You Are Not Quite Right

At noon, the sunlight was just right.

In the WeChat group.

Fang Jun: "Location—Tianyun Mountain. We'll gather at the South Gate at 9:30 PM. Just be there by 9:30, it doesn't matter how you get there."

Ruan Huanshan: "What should we bring? Food and drinks?"

Fang Jun: "Whatever you want, but remember to bring a jacket. The temperature on the mountain is five to ten degrees lower than in the city, especially in the early morning when it gets even colder."

After typing this concise reply, his fingertips paused over the screen.

But none of that mattered.

Fang Jun exited the group chat and opened his memo app.

Ruan Huanshan, who had just asked him the question, was Mai Chuwen's friend and also in Class 15.

It didn't matter. Fang Jun didn't care.

Instead, he was writing a checklist, like what food and drinks to buy.

How much water to bring.

How many snacks to bring, and what kind.

Although there were food and drinks sold at the top of the mountain, and even vending machines.

The prices weren't cheap, and the portions were small.

It was best to bring their own food.

After writing all this down, he picked up his phone again and opened a private chat with Cai Junhuang.

"Hey, are you coming or not?"

Cai Junhuang: "I'm coming! You sound like a nagging old mother. I already said I'm coming."

"If you're coming, what snacks do you want to eat? Climbing a mountain takes a lot of energy, so you can let loose a bit."

Cai Junhuang: "Is that so? Then I want potato chips, the bagged kind, and... never mind, I'll just go to the mall to buy them after class this afternoon."

"Let's go together then. I'm also going to the supermarket there to buy things. We can pick them out together."

Cai Junhuang: "Okay, wait for me then."

"OK! [Funny face]"

Looking at his phone screen, Fang Jun couldn't help but curl his lips into a smile.

He finally managed to ask her out.

Thinking of this, Fang Jun opened An Yuexin's chat interface.

"Lao Anzi, buy the stuff for you and your girl yourself. I have other things to busy myself with. We'll just meet up when the time comes."

An Yuexin: "?"

An Yuexin: "Something's wrong with you!"

An Yuexin: "Are you abandoning me?"

An Yuexin: "I understand. We loved each other once."

Seeing this guy goofing off, Fang Jun thought about it and decided not to tell him his plan just yet.

Otherwise, he might just start making a scene and teasing him later.

At 8:30 PM, the night was as black as ink.

Lin Mo slung a half-full backpack over one shoulder, standing lazily under the dim yellow halo of a streetlight, his shadow stretched long and thin.

Amidst the bustling traffic, an all-black Bentley seemed to glide, stopping silently in front of him.

The car window rolled down, revealing Jiang Yunlu's flawless face.

"Good evening, classmate Lin."

Lin Mo didn't stand on ceremony. He opened the rear door and got in. A scent of premium leather mixed with a faint perfume rushed over him.

"Good evening, classmate Jiang. Good evening, Uncle Zhao."

"Hello, hello." Uncle Zhao in the driver's seat nodded respectfully through the rearview mirror.

Jiang Yunlu looked Lin Mo up and down, her delicate eyebrows furrowing slightly.

She herself was dressed in professional outdoor gear: long sleeves, long pants, and brand new hiking boots on her feet, looking fully prepared.

But looking at Lin Mo, he was just wearing simple casual pants and a thin short-sleeved shirt.

She couldn't help but say, "There are a lot of mosquitoes and bugs on the mountain. Why didn't you wear long sleeves?"

Lin Mo leaned back, finding a comfortable position, and said casually, "It's fine. They don't dare to bite me."

"..."

Jiang Yunlu choked a bit on his nonsensical words, then added, "But Fang Jun said in the group chat that it will get colder at night."

Lin Mo waved his hand again. "I'm not afraid of the cold either."

Seeing his stubborn and indifferent appearance, Jiang Yunlu felt inexplicably annoyed. She patted a large bag next to her.

"Fine, you're so tough. I brought a windbreaker here. Later, if you're shivering from the cold, you can beg me. Depending on whether this lady is in a good mood, I might just show mercy and lend it to you."

"Heh!"

A soft chuckle escaped from Lin Mo's throat. He didn't open his eyes or reply.

That laugh didn't reveal any emotion, but it made Jiang Yunlu grind her teeth in irritation.

The car soon drove to the intersection of the urban village. Chu Miaomiao and Xie Yuling were already waiting there. Both of them were carrying bulging large backpacks and chatting excitedly.

The car quickly arrived at the intersection over by the urban village.

Chu Miaomiao and Xie Yuling each carried a large backpack.

Lin Mo consciously got out of the car, opened the passenger door, and sat in the front seat.

After all, no matter how good the sedan was, the back seat could only fit three people at most.

Sure enough, as soon as Chu Miaomiao and Xie Yuling got in the car, the back seat immediately turned into a spring field trip scene.

"Wow, Yunlu, I brought a lot of crispy noodles!"

"I also brought a ton of potato chips and spicy strips! Are we going mountain climbing or having a picnic?"

"We still need to eat our fill when climbing a mountain!"

Listening to the chattering discussion behind him, Lin Mo couldn't help but glance at the rearview mirror.

Since when did these three girls become so close?

At this time, Jiang Yunlu suddenly patted the back of the passenger seat.

"Lin Mo, what did you do today?"

"Slept in at home, rested, then went out to buy food and things, that's about it."

Lin Mo plainly described an incredibly ordinary day.

It sounded extremely boring to anyone listening.

The three girls exchanged glances, feeling slightly relieved in their hearts.

They were more worried that Lin Mo would be in contact with other girls.

Under certain circumstances, showing a united front against outsiders was the premise of their alliance.

The car moved forward, bypassing the nearby Luhu Park, and arrived at the South Gate of Tianyun Mountain.

At this time, only the South Gate of Tianyun Mountain was open at night. Due to restrictions on night hiking routes, many areas were closed during the evening.

However, at night, cars were actually allowed to drive up Tianyun Mountain.

It was just that the time was limited to between 8:30 PM and 6:00 AM the next day.

Arriving at the adjacent parking lot, Uncle Zhao sat in the car and said to Jiang Yunlu, "Miss, I will be here all night. If you need anything, give me a call, and I can drive right up."

Jiang Yunlu nodded. "Sorry for the trouble, Uncle Zhao. Why don't you find a nearby hotel to rest instead?"

Uncle Zhao smiled and patted the steering wheel. "It's fine, Miss. President Jiang gives me plenty of overtime pay, so I have to live up to this salary. Besides, the car has a heater and air conditioning; it's more comfortable than a hotel. Have fun, and stay safe."

"Alright then, Uncle Zhao. Thank you for your hard work."

The four of them pushed the doors open and got out of the car.

Although they hadn't started up the mountain yet, a uniquely crisp, cold mountain air instantly enveloped their bodies. Mixed with the scent of damp earth and vegetation, it was quite refreshing.

The massive parking lot was mostly empty, with only a few cars around.

However, there were quite a few lights overhead.

And the ticket booth was lit up, with what seemed to be quite a few people standing there.