The tone of Yan Chi’s voice was somewhat light and self-deprecating, as if she herself didn’t quite believe it. However, every word seemed to strike solemnly at Gu Qingtong’s heart.
Gu Qingtong stared at her own toes, as if she could hear her heartbeat resonate with the words Yan Chi had spoken. She knew what Yan Chi wanted to say….the rosy illusions ignited her expectations like sparks once again.
Perhaps the truth of the legend didn’t matter anymore.
She dared not look at Yan Chi, instinctively trying to suppress the selfishness that transcended boundaries within her.
All around them was silence, so profound that the falling snow and the chirping of a lone bird on a branch seemed crystal clear.
Yan Chi didn’t seem to expect an answer from Gu Qingtong, as she knew Gu Qingtong didn’t understand. For her, it was probably just about finding the name and distinguishing the colors.
After so many years of habit, for the first time, she felt the icy chill of her own body, as if she were immersed in an addictive water, falling endlessly.
She needed to find an excuse, to fulfill her own expectations:
“….So, since I found it, this wooden plaque is mine.”
After saying this, Yan Chi remained silent, lowering her gaze. Slowly, she opened her hand, and there, lying peacefully in her palm, was the wooden plaque with the words “瞳瞳1Tongtong” written crookedly.
Due to the urging of the program team, the ink hadn’t dried yet when Gu Qingtong picked it up, and the crimson ink spread outwards, almost covering the green border completely.
Just as Yan Chi finally walked forward, she suddenly heard a faint voice next to her, as if it could be blown away by the wind in the next second: “Perhaps…Tongtong also hopes to be found by you.”
With such a simple belief, but difficult to articulate, it lingered in her mind for a long time until this moment. Finally, in this state of frankness, she confessed in another form.
It seemed like she was confessing, yet it also seemed like an answer to Yan Chi’s “瞳瞳, I found it.” She didn’t know what this sentence would bring, but in this candid moment, she couldn’t help but say it out loud.
Is “瞳瞳” the name of the wooden plaque, or is it Gu Qingtong herself?
Both of them knew the answer in their hearts.
At the moment when Yan Chi heard Gu Qingtong’s words, she turned around. She saw all of Gu Qingtong’s hesitations, innocence, and disregard, all of it captured in her eyes.
Finally, Yan Chi’s eyes settled on Gu Qingtong’s eyes, and a previously unknown emotion welled up in her heart. Her lips quivered slightly, and she spoke, “Tongtong, I…”
Gu Qingtong seemed to sense that what Yan Chi was about to say was something important, and her heart tensed up. Her fingertips felt a little numb as they clung to other parts of her body.
But just as Yan Chi was about to continue, the sound of footsteps approached from around the corner. It was Chu Yu, who called out loudly: “Hey? Why is no one behind us?”
As she was about to turn the corner and appear before them, Yan Chi’s words were interrupted. She paused, as if awakening from a trance, and her expression darkened slightly. She discreetly retracted her gaze and disguised her voice, saying: “Let’s go.”
Before Gu Qingtong could react, Chu Yu’s figure had already appeared before them. She had no choice but to hurriedly give one last look at Yan Chi’s inexplicably hasty back before following after Chu Yu, her mind filled with doubts.
Chu Yu was afraid that if she waited any longer, she might see something she shouldn’t, just like that day. This time, she was mentally prepared, so she reminded the two of them aloud as they reached the corner. At the same time, she deliberately didn’t turn the camera towards them.
However, to her surprise, nothing seemed to be happening. Gu Qingtong and Yan Chi appeared to be simply walking behind her as if nothing had occurred. ‘Can’t they hold on for a while? At least wait until I leave, and then they can be lovey-dovey all they want!’ Chu Yu thought to herself, feeling rather dismissive of them.
“Hurry, hurry, hurry! I’m begging you, let’s move on to the next spot. I really want to regain my freedom as soon as possible,” Chu Yu urged them once again. After all, ever since her own failure, she could only rely on the two of them to leave.
The live chat was still praising Yan Chi’s highlight of finding the wooden plaque, with comments like “Teacher Yan is yyds2Chinese Internet slang that translates to Eternal god similar to GOAT!” filling the screen. No one noticed the subtle and inexplicable atmosphere between Gu Qingtong and Yan Chi.
