the matter? I was just trying to play along! I know, Elder Sister Cheng actually likes me quite a bit, right?"

"In your dreams! Park the car." Mu Cheng threw the car keys at Zhang Xian and headed toward the villa.

Zhang Xian laughed gently, climbed into the driver’s seat of the Audi.

When he parked the car and entered the villa, he found Fu Meiting, Dong Qian, and Duan Hong all sitting on the couch, pouting. He was somewhat puzzled.

He had just kissed Mu Cheng, so why were Fu Meiting, Dong Qian, and Duan Hong all sulking? Mu Cheng wouldn’t have told them about it, would she?

With a chuckle, he walked over and asked, "Ladies, why the long faces?"

Fu Meiting said, "Zhang Xian, when are you going to sort out the issue with Sunset Town? We are bored staying at home all day."

Seeing that the three women were upset about the situation with Sunset Town, Zhang Xian awkwardly chuckled and said, "Well, I can’t give you a specific timeline. Might be very soon, might take some time, it depends on the situation."

Duan Hong asked, "Before you solve the issue, are we not allowed to go out? For a month? Or half a year?"

Dong Qian also looked at Zhang Xian, hoping to get a more comforting answer.

If Sunset Town was poor and dull, it wouldn’t matter so much. There are so many exciting things happening outside, but they could only sit at home. It was quite a drag.

Zhang Xian asked with a slight frown, "You girls are getting bored at home and want to go out?"

Fu Meiting said, "Of course!"

Zhang Xian hesitated for a moment, then said, "How about this? Why don’t you all come with me? Although it’s not that fun, but if you insist on going out, that’s the only option."

Duan Hong laughed and asked, "You’re going to take us out?"

"Aren’t that what you all want? I can’t just keep you locked up at home, can I?" Zhang Xian warned, "But if you come with me, you cannot complain about being tired. I’m not going out to play, but to handle some serious business. Tomorrow, I’ll probably be heading to the mountains. It’s not that interesting, just trees and bushes. Are any of you interested in coming along?"

Dong Qian said, "I’ll go."

Duan Hong hesitated for a moment and said, "If Qianqian can go, I think I should be able to."

Zhang Xian nodded, then turned to look at Fu Meiting.

"Why are you looking at me?" Fu Meiting asked, "If they are all going, do you think I would stay at home alone?"

Zhang Xian chuckled and said, "Since all of you want to go, rest early then. Tomorrow, we’ll head to the mountains early in the morning. Don’t laze around in bed."

"Zhang Xian, you’re taking them into the mountains?"

Mu Cheng came down from upstairs and frowned, "The mountains are crawling with snakes, insects, and rodents. What are you doing taking them there? What if something happens?"

Zhang Xian said, "Nothing will happen, I can protect them. Aren’t you also going?"

Mu Cheng replied, "It’s different for me. This is relevant to me. You all should stay at home. It’s dangerous to wander around the mountains if you’re not familiar with them."

Dong Qian said, low voice, "I want to go. I believe in Brother Zhang Xian."

Duan Hong didn’t blindly trust Zhang Xian like Dong Qian did, instead she asked, "How sure are you that you can protect us?"

Fu Meiting also looked at Zhang Xian, "If one of us gets bitten by a poisonous insect or snake and our lives are in danger, can you guarantee our safety?"

Zhang Xian smirked and said, "Of course! It’s almost impossible for you to be poisoned by any common insects or snakes under my watch. You can relax about this, just bear with a little discomfort."

Seeing Zhang Xian’s assurance, Duan Hong and Fu Meiting didn’t say anything more.

They knew Zhang Xian would never joke with their lives. They could tell that he really cared about them. Otherwise, would they stick together like this?

Seeing this, Mu Cheng didn’t say anything more.

If Zhang Xian’s three wives agreed there was no problem, why should she, an outsider, bother fussing over it?

...

The next early morning, after breakfast, Zhang Xian, Mu Cheng, Fu Meiting, Dong Qian, and Duan Hong, prepared their belongings, then drove to the herbalists’ dormitory.

Since herbalists deliver their herbs every ten days, their cycle into the mountains is about seven or eight days. This means they go into the mountains for seven or eight days at a time, then rest for a day after delivering their herbs.

When Zhang Xian and his group came yesterday, it happened to be the day the herbalists went into the mountains.

As a result, when they arrived today, the dormitory was almost empty, with only a few women left behind.

Mu Cheng originally wanted to ask about Wang Zhong, but not a single person seemed willing to speak to her, whether because the herbalists gave them a heads up or for some other reason.

Finding no other alternative, Zhang Xian and his group had to head directly into the mountains to search on their own.

