On a bright spring day in May, Liu Yang was eating lunch in the company's canteen, but the WeChat message he received in the morning echoed in his mind. "Brother Yang, let's go to Lingshan Mountain to climb the mountain together on the weekend?" The invitation sent by the new female colleague Wang Yun surprised Liu Yang.
Wang Yun is the new finance of Liu Yang's department, she looks very smart, and always has an amiable smile on her fair face. But what Liu Yang appreciates even more is her passion for mountaineering, and it is this common hobby that makes Liu Yang agree to this invitation. Although they have never touched on the topic of feelings, Liu Yang is full of anticipation for this solo trip.
Early in the morning on the weekend, the sky was clear and the sun was comfortable. Liu Yang and Wang Yun met at a meeting point in the city center, dressed in casual clothes and carrying an outdoor backpack full of water and food, while Wang Yun looked refreshed in her striking red sweatshirt.
"Brother Yang, you're early!" Wang Yun smiled at him, breaking the silence of the morning.
"Morning, Yun'er, how are you preparing?" Liu Yang smiled back, looked at Wang Yun's professional mountaineering equipment, and couldn't help but secretly praise it in his heart.
"Well, it's almost, hats, gloves, sunscreen, the weather is so good, it's a good time to climb the mountain!" Wang Yun said, took out a sunhat from his small bag and handed it to Liu Yang, "Here you go, sun protection is very important." ”
"Thank you, so attentive." Liu Yang took the hat with a smile, and he was quite moved in his heart. They took a bus to the bottom of the mountain and then changed to the van that took the ferry up the mountain.
Along the way, the two talked and laughed, and the topic easily transitioned from work to sharing interest in music and movies. Wang Yun likes Zhao Lei's songs very much, and thinks that kind of small and fresh style is very suitable for listening to in the mountains.
"Brother Yang, what song do you like to listen to, on the mountain?" Wang Yun asked curiously while taking out her mobile phone.
"Me, nothing special. However, when listening to songs in the mountains, I prefer some powerful ones, such as "Song of the Distant Mountains". Liu Yang replied.
"I also like that song, it has the feeling of conquering the mountains." Wang Yun happily added.
The way up the mountain was not too difficult, and the two talked as they walked. The mountain road is winding, and the air in the forest is fresh and slightly scented with flowers. The spring sun dappled through the treetops and dappled the ground, their shadows elongated and overlapped in the shadows of the trees.
Suddenly, Wang Yun stopped and patted her forehead, "Oops, I seem to have forgotten to bring water." ”
"It's okay, I have a lot in my backpack, enough for the two of us." Liu Yang immediately opened his backpack and handed Wang Yun a kettle.
"Brother Yang, you are really a careful person." Wang Yun took the kettle and smiled with satisfaction after drinking some of it.
They continued to go up. The higher you go, the more stunning the scenery becomes. The two also gradually moved from greeting-style dialogue to in-depth spiritual communication. A story about dreams and life slowly unfolds on the winding path of Lingshan.
As the altitude gradually increased, Liu Yang and Wang Yun came to the halfway point of Lingshan Mountain, and the surrounding scenery became more and more magnificent. Walking on the rugged mountain road, the two sometimes need to hold hands to support each other, and this sudden intimacy makes their topic gradually deeper.
"Brother Yang, what is your dream?" In an open area, Wang Yun sat on a large rock and asked Liu Yang, who was close behind.
Liu Yang smiled, sat next to her, and said, "My dream is to be able to live the life I want without being constrained." He looked into the distance, and his eyes revealed an infinite yearning for the vast world.
Wang Yun couldn't help but fall into thought, and then said a little shyly: "I... In fact, I want to open my own bakery. Every loaf of bread made makes people laugh. ”
In this way, the two exchanged each other's life stories and small dreams, ignoring the passage of time around them.
However, just as they were about to move on, a dense cloud suddenly gathered in the sky, followed by a rumbling thunder. It's common knowledge that every climber knows that mountains are unpredictable, but when changes come, people are still caught off guard.
