Super Soldier in the City-Chapter 1254 - 1304: Guide

After freshening up, the two headed out together. Jiang Ningxiang walked side by side with Li Yifei, and after a few steps, Li Yifei turned to look at Jiang Ningxiang and said, "What’s the matter with you?"

"I..." Jiang Ningxiang’s cheeks flushed red, showing a somewhat guilty demeanor.

"Why are you blushing again?" Li Yifei felt amused and asked with a smile.

Jiang Ningxiang’s face turned even redder. She hesitated, clutching the edge of her clothes, before shyly saying in a soft voice, "Just now... just now... I was thinking about... whether I should... hold your hand."

Li Yifei burst into laughter and said, "In that case, let me hold yours." He then reached out and grasped Jiang Ningxiang’s soft and tender little hand.

Jiang Ningxiang’s hand stiffened a little, but it quickly relaxed, and their palms came together. Her petite face showed both a shy and sweet smile.

"Let’s go now." Li Yifei smiled warmly at Jiang Ningxiang. Just holding hands could make the young woman so happy, and even Li Yifei couldn’t help but feel a bit intoxicated by her joy.

"Mhm, mhm!" Jiang Ningxiang replied cheerfully, walking hand in hand with Li Yifei.

This small hotel didn’t serve breakfast, so Li Yifei and Jiang Ningxiang found a nearby diner.

The diner was bustling with people. The two found a seat and had just placed their order when a man in his thirties was guided to their table by the server.

"Are you Huaxia people?" After sitting down, the man glanced at Li Yifei and Jiang Ningxiang and promptly asked, surprisingly in Chinese.

Li Yifei was somewhat astonished and looked at him. "That’s right. And you can speak Chinese?"

The man immediately said with excitement: "Yes, I can. I’ve been doing business with Huaxia people for a long time, so I learned Chinese. Are you here for business or for travel?"

Li Yifei replied with a smile: "We’re here for travel. May I ask your name?"

"I have a Huaxia name—Wang Mudan."

Jiang Ningxiang almost burst into laughter. A grown man choosing such a name—it was incredibly amusing.

Wang Mudan chuckled and said, "I really love the peony flowers of your country, so I picked this name. But for Huaxia women, my name might seem like it belongs to a woman. I hope you won’t laugh at me for it."

"Li Yifei! And this is my girlfriend, Jiang Ningxiang!" Li Yifei smiled, extending his hand. "A name is just a label. As long as you like it, that’s what matters."

"Hello, hello!" Wang Mudan shook hands with Li Yifei enthusiastically, exclaiming, "I’m so happy to see Huaxia people here. I really hope we can be friends. Mr. Li, your girlfriend is truly beautiful—the most beautiful Huaxia woman I’ve ever seen."

Li Yifei smiled and replied, "Thank you for the compliment. I’m also glad to meet someone proficient in Chinese here. Mr. Wang, what would you like to eat? Today, my treat!"

Jiang Ningxiang blushed shyly but wore a happy smile. It was the first time Li Yifei had introduced her in this way, and even such a simple introduction made her heart feel incredibly sweet.

"Oh, not at all! You’re guests here; I couldn’t possibly let you pay. I insist on treating you instead."

"Haha, then I’ll thank you for this meal. But I’ll treat you for lunch and dinner later."

Wang Mudan laughed heartily and said, "Looks like I’ll be taking advantage, but Huaxia people are often wealthy, so I won’t hold back!"

Nepal, as a country, primarily relies on agriculture, with very little industrial development. Consequently, the nation isn’t particularly affluent, and the standard of living isn’t very high. Compared to Huaxia, many Nepalese people indeed perceive Huaxia citizens as wealthy.

While eating, Li Yifei asked, "Mr. Wang, do you have some free time in the coming days?"

"Oh? You want me to be your guide?" Wang Mudan immediately grinned and asked.

"Mr. Wang is indeed perceptive. Neither of us can speak Nepali, and traveling here has been quite inconvenient. Finding someone fluent in Chinese is rare, so running into you today was serendipitous. I really do mean it—if Mr. Wang agrees, I can offer you five thousand Nepalese Rupees per day." fгeewebnovёl.com

The Nepalese Rupee is Nepal’s official currency. One Huaxia currency unit equals about nine Nepalese Rupees. So at that exchange rate, five thousand Rupees is equivalent to more than five hundred Huaxia currency units—a high pay for Nepal’s economic conditions.

"Alright, alright, no problem! Mr. Li is so generous. I’ll make sure you both have an incredible time."

"That settles it then. Here’s twenty thousand Rupees upfront. Take it, and if it isn’t enough, we’ll settle the balance later."

"Wait... upfront payment before I even start working?" Wang Mudan looked at Li Yifei in surprise.