After breaking away from the ambiguous atmosphere they had before, the palpitations in Gu Qingtong’s heart gradually subsided. However, even so, her thoughts were in disarray, and she no longer had the determination she had at the beginning of the livestream to stay out of their relationship.
This internal turmoil couldn’t help but make Gu Qingtong repeatedly turn her head to steal glances in Yan Chi’s direction.
It felt as though her heart was constantly being pulled by the figure beside her. Unlike the times before when she would inexplicably meet Yan Chi’s gaze every time she turned around, this time, since being interrupted earlier, Yan Chi didn’t even glance in Gu Qingtong’s direction.
Gu Qingtong looked at her cold and stern profile, devoid of any extra expression, and for some reason, a sense of unease surged within her. It was Yan Chi who had stirred up her hidden desires earlier, so why was she now acting so indifferent? It was as if the fleeting affection she felt earlier….was merely her own wishful thinking.
Clearly, the oblivious Gu Qingtong hadn’t noticed the moment when Yan Chi almost exposed her true feelings, nearly losing control of everything. In an act of defiance, Gu Qingtong turned her head away and refused to look at Yan Chi again.
So, the two fell into silence, avoiding eye contact once again, and the cameras captured their interaction. This time, even the viewers noticed that the two of them seemed unwilling to talk, and it prompted a wave of lamentation from the CP shipper fans:
[What’s going on? Didn’t they complete the task successfully? Why do they look so distant now?]
[It’s probably because there was too much sweetness today. This is just their usual state of being ‘Silent Gaze.’ Don’t worry too much.]
[Is it just me, or does it seem like other CPs pretend to be in love, but our ‘Silent Gaze’ CP seems more like they’re pretending not to be in love?]
Chu Yu was also taken aback by the sudden cold atmosphere between the two. Although in the eyes of the audience, they were just silent, only Chu Yu knew that this chill was a clear sign that something was wrong. It was different from when they pretended not to talk and accidentally revealed some flaws.
What… What’s going on? Weren’t they fine just a moment ago?
Having never been in a romantic relationship, Chu Yu couldn’t comprehend these rapidly changing emotions. She just felt suffocated being caught in the middle of the two.
She couldn’t stand it for even a second longer! Chu Yu quickly walked away and swiftly moved to the next task location.
The second spot Yan Chi chose was a special feature on Mist Mountain: a natural ski slope. When the production team mentioned Mist Mountain as the filming location, they also reminded everyone that they could learn skiing, suggesting it might come in handy.
Of course, Gu Qingtong’s competitive spirit couldn’t ignore this reminder. However, the problem wasn’t about whether to learn or not; the real issue was that there were only two days left until the filming, leaving no time to properly learn skiing—she was overwhelmed, going from beginner to giving up in a frenzy of searching for information.
Although she grew up in the snowless southern region, she had accompanied the Gu family to snowy mountains for skiing vacations. However, her lack of knowledge about skiing was due to her fear of falling.
Falling was painful and embarrassing, and it hit the two sore spots of Gu Qingtong. After all, she was a delicate and pampered girl who even feared stepping on thin ice just now.
Later, even her seven-year-old sister could get on the board, but she pretended to have no interest in skiing at all, sitting in the rest area every time and secretly watching them.
This time, due to the recording of the program, Gu Qingtong had no choice but to resort to last-minute measures. She stayed up late searching on U Station for a “30-minute ski instruction, from beginners to advanced,” but when she entered the video, all she saw in the comments was “30 minutes from novice to snowfall.”
After watching it once, she carefully considered the possibility of learning from the video and concluded that she would probably learn faster in her dreams.
Therefore, the skiing task was almost impossible for her, and Gu Qingtong was just here for sightseeing.
As she looked up at the winding ski slope just within reach, she saw the cable car gliding through the air, casting huge shadows.
Only three different-shaped snow slopes were seen. Although Gu Qingtong had never learned it, she knew that the ski slopes were divided into three levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced, based on their steepness, windingness, and length.
The program team, having already reminded everyone, seemed quite arrogant, sitting on the terrace of the resting area. Everyone thought that since it was skiing, it must be a competition to see who could ski the fastest.
However, when they arrived at the task point, they found that the task written on the sign was: “Please choose one guest who has never experienced skiing before and teach them to complete the beginner’s ski slope challenge. Both of you will be considered to have completed the task.”
