Oh no! I've only been a freshman and I've already been targeted by a mean upperclassman.

The Porsche was driving on a winding mountain road.

As darkness fell, streetlights lit up one by one, like a long golden dragon coiled among the mountains.

Li Chen didn't know where Yan Xi was taking him.

He watched the tree shadows rushing past the window, his heart filled with curiosity.

The car eventually stopped at a viewing platform halfway up the mountain.

This place seems to be an undeveloped tourist attraction; apart from them, there were no other vehicles or tourists, making it exceptionally quiet.

Yan Xi turned off the engine but did not get out of the car.

She took a small remote control from the storage compartment and pressed a button.

At the edge of the platform not far away, a row of ground lights suddenly lit up, their soft light outlining the platform's contours and illuminating the open space in front.

"Get off the bus."

The two got out of the car. The wind on the mountaintop was a bit strong, blowing Yan Xi's long hair.

Li Chen took off his coat and draped it over her shoulders.

Yan Xi did not refuse, but simply adjusted her collar.

They walked to the edge of the platform and stood by the railing.

From here, you can see the entire night view of Linjiang City.

The lights of thousands of homes converge into a dazzling galaxy, isolating the city's hustle and bustle at the foot of the mountain, leaving only the sound of the wind and each other's breathing.

"So beautiful," Li Chen exclaimed sincerely.

"This was my secret hideout when I was a child." Yan Xi's voice sounded somewhat ethereal in the night breeze. "Whenever I was unhappy, I would run here alone."

Li Chen turned his head and looked at her.

The darkness blurred the sharp angles of her face, making her look much softer than usual.

"Why are you unhappy?" he asked.

Yan Xi remained silent for a moment.

"Because...no one is with me."

She paused, as if recalling something.

"My parents used to be very busy, busy with business and busy with social engagements."

"They always say they want to give me the best life, but they don't know that all I want is for them to celebrate my birthday with me and ride the carousel with me once."

Li Chen felt as if something had gently pierced his heart.

He remembered the promise about the music box that he had overheard at Yan Xi's house that day.

It turns out that Yan Xi, who was high above and all-powerful, also had such a lonely past.

"It's not that they don't love you," Li Chen said softly, "They just used the wrong methods."

"I know," Yan Xi said softly, "which is why I never blame them."

"I just..." She turned her head and looked at Li Chen, her eyes shining brightly in the city lights.

"Sometimes I just feel that the world is very lively, but all that liveliness has nothing to do with me."

Li Chen reached out and pulled her into his arms.

Yan Xi's body stiffened for a moment, but she quickly relaxed and leaned against his chest.

His embrace was warm and strong, making her feel safer than ever before.

"It won't happen again." Li Chen's voice rang out above her head, firm and powerful.

"From now on, I will be a part of your world."

Yan Xi closed her eyes, buried her face in his chest, and greedily absorbed his warmth.

She didn't say anything, but simply reached out and hugged his waist tightly.

The two of them embraced quietly in the night breeze on the mountaintop.

After an unknown amount of time, Yan Xi raised her head.

"Li Chen".

"Um?"

I want to drink.

Li Chen was stunned for a moment.

Yan Xi pointed to the trunk of the Porsche.

"There it is."

Li Chen opened the trunk, and sure enough, there was a portable mini-fridge inside.

There are a few cans of beer and some snacks in the refrigerator.

He took out two cans of beer and handed one to Yan-Xi.

The two leaned against the hood of the car, drinking cold beer and looking at the night view below the mountain.

"Aren't you curious?" Yan Xi suddenly asked.

"What are you curious about?"

"Curious about my family?" Yan Xi took a sip of her drink. "What did my dad... do before?"

Li Chen looked at her and shook his head.

"Not curious."

Why?

"Because..." Li Chen smiled, "I like Yan Xi, a senior in the architecture department of Linjiang University. She's the girl who laughs at me for being clumsy, and she's also the first one to stand up for me when I'm bullied."

"As for your family, your background, what are those things, do they even matter?"

Looking into his clear eyes, Yan Xi felt a deep, tender touch in her heart.

She has met too many people.

Some of those people respected her family background, some coveted her connections, and some wanted to take advantage of her identity.

All they saw was the label "Young Miss Yan".

Only him.

Only this fool saw her.

Yan Xi's eyes suddenly felt hot.

She tilted her head back and downed the rest of the beer in the can in one gulp, as if trying to suppress the surging emotions with alcohol.

"Li Chen".

"Um?"

"Do you sing well?" she suddenly asked a completely unrelated question.

Li Chen was taken aback for a moment, then answered honestly.

"Tone deaf."

"What about dancing?"

"Lack of coordination in limbs."

Yan Xi looked at him and suddenly smiled.

That smile was unlike any other before; it was without any pretense or testing, as pure as a child's.

"That's great," she said.

"What's so great?" Li Chen was completely confused by her.

Yan Xi didn't answer. She threw the empty wine can into the trash can, then opened the car door and turned the car stereo up to the maximum volume.

A burst of upbeat music instantly shattered the tranquility of the mountaintop.

She walked up to Li Chen, extended her hand to him, like a princess inviting a dance partner.

"what?"

"Dance."

"I told you I can't," Li Chen said, his face full of resistance.

"I'll teach you."

Without saying a word, Yan Xi took his hand and led him to the center of the viewing platform.

She began to move her body freely to the rhythm of the music.

There are no rules, no techniques, just the purest form of swaying with your feelings.

"Come on." She waved to Li Chen, her smile so bright it seemed to light up the entire night sky.

Li Chen looked at her.

Watching the girl dancing freely under the moonlight and lamplight.

She seemed to have shed all pretense and defenses, revealing her most authentic and vibrant side to him.

It was only shown to him alone.

He suddenly realized that whether he could dance or not was no longer important.

He stepped forward and, imitating her, awkwardly swayed his body.

Its movements were as comical as a penguin's.

Yan Xi was amused by him and laughed so hard that tears almost came out of her eyes.

She took his hand and spun him around.

The wind on the mountaintop, the city night, the vibrant music, and her clear, cheerful laughter...

All of this created a scene that Li Chen would never forget.

He thought he was probably completely finished.

He fell for this world, which belonged only to him and Yan Xi.