"Oh no, we have to hurry down the mountain!" Liu Yang quickly packed up the backpack that was spread out on the side.
"Well, hurry up!" Wang Yun also got up nervously, but when she turned around in a hurry, her feet were unstable, and she suddenly fell to the ground with an "oops".
"Yun'er, what's wrong with you?" Liu Yang hurriedly stepped forward to help her up.
"My feet, like... It's here. Wang Yun was pale and sweaty, pointing to her left ankle.
Liu Yang tried to help her press gently, and Wang Yun's painful expression suddenly intensified. Obviously, she can't be expected to go on her own on the next road down the mountain.
"It seems that I can only carry you." Liu Yang did not hesitate to squat down and make a posture of carrying people.
Wang Yun showed an embarrassed expression on her face: "I'm sorry to trouble you." ”
"Don't talk, come up." Liu Yang urged, very concerned about Wang Yun's safety.
In this way, in the midst of the sigh of the mountain wind and the arrival of the first drop of rain, Liu Yang carried Wang Yun on his back and began the difficult road down the mountain. The road became muddy, and the rain soaked their clothes, but Liu Yang did not slow down. He knew that stopping would mean increased risk in the wind and rain.
"Brother Yang, I'm sorry, I seem to have caused you trouble." Wang Yun was on his back and said weakly.
Liu Yang's breathing was a little short, but he comforted: "It's okay, the slope here is not too steep, let's take our time." As long as it's safe to get down the mountain, it's all worth it. ”
The rain became heavier, the mountain roads became more and more slippery, and the dusk gradually enveloped the entire mountain forest, the surrounding scene became blurred, and the mobile phone signal became weaker and weaker. Liu Yang's vision began to narrow, but he still stubbornly moved forward, just to bring Wang Yun to a safe place.
When I arrived at the town below the mountain, I was already exhausted, and the feeling of my clothes sticking to my body was very uncomfortable. At the door of a small shop in the town, Liu Yang carefully put Wang Yun down.
"Brother Yang, I can take a few steps to try." Wang Yun said, barely standing.
However, as soon as she took a step, her face immediately turned pale, and the pain in her foot made her almost fall again. Liu Yang hurriedly supported her, and his heart was full of worry.
"I can't walk, so don't hold on." Liu Yang said.
Wang Yun didn't insist anymore and nodded. The darkness and rain left them with no choice but to find a place to perch temporarily.
"There's a little hotel in front of us, so let's stay there tonight." Liu Yang said nervously but firmly.
"That's... All right. Wang Yun's voice carried a hint of hesitation, but more of a trust in Liu Yang.
So, on a long and testing evening, the fates of the two men were temporarily intertwined in the rain and in the next room of the mountain hotel.
Drizzling through the dim town, Liu Yang and Wang Yun finally found the small hotel. Pushing open the door, a warm current hits your face, which is in stark contrast to the bitter cold outside.
"Hello, do you want to stay at the hotel?" Seeing this, the proprietress greeted her and asked enthusiastically.
"Yes, hostess, please open a room for us." Liu Yang's wet hair was still dripping, and his voice trembled slightly.
"We're left with a double room." The proprietress said helplessly.
Liu Yang and Wang Yun glanced at each other, and they could see the embarrassment and helplessness in each other's eyes. Liu Yang smiled awkwardly and said, "Then that's it, thank you for your hard work." ”
After checking in, they were ushered into their room. The room was small but very clean, with a double bed against the wall. The mood of the two of them also became a little nervous unconsciously.
"Brother Yang... Wouldn't that be bad? One room, I mean. Wang Yun was hesitant, and his eyes were erratic.
"Don't worry, I can sleep on the couch while you rest on the bed." Liu Yang tried to keep his composure and pointed to the sofa in the corner of the room.
Wang Yun nodded, although she knew that this would be very troublesome for Liu Yang, but the physical discomfort made her have no choice. She slowly walked to the edge of the bed and sat down.
"I'll go to the bathroom to see if there's hot water, you can change some clean clothes first." As he spoke, Liu Yang handed her a dry towel and a clean T-shirt.
