northernbook Chapter 275: Surrounded by Wolves on a Rainy Night
Chapter 275: Surrounded by Wolves on a Rainy Night
"Aunt Yuan, do you feel short of breath?" Not long after setting out in the morning, Xu Ning took out a palm-leaf fan and started fanning himself while wiping the sweat off his face.
Xu Yuan and Xu Feng were also soaked with sweat. She looked at the clouds gradually gathering in the sky, frowned and said, "I'm afraid it's going to rain. Ningning, let's walk faster. We have to find a place to hide before it rains."
Xu Ning took out the monitor and took a look. He found that there were still many clouds blowing towards them. It seemed that the rain would not stop. Xu Ning quickly enlarged the screen and looked around, and finally found a flat slope.
The slope is backed by a rocky mountain, which is not prone to landslides. The flat area of the slope is not small, and the terrain is high, so there is no need to worry about water accumulation.
"Aunt Yuan, we can set up a tent here!" Xu Yuan took a quick look and nodded, and the three of them hurried towards the slope.
Before long, the clouds in the sky became thicker and thicker, and the color became darker and darker, from the initial grayish white to dark gray, and even black in some places.
These clouds are like huge mountains, undulating and stretching into the distance. Their edges are blurred, as if they have merged with the sky, making it difficult to distinguish where the clouds are and where the sky is.
The wind gradually grew stronger. The originally gentle breeze became violent and restless, like an enraged beast, roaring wantonly between heaven and earth.
The temperature also dropped unconsciously in the wind. The originally hot air became cool and pleasant, making people feel extremely comfortable. However, this coolness was not real coolness, but a sign of the coming storm.
"Ningning, we have to go faster." Xu Yuan's anxious voice rang out, and Xu Ning and Xu Feng finally ran as fast as they could.
There was a damp smell in the air, as if the whole world was immersed in water, making it difficult to breathe.
Suddenly, there was a dull thunder in the distant sky. The thunder seemed to come from underground, deep and powerful, making people feel palpitations.
As thunder roared, lightning began to appear in the sky. These lightning bolts were like giant silver dragons, shuttling through the clouds, emitting dazzling light from time to time, which made people feel extremely shocked.
Gradually, the thunder was getting closer and the lightning was getting more frequent. There was a tense atmosphere in the air, which made people feel a little uneasy.
Xu Ning and the other two hurried and finally reached the slope before it rained. Without taking a rest, they simply cleaned the slope, and Xu Ning immediately took out the tent, and the three of them quickly set up the one-bedroom tent.
Finally, the first drop of rain fell. It was like a crystal clear pearl, slowly falling from the sky, splashing a small drop of water on the ground. Then, more raindrops fell, they were like a group of naughty children, jumping happily between heaven and earth.
The rain was getting heavier and heavier. It was like a silver curtain pouring down from the sky, covering the whole world.
Xu Ning and Xu Feng collapsed in the tent exhausted. They were panting and looking at the rain hitting the tent outside, they breathed a sigh of relief.
"Emma, I'm so tired." Xu Ning complained as she sat up. She took out a simple table from the treasure chest, and then exchanged a bunch of food and drinks and placed them on it.
"Come and have something to eat and replenish your energy." Xu Ning said, picking up a cup of her favorite passion fruit double shot and taking a big sip. The cool taste made her feel a chill spread throughout her body instantly, as if all the fatigue was dispelled.
"Great!" she couldn't help but exclaim.
Xu Feng also picked up a cup and drank it in big gulps, but he couldn't help shivering. "So cold! So refreshing!" he said, with a surprised expression on his face.
"Delicious, right?" Xu Ning smiled proudly. She picked up a piece of fragrant roasted wings and took a bite. The meat was tender and juicy, and the aroma was overflowing. This bite made her feel extremely satisfied.
"I wonder if it's raining over there in the valley?" Xu Ning muttered while eating.
"Second sister, don't be afraid of the rain over there in the valley."
"That's true."
"Second sister, this juice is so delicious. Can we make it ourselves?" Every time Xu Feng eats something he likes, he wonders if he can eat it every day in the future.
"Sure. This passion fruit double shot is the simplest. It's just honey, passion fruit juice and ice." Xu Ning glanced at the cup and added, "There are also coconut flakes and pearls. Coconut flakes are made from coconut milk. There are coconut trees on the beach. Pearls are made from brown sugar..."
"Second sister, this is not that easy." Xu Feng took a sip stupidly, chewing the coconut and pearls in his mouth and swallowing them.
"Wait until we get back and your second sister will make it for you and you'll know. It's very simple." After Xu Ning said that, he put down his milk tea and started to eat the roast chicken. Xu Feng stuffed French fries into his mouth and nodded like a chicken pecking at rice.
"Second sister, these fries are delicious too!"
Xu Ning opened the ketchup and handed it to Xu Feng and Xu Yuan, "Dip it in ketchup, it tastes better this way!"
Xu Yuan first dipped a French fry in it, and her eyes immediately lit up when she put it in her mouth. "Ningning, this sauce is so delicious! This, they are so delicious together!"
Xu Ning smiled like a groundhog. After swallowing the meat in her mouth, she slowly said, "When the time comes, let's ask Dad to plant more potatoes. This is a high-yield crop, which can produce 1,000 kilograms per mu. We can eat it every day, and there are many ways to eat it. We can eat as much as we want!"
"Hmm!" Xu Yuan couldn't wait to pick up the French fries and dip them in ketchup to eat. At this moment, she looked like a naive little girl. Xu Ning was very happy seeing this.
The rain was still pouring outside, but the three people in the tent were living an ideal life.
Fortunately, the rain did not last long. In the early afternoon, the rain gradually began to weaken, and the thunder and lightning gradually disappeared. A ray of sunlight began to appear in the sky, shining through the gaps in the clouds and onto the earth. The air was filled with a fresh breath, making people feel extremely comfortable.
The rain stopped, the sky became exceptionally blue, and the clouds floated in the air like clouds. The sun shone on the earth, and everything seemed so vibrant.
Xu Ning took out a telescope and looked in the direction of advance and found that there were still many dark clouds in that direction. It was already afternoon and the ground was still wet, so it was not suitable for traveling. Xu Ning and the other two decided to wait until the next day to set off.
"Since we have time, why don't we prepare hotpot?" Since they were free anyway, Xu Yuan and Xu Feng fully supported Xu Ning's suggestion. In the end, the three of them not only prepared hotpot, but also prepared barbecue.
Xu Ning built a shed outside the tent. In the evening, it started to drizzle again. The three of them ate hot pot and barbecue under the candlelight, and it was a unique experience to watch the rain.
As the night deepened, Xu Ning, after washing up, lay on the air mattress in the tent but couldn't fall asleep.
Xu Feng on the side was also feeling very full, and he lay on another air mattress and kept rubbing his stomach.
Suddenly, Xu Feng's eyes were attracted by the shadow of a furry ear outside the tent. "Second sister, what is that?"
"What what?" Xu Ning turned over and just saw the shadow outside the tent behind Xu Feng.
"Xiaobao!" Xu Ning shouted without thinking and rushed towards Xu Feng.
At the same time, wolf howls could be heard from all directions.
"Marula, we are surrounded!"