These two "passersby" both seemed long and slender young men with dark skins, who appeared to often be outdoors.
The taller one glanced at Zhou Rui, who was collecting soil samples, and inquired with a frown:
"What are you guys doing?"
It was apparent that the four of them, Mijoe, Zhou Rui, and the rest, given their equipment and current behavior, did not resemble tourists.
Crouching on the ground, Zhou Rui looked up and asked bemusedly: "Why is what we're doing any of your concern, and what are you two doing here?"
Because he had gone to bed late last night, woken too early this morning, was slightly carsick, and most unfortunate, he had stumbled a couple of times on the climb, Zhou Rui was already feeling frustrated and disgruntled. Now, being questioned by these two "men of unknown identity" in this manner only served to worsen his mood.
