The group finished breakfast, rested briefly, and then set off up the mountain. There were already people staying behind, and the three drivers joined them, naturally acting as the manpower.
Qinghe and her companion walked at the back of the team, following at a leisurely pace. Others mistook the two young girls for having poor stamina, yet they didn't realize that the pair was not falling behind at all. They stayed at the rear to make conversation easier, and besides, with all the professors and teachers up front, it was better for them to walk behind.
