What a coincidence.
For a moment, Song Ning did not know what to say.
Gu Zheng did not dwell on the subject. He looked around before saying:
"I could still pinpoint Dong Village's location earlier, but after drifting along this current for so long, I really am lost!"
Song Ning stood up as well and carefully surveyed their surroundings.
They were in a valley beside a broad stream, with lush green mountains on either side. It was the season when vegetation flourished, and layers upon layers of green filled their view.
Looking in either direction along the stream, they could see rolling mountains in the distance, but no buildings or signs.
Without a word, she sat down, picked up her backpack, and took out the cloth bag containing her provisions.
Before her escape, Changmei had prepared plenty of food and stuffed a good deal of it into her bag.
She motioned for Gu Zheng to sit down, handed him a few boiled eggs, and put several rice cakes that had softened in the water over the fire to toast.
Only then did she speak. "Gu Zheng! I'm sorry! I got a little carried away earlier!"
"It's fine!" Gu Zheng said. "You were already out of strength by then! Your punches were so weak they didn't even hurt!"
Song Ning choked on her words and looked up to glare at him.
Gu Zheng quickly lowered his head, fighting a smile.
After a brief silence, Song Ning picked up an egg and began peeling it as she spoke:
"I've always... trusted you all like family! When we came back from Shanghai City and you said you wanted to keep me safe, honestly, I was overwhelmed by the kindness! I kept feeling like I was causing you trouble! All along the way, I