Chapter 892: The New Year, Let’s Climb a Snow Mountain

"Try it, just try it again..."

Yaboren muttered this, waved his hand to turn off the surveillance screen in front of him, and turned to walk towards his laboratory.

After experiencing the invasion of the Faia people, the Earth once again entered a period of relative peace.

In the blink of an eye, countries around the world have spent a peaceful New Year's Day and ushered in the new year.

The TAC team also bid farewell to the old year and welcomed the new year in a joyful atmosphere. Although due to the special nature of their work, they were unable to go back to their respective homes to reunite with their families and friends for the holidays, but after fighting side by side for such a long time, the members of the TAC team have established deep bonds of friendship with each other, so they can barely be said to have welcomed the new year by reuniting with their families and friends.

The weather outside was very appropriate, with heavy snow falling, covering the bustling city of Tokyo with a touch of silver.

When it started snowing, the second-generation manager of a certain "small bakery" couldn't sit still.

I saw her sitting by the window, her chin supported by her hands, staring at the snowflakes floating outside the window in a daze. She didn't even notice someone coming and sitting next to her. It seemed that she was lost in some memories.

"Xiaoxue, are you thinking about the store manager?"

The visitor looked at Xiaoxue who was staring at the snow scene outside the window in a daze, and spoke softly.

If Gu Chen was here, he would recognize that this guy was one of the apprentices in the kitchen. His name was Yamato. He was tall and handsome, and also very hardworking. He was the apprentice who learned the most from Gu Chen among the group of apprentices he had taught.

It seems that after Gu Chen left the shop, Yamato Yagami felt that the opportunity had come and began to pursue Xiaoxue.

And from now on, it seems that Xiaoxue has been caught by him.

"I still remember that a few years ago, Brother Gu brought me out of the mountains in such a university weather."

Hearing the words coming from beside her, Xiaoxue's eyes regained focus. She withdrew her gaze from the window, leaned her body against Yamato, and continued to whisper words full of memories.

"Ah, it is said that if it weren't for the store manager, you would have been beaten to death by those unruly people in the village."

Yamato Yagami naturally put his arm around Xiaoxue's shoulders, and listened to Xiaoxue talking about this past event, feeling a little scared.

"Let's not talk about this anymore. How about we go hiking during this good time of the New Year? Let's go hiking in the snowy mountains."

After shaking her head and getting rid of all these thoughts in her mind, Xiaoxue smiled again and said to Yamato Yagami.

Xiaoxue has been away from the snow-capped mountains for several years, and she misses the days in the mountains a little. However, she does not plan to return to the valley that brought her bad memories, but instead plans to climb other snow-capped mountains that she has not climbed.

"No problem. I happen to know a snowy mountain. If we climb up there, we'll find a ski resort. We can go skiing together then."

Yamato Yagami naturally had no objection to this and nodded in agreement.

"That's great. I'll let you see my superb skiing skills."

Hearing this, Xiaoxue grinned and said proudly.

Seeing Xiaoxue's mood turn from gloomy to sunny, Yamato Yagami felt relieved a little, and then the young couple started flirting in the store.

Fortunately, it is a holiday now and the store staff have all gone home to celebrate the holiday. There are few pedestrians on the street because of the heavy snow outside, so no one can eat the dog food they spread.

The next day, Xiaoxue and Yamato Yagami took all their equipment and came to the foot of the snowy mountain with a ski resort on the other side of the mountain that Yamato Yagami mentioned, and began to climb up.

Xiaoxue grew up in the snowy mountains. She is very familiar with climbing snowy mountains. Even if it is a snowy mountain she has never climbed, she rarely stops.

On the contrary, the strong and healthy Yamato Yagami had to take one deep step and one shallow step when walking on the snowy mountain. Without the help of equipment, he could not keep up with Xiaoxue's pace.

"Xiaoxue, wait for me, huh... huh... huh..."

Looking at Xiaoxue who was gradually distancing herself from him and immersed in the beautiful scenery of the snow-capped mountains, Yamato Yagami couldn't help but shout out.

When he shouted, Xiaoxue really stopped, but she did not turn around to tease or joke with Yamato. Instead, she stood there, looking at something.

Seeing this, Yamato Yagami quickly took a few steps to catch up with Xiaoxue and exclaimed, "Huh...Xiaoxue, you walk really fast. What if you lose me?"

"Yamato, listen, is there someone singing nearby?"

However, Xiaoxue did not respond to Yamato's half-teasing words, but listened attentively with her ear tilted.

Upon hearing this, Yamato Yagami also closed his eyes and listened like Xiaoxue.

In my ears, I could hear the whistling sound of the wind blowing through the snow-capped mountains, but in this whistling sound, there seemed to be a faint childish voice mixed in, as if it was singing.

"During the Great Cold and the Lesser Cold, the little ghosts are coming from the mountains. The North Wind little ghost is coming, coming. During the Great Cold and the Lesser Cold, the little ghosts are coming from the mountains. The Snowball little ghost is coming, coming..."

Although the sound was very faint, it was clear enough to be heard with only the sound of the breeze blowing around.

"There really are people singing. I didn't expect that there are still people like us climbing the mountain at this time of year."

Yamato opened his eyes in surprise and said.

"Let's go. It's a rare opportunity to meet a mountaineering enthusiast. We can go hiking together and it will also make it more lively."

Upon hearing this, Xiaoxue waved her hand and walked towards the direction where the singing came from.

Behind him, Yamato Yagami followed closely, one step deep and one step shallow.

……

"Advisor, do you really want to do this? I don't really recommend you do this."

Ichiro Yamanaka frowned slightly, followed Gu Chen's footsteps in the corridor of the base, and began to persuade him.

"Team Yamanaka, there's no need to say anything. I've made up my mind."

Gu Chen shook his head, his attitude was very firm, that is, this matter was not negotiable.

"If you really want to do this, then take me with you. I really can't rest assured if you, the consultant, do this alone."

Seeing that he couldn't persuade Gu Chen to give up, Ichiro Yamanaka offered the next best option.

"Why are you worried? Don't you trust the professionalism of our logistics staff?"

Gu Chen glanced at Yamanaka Ichiro and asked back.

"That was not what I meant……"

"That's fine, Team Yamanaka. I just want to fly a fighter jet myself to see what it feels like. You don't have to be so defensive against me as if I'm going to die."

Seeing that Yamanaka Ichiro was about to say something, Gu Chen stopped in annoyance and pressed the button for the door leading to the hangar.