After I transmigrated, the cold king clung to me every day.

Chapter 282 Lin Qianqian and Li Yue meet again

Lin Qianqian and Xiaodie walked straight ahead and unknowingly entered a quiet forest: the thick fallen leaves underfoot were like a soft carpet, and every step was silent. Occasionally, a dry twig would snap, and the "crack" sound would be particularly crisp in the silence.

Sunlight struggled to penetrate the layers of foliage, casting dappled shadows and shrouding the woodland in a dreamlike veil. The surrounding trees stood tall and straight, their branches intertwined, isolating the area from the outside world's noise.

Lin Qianqian held the wooden butterfly tightly in her hand. A gentle breeze blew by, and the wooden butterfly swayed slightly, its wings seemingly trying to break free from its restraints and flutter away, drawing Lin Qianqian's gaze involuntarily.

She subconsciously looked up and around. The tall trees blocked out the sun, and the sunlight was filtered through the layers of branches and leaves, casting dappled shadows on the ground.

At this moment, Xiaodie, her voice trembling slightly with unease, asked, "Miss, where are we? There's no one here! It's so deserted, oh dear~"

As she spoke, Xiaodie involuntarily shivered, hugged her shoulders tightly, and looked at herself with wariness and fear in her eyes.

Upon hearing this, Lin Qianqian gently shook her head, her rosy lips slightly pursed, her delicate eyebrows furrowed, and her face full of contemplation.

Li Yue pushed her stall cart with difficulty, moving forward step by step. Fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead, glistening in the sunlight, but she felt no fatigue at all.

Her gaze inadvertently swept forward, and a familiar figure came into view not far away. She froze, her steps came to an abrupt halt, and even her hand unconsciously loosened its grip on the cart, causing the cart to sway slightly.

Her lips parted slightly as she murmured to herself, "Aren't those... the two young masters who just bought me the wooden butterfly carving? What are they doing here?" Her face was filled with disbelief, her eyes wide with confusion.

Li Yue frowned slightly, a shallow "川" character forming between her brows, and with a heart full of confusion, she walked towards Lin Qianqian and the others. Her steps were quick yet cautious, and she kept glancing around as she went.

Li Yue approached with a puzzled look on her face, her expression a mixture of curiosity and concern. She asked, "Young Master, what are you doing here?" Her clear voice broke the surrounding silence.

Upon hearing the sound, Lin Qianqian and Xiaodie instinctively turned around. They exchanged a glance, their eyes flashing with surprise, their faces filled with astonishment.

After a brief moment of surprise, Lin Qianqian smiled gently and explained, "Oh, we just kept walking and ended up here without realizing it." Her tone was soft and her expression was composed.

Xiaodie nodded hurriedly and chimed in, "Yes, yes, do you know where this place is? Why haven't we seen anyone?" As she spoke, she looked around, a hint of unease in her eyes.

Upon hearing this, Li Yue couldn't help but burst out laughing. A bright smile bloomed on her face. She then put down the cart, straightened her back, put her hands on her hips, and said confidently, "Haha, there are usually no people here, and very few people come here. Just walk a little further ahead, and you'll be at my house!" Her eyes were full of pride, and her voice was cheerful and enthusiastic.

"Your home?!" Lin Qianqian and Xiaodie exclaimed in unison, utterly shocked.

The two stared at each other, their eyes wide with surprise and confusion. For a moment, they were speechless, and the air seemed to be filled with astonishment.

Lin Qianqian frowned slightly, her eyes filled with curiosity and doubt, and asked softly, "Miss, this is a desolate place, how come your home is here?" Her tone was gentle, but she could not hide her confusion.

Upon hearing this, Li Yue's lips curled up slightly, and she replied with a hint of playfulness and stubbornness, "Why can't this desolate mountain be my home!" As she spoke, she raised her chin slightly, and her eyes sparkled with a lively light.

Lin Qianqian was taken aback by her straightforward answer and was speechless for a moment. She could only cough awkwardly and say, "Uh," looking somewhat embarrassed.

