Chapter 843: She Did It On Purpose

Very quickly, the group arrived at the venue.

Upon reaching the foot of the mountain, Cai Xiaotang finally saw that a structure resembling a small gymnasium had been built there specifically.

"Wow, what is this place for?"

She asked curiously.

Li Beijue explained casually: "One part is a changing room for putting on ski gear, and the other part can be used for indoor sports activities."

"I see..."

Cai Xiaotang nodded in sudden realization. After walking inside and seeing the signs, she discovered that it was indeed just as Li Beijue had said.

One section was specifically prepared for people heading to the ski resort to organize their equipment.

The other section was divided into many areas that could be used for various indoor activities.

These included, but were not limited to, badminton, basketball, table tennis, and there was even a dedicated Archery Hall!

"This is too amazing... I feel like I could play here for half a year and never get bored!"

Cai Xiaotang withdrew her gaze and, while muttering to herself, grabbed Jiang Baobao's hand.

"Baobao, come with me!"

As she spoke, she saw out of the corner of her eye that Gong Yuxin was also following them inside.

Cai Xiaotang exchanged a look with Jiang Baobao without a word, remaining composed.

After walking in, they saw Gong Yuxin heading straight toward a compartment at the very end.

Without hesitation, Cai Xiaotang pulled Jiang Baobao toward the opposite direction, also going to the very end, putting the greatest possible distance between them.

Soon, both of them walked out, fully geared up and ready to go.

The ski slope was on the mountain, requiring a conveyor belt to reach the high point before sliding down from above.

Cai Xiaotang glanced at the highest point unhurriedly, showing no fear at all.

Just as she intended to say she was going up, her arm was suddenly grabbed by someone.

"Come with me for a moment."

Li Xiao pulled Cai Xiaotang to the side without a word.

Not until they were some distance away from the others did he speak: "You don't have to agree to this kind of bet. If you feel embarrassed, I can refuse on your behalf."

"Why should I refuse?"

Cai Xiaotang asked back unhurriedly upon hearing this.

Li Xiao was stunned by her question. After reacting for two seconds, he said: "Because I was only ever going to accompany you, so this boring bet is meaningless. In case you..."

Cai Xiaotang chuckled upon hearing this and suddenly interrupted Li Xiao.

"I agreed precisely because it's boring!"

As she spoke, a flash of disdain crossed her eyes, and she added with some annoyance: "It just so happens I've been in a bad mood lately. Since someone is volunteering to walk into the line of fire, I'll just make her lose so thoroughly that she has no choice but to be convinced..."

"You..."

Li Xiao's brow furrowed even tighter, but looking at Cai Xiaotang's confident appearance, he felt a bit hesitant.

A version of her like this truly could not help but attract his gaze.

He worried that she might get hurt.

Yet he couldn't help but want to see her actually win.

"Alright, just wait and see!"

Cai Xiaotang didn't want to waste any more time; she smiled at Li Xiao and dragged him back.

Seeing that Cai Xiaotang was about to get on the conveyor belt, Li Xiao immediately urged her with concern: "You must be careful, don't get hurt..."

Before he could finish his sentence—"Brother Li Xiao! Are you not worried about me at all!"

Gong Yuxin felt a bit annoyed hearing him show such concern for Cai Xiaotang.

Upon hearing this, Li Xiao replied without hesitation: "It's not too late for you to cancel the bet now."

In any case, he hadn't supported this from the beginning; it would be best to just cancel it!

Gong Yuxin pouted immediately upon hearing this and stopped speaking.

"Alright, I'm going."

Cai Xiaotang snapped her goggles into place and waved at the group.

Li Xiao still wore a look of concern.

Jiang Baobao, however, looked unhurried, appearing to have great confidence in Cai Xiaotang.

As for Luo Wanwan, she hadn't said a single word from start to finish, simply intending to watch the joke unfold in silence.

Such a high place...

If she really accidentally tumbled down, it was entirely possible she could end up with a concussion.

This Gong Yuxin had appeared at just the right time.

Then she would pray for the heavens to give Cai Xiaotang a bit of bad luck...

The group, each with their own thoughts, stood at the edge of the ski slope.

From here, one could see the entire view of the slope from top to bottom perfectly.

On the hillside—Cai Xiaotang stepped off the conveyor belt and walked toward the edge of the slope without looking aside.

Gong Yuxin stood by her side.

From beginning to end, the two did not speak a single word.

Not until they were in position did Cai Xiaotang ask: "This spot?"

"Yes."

Gong Yuxin replied, a trace of contempt flashing in her eyes.

Seeing her agree so readily, she must know how to ski.

But... wanting to beat her, not a chance!

When she was abroad, she had won a championship in alpine skiing!

She absolutely had to take this woman down a peg!

When she first saw this woman's file, she had already been very displeased!

On what grounds could an illegitimate daughter marry Brother Li Xiao!

She had originally thought that even if it wasn't her, Brother Li Xiao's wife should at least be a refined young lady from a prestigious family!

But this woman didn't fit the bill at all!

She was simply unworthy of Brother Li Xiao!

If she could do it, then why couldn't she!

If she had known, she wouldn't have gone abroad to study; perhaps now she could still...

Gong Yuxin pursed her lips, a flash of intense resentment crossing her eyes.

She then found her position.

Immediately after, she heard Cai Xiaotang say, "You do the countdown."

Gong Yuxin had no objections and agreed.

Both of them adjusted their postures, poised and ready.

Gong Yuxin's eyes were fixed on the slope ahead, her expression gradually becoming serious.

"Three..."

"Two..."

"One!"

As she counted the last number, both of them immediately slid downward like arrows released from a bow!

Cai Xiaotang kept her eyes locked ahead, lowering her body.

Then, out of the corner of her eye, she saw Gong Yuxin catching up.

The distance between the two of them was not much; soon, they were rushing downward almost side by side.

At the foot of the mountain—"They're coming down!"

Jiang Baobao had been staring fixedly at the direction of the summit, and seeing two figures moving rapidly downward, she immediately pointed excitedly.

Li Xiao's face was solemn, his eyes following almost only the shadow wearing the blue ski suit.

From below, the speed of both of them was extremely fast.

But for a moment, it was impossible to tell who was in the lead.

On the mountain, a look of surprise also appeared in the eyes of Gong Yuxin, hidden beneath her goggles.

She had originally thought she would leave Cai Xiaotang far behind!

But she hadn't expected that the two would be so evenly matched!

As Gong Yuxin thought this, she suddenly noticed out of the corner of her eye that Cai Xiaotang had actually pulled ahead of her by a little bit!

She immediately caught up, bringing their positions back to even.

But she didn't expect that in the next second—Cai Xiaotang's speed increased by a few points, and she surpassed her again by a little bit!

Gong Yuxin's brows were tightly locked as she tried to catch up again, though she couldn't help but feel a bit nervous inside.

Then, in just a few seconds, Cai Xiaotang surpassed her for the third time!

And it was still just a distance of barely a little bit.

Gong Yuxin accelerated again, but suddenly realized something.

This distance... she was doing it on purpose!

Cai Xiaotang was deliberately keeping just that little bit of distance to humiliate her!

Gong Yuxin gritted her teeth, a dark light flashing fiercely in her eyes.