I am the first-place winner of the provincial Mathematical Olympiad.

Tomato Campsite.

Yes, that was the actual name of the place. Simple, crude, yet highly memorable—it was practically our home!

The campsite was backed by a continuous stretch of green mountains. Though called a campsite, it felt more like an upgraded private farmhouse resort with a bit more wilderness appeal.

The Bentley came to a steady halt. The door opened, and Lin Mo stepped out.

Almost at the same time, his majestic divine sense spread out instantly like an invisible net, enveloping the entire campsite.

A few RVs were scattered around the camp; their owners were probably still enjoying the coziness of camping.

On the lawn not far away, a few colorful tents had already been pitched, looking like mushrooms sprouting from the grass.

Sweeping his divine sense around, Lin Mo did not catch that familiar figure.

It seemed the main character of today had not yet arrived.

Uncle Zhao had already neatly opened the trunk. The spacious area was packed to the brim.

An unplugged refrigerator sat in the back, surrounded by piles of various brand-new camping gear. Looking at this setup, anyone who didn't know better would think a professional outdoor team was having a team-building event.

Lin Mo carefully brought out the custom-made birthday cake and placed it steadily into the fridge. Although he could keep it fresh without a refrigerator, he still had to keep up appearances.

On the other side, Uncle Zhao had finished negotiating with the campsite management. He walked back carrying a thick coil of electrical wire, quickly plugged it in, and the refrigerator instantly began humming happily.

This efficiency made even Lin Mo feel a bit of admiration.

Just as he was about to bend down and move the heavy barbecue grill, the phone in his pocket vibrated.

Lin Mo took it out and saw it was Jiang Yunlu.

Hello?

The girl's apologetic voice came from the other end of the line, mixed with the faint sound of the wind. I'm so sorry! Lin Mo, I'm still on my way. Have you arrived?

I just got here too, Lin Mo's voice was very relaxed. Don't rush, I'm doing some prep work with Uncle Zhao.

There was a little situation, but it's been handled. My dad is driving me over now.

The birthday girl has the privilege of being late. Tell your dad to drive safely. Lin Mo's voice transmitted clearly through the receiver.

In the driver's seat, Jiang Chengshan, who was concentrating on driving, twitched his ears. Hearing this, the lines on his stern face softened a bit, but he still gave a soft snort.

At least this kid knows how to talk.

Jiang Yunlu seemed to notice her father's reaction. She glanced at him sideways and couldn't help but chuckle into the phone, Don't worry, my dad's driving skills are super steady.

His daughter's praise was clearly very well-received; Jiang Chengshan felt his hands gripping the steering wheel with even more strength.

Lin Mo smiled and didn't say much more.

His divine sense had already accurately locked onto Jiang Yunlu's position. She was to the southeast, with a straight-line distance of no more than a dozen kilometers.

This distance was still far for ordinary people, but in his perception, it was only a matter of moments away.

Hanging up the phone, Lin Mo started working.

He unloaded the items from the car one by one. The camping area was reserved by Uncle Zhao well in advance; it had an excellent location with a wide, open view.

The barbecue grill, folding tables and chairs, portable cassette stove... Lin Mo arranged them neatly into categories.

He also brought out a brand-new campfire pit.

This device prevented open flames from directly touching the ground, which was especially useful on grass to minimize fire risks.

He looked around. The ground beneath his feet was compacted dirt, which wasn't exactly flammable, but it was always better to be safe than sorry.

Just as he had almost finished organizing everything, Uncle Zhao walked back carrying two small folding stools.

Young Master Lin, sit down and rest for a bit.

Hearing this, Lin Mo quickly waved his hand, a hint of helplessness on his face. Uncle Zhao, just call me Lin Mo, or Mr. Lin is fine too. The words Young Master sound like we've time-traveled back to a feudal society. It's too awkward.

Uncle Zhao just smiled good-naturedly and didn't reply, but the respect in his eyes didn't diminish in the slightest.

There were no tents or such things in the Bentley, nor were there any ingredients or fuel.

After Lin Mo unloaded everything, he sat cross-legged on the folding stool, waiting calmly.

He checked his wristwatch. It was still early. The mountain breeze was slightly cool, but it also cleared his mind. He wasn't anxious; everything was under control.

Before long, two vehicles drove over from a distance. One was a tall RV, and the other was a small box truck following behind.

The sound of engines broke the tranquility of the small valley, roaring closer.

But it wasn't Jiang Yunlu and her father.

The RV door opened, and three young people stepped out first.

One guy had flashy dyed red hair, another was dressed head-to-toe in designer sportswear, and walking last was a girl with blonde hair, her two massive earrings glinting in the sunlight.

From the small truck behind them came four or five people in work uniforms, obviously hired helpers.

This group was fully equipped. Not only did they bring professional camping tents and folding tables and chairs, but they even unloaded portable barbecue grills and boxes of refrigerated ingredients.

The helpers moved quickly, directing things skillfully, and soon began setting up a rather large-scale campsite.

This setup made it look as though they had turned outdoor camping into a custom-made luxury experience.

The red-haired guy looked around, his gaze sweeping over the low-key yet luxurious Bentley in the distance.

He didn't show much surprise, just casually remarking, This place is not bad. The air is good, and we should be able to see the stars tonight.

It's alright. Give me the bug spray, I hate bugs the most. The blonde girl scanned her surroundings, her eyes eventually locking onto Lin Mo not far away.

Lin Mo sat on the folding stool with a straight posture. Even though he was just sitting there quietly, he exuded a unique aura.

His face was handsome with sharp, defined features, naturally drawing the attention of some girls.

After all, Lin Mo was a very handsome guy. Although his formidable strength usually overshadowed his looks, when people couldn't see his strength, they would notice his handsomeness.

That girl was also quite good-looking with delicate features. Even though she had dyed blonde hair, wore large earrings, and dressed a bit flashily, she didn't look tacky. Instead, she had a kind of wild beauty that came from careful grooming.

You could say she looked like a delinquent girl, yet she was very refined.

But if you said she didn't, she still had a somewhat loose and wild vibe.

She was wearing a pair of stiletto heels. The heels made crisp clicking sounds on the soft dirt and gravel as she walked straight toward Lin Mo.

Every step carried confidence and purpose.

Lin Mo raised his eyes and looked at the approaching girl.

The girl walked up to him with what she thought was a charming smile on her face, her eyes rippling with allure.

Hey there, you look really familiar. Have we met somewhere before? she asked softly, her voice carrying an intentionally lazy tone.

Lin Mo looked up at the girl, and she even winked at him.

You might know me because I ranked first in the provincial Math Olympiad.

Huh?

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