Chapter 1278: 719: Qing Chen, I'm Cold 3

Chapter 1278: Chapter 719: Qing Chen, I’m Cold 3

“Hmm?” The middle-aged man referred to as President Liu was stunned for a moment, “How old are they?”

“I heard the couple is both 17,” Xiao Zhang Tour Guide explained, “Their physical condition should be fine, and they’ve assured that if they don’t pass the training at the 5400-meter altitude, they won’t continue upward.”

“How do 17-year-olds get so much money? They haven’t even started working, where did they come up with over a million?” President Liu’s wife was somewhat curious, “Are they heirs from wealthy families?”

Xiao Zhang shook his head, “I don’t know, their identities are confidential.”

President Liu’s wife said, “So young and spending so lavishly.”

But President Liu suddenly retorted, “I think they’re much better than your son. They’re spending over a million to climb Mount Everest, while your son spent tens of millions to buy a sports car, constantly showing off at school. Aren’t they better than your son?”

President Liu’s wife’s expression immediately changed, “Isn’t my son also your son? You have so much money yet won’t let him spend? He should play the rogue while at school, and after meeting many girls post-graduation, he won’t be easily tricked anymore.”

President Liu turned his head silently, seemingly unwilling to argue.

As for this couple, President Liu was planning to reach the summit, while his wife would accompany him only to the 5400-meter Mount Everest Base Camp and wait for President Liu there.

The team had four other members, three men and one woman, all strangers from different parts of the country.

As everyone was introducing themselves, someone nearby laughed and said, “Sorry, we came at the nick of time, didn’t expect you all would arrive early, you probably waited for us for a while, apologies.”

Everyone turned to look and saw Qing Chen and Yang Yang carrying huge backpacks, their faces covered with windproof masks, making it hard to see their actual appearance.

President Liu was a mountaineering enthusiast; Qing Chen and Yang Yang’s gear was generally priced over ten thousand, which in comparison with the additional fee they paid was not that significant.

But President Liu was a bit curious, why were these two young folks wrapped up so thoroughly?

Xiao Zhang looked at Qing Chen, “What…what do you have in this backpack? This is the maximum capacity backpack, but it’s for use below 3000 meters altitude, there’s no lack of oxygen there, it’s okay to carry heavier loads, but we’re going to Mount Everest; just walking to the base camp takes 8 days with the altitude climbing all the way, you’ll struggle.”

Ordinary people begin to experience oxygen deficiency at 4000 meters altitude, just jumping around casually can cause altitude sickness.

And Qing Chen, who had never been to 5000 meters altitude, carrying such a massive backpack, was instantly regarded by everyone as an amateur.

It’s not surprising that people judged incorrectly, even Qing Chen himself felt it a bit ridiculous.

But the problem was, he couldn’t simply take out his skis, for when the guide might ask, how would he explain then?

Should he claim he’s going to ski at the 8848-meter altitude?

That would be indeed better than being viewed as an amateur.

President Liu looked at Qing Chen and Yang Yang and said, “It’s good for young folks to be ambitious, better than squandering at home, at least better than my son. But for climbing Mount Everest, really, you should consider your capacity, I prepared for two years for the day of reaching the summit, climbed the 6000-meter altitude over ten times back and forth, you guys without any experience, really shouldn’t be reckless.”

President Liu’s wife rolled her eyes beside him.

A young companion also advised, “In a low-oxygen environment, your mind will stall, it’s very dangerous for you guys. What do you have in there?”

Qing Chen replied, “Canned food, a small stove, freeze-dried vegetables and such; heard that the food there is poor if you stay for a month, things can’t be transported there, so I brought some myself…”

“You’re not going there for enjoyment,” President Liu shook his head helplessly, “Young people need to be able to endure hardship, climbing Mount Everest, how could you bring so much stuff…”

Qing Chen chuckled and explained, “I think I can handle it, don’t worry, my physical condition is very good… If I really can’t withstand it, I’ll dispose of some items. And honestly, if we can’t make it, we’ll just wait for you at the Mount Everest Base Camp when you return, we won’t be reckless.”

Yang Yang also cheerfully supported from the side, “Yes, he’s really strong.”

Qing Chen: “…”

He always felt Yang Yang was implying something, but he had no evidence.

Xiao Zhang Tour Guide sighed, he only hoped the two rich heirs would acknowledge the difficulties at Mount Everest Base Camp and not stubbornly push to summit…

He looked at everyone, “Okay, we’re checking in, passing security now. Everyone must conserve energy, upon reaching Kathmandu, a long trial awaits you. According to the plan, we will rest for 7 days at the 5400-meter altitude for glacier training, then first adapt to the 7200-meter altitude at the C3 position train for 5 days before returning to the base camp to rest and prepare for the final push. We expect to reach the summit by May 2nd, descending before the Storm arrives! Let’s go!”

The plane took off and landed.

After a brief rest in Kathmandu, the group set off immediately, planning an 8-day hike to the Mount Everest Base Camp.

Day one of the hike.

Xiao Zhang Tour Guide was monitoring Qing Chen’s endurance en route, and Qing Chen, who repeatedly claimed his strong endurance, showed fatigue on the first day.

Throughout the progress, he lagged behind the group, trudging slowly.

This didn’t resemble someone with strong endurance at all!

Continuing forward, the altitude will rise higher; the physical load will grow heavier!

He advised, “Really shouldn’t insist, getting high-altitude pulmonary edema here, no amount of money necessarily could save you.”

Facing the advice, Qing Chen just responded slowly, “No worries, I can still hang in.”

Xiao Zhang Tour Guide: “…”

By the second day, Qing Chen struggled even more, showing signs of wobbling.

Yang Yang took out some items from his pack, placing them into her own backpack.

Qing Chen asked quietly, “Do I look convincing?”

“Convincing, if you’re not nominated for the next Oscars, I won’t watch.”

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