My skill tree increases every day.

Chen Shuyan's planned destination was a famous scenic spot in Wujing City.

Purple Mountain.

It is a comprehensive scenic spot and national forest park that integrates ecology, culture, sports, leisure and entertainment.

As the wheels turned, Chen Shuyan supported Lin Yu's waist, placing her hands lightly on his sides.

What Lin Yu saw in the rearview mirror was a soft ponytail fluttering in the evening breeze, and Chen Shuyan's smiling face illuminated by the warm streetlights.

Zijin Mountain is located in the eastern part of Wujing City, and the university town is also located in the eastern part of the city, so the two places are not far apart. After driving for about twenty minutes, the electric scooter carried the two of them into the Zijin Mountain scenic area.

Perhaps because the weather wasn't very sunny, and because although the Zijin Mountain scenic area is open all day, the facilities inside are closed, there weren't many people visiting in the evening.

The mountain roads of Zijin Mountain are very wide and are used as tidal flow lanes when the scenic area is open. The streetlights on both sides of the road are bright, making the halogen headlights that are sold as a selling point on electric scooters seem rather useless.

As the tram moved along, passing by the thick, tall, century-old trees on both sides, Chen Shuyan, who was sitting sideways in the back seat, soon reminded Lin Yu that they had arrived at their destination.

"The observatory is just up here."

A gentle breeze blew through the mountains, and Chen Shuyan's tone became expectant.

"We've arrived." Lin Yu brought his electric scooter to a smooth stop and turned to look at the steps leading to the observatory. They were still in the mountains, and all they could see were the dense canopies of ancient trees; the sky was still obscured.

"Hey, have some." Chen Shuyan opened the can with a "click" and handed the fruit wine to Lin Yu.

Lin Yu didn't drink alcohol because he was about to ride his bike.

"I still have to..." Looking at Chen Shuyan's slightly pouting lips, Lin Yu reached out and took the fruit wine as if possessed.

"It's nothing, just a tiny bit strong." Chen Shuyan opened her can again, tilted her head back, and took a sip with feigned bravado. "See, it's fine."

"Alright," Lin Yu could only nod, seeing Chen Shuyan's cheeks quickly turn crimson. "Drink slowly..."

Seriously, he's bad at the game but loves to play.

The two of them stepped onto the stone steps leading to the observatory, one after the other.

Because it was nighttime, the observatory grounds were already closed, and no one else was coming up. Only Lin Yu and his companion were on the mountain path.

The mountain path was quiet at night, with only the rustling of leaves in the mountain breeze and the occasional chirping of insects. The dim light from the quaint streetlights on both sides of the path cast blurry shadows of trees on the ground. There were also small streetlights disguised as stones along the roadside, their purpose being to illuminate the path and prevent tourists from slipping and falling.

Chen Shuyan walked ahead, her hands behind her back, gently shaking the soda can in her hand. Her high ponytail bounced up and down lively with the rhythm of her steps.

"We're almost there." Chen Shuyan's eyes sparkled, shining brightly in the dim light.

She seemed tireless, skipping and hopping all the way, and never forgetting to turn back and call out to Lin Yu, who was already panting after climbing only a short distance up the mountain.

No, is she really that energetic? Is it because of the alcohol? It's true that many people become more talkative, more lively, and less socially awkward after drinking a little alcohol.

But I've never heard of drinking alcohol increasing stamina! This isn't a Three Kingdoms card game!

Am I just too weak?

Lin Yu struggled to catch up with the beautiful figure ahead.

Upon reaching the platform, a breathtaking view unfolds.

The observatory's white dome stood out serenely against the night sky. The rustic building was full of the style of the Republic of China era, and all the plants taller than the dome were carefully maintained, creating a viewing platform with excellent views.

The platform was surrounded by railings, and it should have been a perfect spot for stargazing. However—

It's been fenced off and they're charging admission.

"Here... Phew... This must be it..." Lin Yu supported himself on his knees, barely keeping up with Chen Shuyan's pace. "Climbing a mountain so late at night is really weird."

Chen Shuyan looked up at the sky and let out a soft "Ah".

Hearing the sound, Lin Yu also looked up.

"What the hell? You made me come all this way for nothing."

Imagine if Lin Yu had meticulously prepared a trip for his friends, only to have them say something like that when they arrived. He would definitely never want to go out with them again.

The clouds are clearer when viewed from the mountaintop than when viewed from the foot of the mountain.

The clouds appeared thicker and more expansive than they seemed from the foot of the mountain, like a layer of black satin draping the sky, gently swirling in the breeze. Occasionally, a faint halo could be seen through the thinner gaps in the clouds—that was the moon's position, hidden behind the clouds.

But even the moon is hard to see clearly, let alone the stars.

Not a single star could be seen.

"Looks like I'm having a bad day." Chen Shuyan turned around, leaning against the railing, facing Lin Yu. She raised the can in her hand, took another sip, and said, "What a pity, all that climbing up here for nothing."

Lin Yu also walked to the railing, without saying a word, but quietly looked up and gazed at the silk-like clouds.

That's fine too. Let's not leave any romantic memories, just this feeling of having made a wasted trip.

"Didn't you check the weather forecast before you went out?" Lin Yu decided to add fuel to the fire.

"Actually, I did look." Chen Shuyan shook the nearly empty can in her hand. "I thought it would get windy around nine o'clock, so I wanted to try my luck. I thought, what if the clouds cleared up and I could see something?"

She turned her head, her eyes crinkling into a smile: "Isn't that a little silly?"

Lin Yu nodded, raised the can in his hand, and gently touched it to hers.

"What? You still won't drink it." Chen Shuyan could clearly feel from the touch that the can in Lin Yu's hand had hardly been touched.

Lin Yu didn't speak, but simply looked at the sky quietly.

The two stood quietly by the railing, listening to the rustling of the mountain breeze and watching the almost motionless clouds in the sky.

After a while, the mountain wind picked up and swept across the platform, carrying the damp scent of grass and trees after the rain, playfully ruffling Chen Shuyan's skirt and hair.

Chen Shuyan gazed silently at the night sky, which was completely enveloped in darkness. Her profile was somewhat blurred under the dim streetlights, and Lin Yu couldn't see her expression. She smiled softly, a soft laugh that was almost inaudible in the mountain breeze.

got windy.

"Let's go, we're already here." Chen Shuyan turned to face Lin Yu, revealing a bright smile.

To Lin Yu's astonishment, he reached out and snatched most of the half-full jar of wine from Lin Yu's hand, then drank it all in one gulp.

"Let's continue upwards and take another look!"

The damp mountain breeze ruffled the girl's long, flowing hair and skirt. Under the slightly blurred moonlight filtering through the clouds, the girl held an empty soda can in each hand, stretched her arms high upwards, and embraced the mountain breeze and the night sky.