parentshiftbook Chapter 32 Jade Emperor Mountain!
Chapter 32 Jade Emperor Mountain!
Saturday.
At the First People's Hospital, the rotating resident trainees, whose day was their turn to rest, finally enjoyed a rare day off.
The young doctors who were on duty, writing medical records, and being called upon by their teachers to suture wounds the night before, now all share a common wish.
Lying down.
No one can wake him up.
The group chat was filled with lamentations early this morning.
Wang Dandan posted a photo of herself wrapped in a blanket, with only half her face showing, captioned: "Whoever disturbs my sleep tonight is my mortal enemy!"
Wang Luo went even further: "I declare that today my bed is my ICU, and no one can get me out of here."
However, Su Ye felt invigorated as he looked at these messages.
Rest day?
Then we absolutely cannot waste it.
It's rare to have some free time of my own!
After checking some travel guides, Su Ye finally decided to go hiking, but not just any ordinary mountain; he wanted to climb a famous historical mountain.
[Yuhuang Mountain in Jiangnan Province is 352km away from your location...]
Su Ye decided to go to Jade Emperor Mountain!
As his cultivation deepened recently, he increasingly felt that since the extraordinary was about to be revealed, it would be beneficial to visit these famous Taoist mountains and historical sites more often. Places like Jade Emperor Mountain have many legends, historical sites, and are very popular. Who knows, he might actually stumble upon something?
So at around 5 a.m., Su Ye left home with his schoolbag on his back, took the high-speed train for more than an hour, and headed straight for Yuhuang Mountain.
……
Jade Emperor Mountain is not a towering, majestic peak, but it possesses a profound sense of antiquity.
Su Ye looked up and saw that the mountain was not particularly steep, but rather undulating and layered, like a green dragon lying in the heart of Jiangnan. The morning mist had not yet dissipated, and the archway, stone steps, and old pines at the foot of the mountain were shrouded in a thin layer of moisture, appearing indistinct. Occasionally, a gust of wind would blow by, and the treetops would sway gently, causing the mist to disperse slightly, revealing the mottled eaves of the Taoist temple and the ancient stone walls halfway up the mountain.
This is a famous Taoist mountain, where incense has been burned continuously throughout history.
As you walk uphill, you can see many historical sites and remnants: cliff walls with inscriptions, stone incense burners blackened by incense smoke, and ancient pines with bark cracked like dragon scales and branches leaning outwards, as if they have watched the sunrise and sunset here for hundreds of years.
"There are quite a few people here." Su Ye couldn't help but smile helplessly.
The foot of the mountain was bustling with activity: tourists, pilgrims, couples taking photos, college students in sportswear, parents with children, and online celebrities livestreaming their journey with selfie sticks. It was as crowded as a temple fair, the air filled with the mingled aromas of fried skewers, milk tea, and incense. Vendors at the mountain entrance shouted at the top of their lungs: "Mineral water, ten yuan a bottle! Hiking poles, thirty-one each! Blessed with incense! Climbing the mountain will bring divine assistance!"
As Su Ye squeezed out of the crowd, he saw a group of young people gathered in an open space at the foot of the mountain.
He didn't take it seriously at first, but when he got closer, he was quite shocked.
A sign stood there, the characters written in a flamboyant and elegant style:
"Twenty-year-old male, earning living expenses during holidays, professional hiking companion, strong and energetic, don't be afraid of climbing! I'll even carry you to the top of Jade Emperor Mountain! Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Jiangnan! 599/time!"
A male college student was standing behind the sign.
He must be 1.88 meters tall, with broad shoulders and a narrow waist. He was wearing a black vest and athletic shorts, with very well-defined muscles and a handsome face. He looked sunny and good-looking, clearly someone who works out regularly.
Su Ye was startled.
Is this thing really that profitable?
He's a resident trainee, and his monthly salary is only 4,500 yuan!
This guy earns several days' salary just by accompanying someone hiking.
Su Ye couldn't help but take a second look.
The male college student noticed his gaze, and immediately felt a little embarrassed. He coughed and said, "Ladies first."
Just then, a delicate-looking girl walked over, wearing a sun hat and a short skirt, her voice soft: "Handsome, 599 is a bit too expensive, can you make it cheaper? It's my first time climbing a mountain, and I really want to find someone to climb with me."
The male student looked at her charming and alluring appearance, his ears turning slightly red, and whispered, "Then... 499 it is."
The girl didn't have time to react.
Suddenly, a powerful voice boomed from the side.
"499 for a climb? I want one too! Handsome! What do you want?"
The surrounding air seemed to freeze for a moment.
Su Ye subconsciously turned his head to look, and his eyes widened in shock.
The newcomer was a truly enormous figure.
She was about 1.5 meters tall and weighed at least 200 pounds. Wearing a pink tracksuit, she stood there like a deep-sea bomb ready to be detonated, looking at the male college student with anticipation on her face.
The man's face visibly darkened.
"You...899."
The girl immediately flew into a rage.
"What do you mean?! Are you looking down on me?! Why should I get 899???"
The older man, his face stiff, reorganized his words: "I misspoke, I won't accompany you."
"1000 yuan a time, I absolutely need you to come hiking with me today!"
The older man crossed his arms and sneered, "You think I'm a gigolo, someone you can order whenever you want?"
"1300!"
"Ha, so you think you're so rich?"
"1500!"
"cut."
"2000!"
"..."
The male college student's lips twitched slightly, his already upright posture suddenly straightened even more, and then he revealed a professional smile.
"Sis, spray on some sunscreen spray, don't let the midday sun irritate your delicate cheeks. By the way, when do we leave?"
Su Ye stood to the side, dumbfounded.
Before he could even react, a middle-aged man standing nearby was already grinning from ear to ear, slapping his thigh and saying to Su Ye, "Young college student, finally bound by money, taking his Kirby up the mountain! In this world, is it easy for college students to make money?"
Su Ye almost lost his composure.
He watched as the college student forced a smile and accepted the two thousand yuan, and then watched the "deep-sea bomb" smugly link arms with the other person, looking at the delicate young woman with disdain. Suddenly, he felt a pang of emotion.
The world is becoming more and more abstract.
However, these were just minor incidents along the way.
Su Ye then looked up at the mountain road shrouded in mist high above.
This is Jade Emperor Mountain.
Let's give it a try.
The spiritual energy here is exceptionally abundant; who knows, we might actually make some amazing discoveries here?
With this thought, Su Ye became even more motivated. He put his foot down, and the bluestone slabs on the ground creaked under his feet. The middle-aged man next to him stared wide-eyed at Su Ye in disbelief. However, the next moment, Su Ye disappeared from the spot in a flash. His speed was extremely fast, as if the slope of Jade Emperor Mountain was nothing to him.
It stirred up gusts of leaves.
"Holy crap, this young man is amazing."