Snap. Snap. Snap...

A burst of applause broke the silence.

Su Huaijun clapped her hands vigorously, her eyes sparkling with a glassy light.

Qin Huai's performance was truly amazing; a pebble and a leaf were enough to create such captivating music.

Compared to Qin Huai's performance, the others' acts seemed rather ordinary and lacked any highlights.

Shen Yu clapped along, her beautiful eyes gazing at Qin Huai with admiration.

Deep down, she was filled with curiosity about Qin Huai.

Just when she thought she had seen through Qin Huai, he would always reveal a new side of himself, always full of mystery, as if there was always something to explore.

Chen Muxi clapped as well. Through repeated interactions, she had come to realize the rich inner world hidden within this seemingly roguish man.

Compared to him, the other boys present were much more superficial.

The three beautiful women applauded, and even if the others were unwilling, they still gave them some face.

The applause was sparse and lacked enthusiasm.

It couldn't even compare to the crackling sound of a campfire.

He said he couldn't at first, but then he gave such a wonderful performance.

Everyone felt envious, jealous, and resentful, yet there was nothing they could do. They felt their cheeks burning, as if they had been slapped hard several times.

But they forgot that if they hadn't deliberately wanted to see Qin Huai embarrass himself and kept nagging and pressuring him, why would Qin Huai have bothered with them?

Faced with the admiring gazes of the women, Qin Huai smiled slightly, but a bitter feeling spread through his heart.

The combination of stones and leaves in the music was taught by an ordinary man.

This man was the former captain of the Dark Night Squad and the one who guided Qin Huai into the organization.

Unfortunately, he sacrificed himself to save Qin Huai during a mission.

Although Qin Huai and his men later destroyed the enemy's stronghold and wiped them out without leaving a single one alive, it was all in vain.

Those who sacrificed their lives cannot be brought back to life.

This is an amazing skill; apart from Qin Huai, no one else in the world can possess it.

After returning to China, Qin Huai received psychological counseling but remained deeply troubled by the matter.

All his income over the years has been transferred to his wife, leaving him with nothing.

"Who's next to perform?" Shen Yu asked.

No one answered.

A few people hadn't performed yet, but after Qin Huai, they had lost interest.

Art students are no match for Qin Huai, a self-taught artist. Unless someone has some extraordinary talent, anyone who tries will only humiliate themselves.

"Wang Song, aren't you a local? Tell us if there's anything unusual about this place?" someone asked.

Wang Song nodded: "There are definitely strange things there. There are many oddly shaped trees in the forest over there. The old folks say they're almost becoming spirits, but after the founding of the People's Republic of China, they weren't allowed to become spirits, so these trees were forced to stop transforming into tree spirits and have been sealed away ever since."

"There is also a natural spring in the center of the forest, which is said to be the spring of immortality from the earth's core. It is said that drinking from it will grant you eternal life. Of course, this is false. However, the spring water that flows from the spring tastes sweet and mellow and contains a variety of minerals. If you drink it for a long time, it will definitely slow down aging and also have the effect of beautifying the skin."

"Oh, by the way, there's a cave by the river behind the woods. Legend has it that it's the Dragon King's Cave. An old dragon king broke some heavenly rules and hibernated there for a thousand years to avoid disaster. But he couldn't stand the loneliness and just as he poked his head out, he was struck dead by lightning. That's why the surrounding rock walls are all pitch black..."

Wang Song's vivid description aroused great interest among the crowd.

Some people discussed tree spirits, some discussed Dragon King Cave, but what interested the girls most was naturally the spring that was said to beautify the skin and delay aging.

The conversation naturally drifted off to the bonfire party, as if it had never happened.

The more they talked, the more excited they became. One of the boys suggested, "It's still early, why don't we go on an adventure? Let's see the tree spirits and springs in the forest, and the Dragon King's Cave."

"That's a good idea! It's a rare opportunity to come here, and we're going back tomorrow, so we should at least see what it's like."

Many people agree with this.

"I disagree."

Shen Yu frowned and said, "This place is not like the city. It's the middle of nowhere, and the visibility is limited at night. What if we encounter danger? If you want to go and take a look, let's wait until it's light tomorrow."

She is a teacher and needs to consider the safety of her students.

"Teacher Shen Yu, we're just taking a look around. With so many people here, how could anything happen?"

"Yeah, exploring at night is more fun. Once it's light, you can see the whole thing at a glance, so what's the point?"

"It's just..."

Taking the opportunity, Zheng Ni pleaded with Shu Guangxuan, "Teacher Shu, please talk to him for us. We're not little kids anymore, we'll be careful."

Looking at Zheng Ni's beautiful face, illuminated by the campfire, Shu Guangxuan felt a surge of warmth in his heart. He pretended to ponder for a moment before saying to Shen Yu:

"Teacher Shen, I think it wouldn't be good to spoil the fun if everyone is interested. There aren't any large wild animals here. The only thing to watch out for is snakes, but now that the weather is getting colder, many snakes won't be showing their faces... Zhang Song, are there any poisonous snakes here?"

Zhang Song immediately shook his head: "No, they are usually non-venomous snakes such as rat snakes and grass snakes."

Shu Guangxuan nodded: "That's fine then."

Shen Yu said unhappily, "Teacher Shu, what if..."

"There aren't that many 'what ifs'."

Shu Guangxuan interrupted, "The students are all nineteen or twenty years old. They have their own judgment. If they really think a place is dangerous, they certainly won't go there."

"As teachers, we not only impart academic knowledge, but also teach how to survive. Even a small adventure is a rare opportunity."

"Teacher Shu is right!"

"Teacher Shu, I love you!"

"Teacher Shu understands us so well!"

Everyone cheered for Shu Guangxuan.

Having grown up in comfort, they were getting tired of living in the bustling city.

Having finally found a picturesque countryside for a photo shoot, everyone naturally wants to embark on an amazing adventure.

Adventure is good when it's a little dangerous, otherwise it's too boring.

"This……"

Shen Yu hesitated.

If everyone wants to go, her opposition won't work; instead, she'll just become the villain.

Besides, her opposition might not be effective.

Which of these people is easy to deal with?

"alright."

After hesitating for a moment, Shen Yu nodded in agreement.

Everyone was overjoyed.

Shen Yu added, "However, the team must act as a whole. Anyone who acts alone must go back and write a self-criticism. The self-criticism must be the same length as the graduation thesis!"

"Guaranteed to complete the mission!"

"As ordered!"

"All right!"

Everyone patted their chests and guaranteed it.

"Is there anyone who doesn't want to go?" Shen Yu asked again.

Several girls who were a little timid, or rather, cautious by nature, raised their hands.

"so."

Seeing this, Shu Guangxuan said, "Those who stay are all girls, so I'll stay too. It'll be safer that way."

Zheng Ni immediately said, "Then I'll stay too."

Qin Huai yawned and said lazily, "I..."

Before Qin Huai could finish speaking, Su Huaijun covered his mouth, her eyes sparkling with excitement: "Let's go on an adventure!"

Qin Huai couldn't help but roll his eyes.

This girl, who looks like a well-behaved girl, seems to have a wild side.

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