Chapter 18: Eighteenth Day of Acquaintance After saying this…

after saying this, Wu Yunxi couldn't help but yawn. Quan Zhilong urged everyone to go to the room to rest. After seeing that the door was closed, he opened the main door and walked out. He opened the door of the next room and went in to rest.

She seemed a little excited, tossing and turning, and didn't fall asleep until morning.

Fortunately, the two of them had agreed yesterday to leave in the afternoon, otherwise she would have been driving fatigued.

But even after sleeping so late, Wu Yunxi woke up only an hour later than usual. When she woke up, she felt completely refreshed, but it was just her perception. In reality, she was groggy and went to the bathroom. She washed her hands and came out feeling awake.

She stretched, grabbed the clothes she had prepared yesterday, changed into them, opened the suitcase, put her pajamas in, and then closed it again. After checking that the power bank was fully charged, she sent another message to Quan Zhilong.

"Oppa, good morning. We will leave a little later today. I'm going to buy breakfast now and will bring you some when we arrive." If Wu Yunxi

didn't wake up in the morning, she'd skip breakfast. But once she did, she'd have to eat something quickly, otherwise she'd feel completely lethargic. Sure enough,

Quan Zhiyong didn't reply, but just as Wu Yunxi finished breakfast and was about to return to the hotel, she saw the message.

"Yunxi, good morning. I just got up. Are you back now? If not, I'll go find you."

Because they weren't in the area, Quan Zhiyong would still let Wu Yunxi know when he was leaving to avoid being lost.

"Oppa, I'm back. Wait for me in the room. I bought you some breakfast."

Wu Yunxi quickly replied, as the message had been sent three minutes ago. If she didn't reply quickly, Quan Zhiyong might have already left.

"Okay, then I'll wait for you."

Quan Zhiyong, who had been planning to change his clothes before leaving, canceled his plan after receiving the message, but he still had to change.

Wu Yunxi brought some breakfast for Quan Zhiyong and didn't rush back to her room. After breakfast, she asked Quan Zhiyong what clothes he had packed. Although they couldn't wash clothes in the car, they could stay overnight at the hotel to do so. Wu Yunxi was simply worried that Quan Zhiyong didn't bring enough clothes, or that he'd only packed clothes for one season and didn't bring any light jackets.

"I only brought some short-sleeved shirts and an extra pair of shoes."

Thinking they were going out for fun, Quan Zhiyong also packed a pair of casual shoes for casual wear. While this was a sound idea, it was a shame that Quan Zhiyong didn't feel well prepared without a light jacket.

"Oppa, we need to go to the mall and buy a jacket first. The temperature difference between day and night here is quite large, and it's a bit chilly to wear short-sleeved shirts at night."

"Then I'll go buy it after I finish eating." Quan Zhiyong felt that Wu Yunxi had been here for a few days and must know the weather better than he did. So when Wu Yunxi suggested it, he didn't even think about refutation or anything else, but simply agreed.

"Yes~"

After Quan Zhiyong finished his meal, the two chose not to drive out. Instead, they took a taxi to a nearby mall. There were also brand-name stores there, a choice Wu Yunxi had made specifically, fearing Quan Zhiyong wouldn't be used to the clothes.

After buying a coat, in addition to the brand names Quan Zhiyong was used to, they also bought some more unique pieces. Wu Yunxi couldn't resist buying two more pieces while shopping with him. To avoid missing out on food on the way, the two of them had lunch at the mall and then went to the supermarket on the basement floor to buy some convenient snacks. Just as she was about to check out, Wu Yunxi thought about buying some more groceries. It's possible to cook in the car, but it would be much more troublesome.

But she thought that eating only instant noodles would be a huge grievance, especially since her appetite had become so refined after coming to China. In some ways, Wu Yunxi was even more picky than Quan Zhiyong.

After shopping here and there, the two finally got into the car, carrying large and small bags. Back at the hotel, Wu Yunxi and Quan Zhiyong handed their new clothes to the staff for washing and drying before checking out.

Before checking out, G-Dragon was about to marvel at how no one recognized him, but when he was at the front desk dealing with a room issue, he was called out by the staff.

The staff member hadn't been to work the previous day and was on break. Today, nearing the end of the day, they noticed the person checking out who looked like their "retired idol." Upon closer inspection, they noticed G-Dragon's tattoo on his palm, instantly recognizing him.

