Crossing the Western Tianshan Mountains

In fact, Ling Fengxi was not called Ling Fengxi before.

His previous name is no longer important. After he served in the army, he applied to change his name to Fengxi. To put it simply, it means the west side of the mountain, or in other words, it means West Tianshan Mountain.

The Western Tianshan Mountains separate the north-south roads, and isolate many landscapes and people.

The Western Tianshan Mountains once blocked his dreams.

He insisted on crossing the Western Tianshan Mountains because this mountain was one of the goals he must conquer in his life. Only by conquering this mountain could he regain his vitality and be his true self.

After Ling Fengxi returned to the camp, he learned from Ye Minglang's report that those herdsmen had come to the camp to extort money, and he immediately thought of Ayala.

So he asked Ye Minglang, "So, in the end, you didn't go to the sheepfold to check if those herders had lost their sheep?"

Ye Minglang said, "They're obviously scammers, trying to extort money. How could they actually have lost a sheep? We were already very good not to call the police. How dare they insist on doing that? They all left in disgrace."

Ling Fengxi thought for a moment and said, "It's time we visit these herders. I'm still a forestry leader, so I still have to pay attention to the surrounding natural and ecological environment. Now that it's winter, we should be even more concerned about the lives of the herders. Please make some arrangements, and we'll go take a look around."

Ye Minglang hesitated a little, "But you've just gotten better, it's not appropriate for you to travel around in this mountain."

"Why, you don't understand what I said? Or is my words not important anymore?" Ling Fengxi's tone became a little more serious, so Ye Minglang had no choice but to say, "Yes, I'll arrange it right away."

Speaking of arrangements, it actually only consists of a few people from the administrative team led by Ling Fengxi... In fact, there doesn't need to be too many people, they just need to be physically strong and have experience living in the mountains.

In the evening, Gulinar rushed over and said to Ling Fengxi, "I'll go too. Ye Minglang told me that you're going to explore the lives of the herdsmen in the surrounding area. In this weather, cars can't go far, so it's better to ride horses or camels. Tomorrow I'll have my brother drive all the horses and camels over. Also, I can go with you. I'm familiar with this place."

Ling Fengxi nodded, "Then I'll trouble you."

The next day, Nurlan came riding a horse, leading two camels and another horse, and they also brought some naan and hot milk.

The food prepared in the camp was actually not very useful in such cold weather. Nurlan's food was obviously better.

Nurlan said, "I'll go too. I'm worried about my sister."

Ling Fengxi said, "Okay."

Since we are going to visit the living conditions of the herdsmen, it is actually a good idea to bring Gulinar and Nurlan with us, at least it will solve the communication problem.

A group of seven people walked into the mountains in the snow and ice.

It’s only November, but it feels like the middle of winter already.

Ling Fengxi said, "Where is Hanati's home? Let's go there first."

Nurlan, on the other hand, didn't know. He thought for a long time and shook his head. "We are on the mountain over there, and they are on the mountain over here, which is completely opposite to ours. Normally, we don't have much contact with each other. As for his home, we really don't know where it is!"

Gulinar said, "I know a little bit. I heard from Portela that Hanati is quite prestigious in this area. He is the head of the natural village and is now in Ahebel."

Ahebel, the blank Banpo area.

It is said that it was named Ahebele because there was a hillside where no grass grew all year round and the ground was covered with gravel. The conditions were so bad that no grass could grow and neither animals nor humans could be supported. It was also a place with a very long slope, so it was called Ahebele.

Gulnar said, "I know that place, but I don't know if they really live there. After all, there's no grass. Cows and sheep need grass to eat, and that place can't support animals."

Ling Fengxi said, "Let's go over there and take a look."

With the location and direction in mind, Gulinar and Ye Minglang rode camels in front to lead the way, Ling Fengxi's horse was in the middle, and Nurlan and three other researchers rode on another camel and horse.

Ye Minglang wrapped his arms around Gulinar's waist, inhaling his fragrance and watching her confidently control the direction of the remote control. His inner dependence and love for her seemed to deepen a little bit, and at the same time he felt sorry for her. He whispered in her ear, "That Hanati is not nice. I'm afraid he will hurt you. When you see him later, you can hide away from him and wait for us."

Gulinar smiled brightly. "We Kazakhs have a saying: 'A tree with rotten roots won't live long.' Do you wish I were a tree with rotten roots?"

"Of course not. I hope you are healthy, happy and live a long life." Ye Minglang was really afraid of losing Gulinar. As he spoke, he hugged her waist even tighter.

"What happened to me did indeed leave me with a rotten root, damaged by someone. But I have already cleared this rot from my heart. I can do this because I have you. You have always been by my side, encouraging me, comforting me, and holding me. I almost broke your arm. Ye Minglang, I am now completely healthy, happy, and bright because I have you. You gave me all the courage and confidence to face this."

Ye Minglang didn’t know what else to say. Gulinar was just like that. She was like the sun. Not only was she strong herself, but she could also warm those around her.

Ye Minglang said softly, "I want to see you."

"But we are together." After Gulinar finished speaking, she realized that Ye Minglang wanted to see her face, so she turned around and smiled at him. Her fair face, red lips, and red clothes looked so vivid and moving in this white world.

Ling Fengxi was the closest to them and could hear some of what they said. He didn't mean to hear it, it was just that the world was too quiet.

The mountains in winter are so quiet that they make people feel a strong sense of loneliness.

He remembered the time when he and Ayala first met. They were about the same age as Ye Minglang and Gulinar. Although Ayala at that time was not as passionate and unrestrained as Gulinar, she was also a very lively, lovely and kind girl. They also rode horses together at that time, but Ayala was behind him at that time. She taught him how to ride a horse. She held the reins behind him... It was as if she had completely encircled him in her arms.

Many years later, the scene of the two of them riding horses and laughing often appears in his dreams. He can't help but connect the Ayala in his dreams with the Ayala who is now timid in front of Hanati.

But the truth is so cruel.

Ling Fengxi's investigation this time was certainly because as a leader, he should pay more attention to the winter life of the herdsmen near the Western Tianshan Mountains. On the other hand, he also felt that the last time the herdsmen came to the camp to extort money but failed, he didn't know whether they would be angry with others, and then the first victim would be Ayala.