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Time flew by and it was the weekend.

In preparation for this "date," Cui Shi'an dressed up meticulously under Tian Ming's urging.

Although he had confirmed through his observations over this period that the sun would not harm him, just to be on the safe side, Cui Shi'an still prepared to take the umbrella with him before leaving home.

"Hey C, are you crazy? It's one thing to let your senior go hiking with you, but to bring this eyesore? No way!"

Tian Ming snatched the umbrella, tossed it back onto the balcony, and then pushed the door open.

"Don't come back tonight! And if you do, I won't open the door! What?!"

Then the kid slammed the door shut.

Ah c…

Without an umbrella, Choi Si-an felt a little insecure, but considering that his senior had already accommodated him and changed the date location from Hongdae to Bukhansan, he had no choice but to put up with it.

Otherwise, how could we repay her for protecting us at the police station?

But there's nothing wrong with hiking, is there?

Koreans have always enjoyed hiking.

Moreover, the senior student might even wear yoga pants.

In short, Cui Shi'an thought of almost everything he could for his first date, including picnic mats, portable fans, power banks, and so on. He packed a whole bag full, making him look like Doraemon at first glance.

Upon meeting, Song Zhiya was amused by him: "Ahem... Shi An, are we fleeing from disaster?"

Cui Shi'an's face flushed, and he stammered, trying to explain, "No... I just felt that this way is more..."

"Compare what?" Song Zhiya blinked, feigning ignorance.

Cui Shi'an opened his mouth hesitantly. Many people are sharp-tongued and sarcastic online, as if they know everything, but when they are in a real-world environment, they become completely unresponsive.

"Uh..." He finally managed to tear his eyes away from his senior's dark gray yoga pants: "Senior, the car looks like it's here!"

At the critical moment, the bus saved him from his predicament. Song Zhiya watched his dignified appearance from behind, and a mischievous smile unconsciously appeared on her lips.

Upon arriving at the location, the two walked slowly along the trail.

Because there are several universities nearby, Bukhansan Mountain is a popular dating spot for young couples, so their presence in the forest didn't seem out of place.

Choi Si-an carried a bulging backpack, while Song Ji-ah walked casually beside him, the two chatting and laughing, appearing very harmonious.

However, Choi Si-an remained cautious, as this was the first time he had left Anam-dong to travel to such a "far" place since the car accident, and he had to be extra vigilant and pay close attention to his surroundings.

However, as a result, he inadvertently missed many opportunities for physical contact that came his way.

Song Zhiya saw all of this and felt a little disappointed, but she also felt more fond of his clumsy respect.

Because from Cui Shi'an's "treasure bag", she could feel that he had put his heart into it, but she also sensed that he had some kind of concern hidden in his heart.

After strolling around for a while, the two followed the example of others and found a spot halfway up the mountain for a picnic.

They were all ready-made snacks from the snack shop. Although Cui Shi'an didn't usually like to eat these things, he still bought a little of each to take care of his senior.

As for salty or anything related to salt, he dares not touch it at all.

After the picnic, the sun began to set, and the sky glowed with a warm, orange-red light.

"Shi'an, shall we go to the mountaintop to watch the sunset?"

Song Ji-ah pointed to the observation deck faintly visible above, her eyes filled with anticipation: "Didn't you say the sunset over Seoul from Bukhansan Mountain is beautiful?"

"Okay." Cui Shi'an readily agreed. This was one of the bargaining chips he used to persuade his senior to change her travel plans, so how could he go back on his word?

The viewing platform is not high, only a few hundred meters above sea level, but at sunset, walking on the mountain path lined with azaleas has a touch of the wild charm of venturing into a hidden paradise.

The two walked up the mountain path. At first, there were quite a few other travelers with them, but the closer they got to the top of the mountain, the fewer tourists there were.

Many young men and women even held hands and disappeared into the woods halfway through their journey.

At times like these, Cui Shi'an's gaze would unconsciously drift to the senior student beside him. There was something else hidden in a compartment of his bag that he hadn't taken out, though he didn't know…

Will we have a chance to use it tonight?

He glanced at his senior's long, graceful legs, and his heart suddenly raced.

If I could enjoy this level of... treatment the very first time in my life... damn it...

After walking for less than half an hour, the two reached the top of the mountain.

The view here is indeed expansive; the entire city of Seoul is draped in a golden veil under the afterglow of the setting sun, and many citizens have already scrambled for good spots, setting up their telephoto lenses.

"So beautiful..." Song Zhiya couldn't help but exclaim, taking a few steps forward, leaning against the railing, and immersing herself in the twilight.

Cui Shi'an stood a step behind her, watching the sunset dye her smooth, long hair a warm honey color, and seeing her slender figure blend into this beautiful picture. He couldn't help but take a picture with his phone.

At this moment, the tranquility of life made him almost forget all taboos and troubles.

However, just as the sun was about to completely sink below the horizon, and the last glimmer of golden light was about to disappear—

A chilling cold, seemingly penetrating to the soul, suddenly shot up his spine without warning!

That wasn't the night wind in the mountains, but a terrifying feeling of being watched and locked on by something in the dark!

The surrounding air seemed to freeze, and an invisible pressure quietly spread.

Cui Shi'an suddenly straightened up, his face turning pale instantly.

He cautiously looked around. The shadowy woods, growing darker with dusk, offered no indication of anything unusual, yet the feeling of unease was undeniably real.

Is it just my imagination?

Or... because he, as one of the "other omissions," was exposed to the perception of some being at dusk, the moment of transition between yin and yang?

"Shi An? What's wrong?" Song Zhiya turned around, noticed his strange expression, and asked with concern.

Cui Shi'an forcibly suppressed the pounding in his heart and forced a somewhat stiff smile:

"N-nothing, senior, I just feel... a little cold."

"Are you cold?" Song Zhiya asked, a little puzzled. It was already June, how could she be cold?

Cui Shi'an forced a smile and said, "Anyway, it's getting late, why don't we go down the mountain for dinner?"

"Can we stay a little longer? I haven't seen enough yet!" Song Zhiya said, still wanting more.

Cui Shi'an could only nod, but he dared not relax his attention in the slightest.

Another ten minutes or so passed, and the sun finally disappeared completely, marking the arrival of night on Bukhansan Mountain.

After enjoying the scenery, Song Zhiya finally said the words that made Cui Shi'an breathe a sigh of relief:

"Let's go down the mountain for dinner."

Just as Cui Shi'an was about to nod, a cold, flat voice suddenly rang in his ears, like the tolling of a death knell:

"Dead one, it seems your lifespan has already come to an end?"

Cui Shi'an trembled and turned around abruptly—

Not far behind, a tall, thin man wearing a black wide-brimmed hat and a sharp black suit stood quietly...