At the same moment, Gujiajia froze slightly.

Was the Dark Dragon just making her watch?

The beautiful girl leaned close, tracing a finger down her nose.

"Big Sis, remember this," she whispered.

Gujiajia nodded slightly, as if bewitched.

A complete surrender.

Next, Su Qingshan stepped back, revealing the towering structure behind her.

"Let's try this one, Big Sis!" she chirped.

Glancing at Gujiajia, she saw her face pale instantly.

So the Dark Dragon had brought her to the amusement park just to torture her?

She’d actually thought the Dark Dragon was nice for a split second!

How could she think that?

This was the Dark Dragon!

Look—she’d already shown her true colors!

No choice.

To speed up the date vibe, start with hell difficulty.

One shot, done.

No desire left for other rides.

Su Qingshan was clearly an energy-saving minimalist.

"Are you scared, Big Sis?" she asked.

How could she not be scared?

Gujiajia had never been to an amusement park, but she recognized the drop tower ride instantly.

She’d seen it in movies and anime!

This one looked even taller than she imagined.

Su Qingshan stopped at the info board, reading aloud—maybe on purpose:

"...The world’s tallest drop tower soars 146 meters high. This one beats that by 50 meters!

It easily drops and rises repeatedly, with 30-meter swings!

Feel the thrill of plunging from the 9th floor! And it lands in just one second!"

"???"

Gujiajia’s head spun with question marks. Was the Dark Dragon really not doing this on purpose?

If not, why did she feel awful after hearing it?

This dragon was seriously sadistic.

"Should we..." Gujiajia murmured softly.

"This looks fun. You’ll love it, Big Sis," Su Qingshan said, lips curling slightly.

The words "try something else" died in Gujiajia’s throat.

She caught the tone—it wasn’t a question at all.

That period was no exclamation mark.

Commanding her while pretending to care.

She wasn’t fooled.

Gujiajia thought she’d uncovered the Dark Dragon’s trick.

Had she picked this ride because she saw Gujiajia’s fear?

Gujiajia steeled herself. Just over 200 meters.

She looked up. Riders at the top plummeted downward.

Their distorted screams hit her eardrums.

Her newfound courage started fading again.

"Big Sis, it’s our turn!" Su Qingshan pulled her to the ticket gate.

The ride had stopped. Last riders unfastened seatbelts and stepped off.

Some slumped motionless in seats.

A girl, pale-faced, was carried down by friends.

She crouched and threw up after two steps.

Gujiajia’s face paled too.

Suddenly, darkness covered her eyes.

A warm touch brushed her face, carrying a sweet, pure scent.

"Don’t look," Su Qingshan murmured, pulling her head toward her shoulder.

"Big Sis, you’re on a date with me. Don’t watch others. Look at me."

Gujiajia’s heartbeat skipped. She leaned into the shoulder.

"Dark Dragon, don’t underestimate me! This is nothing!" she whispered, as if boosting herself.

Su Qingshan chuckled softly, saying nothing more.

After tickets, she led Gujiajia to their seats.

Gujiajia sank into hers, fumbling with the seatbelt.

Never having used one, she struggled.

She peeked at Su Qingshan.

Su Qingshan slowed her movements deliberately, as if sensing the gaze.

Gujiajia copied her and fastened it.

"Not like that," Su Qingshan said before Gujiajia could release it.

She unfastened her own belt, stood, and re-secured Gujiajia’s.

Gujiajia felt warm hands on her waist as the belt tightened. Her body stiffened completely.

"Too tight?" Su Qingshan asked.

"Relax. You can still breathe."

"Don’t tense up. See? My hand won’t fit."

She pinched Gujiajia’s waist lightly.

Ticklish, Gujiajia flinched away.

"Won’t fit..."

Realizing the implication, her face flushed crimson, neck included.

"I can do it myself," she pushed Su Qingshan’s hands away, yanking the belt to its limit.

"Yeah, you might strangle yourself," Su Qingshan said flatly.

She returned to her seat, adjusting quickly.

The announcement blared.

Staff checked all safety gear before launch.

The machine started. Gujiajia was still dazed.

Until they shot into the sky.

"Ahhh—" Her scream began at the drop and never stopped.

After a while, a hand gripped hers—silent encouragement.

Gujiajia squeezed back.

The fear lessened.

When it stopped, she almost wanted more.

Unbuckling, she patted her cheeks.

Dark Dragon... so gentle just now. Was she encouraging her?

Su Qingshan walked out but paused when Gujiajia didn’t move.

"Want another round?"

Gujiajia glanced back at the 200-meter tower and smiled. "It was fun. But no."

Exiting, her gaze locked onto something ahead.

Su Qingshan followed her look.

A dessert shop.

Pink and blue decor, absurdly cute plush toys.

The whole place glittered with colorful donuts and cupcakes.

"Wanna go?" Su Qingshan pointed.

Gujiajia didn’t answer, but her eyes stayed glued.

Su Qingshan snorted. "Go in if you want."

Gujiajia thought: Such a fancy shop must be expensive!

She could just look. Buy nothing!

"Dessert shops are date essentials!"

"For a great date, Host Sister must use dessert shops!"

System Maiden’s voice chirped suddenly.

"Charge ahead, Host Sister! Make the heroine enjoy the date!"

"Make her fall into your sweet trap!"

Su Qingshan froze at the words.

"Host Sister, haven’t you forgotten your mission?" the sweet voice added.