Ye Zifen and Zhang Gaoyi have both undergone rigorous training, which naturally included courses on how to cope with severe cold environments.

However, whether in my hometown or at the seaside, even in the coldest moments, the temperature has never been as shockingly low as it is now.

Zhang Gaoyi has been serving in the frontier in recent years, where the climate is harsh and the conditions are difficult. He has long been accustomed to such low temperatures, so he can barely adapt to it.

But Ye Zifen was different. After all, she had never been in such an extremely cold environment for a long time, and her body began to suffer from the discomfort.

At this time, the cold wind lashed them like a sharp whip, heavy snow fell down, and the sky and the earth were covered with white.

Zhang Gaoyi turned his head to look at Ye Zifen beside him, only to see that she was wrapped tightly in clothes, shivering all over, and her lips were frozen purple. He couldn't help but feel a sharp pain in his heart.

He quickly squatted down and said gently, "Come on, let me carry you, it will be warmer."

Ye Zifen hesitated for a moment, but finally lay obediently on Zhang Gaoyi's broad and warm back.

Zhang Gaoyi took a deep breath, stood up, and walked forward with firm steps.

Every step on the snow made a crunching sound, as if it was the only sound in this silent wilderness.

At this moment, Ye Zifen suddenly said, "Fortunately, we didn't plan to have children too early, otherwise it would be terrible to encounter this situation today."

There was a hint of relief and worry in his words.

Zhang Gaoyi comforted her softly, "Don't let your imagination run wild. I'm here with you. Everything will be fine."

Then he encouraged her, "Hold on a little longer. I remember there seems to be a house less than five miles from here. It probably won't take long to get there. When we get there, I'll make you a bowl of hot ginger soup to drive away the cold."

After saying this, he quickened his pace, hoping to find a harbor that could shelter from the wind and snow as soon as possible so that Ye Zifen would no longer suffer this pain.

Ye Zifen's face was as pale as paper, and she spoke weakly, "When we set out, I deliberately put some dried ginger in the bag we were carrying. When we need it, we can take it out and use it, so that everyone can dispel some of the cold."

As she spoke, she couldn't help shuddering.

Zhang Gaoyi nodded vigorously and said, "Okay! As soon as the snow melts, we will set off as soon as possible. It's a pity that General Zhenbei still needs to hold on for a while."

As soon as he finished speaking, the wind suddenly howled, as if a ferocious beast was roaring wildly. The sound of the wind was sharp and piercing, making people shudder.

Zhang Gaoyi trudged through the thick snow, taking one deep step and one shallow step. Every step he took seemed extremely difficult.

The biting cold wind blew mercilessly on his body, and his breathing became heavier and heavier, making a whirring sound like a bellows.

However, despite this, his pace never slowed down in the slightest, but instead became more firm and powerful.

At this time, Ye Zifen was almost exhausted by the cold and fatigue. She could only use all her remaining strength to hug Zhang Gaoyi's neck tightly and press her frozen red cheeks against his broad and solid back, hoping to get even a little warmth from him.

Looking around, all around them was a vast expanse of white snow. Apart from the figures of their group struggling to move in the wind and snow, there was no other sign of life.

It seemed as if they were the only ones left in the world, relying on each other and jointly resisting this harsh test from nature.

When Ye Zifen slowly opened her eyes, the first thing that caught her eye was the dim light.

Even so, the faint light coming through the windows made it clear that it was still daytime.

Ye Zifen tried to move her hands, but the slight movement instantly woke up the person who had been holding her hands tightly - it was Zhang Gaoyi.

Zhang Gaoyi suddenly raised his head, with a look of surprise and exhaustion on his face: "You finally woke up!"

Ye Zifen nodded slightly and responded softly: "Yeah."

Her voice sounded particularly weak at this moment.

Zhang Gaoyi said with a look of regret: "You are in great trouble this time! You haven't been sick for a long time, but now you are like this. Alas, it's all my fault. I shouldn't have let you go to the grassland with me."

As he spoke, his brows were tightly furrowed, and his originally bright eyes were now filled with deep worry.

Ye Zifen forced herself to cheer herself up, trying to comfort the man who was full of self-blame in front of her: "I'm really fine..."

However, before he could finish his words, he was interrupted anxiously by Zhang Gaoyi.

"You said you were fine! Look at you now. You're as pale as paper and you've lost a lot of weight."

Zhang Gaoyi's tone became more and more anxious. "It's all my fault that I was too stubborn. I insisted on taking you to the grassland, but you fell ill before we were even halfway there. What if you develop a chronic disease from this?"

Facing Zhang Gaoyi's concern and reproach, Ye Zifen gently shook her head and said softly: "This is none of your business. If you want to blame someone, you can only blame myself for my poor physical fitness and my inability to withstand the ordeal."

Zhang Gaoyi held Ye Zifen's hand tightly, as if he wanted to pass all his strength and concern to her.

He said softly, "Don't say that. Don't think about anything now. Just rest and get well soon!"

Ye Zifen stared at Zhang Gaoyi's face which was full of anxiety and worry, and a warm feeling surged in her heart.

She tried to force a smile and comforted him, "I will be fine, don't worry too much."

However, as soon as she finished speaking, she felt a wave of fatigue coming over her.

Zhang Gaoyi sighed helplessly and murmured to himself, "I hope so... Ever since I knew you were sick, my heart has been hanging in the air all this way, worried that something bad would happen."

As he spoke, he gently stroked the back of Ye Zifen's hand, hoping to give her more comfort.

At this time, Ye Zifen slowly closed her eyes and said weakly: "I'm a little tired, I really want to sleep for a while..."

Hearing this, Zhang Gaoyi quickly responded: "Then go to sleep for a while. Don't worry, I'll be here to watch over you."

After saying that, he carefully adjusted Ye Zifen's sleeping position so that she could sleep more comfortably.

Ye Zifen nodded slightly, and then slowly fell asleep.