“Stop!” Before Wang Shiyu could boast about his glorious past experiences in Africa, Hao Yunyang made a gesture to halt him, saying, “I know all about your old stories. Since you’re not buying—”
“I’ve already bought some,” Wang Shiyu said calmly. “A bottle of facial cleanser, a moisturizing cream, a lip balm, a bottle of Dabao—”
Seeing Hao Yunyang’s speechless expression, Zhao Chenxin’s face revealed a smile, with a hint of barely suppressed laughter that added to her charm.
Hao Yunyang, already feeling guilty, was somewhat shaken. Fortunately, reason prevailed, and he suppressed the impulse to kiss Zhao Chenxin’s face. He turned and said, “Let’s go. We still have a long way ahead.”
Throughout the journey, Hao Yunyang resisted the idea of stopping at a hotel. They took turns driving, with each person driving for three hours. From Liushi to Xining, Qinghai, the route was nearly 2,700 kilometers. Considering stops for meals and other breaks, they finally entered Xining’s territory around 8 PM the next day.
Thirty-six hours total!
“This is my disgrace,” Wang Shiyu said mercilessly. “Don’t tell anyone I drove here in the future.”
Hao Yunyang was stunned.
As usual, the first task upon arriving was to find accommodation. Given Hao Yunyang’s estimate that this Xining trip might take over a week, finding a hotel was essential.
“Let’s check if there’s a good hotel nearby,” Hao Yunyang turned to Wang Shiyu. “Preferably close to Victory Road to make things convenient.”
“Mm,” Wang Shiyu nodded, searching on the navigation. Soon, he found a suitable location. “East Lake Century Hotel, four-star. Very close to Victory Road.”
“Okay, let’s go there,” Hao Yunyang nodded and smiled. “We’ll have a good meal, book two rooms, take showers, sleep, and not do anything today. We’ll rest and recharge.”
Zhao Chenxin and Wang Shiyu had no objections to Hao Yunyang’s arrangements.
After reaching a consensus, Wang Shiyu pressed the accelerator under Hao Yunyang’s nod, driving towards East Lake Century Hotel as guided by the navigation system.