Below was a list of names of those who knew nothing about skiing, including “Chu Yu, Yu Xi, Gu Qingtong.”
When Gu Qingtong saw her name, she suddenly remembered that earlier, the program team had asked if anyone didn’t know how to ski. At that time, she thought the program team had a good conscience and would give them other tasks to take care of them. As expected, if the program team didn’t act like a dog, it would be impossible. Now they had directly put her on the list.
Realizing that the focus of this task was to make herself learn skiing, Gu Qingtong suddenly had an epiphany. She quietly took a few steps back, wanting to escape. She didn’t want to learn! However, she was quickly caught by Chu Yu who said: “Gu Qingtong, where do you think you’re going?!”
While saying that, Chu Yu pointed the live stream camera at her, letting everyone see her attempt to run away.
[Is Tongtong trying to avoid learning? Failed escape for sure.]
[Now it must be teacher Yan and Tong Mei doing the task together. After all, Chu Jie didn’t succeed the first time. Teacher Yan, catch Tong Mei and learn to ski together!]
In front of the camera, Gu Qingtong felt embarrassed to run away, so she turned to Chu Yu and said: “Aren’t you also on the list? Let teacher Yan teach you, I won’t be able to learn…”
Chu Yu shook her head repeatedly and replied: “No, I can’t. I have a hidden illness in my legs.”
This evasive action…it’s not a hidden illness at all, clearly she wants to match herself with Gu Qingtong!
Before she could argue, another voice came from behind. “What a coincidence, how did we meet at this point?”
It was Bai Jin speaking, smiling brightly as she looked at Gu Qingtong, as if saying, ‘Aren’t you the one who got caught by me?’
Wen Ziyao and Bai Jin walked out of the hall, both of them already dressed in skiing gear, holding snowboards and ski poles.
Clearly, they arrived earlier than the others and had their equipment ready.
As the two groups met in the narrow passage, the live stream connected the two broadcasts. Not only did the “Chu Wen” CP meet for the first time on camera, but Bai Jin, the designated official helper for “Silent Gaze,” also appeared. All five of them gathered together.
“Finally, other teams have arrived,” Bai Jin said, looking up at the production team. “Since my teammates are not on the list, does that mean I can freely choose any guest from the other teams?”
Gu Qingtong’s alarm bells immediately rang. She knew that Bai Jin had found a way to retaliate and was going to teach her how to ski.
Not only she, but Yan Chi also suddenly focused her gaze on the production team, looking deep and inscrutable.
“Because teaching is a one-time opportunity, each guest can only be chosen once. Of course, if two challengers meet, we have a skiing test on our side. They need to compete first to see who can complete the entire course in the shortest time, and the winner gets to choose their guest first.”
Upon hearing about the competition, neither Yan Chi nor Bai Jin showed any intention of backing down.
Smoke filled the air between the two, and even the audience could sense the faint tension through their screens.
[Let’s fight, let’s fight! Who would have thought this would be the real battleground.]
[OMG, I just realized both of them want to choose Tong Mei. This is hilarious! Tong Mei is totally not interested in learning.]
[Teacher Yan is in danger! Bai Jin got first place in skiing at the SuperNova Celebrity Sports Meeting before. It seems she has been learning for years.]
The comments in the chat were not wrong. Bai Jin had been skiing since she was young, and she showcased her skills on the celebrity sports show, garnering almost a million views on U Station.
“Can I refuse to be chosen?!” Gu Qingtong finally interjected, wearing a reluctant expression. She had no intention of learning how to ski. If she wanted to, she would have asked for lessons long ago, not waiting until now.
Unfortunately, the production team was quite ruthless: “You cannot refuse, but you can choose not to learn. However, if you fail the task, it will be considered a mission failure.”
Chu Yu looked at Bai Jin and Wen Ziyao and suddenly remembered something. She asked the production team: “How many tasks has the other team completed?”
“As of now, Yan Chi, Gu Qingtong, and Bai Jin each completed one task. The rule is that the first two people to complete their tasks will gain the privilege to either break or form a CP.”
Now, both teams were in a completely competitive state.
“Bai Jin is going to choose someone from our team. Isn’t she afraid that we’ll deliberately not learn and make her task fail?” Chu Yu suddenly noticed a loophole and couldn’t help but ask.
