America: I came here to study, not to show mercy.

Chapter 55 I Want to Be a Handsome Guy

In the end, Li Xiaoen did not eat all the squid strips. One reason was that they were too sweet, even greasy, and the main reason was that the large packaging bag was too large.

He just caught a few, amused the two girls, and then returned them.

Why can shredded squid be made sweet, and why is it so sweet?
Li Xiaoen took a sip of water and couldn't help but complain in his heart.

Research and statistics show that the average daily sugar intake of Americans is 126.4 grams, ranking first in the world and far exceeding that of other countries. This can be seen from these daily snacks, not to mention those desserts that are almost entirely sugar.

Perhaps because we set off early, the journey was smooth. The bus stopped at the foot of a small hill. Led by a senior student, we led the way and a group of people climbed slowly along the trail towards the top of the mountain.

Stepping on the slightly moist black soil, Li Xiaoen looked up at the lush forest that not even let in any sunlight. He couldn't help but take a deep breath and quickened his pace to climb up.

Before setting off, he had already learned that their hiking route was more suitable for beginners and intermediate hikers, passing through a mature route of Giant Rock and Black Panther Mountain.

After overtaking the seniors who were chatting and walking slowly one after another in front of him, Li Xiaoen's vision in front of him finally became much wider.

"Hey, Sean, you're smart. You know you can see the best scenery by walking ahead."

Noticing Li Xiaoen's figure quickly catching up, Meng Yufan, who had been walking in front, greeted him in Chinese.

This was the brand and store where he bought the hiking shoes recommended by this Chinese senior.

"I don't like to saunter back there."

Li Xiaoen replied, but there was one thing he didn't say. He really didn't want to listen to other people's gossip about their family matters, such as which girl was the prettiest and how to pursue her.

Finally, we reached the top of the mountain. Looking back at the long line of people climbing up the winding and rugged hillside, we decided to rest on a large exposed rock.

“It’s great to walk around more and see the scenery here.”

Looking down at the gurgling stream in the bushes at the foot of the mountain, and the tall buildings vaguely visible at the end of his sight, Meng Yufan took a deep breath of fresh air, turned his head and smiled at Li Xiaoen.

"When the event was announced, I wanted to advise you not to just focus on studying and to get out more. I didn't expect to see you sign up before I even said anything."

Li Xiaoen naturally knew what the senior meant and shrugged. "I wouldn't refuse the opportunity to go out and enjoy the scenery while exercising. If I were really lazy, why would I sign up for this club?"

"Not necessarily."

Meng Yufan smacked his lips and shook his head with emotion. This familiar way of expressing himself made Li Xiaoen feel as if he was talking to his friends in China.

"Some people decide to do something faster than anyone else and plan it more actively than anyone else, but when it comes time to actually start, they find all sorts of excuses to procrastinate and simply refuse to do it."

Meng Yufan looked at Li Xiaoen and said seriously, "Junior brother, I hope to see you again next time."

Li Xiaoen was stunned for a moment, then nodded slightly, "Well, I'm not the kind of person who gets excited after three minutes."

He naturally knew the advice of this Chinese senior and understood its deeper meaning. He probably hinted at it in a roundabout way because he was afraid of offending him. After all, as young Chinese people studying in a foreign country, no one would like others to tell them to study hard and live actively.

"Ha ha……"

Meng Yufan laughed twice, raised his hand and patted Li Xiaoen's shoulder and nodded continuously.

"Senior, they..."

It was unknown how many international students this senior had seen who were only enthusiastic for a short time, or who only made decisions and plans but did not implement them. Li Xiaoen felt helpless, but he still silently moved his feet to avoid his slapping palm.

Studying abroad in the world's most developed country, aside from those with scholarships, is not cheap for most universities. Costs can easily start at millions of yuan. And yet, there are students like Ying Shuishuo who use their family's money to get by. "Senior, they're like this..."

While Meng Yufan was stunned after his slap missed, Li Xiaoen changed the subject and said something, pointing his finger at several male classmates who were shouting and cheering on the top of the mountain.

They were standing on a huge rock on the top of the mountain, tentatively moving towards the edge of the rock step by step. Below them was a steep slope of several hundred meters.

One after another, each person who went up moved closer to the edge at the shouts of their companions.

"Ignore them and don't join them."

Meng Yufan shook his head quickly and slightly, looked down at the same large rock under his feet, and stepped back. "Sean, stand back."

"Senior, you..."

Following Meng Yufan's footsteps, Li Xiaoen felt a little amused and helpless when he saw his calm movements.

"Do you think those videos of foreigners committing suicide you see online are fake?"

Meng Yufan gave Li Xiaoen a helpless look and lowered his voice, "Don't join this kind of people, and be vigilant at all times to avoid being implicated."

"Senior, this is America, you don't have to whisper like that."

"Maybe, someone can understand?"

Meng Yufan immediately responded, "It's better to be safe than sorry. If they knew we said something like this and spread it online, we could be isolated in a matter of minutes."

"Well, that's understandable."

Li Xiaoen nodded.

Admittedly, even other American students who were traveling with them would stand far away and would not even care if they said such things, but they just couldn't do that - the reason was simple, they were outsiders and were weak.

As the large group of people from the rear arrived one after another, the boys who attracted more and more attention became more and more excited. When they took bigger tentative steps, the leading senior student shouted to stop at the right time.

They were reluctant at first, but under the gazes of so many people, they had no choice but to retreat back to the safe ground in disappointment.

It turns out that he is the senior student who is leading the group. Does he have to wait until there are more people and more power than before he can persuade them?

Li Xiaoen thought to himself that this leading senior was the first to step back from the huge rock under his feet.

After exchanging glances with Meng Yufan and getting a positive answer, he couldn't help but become alert.

This college student hiking expedition team in the wilderness, with a leader who can't control the crazy and suicidal members who keep testing the dangers, why does it have the strong flavor of an American horror movie?

Just as Li Xiaoen was thinking about it, a graceful figure walked out from the crowd and stood silently behind him, or rather, at the head of the hiking team.

She looked back at Sufeil, but the girl didn't even look at him. She turned her body towards the mountain and the natural scenery in the distance and took a deep breath.

So, this woman’s name is Xiaomei?
Li Xiaoen looked at the girl's smooth and delicate profile and felt dissatisfied in his heart.

I want to be Xiao Shuai, the one who survives to the end safely.

(End of this chapter)