After Rain in the Empty Mountains
In the early morning, on a forest road after the rain, tall trees stood on both sides as Ning Yifan rode his bicycle through the tranquil roadway.
A cool, damp breeze washed over his face, carrying the mingled scents of earth and unfamiliar flowers.
Chirp chirp—
Cuckoo, cuckoo—
Birdsong rose from the woods all around.
After cycling twenty kilometers in the early morning, Ning Yifan arrived to find the Unimog RV parked on the grass by the roadside. Rem had already set up the cooking equipment, table, chairs, and stools by the road, and prepared breakfast for the day.
After returning to the RV, Ning Yifan rinsed off the sweat from his morning workout before getting out to eat.
Today's breakfast consisted of preserved egg and lean pork congee. After simmering for more than an hour, the fragrance of the pork and preserved egg had blended into the thick porridge, making it utterly appetizing.
The side dishes were simple: a serving of carrot kimchi, finely sliced and topped with a little chili oil, and a bowl of steamed egg custard garnished with a small pinch of scallions and a few drops of sesame oil.
After exercising on an empty stomach, Ning Yifan swept through all the food like a whirlwind, leaving nothing to waste.
After breakfast, Rem cleared the table while Ning Yifan took out his tablet to study the day's itinerary.
There was no need to rush on a trip like this. They could go wherever they pleased, linger for a few days wherever the scenery was beautiful, and simply enjoy the mountains and waters.
According to online travel guides, there seemed to be a small forest lake over twenty kilometers ahead. Its name was unknown, and it was not large, but the