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The next morning.
It was another sunny day, with clear skies stretching as far as the eye could see. Gentle morning light slanted through the lush mountain forest, dappling the quiet, deserted trail with flickering shadows.
At that moment, Zhang Chulan followed close behind Feng Baobao, his heart brimming with excitement and anticipation.
He looked around as he followed her along the winding mountain path. Even with the huge cardboard box in his arms—it had to weigh at least several dozen pounds—and even though he'd probably be skipping class again that morning, his face was still alight with an excitement he couldn't put into words.
That was because the promise Mr. Xu Si had made him the night before, when they'd visited the home of the great immortal Annie, was already being fulfilled today. The speed and sincerity of it left Zhang Chulan deeply moved, and filled him with admiration and respect!
At that very moment, he even felt a surge of heroic gratitude, the sort that went, "If you treat me like a man of honor, I'll repay you like a man of honor." His loyalty had practically leaped from "0" to "99" in an instant.
Soon!
After walking for another ten minutes or so, they finally reached the entrance to the supposedly mysterious and secluded villa in the mountains.
Clang—!
Feng Baobao, who was walking ahead, stopped and casually gave the somewhat battered iron gate a light kick. It swung open.
"Come on in!"
Only after kicking open the iron gate did Feng Baobao turn and say this to Zhang Chulan, who looked a little surprised.
"We're... here?"
"Where's the villa?"
Staring at the iron gate, the surrounding wall, and the lush greenery beyond—with no buildings in sight—Zhang Chulan couldn't quite process