Zhang Xian felt that he needed a breaking point to win the herbalists over, and Wang Zhong was the ideal candidate. He was on the blacklist of the Black Fist Club, which was Zhang Xian’s enemy.

Although his current grudge with the Black Fist Club had yet to reach a point of no return, it wasn’t a big deal.

As his plan proceeded to unify Sunset Town’s medicinal herb acquisition process, he would inevitably face the Black Fist Club. This organization was a force he intended to incorporate under his control.

Once this issue was resolved, he would rarely visit Sunset Town. But it was different for Mu Cheng, as she needed to come more often.

Under such circumstances, how could he tolerate the existence of an organization beyond his control that could pose a threat to Mu Cheng? Sunset Town needed to be under his complete control.

"Zhang Xian, are just walking in like this?" asked Fu Meiting.

"What else do you want to do, Elder Sister Ting?" Zhang Xian eyed Fu Meiting. "We already discussed this before we left, no complaining about fatigue. If you are unwilling, it’s still not too late to go back."

Fu Meiting glared at Zhang Xian, retorted, "Who... who said I wanted to go back? I... I was just asking."

Laughing, Zhang Xian replied, "Then let’s go! I can’t wait to see how long you all can persist. Don’t ask me to carry you when you get tired. I can’t."

Rolling her eyes, Fu Meiting snapped, "Who... who asked you to carry me? Stop being smug."

Zhang Xian laughed out loud, "Ha, I was just waiting for you to say that. It should be much easier for me to go mountain hiking this time, at least I don’t have to carry someone."

Seeing that Zhang Xian was doing this on purpose, Fu Meiting was furious. But until she was really unable to walk any further, she wouldn’t admit defeat. She didn’t believe that he would dare not to carry her.

"Eh, why are there wheel tracks here?"

Duan Hong pointed to the ground, saying, "These look like motorcycle tracks. Really, there are motorcycles in these mountains?"

Mu Cheng explained, "These motorcycle tracks come from the herbalists. They usually ride mountain bikes when they go to gather herbs as it saves time."

Dong Qian exclaimed, "Can... can motorcycles really go here?"

Mu Cheng nodded, "Of course, their skills are pretty good, they can get through unless it’s really impossible. They’re very familiar with the terrain here since they’ve been up and down these hills a lot."

Fu Meiting sulkily said, "Mu Cheng, why didn’t you mention this earlier? I know how to ride a motorcycle!"

"You?" Zhang Xian mocked, "Elder Sister Ting, riding on the highway is fine for you. But here, the motorcycle is more likely to ride you."

Fu Meiting glared at Zhang Xian, "Are you looking down on me?"

Zhang Xian asked, "Can you really ride?"

"I..." Fu Meiting looked at the terrain and didn’t say anything more.

These mountains were full of pits and slopes, and the roads slippery, she really had no skills to deal with it. If she got on a motorcycle, there was only one result, she would be stuck unable to move forward.

"Zhang Xian, carry me." Duan Hong walked to Zhang Xian’s side and winked.

Zhang Xian froze a little, then understanding her meaning, he lifted Duan Hong onto his back without saying anything more and enjoyed the feel of her soft body on him.

Looking at Duan Hong, Fu Meiting said, "Hey, isn’t this a bit weak? We just got into the mountains and you’re already unable to walk?"

Zhang Xian rolled his eyes, "You’d probably still disagree if I said you’re an idiot, right? Elder Sister Hong isn’t just tired, she’s probably thinking of Qianqian and Elder Sister Cheng."

"If you all walk now and get tired later, who should I carry? I carry Elder Sister Hong now, and when Qianqian and Elder Sister Cheng get tired later, Elder Sister Hong can walk. By the way, this can also help me look after the others."

Mu Cheng glared at Zhang Xian, "I can’t believe I included myself."

Zhang Xian laughed, "Elder Sister Ting, I did this so you wouldn’t get upset at me."

Mu Cheng responded angrily: "Of course I can persist until the end, but I want you to carry me."

Zhang Xian exclaimed in surprise, "Wait, really? Carrying three people at once is already very tiring for me, why would you still want me to carry you if you can hold on? That isn’t fair, is it?"

Fu Meiting squinted at Zhang Xian, "Oh? Are you discriminating against me? You always said you treated everyone equally, but now why is it that you’ll carry them but not me?"

Zhang Xian shook his head, "Elder Sister Ting, you’re being unfair to me. I just thought since you’re so strong and healthy there’s no need for me to carry you, how can that be discrimination? You have to stop thinking like that!"

Delighted, Fu Meiting responded, "Okay, I won’t bicker with you. When I get tired and don’t feel like walking, you’ll have to carry me."

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