“Aren’t you still live streaming? No one should choose to act poorly in front of so many viewers,” the production team raised an eyebrow, looking at their streaming phone.
Hearing this, Gu Qingtong immediately raised her hand weakly and said: “I…”
“The audience will help supervise, and if we do find someone intentionally not learning to sabotage another team, there will be consequences,” the production team emphasized the word “consequences” specifically to warn Gu Qingtong against any dangerous ideas.
Since Bai Jin found out that she could choose someone from the other team, her gaze had been glued to Gu Qingtong, as if seeking revenge for the incident when Gu Qingtong removed her from the team.
Yan Chi’s eyes grew colder, and she suddenly spoke: “Aren’t we going to compete in skiing? Let’s go get ready with the equipment.”
She tended to speak more when she was with Gu Qingtong, so now, she quickly proposed the idea, and of course, the staff agreed and directed her to the changing room.
Ever since Gu Qingtong saw the comments in the chat about Bai Jin being a strong skier, she couldn’t help but worry about Yan Chi. Now, seeing that Yan Chi wanted to compete immediately, Gu Qingtong felt it was necessary to remind her.
So, she could only follow Yan Chi to the changing room in the lobby.
Chu Yu didn’t want to change clothes with the two of them in the same room, so she said: “I’m live streaming outside. You two can change first, and then take over for me.”
[What? The two of them from ‘Silent Gaze’ are changing clothes together?! Well done, big sister Chu! But can you let ‘Silent Gaze’ bring us in too? Don’t misunderstand, I just want to see what the changing room looks like.]
[Go ahead and change clothes! Just like me, passively anticipating the sight of the two beauties in skiing outfits!]
This was the first time that Gu Qingtong and Yan Chi had been alone since the start of the show. Far away from the crowd and cameras, both of them could almost drop their on-camera facades.
After Gu Qingtong closed the door properly, she finally felt relaxed. She no longer had to be cautious and careful everywhere, and she quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
The changing room at the ski resort was not much different from a sports or swimming locker room. There were rows of lockers where they could secure their personal belongings.
At this moment, it seemed that the small room had been reserved by the production team. Black and white ski suits were placed on the chairs in the middle, and various snowboards and ski poles were arranged nearby.
“Yan Chi, be careful when you compete with Bai Jin later. Don’t try to show off, she’s very skilled. Not to mention the time she caught so many people in the secret room, she also won first place in that celebrity sports competition…”
Gu Qingtong pulled down the zipper of her down jacket as she reminded Yan Chi beside her. However, before she could finish speaking, she felt a shadow cast over her.
“Oh? Is Tongtong worried that I won’t be as good as her?” Yan Chi’s gaze was deep as she quietly looked at Gu Qingtong in front of her.
Her hand paused, and Gu Qingtong seemed to sense a hint of danger in front of her. She stopped fiddling with her clothes and involuntarily took a step back, pressing her back against the nearby storage locker.
A chill came from behind, and she couldn’t tell if it was from her own nervousness or the cold surface of the locker.
Seeing her hesitation, Yan Chi was suddenly inspired. She lifted her hand and touched the metal zipper, gently pulling it down.
Gu Qingtong reflexively pressed her hand on the loosening down jacket and nervously asked: “What…What are you doing?”
“Of course, I’m helping you change your clothes. We’re about to go skiing, what else would I be doing?” Yan Chi i replied nonchalantly, effortlessly pulling the zipper all the way down.
But she didn’t stop there. Yan Chi then touched Gu Qingtong’s shoulder and began sliding the loosely hanging ends of the down jacket down her arms.
Before Gu Qingtong could react, Yan Chi had already removed most of the down jacket.
“Hey, wait! I…” Gu Qingtong didn’t expect Yan Chi to actually do it. She became even more flustered, clutching the sleeves of the down jacket, and suddenly realized why Yan Chi had become so aggressive.
Could it be because I unintentionally mentioned that Bai Jin is very capable just now…? No way, this jealousy is too much! Just one casual compliment to someone else’s abilities and she’s already acting possessive?! Although she had such thoughts in her mind, Gu Qingtong was originally afraid of skiing later, and now they were alone in the fitting room with no one else or cameras around. Yan Chi could indeed take advantage of her.
