Chu Hui rubbed her head helplessly, then turned to Professor Tang:
"Professor, it's almost dark. How about we set up camp on the grass by the river?"
Professor Tang did not agree right away. Instead, he looked at Old He. "Old He, what do you think?"
Old He surveyed the surrounding terrain before nodding. "I think it'll do."
"There's water here, and it's grassy. We can see the surrounding area, so it'll be easier to spot any trouble."
"Then let's set up camp. We'll get a good night's rest and set out first thing tomorrow morning."
Professor Tang put down the small backpack on his back, then took off his hat and fanned himself with it.
"You're right. It really is cooler by the river than in the woods."
Old He grinned honestly, yellow teeth showing. "There's a river here, and it's open. The woods are full of trees. Of course they can't compare."
"I'll go gather some dry firewood nearby so we can have a fire tonight."
"All right."
Professor Tang nodded, then kindly reminded him, "But don't go too far. It might be dangerous."
"It's fine. I've been running around in the woods since I was little. I know the area well."
Now that they were setting up camp, Su Qiao finally no longer had to struggle to find an excuse to sort through her memories.
She swiftly removed her hiking pack, took out what she needed, found a spot with a wide view, and began setting up a small tent.
Gu Han hurriedly dropped his own backpack and ran over. "Xiao Qiao, I'll help you."
"No need."
Su Qiao did not even look up, acting as though she could not be bothered to pay him any attention.
Seeing this from a distance, Gu Ling grew angry all