Chapter 468

"Miss Shi, you are afraid of water, or rather, you are afraid of the deep sea, right?"

He Xue's sudden remark sent a shiver down Yao Shi's spine.

Yao Shi hurriedly looked up at He Xue, who had a gentle expression on her face, her wide eyes filled with shock.

She had never told anyone about this. Her fear of water and the deep sea was unknown even to Madam Mu Xinrou and Master Wu Xingsheng. The only person who knew about this weakness was Yao Qing. Even when she talked to the young master, she only mentioned that she was not a good swimmer and could not swim. She never said that she was afraid of water and had a deep-sea phobia.

However, this very hidden weakness was discovered by He Xue seemed the most innocent and naive...

"Miss Shi appeared very uneasy on the ship, especially when the rainstorm hit and your face turned very pale."

"When I first noticed this problem, I thought you were seasick like Wu Liang, but I later found that you were very natural when you were inside the cabin and showed no signs of seasickness at all."

"However, as soon as you step out of the cabin onto the deck, or even just look out the window at the ocean, Miss Shi Yaoshi, your eyes will instinctively dart away, and you'll quickly move away from any place where you can see the sea."

"This is a manifestation of thalassophobia, so at that time I was thinking, Miss Shi, are you very afraid of water, and do you have fear and worry about deep blue or even blue-black environments?"

"When Ning Shuang mentioned going to the Ring Cliff, you hid it well, but I could still see the fear in your eyes."

"So I was certain that my guess was correct, because below the Ring Cliff lies an endless expanse of deep-sea reefs, which is a deadly threat to people with thalassophobia."

He Xue cleared her throat and explained in a serious tone that everyone has something they fear most, and it's nothing to hide.

If possible, she wanted to help Miss Shi Yaoshi overcome this so-called thalassophobia.

Given Miss Shi's mental fortitude, this is not a difficult task. As long as she is determined to face it bravely, she believes Miss Shi will be able to overcome this challenge.

"You think I can beat it."

It wasn't a question, but a statement. Yao Shi looked at the petite and adorable girl in front of her with a complicated expression.

He Xue's observation skills are too outstanding; even if she wanted to hide it from He Xue, she couldn't do it now.

Moreover, she saw absolute confidence and trust in He Xue's eyes; He Xue believed that she could overcome her deepest fears.

"Of course, because you are Miss Shi Yaoshi, and Wu Liang can't live without Miss Shi Yaoshi. He might be very lonely without Miss Shi."

"But Miss Shi Yaoshi, you need to have confidence. You need to show Wu Liang your most beautiful side, right? Maybe you'll overcome your fear of the deep sea while you're together."

He Xue cradled Yao Shi's small face in her hands, her eyes filled with tenderness as she murmured softly.

Miss Shi Yaoshi holds an irreplaceable place in Wu Liang's heart. Although she also likes Wu Liang very, very, very much, and believes that her feelings for Wu Liang are no less than those for Miss Shi, and even stronger.

But the only girl Wu Liang would ever hold in his heart forever is undoubtedly Miss Shi...

Chapter 71: Surrounded by Cliffs (5k words)

The following morning, at the entrance to the Ring Cliff.

The mountainside is covered with sharp, protruding rocks, and the cliff halfway up the mountain looks like a wide ladder hanging diagonally.

The thick fog of Wumeng Mountain shrouded this secluded valley, with sheer cliffs, majestic peaks, and steep paths that rose and fell in layers.

This is halfway up the cliff. Looking up, you can see the mountain road you came by, and even more so, the vast and majestic rock above the summit.

The sound of waves crashing against the cliff came from below; the rolling waves, like a beast swallowing the sky, pounded against the rocks again and again with a deafening roar.

Especially the two huge rocks hanging on the thin walls not far ahead, swaying in the cold wind, are awe-inspiring, and you even feel that they will hit people's faces at any moment.

The cliffs are sharp and smooth, with sheer cliffs on both sides, and only dangerous peaks and broken rocks can be seen. If it weren't for the fact that a sightseeing climbing path was forcibly carved out by manpower, there would be no way for people to climb such steep cliffs halfway up the mountain naturally.

When Wu Liang arrived at the entrance to the Ring Cliff, he couldn't help but look up and exclaim in awe. The wonders of nature were truly unparalleled.

This is the most beautiful gift that nature has given to mankind; such magnificent mountains and rocks cannot be created by humankind.

