In this world, there are too many people who do wrong things with impunity, and even aggravate the situation, never feeling they’ve done wrong, without any remorse. Such people are really numerous. Actually, if it weren’t for the fact that she was here, Shang Qing wouldn’t have chosen such a decisive way. After all, for Shang Qing, besides being used this time by Dongfang Yu, he really hasn’t done anything to hurt her. So in terms of stance, she and Shang Qing are fundamentally different. However, saying this now doesn’t really matter, since Shang Qing is unconscious and there’s nothing to do anyway. As for Dongfang Yu, he’s a person who needs to face punishment. Mu Xinxin is a delicate girl, and she was terribly frightened before, taking a long time to recover. This time with Gu Qiaoqiao’s disappearance, she was scared again, so Mu Xinxin returned to the Imperial Capital early. Even if she didn’t return to the Imperial Capital, she wouldn’t have been of any help here and would instead become a burden to everyone. But An Xiaotong has been here all along, and compared to before, An Xiaotong is now much more mature and sometimes carries an air of authority when standing there. So everything here at the campsite is being handled by An Xiaotong. Seeing Gu Qiaoqiao come back, An Xiaotong naturally is the happiest. However, everyone was tired; with their burdens lifted, they felt the onset of sleepiness. The campfire flames were dancing joyfully, and the people in the tents finally got a peaceful sleep. When daybreak came the next day, Gu Qiaoqiao and An Xiaotong began to prepare breakfast for everyone. Using canned luncheon meat, they gathered some wild vegetables, washed them, and put them in. Then, they cooked a big pot of hot noodle soup, which everyone ate quickly for breakfast, then packed up their tents to return to the Imperial Capital. Qin Yize came driving a jeep. Two Public Security officers accompanied him, and after breakfast, they drove off first. The number of vehicles was more than sufficient. Perhaps everyone was quite aware, and so none of them chose to ride in Qin Yize’s vehicle, leaving only Gu Qiaoqiao in his car. Gu Qiaoqiao looked at the convoy ahead, with a warmth in her heart she had never felt before; it was wonderful to have so many loved ones and friends by her side. Especially with Qin Yize by her side, she truly felt very happy. Therefore, Gu Qiaoqiao kept a smile on her lips. As Qin Yize drove the jeep past that lightning-struck tree, Gu Qiaoqiao momentarily didn’t react, but when she did, she hurriedly said, "Ah Ze, stop the car!" Their car was at the back, serving as the rear guard. So when Gu Qiaoqiao said to stop, though she didn’t know the reason, she still pressed the brake, and the vehicle pulled over to the roadside. Gu Qiaoqiao glanced at the lightning-struck tree behind them, her eyes showing a complex emotion. Then she turned to Qin Yize and said, "I want to go see the lightning-struck tree." Anything Qiaoqiao says is good. Without asking why, Qin Yize naturally opened the car door, following Gu Qiaoqiao out. Then, together they headed towards the lightning-struck tree. The distance wasn’t far, just three minutes and they were near the lightning-struck tree. The tree wasn’t by the roadside; Gu Qiaoqiao went into the grass, through the bushes, and came to the large tree, with Qin Yize following her. ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ Novᴇl_Fire(.)net Qiaoqiao stood under the lightning-struck tree, looking up. This tree is really tall. Its branches were almost all gone, even the upper ones had been climbed and broken off by people, leaving only a straight trunk reaching into the sky.