kingnovel Chapter 707 Improved Reputation
Chapter 707 Improved Reputation
Chapter 708 Joining Hands
The final battleground of the "Heartbeat Couple Challenge".
The primeval jungle bared its fangs and claws, like a primordial beast lying in wait, silently awaiting intruders.
Gu Tingyu and Shen Nianxu, carrying their bags, stepped into the lush secret realm.
The branches and leaves blocked out the sun, and the sunlight was scattered like mottled gold foil on the ground covered with thick layers of decaying leaves.
Stepping on it, it felt soft and damp, with a pungent smell of humus mingling with the fresh scent of grass and trees, permeating the surroundings.
"Tingyu, something's wrong with the weather!"
Shen Nianxu looked up, her delicate brows furrowed, her gaze piercing through the branches and leaves, seeing dark clouds as black as ink, surging and gathering.
It is pressing down with overwhelming force.
Shen Nianxu's voice trembled, revealing her deep worry. Her hands unconsciously gripped the backpack straps, her knuckles turning white.
Gu Tingyu was also alert. He looked around and found a slightly elevated open space with a huge rock behind it. He grabbed Shen Nianxu and ran quickly: "Quick, let's set up camp first, the rain is coming!"
Two figures moved through the woods, branches and leaves whipping their cheeks, stinging them.
Their clothes were torn and tattered by thorns, but they had no time to look at them.
As soon as the tents were set up, a fierce wind howled, like the roar of a demon, tearing at the canvas with a crackling sound, as if trying to uproot this small haven.
Gu Tingyu gripped the tent ropes tightly, his muscles tense, veins bulging on his arms, and roared, "Nianxu, get the tent pegs and reinforce it!"
Shen Nianxu frantically searched, her hands trembling like leaves. As she handed over the nails, her eyes brimming with tears, she said, "Tingyu, what should we do? I'm scared..."
Gu Tingyu took it, gritted his teeth, and hammered it into the ground, comforting him, "Don't be afraid, I'm here!"
The rain poured down like a burst dam, pounding on the tent with a sound like a rapid drumbeat.
The two embraced, listening to the raging wind and rain inside the swaying tent.
Our hearts seem to hang precariously on a hair's breadth, yet we cling to each other for warmth, guarding our small corner of peace.
After the rain stopped, the jungle resembled a caged beast after a bath—damp, gloomy, and fraught with danger.
While foraging for food, a hissing sound suddenly arose, like a cold electric current passing through.
Gu Tingyu stopped, his gaze fixed on the bushes, where he saw a colorful snake slithering about, its tongue flicking in a show of defiance.
His horned head was menacing, and his hair stood on end. He quickly shielded Shen Nianxu behind him and whispered, "Don't panic, retreat slowly."
His voice was calm and steady, but his hand quietly reached for the snake-proof stick, and he moved his feet as if walking on thin ice.
Shen Nianxu clutched his clothes tightly, held her breath and fell silent, her heart pounding like thunder. Once they were at a safe distance, she let out a long sigh of relief and collapsed, utterly exhausted.
Upon reaching the stream, they encountered a couple trapped in the swollen, icy, and turbulent water, like a wild horse that had broken free.
The girl was crying, and the boy was helpless, caught in a dilemma.
Without hesitation, Gu Tingyu untied the rope, tied one end around his waist, and handed the other end to his companion: "Hold on, I'll pull you over!"
With a firm voice and sincere gaze, he stepped into the water.
Shen Nianxu and Anbian worked together.
Despite being swept away by the rushing stream, her legs trembled, and she was nearly swept away, but she gritted her teeth and persevered, finally managing to bring everyone ashore.
"Thank you, without you guys we would definitely be finished!"
The rescued couple were moved to tears.
Gu Tingyu waved his hand: "Since we're all participating, we should help each other."
They smiled at each other, their friendship growing stronger through hardship.
In the subsequent stages of the competition, they joined hands and overcame hardships in the wilderness, earning respect and praise.
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Duan Yujing's company corridor.
In the past, laughter and cheerful conversation filled the air, but now it is filled with whispers, complaints, and mutterings.
"Hmph, these new working hours are so flexible, it's like a project responsibility system?"
They clearly want to treat us like beasts of burden, making us work more and get paid less!
A long-time employee blushed and became emotional as he complained.
A group of colleagues around him nodded in agreement, their eyes revealing dissatisfaction and bewilderment.
Upon learning of this undercurrent, Duan Yujing immediately instructed his secretary to prepare for an employee meeting.
That day, the company's auditorium was brightly lit, as if it were daytime.
Duan Yujing, accompanied by his secretariat and key personnel from the personnel department, filed in.