Xu Qizhen couldn't help letting out a deep sigh inside.
He had gone to so much trouble to come all this way, only to end up in this awkward situation.
What could he say?
Other than apologizing to Student Xiao, Xu Qizhen couldn't say anything.
"Since we're already here..."
Xiao Xiao's gaze shifted once more to the mountains around them.
"Want to take a look?"
"...Huh?"
Xiao Xiao's unexpected response left Xu Qizhen stunned.
"...Take a look?"
In weather this snowy?
On a night this dark?
Most importantly, they had no idea where they were going.
Shouldn't they be turning around and heading home?
Xu Qizhen instinctively opened his mouth.
But when he saw that Xiao Xiao seemed to be offering nothing more than a casual suggestion, the words caught in his throat.
Student Xiao... wanted to take a look, didn't he?
Even if he couldn't tell from his expression, Student Xiao must be just as reluctant to give up, right?
In that case...
Xu Qizhen nodded.
"If Student Xiao wants to take a look..."
"I'm fine with it."
Even though this might mean wasting even more time.
And it was a little dangerous, too.
Maybe he'd end up regretting it all over again.
But he had to admit, after agreeing just now, he felt a sense of relief.
He knew he didn't want to give up.
Anyone in his position would feel the same way.
So he would do everything he could and keep trying until the very end.
Student Xiao was willing to make one more effort. He couldn't hold him back.
"Then let's just wander around and have a look."
Xiao Xiao was bold, thanks to his skill.
If persuading Xu Qizhen to go on ahead by himself wouldn't take so much effort, he