“Of course… you’re capable!” she said while sneakily glancing at Yan Chi’s expression, noticing a hint of satisfaction in her deep gaze. Feeling relieved, Gu Qingtong quickly seized the opportunity: “I don’t believe you. Do you trust strangers then? I was just showing concern for you! There was no intention of praising anyone.”
After she finished speaking, a faint smile appeared at the corner of Yan Chi’s mouth. Her hands, however, didn’t stop moving. She gently entwined her fingers with Gu Qingtong’s hand that was gripping the sleeve, and softly coaxed her. In just a moment, Gu Qingtong couldn’t resist any longer, loosened her grip, and bid farewell to the down jacket that belonged to Yan Chi.
At this moment, Gu Qingtong was still wearing Yan Chi’s white knitted sweater. While it was only a half-sweater on Yan Chi, it appeared slightly larger on Gu Qingtong, covering her shoulders and extending down to her hips.
Before, when she was wearing a skirt, she had paired it with black over-the-knee socks and tall boots. But now, without the skirt, the elongated sweater had to take on the role of a makeshift skirt. However, even with this adjustment, it still couldn’t fully cover everything. Not to mention the area between the sweater and the socks, even her safety shorts gradually became visible under the sweater, which was something that had been completely hidden before when she wore the down jacket outside.
Gu Qingtong also noticed this and kept pulling the sweater down with her hands. However, when she adjusted the top part, it became too snug and revealed a scenery that couldn’t be ignored.
That seemingly ordinary white sweater, when worn by Gu Qingtong, resembled those high-necked backless sweaters that were popular in the past, giving it a very tasteful and concise appearance.
Yan Chi looked at how her own clothes took on a completely different look on Gu Qingtong’s body.
It was evident that her long-held thoughts had been realized; she felt as if her whole being was marked with her own signature.
“Why am I more capable than her?” Yan Chi suddenly asked, as if she had just thought of it casually.
While she was speaking, Yan Chi bent down, aiming for the tall boots.
Gu Qingtong then realized that Yan Chi had not forgotten about that matter!
Clearly, as long as she didn’t continue speaking, Yan Chi would keep herself entangled, gradually removing all of Gu Qingtong’s clothes.
Feeling her entire face burning with embarrassment, Gu Qingtong bit her lip, looking as if she was feeling helpless. However, when Yan Chi actually started loosening the laces of the boots, Gu Qingtong couldn’t hold back any longer and hurriedly spoke up:
“It’s just that…in every aspect, you’re more capable! You look more in line with my aesthetic preferences, taller, and give a sense of security. Besides, although she caught others before, I still ended up being taken out by you. Doesn’t that prove you’re more capable than her? And, and…”
Even though she had started speaking, the boots were still promptly taken off.
Gu Qingtong suddenly felt a chilly breeze on her calves, and because she lifted her foot, her balance became unstable, causing her to stumble straight towards Yan Chi’s direction. Their soft bodies touched, with no camera hindering them. Yan Chi placed her hand on the waist of Gu Qingtong, steadying her.
“Don’t… not here, we might slip!” Gu Qingtong tightly held onto Yan Chi’s sleeve, hanging on to her. Her one foot couldn’t touch the ground, leaving her suspended and inevitably swaying in the air.
In this situation, her demands went from not allowing Yan Chi to undress her to not staying in front of the locker anymore. Yan Chi allowed Gu Qingtong to shift her weight onto her side, and her hand on Gu Qingtong’s waist not only didn’t move away but even deliberately pinched the soft knit sweater, creating a few wrinkles.
“Tongtong, you know how to ask me,” Yan Chi’s words fell on Gu Qingtong’s ear, and it seemed like she had heard them somewhere before, but the memory was particularly fuzzy. Just thinking about this feeling, she had a vague guess that she probably asked Yan Chi for something while drunk.
At this moment, she had no time to recall what exactly she had asked for. She just desperately wanted to find a place where she didn’t have to stand like this.
With her instincts, she pleaded: “Big sister….don’t, don’t bully me.”
At this moment, Gu Qingtong was still leaning against Yan Chi’s body, and the words she was forced to say had a slightly pitiful and aggrieved tone. However, this hint of flavor was particularly exciting.
Yan Chi’s hand on Gu Qingtong’s waist finally moved, lifting her up entirely. “Hey hey!…” Before Gu Qingtong’s exclamation could be heard, Yan Chi had already placed her on the chair in the middle of the changing room.
