The Cinnabar Mole of a Beijing Circle Tycoon

Throughout August, Shen Qingyao stayed at home to recuperate, while Meng Jiangyu went to work during the day and stayed with her at night.

Shen Qingyao read several psychology books and also finished watching the "Positive Psychology" course.

Before she knew it, it was time for school to start, and Shen Qingyao's leg had fully recovered.

Xiang Yu and Xu Huihui also returned to school. They had more professional courses, and the group saw each other every day.

Shen Qingyao began a simple life, going back and forth between two points, living a peaceful and beautiful life.

A week before the National Day holiday, the four of them made plans to travel to Wuhan together.

After the four of them made their travel plans, Shen Qingyao was in charge of booking tickets for the attractions, Lu Ying was in charge of hotels and airfares, Xiang Yu was in charge of navigation, and Xu Huihui was in charge of taking beautiful photos for everyone.

As the sunlight grew stronger, it bathed the upturned eaves of the Yellow Crane Tower in a warm golden glow.

The group took a taxi from the hotel to Exit C of the Yellow Crane Tower subway station in Simenkou, and followed the navigation to reach the stunning photo spot at the Yellow Crane Tower.

Xu Huihui held up her camera, looking for the right angle, with tourists queuing up to take photos behind her.

"Yaoyao, move a little to the left! Get the whole eaves in the shot!" Xu Huihui directed, holding up her camera.

Lu Ying held the bags of the group, while Xiang Yu held a reflector to provide additional lighting.

"Beautiful! Let's try a different pose!"

Shen Qingyao changed her pose, looked up at the camera, and smiled brightly.

"OK, Yingying, you can come now."

"They're here." Shen Qingyao took the bags from the four people and stood aside to wait.

Shen Qingyao took a picture of the Yellow Crane Tower and sent it to Meng Jiangyu, saying, "Mr. Meng, let me show you the number one tower under heaven."

"Thank you, Mr. Shen, for broadening my horizons."

"You're welcome."

Everyone took a photo, and Hsu Hui-hui suggested, "The photo spot at Exit B2 of Pengliuyang Metro Station is even better."

"Since we're already here, we definitely have to go," Xiang Yu said.

"Agreed!" Lu Ying and Shen Qingyao both nodded.

Upon arrival, the view was indeed superb. The Yellow Crane Tower stood majestically in the distance, set against the clear blue sky, and even the air felt refreshing.

The four of them embarked on another photo-taking adventure, each determined to capture a masterpiece.

On the camera screen, Shen Qingyao stands in the sunlight, with the Yellow Crane Tower behind her. Her eyebrows are curved, and even her hair is shimmering.

Afterwards, Shen Qingyao was pushed to the middle by her roommates and asked other tourists to take a group photo of the four of them.

I randomly picked a restaurant for lunch and had Wuchang fish and lotus root and pork rib soup. It was delicious!

It was too hot outside, so the four of them changed their plans and decided to go to the Hubei Provincial Museum instead.

When the group arrived at the entrance, they discovered that the Provincial Museum required advance reservations. They checked the official WeChat account and found that all reservations were full, so they couldn't get in.

The group exchanged knowing smiles at each other at the doorway, realizing how foolish they had been.

The art museum next door looked empty, so the group went there instead.

The art museum was cool, and the group comfortably enjoyed the air conditioning while looking at the artworks.

"Why do we seem so silly?" Xu Huihui teased.

"One person is foolish, but a group of people is called youth." Xiang Yu looked at the painting in front of her.

Around 4 PM, the temperature dropped a bit, so the group took a taxi to East Lake. The four of them rented shared bicycles and rode along the East Lake boardwalk.

The evening breeze at East Lake was incredibly gentle, making one feel completely comfortable.

The weeping willows on the bank brushed against the water, creating ripples, while the distant Mount Mo was faintly visible, like a watercolor painting spreading out.

Xu Huihui and Lu Ying rode fast, cheering as they sped forward, while Xiang Yu followed slowly behind, taking pictures of the scenery with his camera.

Shen Qingyao accompanied Xiang Yu, riding slowly, the two of them riding side by side, the wheels rolling over the stone slabs by the lake, making a crisp sound.

"Isn't it beautiful?" Xiang Yu showed her the sunset photos she had taken.

"It's beautiful." Shen Qingyao nodded.

Shen Qingyao also took a photo and sent it to Meng Jiangyu, who was on his way to a dinner party at the time.

"A beautiful sunset," Meng Jiangyu replied.

The breeze from East Lake carried the scents of grass and lake water as Shen Qingyao gazed at the shimmering surface of the lake.

Shen Qingyao heard her roommates laughing from ahead. She turned her head and saw Xu Huihui pointing her camera at her. Shen Qingyao quickly made a peace sign.

The evening breeze gradually cooled down, carrying the moisture from East Lake, which swept away the heat from people's bodies.

"I'm a little hungry, let's go to Jiqing Street now!" Xu Huihui said excitedly as she pedaled her bicycle.

"I read in a travel guide that the late-night snacks there are amazing—bean curd sheets, potstickers, rice noodle soup, and grilled bullfrog. Just thinking about it makes my mouth water!"

Lu Ying raised both hands in agreement: "I second that! My stomach is growling after riding my bike all afternoon."

Xiang Yu flipped through the map on her phone and slowly replied, "It's a bit far, let's take a taxi there."

Shen Qingyao smiled and nodded, "Okay, I'm tired of riding."

As we arrived at Jiqing Street, the streetlights came on, and neon signs lit up one after another.

The street stalls were packed full, and the aromas were irresistible, making people's mouths water.

The four of them found a small outdoor table and sat down. Xu Huihui picked up the menu and rattled off seven or eight dishes in one go.

"I've ordered all the signature dishes. See if there's anything else you'd like to eat."

"Four glasses of chilled plum juice, please!" Shen Qingyao added.

Lu Ying added from the side, "Let's order another order of potstickers, with shrimp filling!"

Xiang Yu carefully instructed, "Less spicy, thank you."

Shen Qingyao watched them chattering away, and the smile on her lips never stopped.

She took out her phone, snapped a picture of the table full of delicious food, and sent it to Meng Jiangyu.

"It looks delicious! How does it taste?"

"That's pretty good too."

The four of them enjoyed their meal immensely, the clinking of their chilled plum juice glasses producing a crisp and pleasant sound.

"Qingyao, try these potstickers!" Lu Ying picked one up and placed it in her bowl. "They're so delicious!"

Shen Qingyao took a bite, and the scalding hot meat filling melted in her mouth, filling her mouth with delicious broth.

She smiled, her eyes narrowed: "Absolutely amazing."

"Our plan for tomorrow is to go shopping on Jianghan Road."

"Jianghan Road is right next to Hankou River Beach. After shopping, you can take a walk along the river and enjoy the river breeze."

"Let's also take some atmospheric photos!"

"The store definitely has air conditioning."

The four chatted amongst themselves, the evening breeze carrying the aroma of food and their laughter.

A street musician strummed his guitar, his husky voice singing gentle folk songs.

Shen Qingyao tilted her head back and took a sip of plum juice. The cool liquid slid down her throat, and she sighed with pleasure.

As night deepened, the liveliness of Jiqing Street continued.

The four of them, having eaten and drunk their fill, walked outside arm in arm, their shadows stretched long by the streetlights.

The next morning, after the alarm rang, no one moved. They were probably all exhausted from the previous day and were fast asleep.

At 11 a.m., the group woke up one after another. They didn't feel that their schedule had been delayed at all, and were full of relaxation.

The group started washing up and putting on makeup, had lunch at the hotel, and then went to Jianghan Road.