The evening event concluded, leaving a few people behind to tidy up the cabin.
Jiu Zhou and Shang Ru left the venue first, as Jiu Zhou had to drive Shang Ru home.
The mountain path was somewhat winding, but luckily the moonlight was bright, offering a wide view. Jiu Zhou held a flashlight, occasionally steadying Shang Ru, who was teetering in high heels. Despite the twists and turns, they managed to navigate the road without incident.
Jiu Zhou's actions were gentlemanly yet distant, without a hint of overstepping.
The car was parked by the roadside. After walking over, Jiu Zhou first opened the rear door of the passenger side for Shang Ru.
Shang Ru paused slightly, smiled politely at Jiu Zhou, and then bent down to get into the car.
Moments later, Jiu Zhou walked around the front of the car to the other side, opened the door, and sat in the driver's seat.
He started the car and turned back towards the direction they came from.