Gu Qingtong let out a sigh of relief, awkwardly raising her foot without shoes, and her toes were hidden in the black socks. She seemed to have put on the socks carelessly; the lines on the socks were not aligned, but little did she know that this actually accentuated the lines of her calves, appearing slender and graceful under the fabric’s wrapping.
Yan Chi gazed at the marks left by the knee-high socks on her legs, and then slowly leaned forward. Her ice-cold and slender fingers eventually touched her skin, and it was quite evident that she intended to continue down.
It seemed that from the beginning, her target was this circle-shaped mark.
At this moment, Gu Qingtong sat on the chair, finally able to defend herself, tightly gripping her socks: “I can do it myself, no need for your help!”
“Then go ahead.” Yan Chi straightened up, agreeing so quickly for the first time, which made Gu Qingtong a little suspicious. However, if she had to choose between the two of them, Gu Qingtong knew she couldn’t let Yan Chi continue pulling down her socks. She couldn’t tell if Yan Chi’s intentions were genuinely to help her or if there was some other motive…
Finally, she tried not to look at Yan Chi’s meaningful gaze and just used both hands to lift the sock’s edge, slowly sliding the knee-high socks down. The contrast between the black fabric and her fair skin was quite distinct, and as it grazed her skin, it left red marks.
Yan Chi leaned against the locker, watching the socks being pulled down until the end, revealing her small and delicate feet. At this moment, perhaps due to embarrassment and the chill, her toes were slightly curled, presenting a round and tender appearance.
“Every part of you is so tender,” Yan Chi chuckled softly.
These words made Gu Qingtong even more embarrassed, and she desperately tried to pull her foot back.
Hastily, Gu Qingtong searched through the clothes placed beside her but couldn’t find the socks. As she looked up, she noticed that Yan Chi had in her hands a pair of socks from the sponsored outfit provided by the program. Gu Qingtong finally understood why Yan Chi didn’t insist earlier. It turned out she wanted to see her embarrassed reaction, and now, she seemed to want to come over and help her put on the socks.
Indeed, Yan Chi sat beside her, and in a moment, she caught Gu Qingtong’s ankle as she tried to hide, pulling her entire leg onto her lap. Because of this action, Gu Qingtong had to slightly turn her body.
Although she didn’t want to look, she had no choice but to endure the feeling of being taken care of by Yan Chi as she put on the socks. Gu Qingtong couldn’t figure out Yan Chi’s intentions at all; who knew if she would suddenly get excited and do something even more intimate…
Even though she could already put on the socks, Yan Chi still didn’t move immediately. She just looked at Gu Qingtong as if appreciating a piece of art. The front of her foot touched Yan Chi’s knee, and the heel was lifted, causing the thin arch of her foot to create a graceful curve. The white skin seemed to blend with a rosy hue, appearing slightly pale yet flushed.
“Tongtong,” Yan Chi gazed into her eyes with a hint of darkness, “can you step on me?”
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The air outside seemed inexplicably restless, as it was evident that Yan Chi and Gu Qingtong were taking a bit too long to change their outfits. Even the barrage of comments kept asking:
[It’s been thirty minutes. Where are Silent Gaze?]
[OMG, something’s going on! What are they doing in the changing room?!”
[I knew something was up!!]
Chu Yu remained completely calm, seemingly oblivious to the passing of time. She knew nothing, cared nothing, and just wanted to leave as soon as possible.
“Is there something wrong? Why don’t you go and check, Chu Yu? You’ll also need to change your equipment anyway,” one of the staff members expressed concern and suggested to Chu Yu.
“Girls are like that, you know. Maybe they messed up their clothes, hats, lipstick, or hairstyles, and they are just fixing their appearance. No need to check,” Chu Yu nonchalantly replied.
How could she go?! Does she want to hear the same kind of conversation as last time?
Moreover, Yan Chi and Gu Qingtong are going to ski later, so why are they acting so brazenly? Since that incident, although it left a shadow, curiosity was inevitable. Chu Yu took the first step in getting to know more about related matters and realized that…
But isn’t using fingers just as tiring as using legs? How can they be so bold?
Obviously, Chu Yu had not yet realized that satisfying her curiosity by learning more was just the beginning of her journey. As she stood there, Bai Jin looked at everyone coldly without saying a word.
