CHAPTER 523: CHAPTER 380: VISITING THE HOSPITAL_2

The doctor and nurse nearby knew it was Li Jing who saved Peter, and they all gave him a thumbs-up and kept praising him.

Sophie stood aside, quietly watching Li Jing being surrounded and praised by everyone, her heart fluttering with ripples.

At this moment, in her eyes, Li Jing seemed to radiate a glow, tall and dazzling, inexplicably reminding her of the white knight image she cherished in her childhood, a unique feeling quietly growing in her heart.

Then, Peter and his wife, along with Johnson and others, noticed Sophie standing alone and, to avoid making her feel awkward, enthusiastically started chatting with her.

In their words, there was full gratitude towards her and her "boyfriend" Li Jing, and they kept praising her, saying how fortunate she was to find such an outstanding guy like Li Jing, and they all expressed their envy.

Sophie blushed at their words, yet a sense of pride inexplicably welled up inside her.

Watching the sweet couple Johnson and Maria, and the deep affection between Peter and his wife, their intimate way of interacting also influenced Sophie.

Just then, Sophie instinctively reached out and gently hooked her arm around his, and Li Jing, sensing Sophie’s action, turned around, meeting her gaze.

Seeing the sparkle in Sophie’s eyes, Li Jing’s lips curled into a smile, then he slightly bent down and gently placed a kiss on Sophie’s lips.

"You?!"

Sophie was instantly stunned, completely unexpecting Li Jing to make such an intimate gesture in front of everyone, and her face rapidly turned scorching hot, as red as a ripe apple.

Yet, when she saw the kind smiles on everyone’s faces as they watched them, not a trace of displeasure was in her heart; instead, a wave of sweetness and pride swelled up.

In that moment, a thought flashed across her mind, that even if it was just for these two days, it seemed like a good thing to regard Li Jing as her real boyfriend.

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After leaving the hospital, Li Jing mounted his motorcycle, skillfully put on his helmet, and motioned for Sophie to sit on the back seat.

Sophie gently sat down, her hands instinctively wrapping tightly around Li Jing’s back.

Meanwhile, Johnson had already started his somewhat weathered travel car, gradually driving away.

Seeing this, Li Jing started his motorcycle, carrying Sophie as they followed behind Johnson’s car towards their hiking destination.

Along the way, the wind roared in their faces, blowing Sophie’s hair into disarray.

She slightly buried her face against Li Jing’s back, feeling the lightning speed, a strange sense of contentment welling up inside her.

At that moment, everything around her seemed to vanish, leaving only her, Li Jing in front of her, and this seemingly endless road.

She even vaguely felt that they had truly become a couple madly in love, racing wildly down the road.

But this happiness brought her an underlying worry, fearing she might never have it again in the future, so she tightened her grip on Li Jing’s arms, as if trying to engrave this feeling deep in her heart, to remember forever.

Finally, they reached their destination.

Sophie and Li Jing got off the motorcycle, greeted by a towering green mountain, shrouded in mist that seemed like nature’s most delicate brush strokes forming an ink painting.

Johnson got out of the travel car, with several bulging luggage bags slung on his back, looking quite heavy.

He walked over to Li Jing, casually tossed a luggage bag to him, and said:

"This bag has the climbing gear we prepared in advance, including climbing ropes, compass, and emergency supplies. Make sure not to leave them behind."

"The other bag contains some food and a temporary tent, useful during breaks—though it’s a bit heavy, not sure if you can carry it."

Johnson said this while handing the second bulky climbing bag to Li Jing.

Upon hearing this, Li Jing thanked him and reached out to take it.

Wow, these two bags are indeed quite weighty, but with Li Jing’s current skills, it’s not a problem at all.

Sophie watched from the side and softly said with concern, "Is it heavy? How about I help you carry some?"

Li Jing shook his head with a smile, saying lightly, "It’s fine, I can handle it."

Seeing Li Jing easily take such a large climbing bag, Johnson’s eyes flashed with a hint of astonishment, and he couldn’t help but say:

"Just as I thought, your physical condition is really good, and it seems climbing this mountain won’t be much of a problem for you.

These items were originally for Peter and his wife, but lending them to you is also their suggestion, so they won’t go to waste."

Li Jing nodded and then followed everyone up the mountain.

According to Johnson, this is an unnamed mountain and hasn’t been developed for tourism, only occasionally visited by some hiking enthusiasts, so you can find some progress notes left by previous visitors online.

During the climb, Li Jing saw many traces left by previous climbers, and there was occasional litter, which Johnson and Maria would proactively pick up and put into their own prepared trash bags.

Seeing this, Sophie couldn’t help but softly whisper, "Johnson and Maria are quite considerate."

Li Jing nodded in agreement, indeed, Johnson and Maria were some of the most considerate travelers he had ever met.

And that’s why he was willing to associate with them; their character and performance in all aspects are outstanding and trustworthy.

After climbing for twenty to thirty minutes, Johnson, who was walking at the front, started to breathe heavily, evidently a bit tired.