Li Yifei chuckled and said, "I trust you."

Wang Mudan thumped his chest and said, "Alright! Mr. Li, you’re truly a bold man. I won’t let our Nepalese people lose face!"

After finishing their meal, Li Yifei handed over another twenty thousand Rupees to Wang Mudan to rent a vehicle. Benefiting so much from Li Yifei already, Wang Mudan worked tirelessly, eventually renting a sturdy SUV, complete with food and other preparations.

When offering the leftover money back to Li Yifei, Li Yifei said, "No need. Spend it on anything else we might need along the way. If it runs out, I’ll give you more."

Wang Mudan nodded and pocketed the money before the three climbed into the vehicle, with Wang Mudan himself at the wheel. Whether the car was his own didn’t concern Li Yifei.

"Mr. Wang, here’s the thing: My mother has always been deeply religious. Her greatest dream was to visit the sacred sites of various religions. I’m here to fulfill her wishes."

"Then you’ve come to the right place. Buddhism thrives here. You’re lucky it’s pilgrimage season right now; you can witness it firsthand."

"Great, let’s go check it out."

That day, Wang Mudan guided Li Yifei and Jiang Ningxiang to a Buddhist gathering—a lively affair. But Li Yifei wasn’t particularly interested. Buddhism wasn’t what he was looking for; he sought the esoteric Tibetan teachings. Declaring that directly might invite suspicion.

Murong Yuanqing had told him that Happy Zen was deemed highly profound among Tibetan secret teachings, and they treated it like a treasure. It wasn’t something they would casually impart, especially to a Huaxia outsider. Hence, Li Yifei had prepared for the worst: if requesting didn’t work, he’d resort to stealing or even robbing. No matter the method, Li Yifei was determined to acquire the Happy Zen manual.

During the pilgrimage, Li Yifei went through the motions, while Jiang Ningxiang seemed genuinely devout, murmuring words as she performed deep kneeling prostrations.

Afterward, Li Yifei whispered to Jiang Ningxiang, "What were you wishing for, Ningxiang?"

Jiang Ningxiang softly said, "I was praying for them to treat your son kindly—to ensure he doesn’t suffer and grows up healthy and chubby."

Li Yifei gently stroked Jiang Ningxiang’s hair, looking up at the Buddha statue. He quietly said, "They won’t dare to treat my son poorly."

Jiang Ningxiang looked up at Li Yifei resolutely, saying, "Brother Li, trust me—I have this feeling. They won’t make trouble for Little Treasure. They just won’t."

Li Yifei gave a faint smile and said, "I believe you. That’s why I’m not worried about my son’s safety right now. If they’re willing to take care of him, let them. My son is mine, and he always will be."

"Mhm, mhm. Brother Li, I’m glad you feel that way. I was really worried you’d be endlessly anxious."

"Don’t worry about me—I’m not that fragile. Let’s go and explore another place now." Saying this, Li Yifei casually slipped his arm around Jiang Ningxiang’s waist.

Jiang Ningxiang glanced at Li Yifei, then wrapped her arm around his waist as well. After spending the previous night together, the distance between the two had vanished completely.

That evening, Wang Mudan found a decent hotel for Li Yifei and Jiang Ningxiang. It was a suite with excellent heating, so they didn’t have to endure the discomfort of the previous cold and shabby hotel.

However, Wang Mudan only booked a single room for them. Though Jiang Ningxiang blushed slightly, she willingly accepted, and once inside the room, she leapt onto the bed, bouncing lightly before laughing, "Finally, no more small bed—this big bed is so much more comfortable!"

Li Yifei chuckled and said, "Actually, I think the small bed was better."

"How could the small bed be better?" Jiang Ningxiang asked, puzzled.

Li Yifei winked. "The small bed was so tiny we had to sleep closer together."

"Ah! Brother Li, you’re so naughty." Jiang Ningxiang’s cheeks flushed instantly, but she quickly added shyly, "Well, I guess... a big bed can also let us hold each other tightly."

Li Yifei burst into hearty laughter. "My Little Ningxiang is getting bolder, huh? I love it!"

Jiang Ningxiang playfully stuck out her tongue and said, "You called me your girlfriend after all. I need to act like one, don’t I?"

"Haha... indeed, that’s true." Li Yifei laughed out loud, his first truly carefree laugh in over a week.

Watching him enter the bathroom, Jiang Ningxiang’s expression grew complicated. She sighed softly, then shook her head vigorously, opened her suitcase, and pulled out a set of lingerie, her cheeks red once more.

A short while later, Li Yifei finished his shower and emerged, while Jiang Ningxiang dashed into the bathroom clutching her lingerie. Li Yifei caught sight of it and chuckled softly before sitting down at the bedside, his expression growing serious.