After the onset of autumn, the entire city was engulfed in heavy rain for a week straight. The wind swept away the remnants of leaves, leaving behind a chilly feeling on the ground.

Ying Tong still broadcasts at that time every Tuesday. The articles she writes are always published in the literary section of the school newspaper. The faint shadow of a girl gradually takes shape within each and every one of her writings.

She became even more silent, and her partner Wei Qiao officially invited her to climb the mountain together.

During the National Day Golden Week on October 1st, they had no plans to go back home. Therefore, Wei Qiao invited her to go together and climb Maple Leaf Ridge.

Ying Tong agreed.

She was almost accepting an invitation from the opposite sex for the first time, and it was just the two of them.

Wei Qiao walked along the way with his SLR camera, taking many scenic photos. Ying Tong reported everything to her best friend along the way, and her friend was so moved that tears welled up in her eyes.

[⊙∀⊙! Muzi finally came to his senses and realized that it was time to go on a date!]

[Date? No, just climbing mountains together, that's all. They didn't say anything, so why are you getting so excited?]

Tsk tsk, I've been hanging around you for two whole years, and you still can't tell? But that guy is quite patient too, it's been two years and he still hasn't made a move. What a pair of obtuse heads!

Please note that the provided paragraph is in square brackets [ ] which usually implies that it is a dialogue or a character's thoughts. In this case, it seems to be a plea. Here's the translation:

"Please, it's really not what you think!"

Ying Tong was walking while typing on his phone. Suddenly, he slipped and was firmly grabbed by a strong hand.

"I've told you so many times already, don't play with your phone while walking. It's very dangerous. If you continue to do so, I will confiscate your phone."

When Wei Qiao spoke, his kingly tone immediately drew the attention of many. Ying Tong immediately lowered his head, feeling extremely embarrassed.

"Okay."

Ying Tong told her best friend and then stopped looking at her phone.

Not looking at his phone, the atmosphere suddenly became awkward. They arrived at a pavilion, where Wei Qiao asked Ying Tong to take a rest while he went to buy water.

Ying Tong looked at the fallen leaves scattered on the ground, damp and scattered, her mood not particularly bright. She thought of Fang Wei's sorrowful figure and also recalled the lengthy "study notes" she had sent to her.

Unable to hold back, the corners of her mouth curved slightly, and she pinched her own face. She told herself, perhaps it was just a dream.

"Miss Ying Tong, will you... be my girlfriend?"

A boy walked over, suddenly holding a bouquet of roses from behind. He knelt down on one knee, holding it with both hands, looking a bit nervous and trembling as he spoke.

Ying Tong was caught off guard at the scene. Today was the fifth day of the National Day holiday, but there were still a lot of people. Wei Qiao's unexpected confession immediately caused many people to take out their phones and take pictures of them.

Ying Tong's expression changed, unsure whether to smile or not. Wei Qiao repeated it again with great anticipation.

"Can you be my girlfriend?"

Ying Tong felt extremely anxious as she watched Wei Qiao, unsure of what to do. Her stiff expression betrayed her thoughts.

Wei Qiao's expression immediately became desolate.

Ying Tong shook her head almost imperceptibly at him. She looked into his eyes, certain that he understood what she meant.

Then, Ying Tong reached out and brought the flowers over, pulling Wei Qiao's hand and running up the stairs.

Wei Qiao understood that Ying Tong was only trying to save face for him. Taking the flowers meant that they still had a friendship, rather than a romantic relationship.

Finally, she ran to a less crowded place in one breath. Ying Tong nervously held onto the flowers, remaining silent for a while before gathering the determination to express her thoughts to Wei Qiao.

"Don't misunderstand, I accepted the flower..."

Ying Tong didn't know how to express herself.

Wei Qiao was completely despondent, keeping his mouth tightly shut and not speaking immediately. This scene made Ying Tong feel very uncomfortable.

"I never thought you would do this."

"So, what's the conclusion?"

I'm sorry, but I'm afraid I will have to disappoint you.