However, the hotel staff has its own rules: disturbing guests isn't allowed, even if they're celebrities. Of course, if it's almost time to leave, they can make allowances.

Upon recognizing him, the staff member simply whispered, "Oppa," so softly that even the other staff member, who was also working the same shift, couldn't quite hear.

G-Dragon, being closest to the desk, did catch it clearly. He paused for a moment, then smiled, forgetting he was wearing a mask and the other person couldn't see him.

After handing the room card to the staff member and completing the formalities, G-Dragon softly said "thank you." The word "thank you" was spoken in Chinese, but the tone was distinctly foreign.

"Jiyong oppa, happy travels."

The receptionist had a lot to say. She'd been a Kwon Ji-yong fan since school, even spending her spare change buying his albums because she was a fan of Daebok, not because she knew him. Later, when things got tough, when she felt the pressure of studying or working, she'd always think of Kwon Ji-yong's music.

He was a pillar of support. Daebok's group had a lot going on, and Kwon Ji-yong didn't immediately return to his fans after his military discharge. Plus, after work, even the fans she encountered were fans of recently debuted stars. It was rare to meet fans like her. Her idols felt like they were living in retirement, and as a fan, besides having to work, she also felt like she was living in retirement.

She'd been playing his new song hundreds of times on repeat, and even learned to sing it. Oh, and to be clear, she only knew how to sing; she wasn't challenging herself with Kwon Ji-yong's rapping.

But she hadn't expected to see Kwon Ji-yong here. Of course, she didn't miss the girl standing next to him. Even though they had two rooms, she could tell from the look on her idol's face that he wasn't innocent. Never mind

whether he was innocent or not. His childhood sweetheart, Taeyang, already had a child, so what was wrong with his idol dating? Besides, what if... wouldn't that mean a new song?

The receptionist mentally composed a few hundred words, but kept a professional smile on her face. She didn't even try to chat with Kwon Ji-yong. Instead, she smoothly processed the paperwork and offered him a standard smile, welcoming him to stay next time. Only after she saw Kwon Ji-yong and Wu Yunxi walk away did her expression change.

God knows how torturous it is to know a secret that no one else knows, and then be unable to share it. When her colleagues asked her what was wrong, the young woman could only

shake her head to indicate that nothing was wrong.

By the time the handover was over and they were done, Kwon Ji-yong and Wu Yunxi had already been driving away for a while. Although I feel a little disappointed that I didn't get the autograph, it's good to know that my idol is doing well.

The young woman could only console herself with this on the way. When she returned home and saw the poster on her room wall, she still felt a pang of regret. She thought, next time, if she had the chance, she would definitely ask for an autograph.

But would there really be a next time?

The Ili Loop covers 2,500 kilometers, and a self-driving tour would take about six to eight days. When Wu Yunxi searched for the route, she saw a suggestion to allow two or three days extra time, staying overnight in some places to enjoy the unique scenery.

So the two of them planned to spend about ten days on the road, taking turns driving.

Their route was planned to start in Urumqi, continue to Sayram Lake, then Shata, Teske, Qiongkushitai, Nalati, Bayinbulak, Tangbula Grassland, and finally return to Urumqi. They planned to stay an extra night at recommended spots like Sayram Lake, Shata Grassland, Qiongkushitai, and Nalati. These four scenic spots are said to be the most beautiful in Xinjiang this summer. The scenery itself, I suppose, will be unique to each visit.

Wu Yunxi was the first to drive. After getting in the car, she handed the tablet to Quan Zhilong, "Oppa, unlock it and take a look at the route I planned. We will basically follow this plan when the time comes. Enjoy the scenery along the way. Maybe it will bring you different inspirations."

Wu Yunxi's suggestion was very good. Quan Zhilong felt that Wu Yunxi's full plan was also very good. It was the kind that did not require him to think about anything too complicated and he could fully enjoy the trip. Of course, the two also agreed to let Quan Zhilong make the plan and enjoy the trip next time.

"Wow, Yunxi, your plan is really complete. It looks very simple and there is nothing I can't understand."

Quan Zhilong's praise was online. Wu Yunxi blushed while driving and couldn't help but pinch Quan Zhilong's hand. She then honestly took back the steering wheel, leaving Quan Zhilong with no way to pinch it back.