Chapter 220 Original Sin 29
The busy week finally came to an end, and with no need to socialize with friends or clients during the holiday, Liu Ying wanted to just laze around at home, ideally spending a day lounging in bed.
However, Liu Ying didn’t want to dampen Lu Jian’s enthusiasm. They were both white-collar workers at the company, usually quite busy, yet their relationship was exceptionally good. While many of their friends encountered various discord issues at home, Liu Ying and Lu Jian rarely argued.
Their relationship thrived due to mutual understanding and compromise, so even though Liu Ying wasn’t particularly interested, she mustered up the energy to eagerly plan the trip with Lu Jian. Together, they chose a picturesque small village near F City for their getaway.
At the time, the internet was just starting to show its power, with internet cafes popping up everywhere, but there were no ubiquitous travel guides yet. Liu Ying and Lu Jian learned about this beautiful village through a microblog post from a travel-loving blogger who frequently shared their travel itineraries online.
The travel blogger recounted that their car broke down during a road trip, forcing them to walk to a place where they could find people and shelter, inadvertently stumbling into a paradise on earth.
The microblog also featured many beautiful photos, clearly not taken by a professional, yet they highlighted the natural beauty of the scene even more. Remarkably, there were hardly any traces of human interference.
After looking at the scenic photos, Lu Jian was especially excited, and even Liu Ying, who was initially uninterested, showed less resistance. The blogger mentioned that the village had no tourist facilities; meals were limited to farm-style home-cooked food, which was described as ordinary but palatable.
Both Lu Jian and Liu Ying loved good food; they could compromise on anything but their meals. Thus, before setting off, they prepared plenty of food.
After getting ready, another week passed, and the weekend finally arrived. They turned down all social engagements, got in their car, and headed straight to their destination!
The journey was surprisingly smooth, as the village wasn’t too remote. The roads were well-maintained, and despite some dirt paths later, due to dry weather, they were easy to navigate. After about a two-hour drive, the couple reached the location from the microblog photos.