Chapter 930: Chapter 393: For the Reward, Buy Fishing Gear and Go Fishing with Old Sun! With Dundun, No Air Force! [Subscription Requested]

"I didn’t expect the red leaves on the mountain to be so beautiful at this time!"

As we reached the foot of the mountain, everyone saw the yellow and red leaves on the trees, and their moods instantly brightened up.

Just as the car stopped, Shen Guofu and Han Shuzhen drove over too.

Shen Guofu opened the trunk and asked everyone:

"Did you bring anything to eat or drink? Come over and pick what you’d like."

Though hiking isn’t exactly a picnic, it’s still good to bring some snacks and drinks, especially those high in sugar and energy, like Snickers bars and chocolate.

This is to prevent symptoms like low blood sugar and dehydration during the hike.

Lin Xu walked over with a pre-packed bag, took a look at the snacks his father-in-law had prepared—there was quite a variety: walnut-stuffed dates, milk dates, Snickers, honey bars, chocolate sticks, twisted doughnuts, hazelnut chocolate bars, and so on; Lin Xu stuffed them all into his backpack.

Everyone else packed some bottled water and snacks for themselves.

Once everything was ready, Lin Xu fastened the leash onto Dundun.

To prevent it from running off, he also hung a pet locator around its neck.

"Let’s go, head out!"

Taking advantage of the time before the sun came out, the group started hiking.

There were actually quite a few people hiking in the morning, especially the middle-aged and elderly from nearby. As they hiked, they would occasionally throw a punch, trying to engage all their muscles.

Lin Xu carried the bag and held Dundun in his arms:

"Wait until we reach the platform at the top before you come down. The trail is too narrow and crowded, so you can’t run around now."

"Meow~~~"

Shen Guofu asked:

"Xiao Xu, want me to carry the backpack? You’re holding Dundun and carrying the bag, are you okay with that?"

"Don’t worry, Dad, I’m fine."

After all, that fitness enhancement card, although it only slightly improved my physique, had noticeable effects. Hiking up this little hill is no problem at all.

As we started climbing, Chen Yan and Zeng Xiaoqi kept taking pictures with their phones of the wildflowers and red leaves by the steps, looking quite peaceful.

But as they continued hiking, the two gradually started to fall behind.

Not exercising much usually makes such a sudden burst of activity hard to keep up with physically.

However, the anticipated straggler, Shen Baobao, kept pace with Lin Xu the entire way.

"The manager’s wife’s fitness is really something."

"Of course, Yueyue has been doing aerobics for years; hiking is a breeze for her... Director Zeng, are you okay? If not, just take it easy, I won’t laugh at you."

"Pfft, I’m doing just fine."

While she was speaking, Zeng Xiaoqi saw some stone benches installed along the trail for resting and plopped down, panting heavily:

"Phew... if I eat anything tonight, I’m a dog! My body feels so heavy, like carrying a fifty-pound bag of rice."

Just as she finished speaking, Chen Yan sat down too.

Zeng Xiaoqi took a sip of water:

"Are you tired too?"

"No, I was just waiting for you, worried that you’d get lost..."

"In your past life, you must’ve been a platypus, stubborn as a rock."

A little ahead, Lin Xu stood at a gentle spot, looking back towards the city:

"How do you like it here, son?"

"Meow~"

Lin Xu didn’t really know if it liked it, but judging by its relaxed demeanor, it seemed to enjoy it. Since finding it, they hadn’t really played outdoors properly.

Although the seven days in Yinzhou introduced it to a different environment, it still had to go to the ticket office during the day, having never experienced hiking up a mountain and taking in the view.

Lin Xu glanced at the steps ahead:

"Not much further, let’s keep going. I’ll give you water and dried fish at the top."

Shen Baobao chimed in cheering:

"Let’s go, at the top, we can feast!"

The two hadn’t gone very far before spotting Shen Guofu sipping water by the roadside.

"Xiao Xu, if you need water, don’t chug it. Sip little by little, or else your body won’t handle it..."

Shen Baobao jokingly questioned:

"Dad, why have you been left behind by Mom again? Show some of the courage you had when you were courting her."

With a proud look, Shen Guofu replied:

"Back then, your mom was the one chasing me. Although our family didn’t have money then, I was still the most handsome guy in the alley. Your mom just couldn’t walk past when she first saw me..."

Shen Baobao knew her dad was bragging again but didn’t expose him, saying with a grin:

"Dad, you’re awesome! We’re heading up first."

"Go ahead, I’ll catch my breath and follow shortly."

Hiking, though physically demanding, is quite addictive.

Because you always feel the scenery above is more beautiful, and once at the top, you can sit and breathe the fresh air leisurely.

The higher they climbed, the fewer people there were on the trail.

Many stopped halfway up to rest on the adjacent grounds, while others did Eight-section Brocade Tai Chi or similar exercises.

Dundun perked up as they went higher.

Occasionally spotting little birds and squirrels hopping in the trees, it let out a soft whine, showing its claws, like a little predator ready to hunt.

"Alright, alright, don’t mess around. Winter is coming, and the little ones are busy storing food. Don’t scare them, be a loving kitty."

If not mistaken, those barely visible squirrels in the forest were collecting pine nuts and chestnuts.

No food or water in winter, living depends on these.

Dundun gave a vague understanding look towards the direction the squirrels went, and its whining softened.