Seeing her like this, Li Yue couldn't help but chuckle. Her eyes narrowed into crescent moons as she murmured, "I've lived here since I was little. It's so carefree and peaceful here, with no one to bother me. How happy I am!" As she spoke, her face radiated happiness and contentment, and her eyes sparkled with a deep love for this land.

Lin Qianqian listened quietly, and looking at Li Yue's pure and bright smile, a warm feeling welled up in her heart. She felt a surge of affection and admiration for this straightforward and easygoing girl, and her eyes softened.

Li Yue's smile hadn't faded, and her eyes still sparkled with pleasure. Suddenly, as if remembering something, she slapped her forehead, and with a hint of curiosity on her face, said, "By the way, I haven't yet asked your names, gentlemen, and where you're headed?"

Xiaodie opened her mouth, but before she could utter two words, "Uh, we...", Lin Qianqian quickly interrupted her.

Lin Qianqian's eyes flickered as she thought quickly. Then she cleared her throat and said in a serious tone, "Miss, my name is... uh... Lin, and my given name is Qian, which means 'thousands of hardships'. This is my page, whose name is... uh... Little Insect! We love to travel and explore the world! Hahaha." To hide her nervousness, she laughed loudly, but her face still showed a hint of awkwardness.

Upon hearing the name, Xiaodie's eyes widened instantly in disbelief. She subconsciously repeated, "Little Bug?! Uh... yes, yes, my name is Little Bug..." As she spoke, she forced a smile that looked more like a grimace and secretly rolled her eyes at Lin Qianqian, her expression seemingly saying, "What kind of weird name is this?"

Upon hearing this, Li Yue was taken aback at first, then threw her head back and burst into laughter, her eyes crinkling into two crescent-shaped slits, her dimples clearly visible. As she laughed, she slapped her thigh and exclaimed, "Little bug~ what were you thinking, how could you name yourself like that! Hahaha!"

Hearing Li Yue's laughter, Lin Qianqian's face flushed. She scratched her head awkwardly, forcing a stiff smile, and looked away, trying to ease her embarrassment.

Xiaodie could only force a smile, her smile full of helplessness, silently criticizing her young mistress for the bizarre name she had chosen at the last minute.

And so, in this somewhat absurd atmosphere, one of the three kept laughing, while the other two were so embarrassed they wanted to disappear into the ground.

Seeing that the atmosphere had eased a bit, Lin Qianqian smiled gently and asked softly, "May I ask how you should address me, young lady?"

Just as Li Yue was about to continue her work, she heard the voice, looked up, and readily replied, "My name is Li Yue." After saying that, she turned around, bent down, and gripped the handlebars of the cart with both hands, intending to continue on her way.

Seeing Li Yue struggling to push the cart, Lin Qianqian quickly stepped forward, her face full of concern: "Miss Li, let me help you!"

Not to be outdone, Xiaodie chimed in, "I'll help too!"

Li Yue quickly waved her hand, her face full of gratitude, yet also with a hint of bravado: "Oh, no need, I can do it myself!"

"It's okay," Lin Qianqian insisted, then walked to the car, gripped the handlebars tightly, and tried to push the car.

But the car seemed rooted to the spot; despite her great effort, it only wobbled slightly. Lin Qianqian's brows furrowed instantly, her jaw clenched, veins bulged on her forehead, and her face was filled with difficulty.

Seeing this, Xiaodie quickly ran to the back of the car and braced herself against the rear of the car with both hands, using all her strength.

Her face flushed red, her eyes widened, and her bangs were soaked with sweat, clinging tightly to her face, but the car remained motionless.

Watching the disheveled state of the master and servant, Li Yue couldn't help but burst out laughing. Her eyes narrowed into crescent moons, and her dimples were clearly visible. Her laughter echoed in the air.

Lin Qianqian and Xiaodie froze upon hearing the laughter, their faces burning hot.

Lin Qianqian smiled awkwardly, her eyes darting around. She subconsciously let go of his hand and wiped the sweat from her forehead.

Xiaodie pouted, her face full of helplessness, and gave a dry laugh in an attempt to ease the awkward atmosphere, secretly lamenting her predicament.