Chapter 274: Bungee Jumping Meets Live Variety Show

Lin Meng waited two days, and her aunt's family of three actually came over.

They felt embarrassed to stay in Lin Meng's villa, insisting on finding a place to rent nearby.

Only after Lin Meng repeatedly insisted did she keep the three of them.

"Just stay here peacefully; this house is so big, usually it's just me and it feels empty. If I go out for a few days, there's no one to look after the house, and no one to take care of Xiao Jinzi. Your coming is perfectly timed—I'm about to go out for a while, so I'll leave the house in your care."

Upon hearing this, Lin Cuihua didn't stand on ceremony and readily agreed.

The cousin still had to go to school, and soon left as well.

Leaving her aunt and uncle-in-law to look after the home, Lin Meng set off reassured, her first stop being the currently highest cliff bungee jump in the country.

It's said this cliff bungee jump has three heights total; the foothill challenge attracts the most participants, standing at sixty meters high—equivalent to jumping off a twenty-story residential building—which is already quite challenging for ordinary people and is also the most recommended bungee height.

The midway point already reaches the limit height of other bungee jumps, a total of three hundred meters, extremely stimulating, and only recommended for professionals to attempt.

As for the summit bungee jump, its total height exceeds five hundred meters; the feeling of leaping down is like having died once.

To challenge the summit bungee jump, rumor has it one must sign a waiver of life and death; many extreme sports enthusiasts go to challenge it, full of confidence as they step up, but once they actually leap down, their cries become more and more miserable, and not a single one finishes without their legs trembling afterward.

Lin Meng planned to start with bungee jumping, then finally challenge skydiving and wingsuit flying.

Compared to those two, bungee jumping is merely child's play.

At the airport, Lin Meng unexpectedly encountered Dong Jiaxu.

After the so-called earthquake crisis was lifted, the outside world still worried about this ground tremor, opinions varied, but at least order had been restored and people went about their business.

Seeing Lin Meng, Dong Jiaxu's face lit up with excitement.

"Lin Meng, are you heading out on a long trip?"

Lin Meng nodded, noticing Dong Jiaxu also carrying big and small bags, and curiously asked.

"Where are you off to this time?"

Dong Jiaxu's expression darkened, he sighed and said:

"My grandparents want to return to their hometown to finish their final journey; I have to go back to keep them company."

Lin Meng's eyes flickered, and she probed:

"How old are your grandparents this year?"

"They're the same age; by year's end they'll both be eighty-five."

Upon hearing that, Lin Meng understood; at that age they are already long-lived, and passing away then would be considered a good, full life.

She thought for a moment and said:

"Are you reluctant? Your grandparents are already long-lived persons."

The light in Dong Jiaxu's eyes dimmed a bit; it's clear he has a deep affection for the two elders.

"I naturally hope my grandparents can live to a hundred, but they haven't yet seen me marry and have children; still, judging by their attitude, living this many years is already enough, and continuing on might not be meaningful."

"You know, as long as the money is there, there are plenty of ways to prolong life; my grandparents abroad could still enjoy several more years, but this year they decided to return home and accept natural aging."

Lin Meng nodded, understanding.

I had thought about selling that life-extending pill, but once someone opens that door to life extension, they might end up wanting more, making a dignified departure impossible.

The life-extending pill works only once; it cannot continually prolong life.

For ordinary people, to pass without illness or disaster—what could that be but a kind of happiness?

After saying goodbye to Dong Jiaxu, Lin Meng also reached her boarding time.

Half a day later, she arrived at the base of the mountain where the bungee jump project is located.

Originally she thought there wouldn't be many people, and it wasn't tourist season, but who knew the trailhead would have a long queue, a sea of people, which truly startled Lin Meng.

Only after inquiring did she learn that today was actually the local mountain-climbing festival, with many hiking enthusiasts coming.

Lin Meng didn't want to waste time on the hike; she just wanted to quickly fasten her safety rope and leap off the cliff, so she went to ask the staff whether there was a cable car that could go straight up.

The staff member apologetically said:

"Sorry, miss, the cable car for the mountain-climbing festival only provides an emergency rescue route, for urgent situations; if you want to experience the bungee jump, you have to climb up yourself."

Lin Meng pursed her lips, thinking to herself that the timing really couldn't be worse.

She turned to go buy tickets, but the staff member suddenly remembered something and called out to Lin Meng again.

"Miss, please wait a moment; if you sign up for the Extreme Bungee Jumping Challenge, there is actually a dedicated cable car line that goes straight to the summit."

Lin Meng's steps halted, and she couldn't help but feel surprised.

"Extreme Bungee Jumping Challenge? What are the specific competition rules and procedures, do you know?"

The staff member quickly handed over a registration form, along with the corresponding rules and mechanics, and said:

"Miss, you've come at the right time; this Extreme Bungee Jumping Challenge is jointly organized with the currently hottest variety show, and it's also in a live broadcast format."

"The amateur selection is about to close, but I think you're completely fine; I can contact my leader right now to open a green channel for you, and you'll definitely be picked by the director!"

That staff member stared at Lin Meng's face with a flickering gaze, looking like a fangirl.

She felt that this amateur miss before her was even prettier than the few big stars who had come today.

The director would surely spot her at a glance.

Upon hearing this, Lin Meng furrowed her brow slightly; a live variety show? For her it would be of no help, and might even be a hindrance.

This cliff bungee jump doesn't seem like it absolutely must be done; jumping elsewhere would be just as good.

So Lin Meng returned the registration form, about to voice her refusal, when she saw a man in a small vest quickly walk over; the moment he saw Lin Meng, his eyes lit up.

"Miss Lin? How is it you, Miss Lin?!"

The window attendant poked his head out, looking astonished.

"So you know this director, miss? That's great—no interview needed, you can just go through the back door."

Director Li Ping came running up to Lin Meng, already out of breath.

Lin Meng frowned, staring at the person before her for a while, but didn't recognize who it was.

"Do we know each other?"

Li Ping chuckled, taking off the fisherman's hat on his head.

"Will you take another look this time?"

Lin Meng still shook her head; she wasn't face-blind—anyone who'd exchanged a few words with her she could remember, so she wasn't completely unfamiliar.

Li Ping waved his hand, saying with an indifferent expression:

"It's understandable you don't remember me; I'm a soldier under Fifth Lord Qin. Back then, in a private room at Yun Cheng, I was just background—when you were talking with Fifth Lord Qin, you naturally wouldn't notice me."

Lin Meng's eyes widened. "What? Fifth Lord Qin's lackey?"

"You can't keep hanging with Fifth Lord Qin? How'd you end up coming here to direct a variety show?"

Li Ping gave an embarrassed laugh, said:

"Sorry to make you laugh—I originally did this kind of work. Fifth Lord Qin's business is extensive; since he had nothing to do, he invested in a dating show. Among the junior staff, I'm the one whose specialty fits, so we've finally made it—hahaha."

Lin Meng: "……"