Regarding finding a guide, Li Younan wasn't really concerned. Honestly, although Huang Mountain is a highly commercialized scenic spot, it's still hiking but not in the same way as outdoor mountaineering... Mainly just climbing stairs.
There's no need to insist on finding a guide.
However, having someone to travel together to Huang Mountain is quite nice. Humans are social animals, and while Li Younan can enjoy solitude, he would happily accept an interesting travel companion. The girl he's just met is genuinely interesting, making the upcoming segment of the journey far from boring.
Both packed all their luggage and drove down the mountain together. The girl's car was a Volkswagen Polo, which was impressive to drive to such a place, earning a bit of admiration from Li Younan.
After all, the road up the mountain wasn't entirely paved; there was a section of gravel and a big sign saying "Visitors Drive Carefully."
