Climbing Mount Fuji

"Today is Problem Solver's monthly activity day. Where do you two generals want to go have fun?" Wu Shiyin asked from behind his desk, looking at Yang Xiao and Toga Himiko.

Over the past few months, he had considered hiring another person, but after thinking it over, he decided there was no need. For now, Yang Xiao and Toga Himiko were highly capable, and Problem Solver's jobs were basically never delayed.

However, Yang Xiao would be starting school in another month, while Toga Himiko's situation was still unclear. So, he thought he could hire a college student after a month. After all, college students had relatively more free time.

"Is it time for Problem Solver's monthly activity again?" Toga Himiko's eyes shifted as she said, "Gin-san, I want to go mountain climbing!"

Yang Xiao glanced at Toga Himiko and smiled. "Do you think you've put on weight lately and want to slim down?"

"Yang Xiao, are you looking to die!?" Toga Himiko glared fiercely at Yang Xiao, making his scalp tingle. He quickly waved his hands. "I was joking."

"It's fine. Make more jokes like that, and I'll make you bleed some more later..." Toga Himiko had actually made Yang Xiao bleed once the month before, but she had not collected his blood because she had no interest in it.

Although she had gotten along fairly well with Yang Xiao over the past few months, he had always been a weakling in her eyes. Only people she truly acknowledged were worthy of having their blood collected and preserved by her.

Yang Xiao gave a bitter laugh. "Big sis, ancestor, could you not be like this..."

Last time, Toga Himiko had collected his blood while he was not paying attention. That sensation was something he still could not forget. In any case, he did not want to get pricked by a needle again.

"Depends on how you behave!" Toga Himiko snorted, then turned to Wu Shiyin. "Gin-san, do you agree to go mountain climbing?"

Wu Shiyin thought for a moment before saying, "Sure. Getting some exercise by climbing a mountain is good too. So where do you want to climb?"

"Mount Fuji!" Toga Himiko said directly. As an islander, she had never climbed Mount Fuji before, which made her feel a little embarrassed.

Yang Xiao's eyes also lit up. Mount Fuji was one of the island nation's most famous mountains. He had been here for so long without ever visiting it. This Problem Solver activity day was a good chance to have some fun at Mount Fuji.

As an islander himself, Wu Shiyin had only been to Mount Fuji once. Back then, he had only climbed halfway up before he did not want to continue.

The main reason was that his body had not been up to it. He had been too decadent then, and his physical condition had deteriorated. Over the past few months, Wu Shiyin had exercised regularly, and his fitness was much better now than before.

"Alright, then we're going to Mount Fuji!" Wu Shiyin declared, slapping the desk.

"Long live Gin-san!" Toga Himiko laughed happily, then shot Yang Xiao a glare. Yang Xiao raised a hand and shouted, "Long live Gin-san!"

"You two..." Wu Shiyin shook his head with a laugh.

They would not be going to Mount Fuji today. Wu Shiyin decided to leave tomorrow instead, using today to buy snacks and necessities so they would not rush off to Mount Fuji without having prepared anything.

Toga Himiko worked especially hard that day, all so she could leave a good impression on Wu Shiyin before their trip to Mount Fuji tomorrow.

She really was like a child in that regard. Yang Xiao also cooperated with Toga Himiko, and the two of them were very efficient all day.

After work that evening, Toga Himiko asked Yang Xiao to accompany her shopping. Of course, shopping was only an excuse. What she really wanted was for Yang Xiao to carry her things.

Yang Xiao had not really wanted to go, but he also needed to buy a few things and get a backpack to carry them in, so he went with Toga Himiko.

By the time they finished shopping at the mall, Yang Xiao was exhausted. At first, he had only been carrying things for her, but later both his hands were full of her purchases.

Yang Xiao himself had only bought a backpack and some snacks and daily necessities. After putting those things into his backpack, he spent the rest of the time carrying Toga Himiko's things.

Toga Himiko was also very satisfied with Yang Xiao's performance that day. However, when Yang Xiao wanted to walk her home, she directly refused.

Early the next morning, Yang Xiao arrived at Problem Solver with a black backpack on his back, filled with everything he had prepared.

Wu Shiyin knew they would be setting out early, so he had gotten up early as well. He had actually wanted to sleep another ten minutes or so, but Toga Himiko had rushed over first thing in the morning and woken him up. He might as well get up and get ready.

"Little Yang, you'll still be in charge of carrying things today." Toga Himiko smiled when she saw Yang Xiao arrive, wearing a mischievous expression.

Yang Xiao had already gotten used to interacting with Toga Himiko like this. He said indifferently, "No problem..."

"Little Yang, then could you help me too—"

"Get lost!" Before Wu Shiyin could finish his sentence, Yang Xiao rejected him without hesitation. It was one thing for Toga Himiko to make him carry things, but now even Wu Shiyin wanted him to carry things. That was going too far.

"Little Yang, I'm your boss. Toga and you are both my employees. You carry things for her but not for me? That's a bit much!" Wu Shiyin said, seemingly angry.

"I'm going out to have fun, not to work. If I have to carry everything, I'd be less tired just going to work." Yang Xiao could not be bothered with Wu Shiyin.

After hearing that, Wu Shiyin felt it made sense. If Yang Xiao had to carry everything, what would be the point of him going to Mount Fuji?

Just to carry their things? He would spend the whole trip exhausted, which would be utterly meaningless.

Even Toga Himiko felt a little embarrassed, though she would never show it. In any case, Yang Xiao had to carry her things.

This time, Wu Shiyin did not ride his little motorcycle. Instead, he took the train with Yang Xiao and Toga Himiko, planning to hire a car once they reached Shizuoka Prefecture.

It happened to be Saturday, so there were many people heading to Mount Fuji. Yang Xiao placed Toga Himiko's things in front of him and sat with Wu Shiyin, while Toga Himiko alone sat farther away.

Mount Fuji was an active volcano stretching between Shizuoka Prefecture and Yamanashi Prefecture. At an elevation of 3,776.24 meters, it was the island nation's highest peak and usually one of its most crowded places. Tourists from elsewhere generally came to see Mount Fuji. Even if they did not climb it, they would admire its grandeur from the foot of the mountain.

It was not until the three of them reached the foot of Mount Fuji that Yang Xiao realized just how many people there were. All he could see were heads. That was right, the base of the mountain was packed with people. As for how many people were on the mountain, Yang Xiao did not know, though he guessed it was a little better than below.

If some kind of **** incident happened in a place like this, it would definitely be extremely serious.

However, Yang Xiao soon spotted Police Department officers watching nearby, along with several people who looked like Pro Heroes standing in the distance and smoking.

"Admission to Mount Fuji is free, which is why so many people come. There were originally even more people than this, but because Mount Fuji's opening hours were extended, there are many visitors every day on average." As the big brother, Wu Shiyin knew more than Yang Xiao and Toga Himiko.

He had also climbed Mount Fuji once, so he knew that reaching the summit was extremely difficult.

"Then let's get started!" Toga Himiko said excitedly, flashing several little Tiger teeth.

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