When a young man named “Old Hu” extended his invitation, Charlie Wade dly epted. With a smile, he responded, “In that case, we won’t hold back!” Old Hu chuckled, “Hey! You’re definitely wee here. We’re all friends from different parts of the country, and looking out for one another is a cherished tradition among us donkey enthusiasts.”


    He then asked Charlie Wade, “Brother, what’s your name?”


    Just as Charlie was about to reply, Lin Wan’er, who was standing beside him, smiled and interjected, “My boyfriend’s surname is Kaiden, and his name is Charlie Kaiden, so everyone can just call him Kaiden!”


    Charlie was taken aback by her words, realizing Lin Wan’er’s intentions. After all, he was waiting for Sara, and whether he introduced himself as Charlie Wade or Lin Wan’er did, Sara would likely recognize them. It made sense to avoid using their real names whenever possible.


    However, he hadn’t anticipated that Lin Wan’er would choose the pseudonym “Charlie Kaiden” for him, along with the nickname Kaiden.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    He thought, “Kaiden? That name sounds oddly like a barber’s!”


    At that moment, Lin Wan’er introduced herself, saying, “My surname is Wade, and my name is Suman. Feel free to call me Suman.”


    Old Hu smiled and weed them, saying, “Kaiden and Suman, you are both wee to join our group known as the ‘Southern Yunnan Wanderers.’ We all came here for hiking and didn’t know each other beforehand; it’s through this journey that we’ve be acquainted and bonded.”


    He introduced himself, stating, “I’m Arlo Hu, which means I’m happy, though it sounds a bit feminine, so my friends just call me Hu.”


    Then, he gently pulled in the girl next to him, who had been nning a bonfire party, and introduced her, “This is my girlfriend Hallie, a top student at Tsinghua University. We met during this hike and have been together ever since.”


    After Arlo Hu introduced everyone, he offered, “Kaiden, I can see that you might not hike or camp often. Why don’t I help you set up your tent first?”


    Charlie expressed his gratitude, saying, “Thanks, buddy, but I can manage it myself in a bit; it shouldn’t be a problem.”


    Arlo Hu insisted, “Just let me know if you need anything; no need to be polite!”


    Charlie nodded in appreciation, feeling a bit embarrassed inside.


    He knew that these people saw him as a newfound friend, while he needed to treat them as a cover for himself and Lin Wan’er, which felt a bit inappropriate.


    Generally, young outdoor enthusiasts are very extroverted and sociable, and this group quickly warmed up to Charlie and Lin Wan’er, engaging in lively conversation.


    Arlo Hu emerged as a leader among them, and it was clear that everyone held him in high regard. Curious about his age, Charlie asked, “Old Hu, are you still a student or already in the workforce?”<fn2095> ?? ??? ???? ?? ???? ???? ???????s, ????s? ??s?? Find_Novel(.</fn2095>


    Arlo Hu replied, “I’m still a student. I studied in the United States and am Chinese-American. Since it’s summer vacation, I wanted to return to China for hiking and to enjoy the beautifulndscapes of my homnd.” He continued, “Most of us here are college students. I, Sun Jing, and Ma Linchao study in the U.S. Hallie and Xiao Bo are from Tsinghua University, while Haipeng and Lijin are from Peking University, and some are studying in the UK and Canada. What about you two?”


    Charlie casually responded, “We’re high school ssmates. Back in high school, we focused more on dating than studying, so we didn’t get into any universities. Eventually, we went to Eastcliff to find a private college that didn’t require grades. I’ve been there for two years and finally graduated.”


    Lin Wan’er shot Charlie a resentful nce, silently protesting, “My dear, the countless degrees in my family over the years are hardly considered worthless…”


    In truth, Charlie’s intention in saying this was to paint an image of him and Lin Wan’er as underachievers. He felt that if the group focused too much on university talk, it could lead to revealing personal details that they wanted to keep under wraps. By presenting themselves as college dropouts, they might avoid further questions about their educational backgrounds, reducing the risk of exposure.