Just as the staff was about to say something, two figures appeared at the door. They were both wearing ski jumpsuits – Gu Qingtong’s was white, while Yan Chi’s was black. Both of their figures appeared exceptionally slender, with Yan Chi being slightly taller. The high-waisted ski jumpsuit emphasized their body proportions, making them look sleek and elegant, immediately capturing everyone’s attention.
Their matching ski jumpsuits made Gu Qingtong and Yan Chi’s already well-matched appearance even more complementary. One in black and the other in white looked like a couple’s outfit, causing a commotion in the barrage.
Indeed, they looked very compatible.
The two of them dressed exceptionally neat, and you could even describe it as meticulous, which was very much in Yan Chi’s style. Even all of Gu Qingtong’s hair was carefully tucked into the helmet. Under the ski goggles and face mask, only a pair of wet and gleaming eyes were exposed, with a few droplets of water condensed on her eyelashes, making her look even more charming.
Yan Chi was dressed all in black, and the ski suit did not make her look bulky; instead, it accentuated her slender figure. With the helmet on, her light-colored eyes appeared even more cold and aggressive amidst the sea of white snow.
“How come you are only arriving now?” a staff member couldn’t help but ask.
“I took some time to choose the right snowboard for Qingtong,” Yan Chi replied calmly, her gaze fixed on the snowboard Gu Qingtong was holding in her arms.
Gu Qingtong remained silent and held the snowboard tightly. No one could see, but inside her shoes and socks, she couldn’t help but curl her toes, still feeling the sensation from earlier, even though she had already dressed and come out.
Bai Jin smiled beside them: “It seems like teacher Yan is quite confident about competing against me. She’s already picking a snowboard for big sister Gu. It’s a coincidence; I’m also determined to win. If I win later, I’ll take good care of big sister Gu for you, and you won’t need to choose the snowboard anymore.”
There was a clear provocation in her sweet voice.
Yan Chi ignored her and was completely different from her earlier state as if she was a satisfied wolf entering the changing room.
“Alright, let’s start the competition. The starting point and finish line are already clear in the advanced ski course. Whoever reaches the finish line first will have the priority to select a team member.” The staff urged them to start.
Before leaving, Bai Jin looked at Gu Qingtong and said: “Big sister Gu, I will definitely win. Although I was a bit sad just now, it seems like luck is favoring me now.”
Clearly, she was talking about revenge.
Gu Qingtong knew that Bai Jin was skilled in skiing, so she didn’t say anything.
However, just then, Yan Chi, who was about to turn and leave, suddenly stopped and said to Gu Qingtong: “Remember to watch later. See how I defeat her.”
During the interval when the two of them were on the cable car heading to the ski slope, Chu Yu came over, but instead of immediately giving her the livestreaming phone, she looked at her with a puzzled expression and pondered for a moment, seemingly unable to figure anything out.
She could only hand the phone to Gu Qingtong and said: “You go ahead and watch. I’ll go to the changing room.”
Chu Yu clearly suspected that something had happened between the two of them in the changing room, but Gu Qingtong didn’t understand and looked at her with innocent eyes.
Indeed, Yan Chi hadn’t done anything to her just now… but she had forced her to do something difficult to talk about.
Gu Qingtong lowered her eyes, recalling what had happened earlier, and clenched her lower lip beneath the face mask.
Remembering that she still had to livestream, Gu Qingtong quickly raised her hand and looked at the scrolling barrage. She noticed that everyone was betting on who would win.
[Although Teacher Yan is always a goddess and has never failed us, I’ve never heard that she can ski.]
[Bai Jin has a better chance of winning. After all, I watched that skiing video, and it was really stunning.]
[Ah, ah, ah, I’m so worried. Will they be forced to separate ‘Silent Gaze’? I still want to see Teacher Yan teach the little scaredy-cat to ski.]
Seeing that Gu Qingtong was looking at the barrage, everyone started asking her who she hoped would win. They all expected her to respond as usual, praising both Teacher Yan and Bai Jin.
However, as Gu Qingtong read the negative comments in the barrage and remembered how Yan Chi had prohibited her from praising others earlier, her face turned red again.
Though she knew she shouldn’t, she still said to the barrage: “I… I believe in Teacher Yan.”
