The Young Urban Doctor

However, in the current situation, we’re still worried about potential disruptions from others and also concerned about encountering troubles from natural conditions.

Therefore, when preparing to venture into the mountains, Luo Ziling and Luo Liansheng made a lot of preparations.

They have been deep into the heart of Tianshan many times now.

Even though they are very experienced, they never take any trip into the mountains lightly.

Having passed through Ghost Gate Pass several times and narrowly escaped with their lives, it’s impossible to be careless when undertaking dangerous tasks again.

They set up the first camp at an altitude of 2300 meters and another camp at 3500 meters.

This time, Luo Ziling and Luo Liansheng did not plan to conquer Hantenggeli Peak and Tomur Peak. They estimated that their highest ascent would be around 5000 meters. This expedition was primarily for collecting some precious medicinal herbs, not for conquering any peaks.

Precious medicinal herbs like the Tianshan Saussurea mostly grow at altitudes between 3000 and 5000 meters. Beyond that, not much can grow, and not many animals or plants can survive long-term.

Before starting the climb, both camps were stocked with essential supplies, some emergency items, and equipment for oxygen and altitude sickness prevention.

Qingfeng Village is at an altitude of around 1100 meters, with the mountains behind the village reaching about 2000 meters.

Upon reaching the first camp at 2300 meters, everyone was generally fine.

The main group set out at dawn.

Not many people stayed behind in Qingfeng Village.

Luo Yuqing and Dai Shulan did not join them in conquering Tianshan; the filming of the drama had started, and they had to be on site.

It’s worth mentioning that Luo Yuqing is quite dedicated in her work. This is her first major drama that she’s leading, so she can’t afford to be careless. As the original author and screenwriter, Dai Shulan treasures this drama as if it were her child. Therefore, even though they wanted to join Luo Ziling in conquering Tianshan, after thorough consideration, they ultimately decided to stay behind and oversee the filming.

Normally, in the process of shooting a drama, the most influential voice comes from the financiers. But since the financiers for this drama are a company with no other capital involved, the company leader has the final say.

And given the special relationship between Dai Shulan and Luo Ziling, plus her dual role as author and screenwriter.

Therefore, Luo Yuqing and Dai Shulan became the key decision-makers on how the drama was filmed.

Everything proceeded under their guidance.

Although they didn’t go into the mountains, the remaining people in Qingfeng Village communicated with both them and the mountain base camp.

Only a few security personnel remained in the village.

The equipment for this mountain expedition was quite good, certainly better than what Luo Ziling and his team had during previous trips.

The first camp is about four kilometers from Qingfeng Village, with staff stationed there, and equipped with walkie-talkies.

Theoretically, the maximum communication range of the walkie-talkies is eight to ten kilometers, but given the mountainous terrain, a five-kilometer communication range can still be ensured.

The personnel stationed at Qingfeng Village and the first camp can communicate with each other.

The distance between the first camp and the second camp is also about four kilometers, allowing for mutual communication.

Through these intermediate stations, the climbers can also indirectly contact Luo Yuqing, Dai Shulan, and others in the town.

With this kind of assurance, if they encounter danger, they can promptly seek help and receive external support.

As the altitude increases, the difficulty of climbing also increases.

During the rest at the first camp, most people were still coping.

While resting at the first camp, Luo Ziling asked for everyone’s opinions on who needed to stay here or return to the village after resting. He meant those who couldn’t handle it could return or stay there.

But no one backed down, not even delicate beauties like Ouyang Feifei, Yang Qingyin, and Fang Qianqian who wanted to continue.

An altitude of 2300 meters is nothing compared to the heights of Lijiang, Huanglong, and Jiuzhaigou they’ve visited, and with a slow pace, everyone could handle it.

The scenery along the way was nice, and everyone was in high spirits. However, by the afternoon when they reached the second camp, some began to suffer from altitude sickness due to excessive physical exertion, finding it hard to cope.

The second camp was set below the snow line, not far from some scattered snow.

Ouyang Feifei, Yang Qingyin, Fang Qianqian, and others who rarely exercised were already at their limits.

While resting at the camp, they had to inhale oxygen and take anti-altitude sickness medication that Luo Ziling had prepared for them.

Fang Qianqian proactively said she would stay here and not continue.

“You’re better off staying here. Don’t go further up. After all, we’re surely going down after nightfall; today is just for scouting.” Luo Ziling persuaded Ouyang Feifei and Yang Qingyin, “Above the snow line, there’s no path; we have to explore ourselves. There are wild beasts and unforeseen natural dangers. So you should rest here.”

Ouyang Feifei thought for a few seconds and ultimately agreed to Luo Ziling’s advice.

Reaching 3500 meters, with the snow line not far, she already admired herself.

Although she had visited Jiuzhaigou, Huanglong, and Lijiang before, she had never climbed like today.

Her persistence up to now was due to her competitive nature with Yang Qingyin.

If Yang Qingyin persevered, she had to persevere too—at least to the second camp.

She believed Yang Qingyin would also give up further climbing; Luo Ziling wouldn’t let them proceed.

To her surprise, Yang Qingyin didn’t give up and wanted to continue the climb with Luo Ziling and the team.

Yang Qingyin’s decision shocked everyone.

Luo Ziling didn’t persuade her further, agreeing to her request and allowing her and Ye Xiaoli to climb with the team.

Ouyang Feifei wanted to compete with Yang Qingyin again but lacked the courage to continue; after hesitating for a while, she ultimately gave up.

Fang Dongxun also decided not to proceed further, choosing to stay and protect the group of ladies.

Dong Xiaowan, Wang Hanying, Xu Zhiyuan, Ishihara Naka, and other individuals naturally went into the mountains.

They had been preparing for months to follow Luo Liansheng and Luo Ziling into Tianshan to collect herbs.

After resting for an hour, Luo Liansheng and Luo Ziling led Dong Xiaowan, Wang Hanying, He Chennning, Cheng Jiayan, Xu Zhiyuan, Ishihara Naka, Wuyue, Ye Xiaoli, and several other security personnel to continue climbing above the snow line.

“Why are you so formidable?” While proceeding, Luo Ziling held Yang Qingyin’s hand and asked with a smile, “Aren’t you afraid you can’t handle it?”

“With you by my side, I’m not afraid. Anyway, if something happens to me, you’ll carry me down.” Yang Qingyin said playfully, “I also want you to know I’m stronger than most.”

“I think so too!” Luo Ziling laughed.