At last, we reached our destination—L City.
As soon as we stepped off the train, the unique, crisp air of the plateau hit us.
I raised my head, gazing at the sapphire-blue sky, with clouds so white they seemed within reach.
The beautiful sight is just a short distance away.
The people there, dressed in vibrant traditional attire, appeared deeply engaged in their spiritual practice, their faces calm and focused.
My heart immediately calmed.
"I'll call a car to the hotel. I feel horrible, I smell awful," I muttered.
"Mm."
Eleanor, seemingly out of nowhere, appeared. "Seraphina, may I join you? I heard Alexander say you planned this whole trip. Unlike me, I just decided on a whim to take this trip."
"I got off the train not even knowing which direction to go. Please, please, take pity on me and let me join you."
It seemed like she was pleading, but I could see right through her—it was just a performance.
That conniving woman.
As expected, Alexander spoke up. "Seraphina, how about we—"
Before he could finish, I snatched the suitcase from his hand and walked off.
"I did all the planning. Why should I take her along?"
"Seraphina, she's a girl, and it's dangerous without a companion. Don't you have any sympathy?"
I stopped and gave him a cold glance, though my tone was firm. "Alexander, do you even remember the purpose of this trip?"
His eyes flickered for a moment, and he sighed helplessly. "I thought you were joking. What's this? Are you jealous?"
Just then, a car pulled up. He ushered me in. "Alright, I'll listen to you. We won't take her."
Eleanor tried to squeeze in, but Alexander stopped her. "Sorry, Eleanor, Seraphina won't like it."
Eleanor's face darkened.
The driver, speaking in heavily accented Mandarin, asked, "Are we getting on or not?"
Alexander shut the door. "Let's go. She's not on the way."
As the car turned around, I caught a glimpse of Eleanor's contorted face and couldn't help but laugh.
Alexander suddenly tapped my nose. "Are you satisfied now?"
We both froze, momentarily stunned by the unexpected gesture.
