On this Saturday, it was the fifth day of the lunar calendar, and the moon was less than half full at this time.
The stars in the night sky of big cities are sparse and dim.
So, it was quite dark on the hilltop, much less so than in the less polluted countryside.
Xu Lin and his friends brought lighting tools, a floor lamp with a 1.8-meter-high stand, topped with a lamp that could last seven or eight hours. Now it was past eleven at night, enough to last until tomorrow morning.
After Xu Lin and his friends returned, they started making barbecue.
Actually, they weren't the only ones preparing food here; others nearby were doing the same, with barbecue and other dishes.
The open space where Xu Lin and his friends were located was quite far from the woods, a large open area, unlikely to cause a fire.
There were several notices, such as caution about fire use and reminders to take away garbage when leaving.
