The temperature difference between day and night in the mountains is large; it's unbearable during the day, and you still need a jacket at night.
Qu Fulan went back to put on a jacket and then returned to the sunny gathering area, sitting with her girlfriends among the women and chatting while glancing occasionally toward the other side where Pei Ji'an was discussing matters with village officials.
Pei Ji'an was already wearing a gray jacket paired with military trousers, and black hiking boots, looking sharp and handsome, making Qu Fulan unable to take her eyes off him.
Her friend nudged her gently, leaned over, and said discreetly, "Don't be so lovestruck, you're about to drool, there's an aunt over there covering her mouth laughing."
Qu Fulan quickly withdrew her gaze, pretending nothing happened, not falling for the act of wiping her mouth; she wasn't infatuated to that extent.
"Little Qu, is that your boyfriend?" The woman who had been smiling at Qu Fulan asked.
