Chapter 61

Cheng Si knew that Steve liked snakes. Those venomous snakes that looked fierce and terrifying to him, Steve found beautiful and even a bit cute!

However, the silver-ringed snake was not among Steve's favorites.

Steve didn't like the nature of the silver-ringed snake, finding it too treacherous.

"I once went fishing with friends at a fishing spot near a nature reserve at night. We were chatting excitedly late into the night, and I wasn't paying attention to my surroundings. A silver-ringed snake secretly slipped into my bag on the ground, and I only discovered it when I reached for something."

Recalling the situation, Steve still remembered the feeling of being startled into a cold sweat.

"It was scared by me, and I was scared by it. If I hadn't been experienced, alert, and quick to react, I might have been bitten!"

It really gave a silent "big surprise"!

This was really not cute at all!

Unlike Steve, Cheng Si felt okay about the silver-ringed snake.

"At least they don't chase people," Cheng Si said. "Unlike some snakes, they just coil up and don't move, even when you walk past or accidentally step on them, they might think you're provoking them and start chasing you!"

Hearing this, Steve's eyes sparkled: "Your description reminds me of several types of snakes, one of which is quite cute..."

Cheng Si: "Let's continue talking about the silver-ringed snake, please."

I don't want to hear about the 'cute' ones in your eyes! Thank you!!

Steve regretfully brought the topic back, continuing to tell them about his "experiences with the silver-ringed snake."

After Professor Zhou and his team observed the growth of the silver-ringed snake and recorded various data, Steve finished his story. He checked the snake's condition, confirmed it wasn't overly frightened, and then released it back into the ditch, watching it slither away.

Teacher Lei, satisfied, put away his camera. As a video recorder, he naturally hoped to find more snakes.

Spending the night in the mountains and forests, for those accustomed to city life, would definitely be nerve-wracking. Any slight movement could tense their nerves, making them extremely uncomfortable.

Professor Zhou was worried that Feng Yi, a young man with no fieldwork experience, would be the least adapted, but he lay down and fell asleep with a contented look on his face.

The young people took turns keeping watch at night. When it wasn't Feng Yi's turn to watch, he had no sleep issues and even found sleeping in the forest more comfortable than in the backyard of the house in Yuxiu neighborhood!

The next day, the team set out again, but their luck wasn't as good as the first day. They only found a black rat snake.

They did see other amphibians and reptiles, like frogs and lizards, but Feng Yi, who was not interested in them, acted as a guard while Professor Zhou and his team recorded data.

However, since the primary goal of the trip was to find snakes, only seeing one black rat snake in a day left Professor Zhou somewhat disappointed.

Seeing Professor Zhou sigh, Feng Yi said, "Don't worry, I feel there are still many snakes in these mountains. I'll find some for you tomorrow, definitely another 'cute' one!"

Professor Zhou took Feng Yi's words as a joke, knowing he was trying to comfort him, and responded with a smile, "Sure!"

On the third day in the forest, Feng Yi caught the scent of some snakes, but some were far away, and others were off their planned route, so there was no need to go out of their way to find them. Besides, Feng Yi couldn't think of a good reason to change the team's course.

However, certain molecules in the air told him that there were still snakes waiting for them along their path.

So, no rush.

At noon, when the team took a break.

Steve took out two empty water bags, "There's a stream ahead with good water quality. Who wants to go get some water?"

"I'll go," Feng Yi stood up.

"Me too!" Cheng Si patted the grass off his clothes and followed with the water bags.

"Where should we get the water?"

Cheng Si gave Feng Yi a knowing look.

Although he had received a safety lecture from Professor Zhou, Cheng Si's desire to find snakes hadn't diminished. This was a rare opportunity to participate in a field expedition, and he definitely wanted to have some results.

He felt his camaraderie with Feng Yi had deepened, after all, they had been through training together.

And Cheng Si thought that although Feng Yi looked shrewd, he had a simple and straightforward nature.

Not a threat.

Although the process of catching the silver-ringed snake was different from what he had imagined and shocked his worldview, Cheng Si believed in Feng Yi's ability to find snakes.

Previously, among the long stretch of the ditch, Feng Yi had found the spot with the snake!

So now, with the discovery of the stream, there should be snakes around, it was just a matter of finding them. The stream in the mountains was long, and there might be snakes hiding in any section.

Cheng Si looked at Feng Yi, waiting for him to lead the way.

Feng Yi continued to act, carefully examining the surroundings and the ground, then pointed in a direction: "That way."

Cheng Si raised an eyebrow. He had also looked around and at the ground, but hadn't found any clues!

Seeing Feng Yi walk in that direction, Cheng Si hurriedly followed. He wanted to see if Feng Yi really found another snake this time!

If he did, what kind of snake would it be? Could he handle it?

He had to regain his dignity after the mistake with the silver-ringed snake!

Feng Yi came to the stream, stopped, and scanned the area.

"Wow, found a fatty."

Feng Yi's voice rose slightly, as if he was a bit surprised.

"Where?" Cheng Si quickly came over, eyes wide, but couldn't find it.

"Up ahead, at the two o'clock position, under that big rock. The snake is hiding in the crevice, with grass blocking it, only a part is visible," Feng Yi said.

Following Feng Yi's direction, Cheng Si finally found the "fatty" Feng Yi mentioned.

Then, he took two steps back.

Cheng Si called out, "Steve! Your 'cute one' is here!"

Steve, who was busy with food, dropped what he was doing and rushed over.

"Where? Where is my cute one? What does it look like?"

Cheng Si pointed, "Over there, the king of never lowering its head!"

Steve's sensitivity to snakes was much stronger than Cheng Si's. Although Cheng Si didn't point out the exact location, Steve spotted it at a glance.

His eyes sparkled, and his tone was exaggerated.

"Oh~~~

Little upturned nose~~

Cute little upturned nose~~

I love its little upturned nose!!

Baby, I'm coming~~"

Feng Yi: "……"

Cheng Si: "……"

Cheng Si wandered over and whispered to Feng Yi, "If the snake could understand what Steve is saying, it would definitely think this guy is a pervert."

Feng Yi: "……Yeah."