"Thank you, Brother Yang, I... I'll do it myself. Wang Yun's voice was as thin as a mosquito.
After Liu Yang nodded, he turned around and went into the bathroom, checked the water temperature, and then came out and said to Wang Yun: "The water is very hot, you can take a bath first, it will be more comfortable." ”
"Okay, then please wait a minute." Wang Yun took the towel and clothes into the bathroom and closed the door.
Liu Yang, who stayed outside, breathed a long sigh of relief, feeling unprecedented tension and embarrassment. He walked to the window, gently opened the curtains, and looked out at the rain-soaked street, his heart full of confusion.
After a while, Wang Yun came out of the bathroom, her hair wet and scattered over her shoulders, and she looked much more radiant.
"You go take a shower too, you'll feel better after taking a shower." She whispered to Liu Yang.
"Okay." Liu Yang didn't refuse, and hurried into the bathroom.
With the hot water washing, Liu Yang's body gradually relaxed. He closed his eyes, thankful for having a place to perch tonight, even in such an awkward setting.
When Liu Yang came out of the shower, he saw Wang Yun sitting on the edge of the bed, as if thinking about something.
"Yun'er, how are your feet, are they comfortable?" Liu Yang asked with concern.
Wang Yun shook her head slowly: "It's better, but it still hurts." I'm so sorry to cause you so much trouble. ”
"Nothing, as long as you can get better." Liu Yang walked to the sofa and made his own bed, "Then I'll rest here, and you can call me at any time if you have anything." ”
"Hmm... Brother Yang, thank you. Wang Yun seemed to have something to say, but in the end only left a simple thank you.
It was late at night, and the rain was still falling. Liu Yang was lying on the soft sofa, and Wang Yun's faintly visible silhouette on the bed made him feel uncalm for a long time. He knew that the night would be an unforgettable experience for both of them.
The next day, when the morning light pierced the silence of the long night through the curtains, Liu Yang and Wang Yun woke up at the same time. The air was exceptionally fresh this morning, and the rain washed the town over the town as if they had washed away the embarrassment and uneasiness between the two.
"Brother Yang, early." Wang Yun sat on the bed, slowly moving her ankles.
"Morning, Yun'er, how are you, do your legs and feet still hurt?" Liu Yang sat up from the sofa and asked with concern.
"It's much better, at least I can walk." Wang Yun tried to get out of bed, landed lightly, and walked a few steps.
"Great, why don't you try going downstairs?" Liu Yang suggested.
"Well, you can try." Wang Yun nodded, with a shallow smile on her face.
The two slowly made their way to the first floor of the small hotel, where a simple breakfast was ready. They sat opposite each other and shared a few slices of toast and a pot of warm soy milk.
"Thank you last night, Brother Yang." Wang Yun said suddenly while eating breakfast.
"It's nothing, help each other." Liu Yang waved his hand, but he sighed in his heart the warmth of this unexpected encounter.
After breakfast, Liu Yang took Wang Yun and slowly walked out of the small hotel. In the early morning, when the streets were empty, they took a leisurely stroll through the streets. The experience of this night made the two people who already had the same heart understand each other better.
"Brother Yang, will we come out like this in the future?" Wang Yun suddenly looked at Liu Yang with expectant eyes.
"Of course, how about the next time we go to the beach? As long as your foot injury is healed. Liu Yang smiled and began to plan his future trips.
"Okay, then we're good friends!" Wang Yun happily agreed.
In the end, Liu Yang sent Wang Yun home, and when he said goodbye, the fingers of the two touched lightly, as if to confirm each other's feelings. In the process of mutual help and coexistence, they realized the pure preciousness of interpersonal relationships.
Wang Yun held the doorknob in his hand, turned to Liu Yang and said, "Brother Yang, thank you so much today, we... There will definitely be such opportunities in the future, right? ”
"Of course, Yun'er." Liu Yang's voice was full of hope.
Liu Yang turned around and embarked on the way home, thinking to himself, does such an encounter and such a relationship mean more possibilities?
This content is a fictional short story, please read it rationally, and do not sit in the right seat