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387: Arrival at Taishan Station

After hanging up all the calls, Lei Jun felt a lot more relaxed.

She looked at Lei Ying, Lei Yue, Su Qing, and Su Ya, who were beside her, and spoke.

"Tomorrow we're going to climb Mount Tai. The four of you are coming along."

"Yes, Miss!" the four replied in unison and immediately sprang into action.

Lei Ying took out her tablet and began checking for security risks at Mount Tai, contacting local security personnel... Lei Yue opened her laptop to book train tickets, find a hotel, check the weather, plan the climbing route, and organize relevant precautions.

Su Qing went into the kitchen to prepare snacks, fruit, and water for the trip, selecting foods that were easy to carry and provided energy.

Su Ya went into the walk-in closet to pack everyone's luggage, choosing comfortable hiking shoes and clothes according to each person's size, arranging everything neatly.

That night, Lei Jun had a peaceful sleep, the most restful night she'd had in a long time... Early the next morning, as the sky was just starting to brighten, everyone was packed and ready.

The group assembled.

Tony was dressed in stylish sportswear, his hair meticulously styled. He held a camera, ready to capture the beauty of Mount Tai at any moment, and kept muttering to himself.

"Oh My God! The weather today is amazing. It's perfect for climbing Mount Tai. I'll definitely get some great shots and find plenty of artistic inspiration!"

Qin Yu was wearing casual sportswear.

Zhao Ya wore a simple tracksuit; her neat short hair made her look particularly spirited and her posture was upright.

She held a backpack containing emergency items such as band-aids, disinfectant, and a flashlight.

Lin Xiaoya wore a cute tracksuit and a cartoon backpack. Her face was full of excitement as she skipped over to Lei Jun and grabbed her arm.

"Sister Lei, let's go! I can't wait to climb Mount Tai!"

Lei Ying, Lei Yue, Su Qing, and Su Ya were also in sportswear, each performing their duties. Lei Ying took the lead, responsible for scouting the path and security.

Lei Yue walked in the middle, constantly reminding everyone of things to watch out for.

Su Qing and Su Ya walked at the back, looking after the food and belongings.

Lei Jun wore a pink tracksuit, her long pink hair tied into a high ponytail, making her look exceptionally energetic. With a faint smile, she looked at the lively group, her heart full of anticipation.

Taking a deep breath, she said, "Alright, everyone's here. Let's go!"

The group took a car to the station. Qin Yu had already booked the high-speed rail tickets, and the entire journey was perfectly arranged.

On the train, Su Qing distributed the snacks and water she had prepared, while Su Ya helped everyone organize their personal items, ensuring everyone was comfortable for the trip.

Tony held his camera, constantly taking photos of the scenery outside the window.

Qin Yu sat next to Lei Jun, carefully reporting the itinerary.

"Sister Lei, after we arrive at Mount Tai Station, a car will take us to a hotel at the foot of the mountain. We'll rest and have lunch there, then start the climb in the afternoon. We'll stay overnight at a guesthouse on the mountain, watch the sunrise tomorrow morning, and then reach the summit."

Lei Jun nodded. "Good, it's a well-organized plan. We'll do as you say."

The pace of the itinerary was just right, allowing them to enjoy the climb and rest properly without being too exhausted.

Zhao Ya sat to the side, resting with her eyes closed to conserve her energy for the afternoon climb.

She knew Mount Tai was high and climbing it would be physically demanding. Although she was in great shape, she couldn't afford to be careless; she had to maintain her best condition to protect President Lei's safety.

Lin Xiaoya leaned on Lei Jun's shoulder, excitedly scrolling through photos of Mount Tai's scenery on her phone, constantly chattering.

"Sister Lei, look! The sunrise on Mount Tai is so beautiful! And the sea of clouds is like a fairyland! We definitely have to get up early tomorrow to see the sunrise!"

Lei Yue took out her tablet and double-checked the climbing route and precautions once more to ensure the trip went smoothly without any errors.

Lei Jun leaned back in her seat, looking at everyone around her with a sense of peace... After some time, the group finally arrived at Mount Tai Station.

The car Qin Yu had arranged was already waiting at the station entrance. After everyone boarded, they headed to the hotel at the foot of Mount Tai.

The hotel was one Qin Yu had carefully selected; it had an elegant environment, full facilities, and was very close to the entrance of Mount Tai, making it convenient for the afternoon climb.

Upon arriving at the hotel, everyone rested in their rooms for a while before having lunch in the hotel restaurant.

Su Qing specifically instructed the chef to prepare light, easy-to-digest, energy-boosting food suitable for eating before a climb.

After lunch, the group got ready and headed to the Mount Tai entrance.

As soon as they entered, they felt the majesty of Mount Tai. Ancient trees reached for the sky on both sides of the mountain path, streams gurgled, and the air was filled with the fresh scent of vegetation, making one feel refreshed.

Tony immediately picked up his camera in excitement, snapping photos of the surroundings and shouting.

"So beautiful! This is the aura of the Leader of the Five Sacred Mountains. It's so artistic! I have to take more photos!"

He walked and photographed, stopping occasionally to observe the scenery and look for artistic inspiration.

Lin Xiaoya was also skipping around excitedly, running ahead and then back, curiously taking in everything and chattering away.

"Wow! This tree is so thick; it must be many years old!"

Her face was full of childlike wonder and excitement, completely immersed in the beauty of Mount Tai.

Lei Jun took a deep breath, feeling the fresh air and listening to the gurgling stream and crisp birdsong. Her irritability and fatigue vanished instantly.

She looked up at the towering Mount Tai, a sense of awe rising in her heart.

The ancients once climbed high here to gaze into the distance and express their feelings. Today, she would follow in their footsteps, step by step, to reach the summit of Mount Tai and measure the height of her own life.

The group officially began their climb.

Lei Jun, Lei Ying, Lei Yue, and Zhao Ya were all in excellent physical condition and climbed effortlessly.

As a Bionic Human, climbing was as easy as walking on flat ground for Lei Ying. She stayed in the lead, clearing the path and checking for safety hazards, occasionally looking back to ensure no one fell behind.

As a Bionic Human, though Lei Yue specialized in law, her physical capabilities far exceeded those of an ordinary person. She walked beside Lei Jun, introducing the history and culture of Mount Tai as they climbed.

"Miss, Mount Tai is the Foremost of the Five Sacred Mountains with thousands of years of history. Countless emperors have performed the Feng Shan sacrifices here, and many literati have left behind poems and essays. For instance, Du Fu's 'I shall reach the summit and see how all other mountains are small' was written about Mount Tai."

Lei Jun nodded as she listened.

She looked at the scenery around her and walked up step by step, her heart very calm.

All she thought about now was the path beneath her feet, the friends by her side, and the fresh air. She was content with this simple happiness.

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