This was the first time he had ever seen a cliff like this, which combined ruggedness and solemnity. He couldn't help but marvel at and admire the power of nature.

Standing on the transparent glass walkway, Wu Liang looked down at the clearly visible deep-sea waves and dark reefs below.

He couldn't estimate the distance from here to the bottom of the cliff with the naked eye; it was certainly a terrifyingly high altitude.

If someone were to accidentally fall from the mountainside into the sea, that would be disastrous. If they were unlucky, they might just crash into the rocks and die.

Even if you're lucky enough to fall on the sea instead of the rocks, at that height, you'd be knocked unconscious even if you weren't directly flattened by the impact.

If someone faints in the water, the only outcome for that unfortunate person is drowning.

Wu Liang leaned on the left railing and glanced at the boundless sea in the distance, then looked up at the endless cliffs above.

Unexpectedly, Ning Shuang would be so interested in such a dangerous place; her hobby is quite unique.

In this respect, Ning Shuang and Milutin get along quite well, since they both love exciting and fun things.

"But..."

As if remembering something interesting, Wu Liang turned around and looked at Ning Shuang and her group who were queuing up to buy tickets behind them.

He shook his head helplessly when he saw Ning Shuang holding a climbing axe, wearing goggles, carrying a backpack, and a bunch of professional mountaineering equipment.

Is this girl here for tourism or is she really planning a mountain climbing adventure? Our group is just going to walk around the glass walkway around the cliff and take a look at the beautiful scenery of the clouds and mist in the mountains and the surrounding towering cliffs.

Does Ning Shuang really need to go to such lengths? Look at her now, she's practically fully armed.

"Ning Shuang, please put these things down and hand them over to the staff for safekeeping. You are not allowed to bring these kinds of things into the venue."

"We're just here for sightseeing, not for actual mountain climbing. Rock climbing is strictly prohibited here, so please don't be silly."

Ye Luotong was quite taken aback by Ning Shuang's words, took the climbing axe and rock-locking cable from Ning Shuang, feeling both amused and exasperated.

Does this little girl really think she's here to climb mountains? Don't be ridiculous, how could I possibly allow such a thing to happen?

That's enough playing around. All this mountaineering equipment must be left here for the staff to keep safe. Otherwise, Ning Shuang won't be allowed to go in.

"But this girl is too professional... Where did she get all this equipment from...?"

Ye Luotong glanced at Ning Shuang, who was arguing with Han Yu and the others, and her pretty face fell as she muttered to herself.

Some of the professional props are not available online, so it seems Ning Shuang's family is quite well-off.

"Are you a pig with a nose? Who would bring these things while sightseeing?"

Han Yu looked at Ning Shuang with a dark expression, as if she were an idiot.

Is this guy out of his mind? Those dangerous gadgets don't look like things a high school girl would carry around.

"Sigh... I clearly warned Ning Shuang before... but you just wouldn't listen..."

Su Qian was also rubbing her temples with a look of utter despair, clearly indicating that Ning Shuang hadn't listened to a single word of the advice she had given her.

But this is good too. If Ning Shuang gets a good beating, she won't think about those scheming ideas anymore.

"Tsk..."

Ning Shuang, who was being looked down upon by the two, surprisingly did not refute them. Instead, she turned her face to the side and smacked her lips in dissatisfaction.

She had originally thought she could still have a good time here, but now it seems that's completely impossible. Since Teacher Ye has already warned her, she has no choice but to give up.

But simply walking on the glass bridge for sightseeing would be too boring; she wanted to enjoy herself more freely.

"After all, the terrain here is extremely dangerous, so it's understandable that we're not allowed to move around freely."

"But Ning Shuang, don't worry. I brought a camera this time. Even if I can't take the risks you want, it would be great if you could take some handsome and beautiful photos."

Nan Zhu took out a camera from his bag and handed it to Ning Shuang, since he didn't really need to take pictures today.

This can be considered a wonderful memory from this trip to Bolun Island. I'll lend the camera to Ning Shuang so she can take some photos she likes.

Since Ning Shuang likes this place so much, she naturally wants to leave her footprints on this cliff.

"Oh my god! Nan Zhu, you know so much!! Then I'll accept it without hesitation!"

"If you want me to take your photos, you can come find me. I'm actually pretty good at taking photos."

When Ning Shuang saw the camera in Nan Zhu's hand, her previous displeasure vanished.

As if he had found a treasure, he hurriedly took the camera, held it in his arms, and played with it with it with great affection.

Actually, she had originally planned to bring a camera when she was packing her luggage, but she forgot about it when she left the next day.

I was quite regretful about this when I first arrived here, but I didn't expect Nan Zhu to be so perceptive!

Yeah, that's why he's Wu Liang's good friend! Nice!

"Um... whatever makes you happy... as for taking pictures, forget it..."

Nan Zhu was startled by Ning Shuang's sudden excitement and gave an awkward laugh.

Wow... Ning Shuang is really lively... I didn't realize she was this energetic and active before...

"Wu Liang, as the team leader, I can't be with you. I'll leave the rest of the students to you. If it's you, you'll definitely be fine."

"The sightseeing bridge is very narrow, so I can't take care of everyone at once, so I'm asking you for help."

Ye Luotong took small steps and whispered softly in Wu Liang's ear.

Actually, she really wanted to watch the tour with Wu Liang from the back, but since she was the only teacher there, she had to go to the front to lead the group.

Ah, if only she could snuggle in Wu Liang's arms and stay with him sweetly...

"You don't need to worry about me. You should be more careful about your own safety."

"And why are you wearing such a short skirt today? Why didn't you wear your usual jeans?"

Wu Liang naturally grasped Ye Luotong's soft, boneless hand and gently stroked it.

Now that he had established a relationship with Ye Luotong, he no longer acted as distant as before.

But when he saw Ye Luotong's tight-fitting bodycon OL uniform skirt, he raised an eyebrow. Wearing a skirt on a glass bridge, truly worthy of you, Ye Luotong.

"Hey... don't do that... there are so many students watching..."

"I'm wearing this for you, you little pervert. You like uniforms, black stockings, and bodycon skirts, right? Besides, I'm wearing leggings underneath, so don't get any ideas."

Feeling the tingling sensation in her palms, Ye Luotong, her ears red, cautiously peeked around.

After confirming that no one around had noticed her little interaction with Wu Liang, Ye Luotong turned around and grabbed Wu Liang's hand, interlocking their fingers.

Her already flushed cheeks turned even redder. Ye Luotong never expected that she would dare to flirt with Wu Liang in front of so many students.

Perhaps because she hadn't seen Wu Liang and talk to him more.

"A pencil skirt over a high heel with leggings? When did your taste become so unique?"

Wu Liang used one hand to draw circles on the back of Ye Luotong's hand, teasingly saying this.

What an amazing combination! This was the first time he had ever heard of leggings being paired like this.

"Pah, ask yourself if you want. Alright, I'm not talking to you anymore. I need to go meet up with Principal Qiao."

"In short, you have to take good care of the students behind you. You're not allowed to refuse or slack off. This is your girlfriend's order, do you hear me?"

Ye Luotong reluctantly pulled her right hand out of Wu Liang's hand, pinched Wu Liang's cheeks hard twice, stuck out her tongue at him, and made a face.

With a flick of her long hair, she gracefully turned and left, her long, beautiful legs in black stockings and high heels making her figure appear even more shapely.

After taking a few steps, Ye Luotong turned around and gave Wu Liang a pinky finger, as if to say that she would deal with him properly when she had time.

"Yes, yes, I'm ready anytime."

Wu Liang's gaze lingered for a while on Ye Luotong's flesh-colored pantyhose.

Yes, very beautiful, extremely sexy. Ye Luotong's choice of uniform today hit his bullseye perfectly.

"That little pervert..."

Ye Luotong stole a glance at Wu Liang behind her and smiled faintly, a warm feeling welling up inside her.

He was as irreverent as ever, teasing and joking with her even when they were only together for a short while.

But she really enjoyed being with Wu Liang, even if it was just holding hands and chatting, she was content.

"However, I haven't told him about Principal Qiao Ranxin yet..."

"Sigh, never mind, I'll talk to him next time. Telling him too soon won't help; he definitely won't believe Principal Qiao for him..."

Thinking of this, Ye Luotong smiled bitterly. In fact, not only did Wu Liang not believe it, but even she herself found it hard to believe.

The elegant, dignified, beautiful, sexy, and alluring Principal Qiao Ranxin actually harbors romantic feelings for Wu Liang... This is more outrageous than the sun rising in the west...

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