Liu Woxing's "I really like it" convinced Xie Mi that, at some point in the past, another part of the plot had quietly changed.
But what had caused that change, and whether it had anything to do with Xu Shuangrong's later opportunity to transmigrate, remained unknown.
Still...
Having one less childhood trauma was a good thing.
"Come on, let's see who reaches the summit first!"
"Huh? Me? How could I possibly beat you, Teacher Xie?"
"Then I'll race Old Shen, and you can place a bet. Whoever you think will win, just bet on..."
"I bet on Teacher Xie."
Shen Yeqing had just stepped out of the car. "Not a moment's hesitation."
"Sorry, Mr. Shen, but you look like you definitely won't beat Teacher Xie."
"You really are a good judge of character."
Lai Bingxuan, who had been squabbling with Qiu Chengye nearby, noticed the lively gathering and came over.
"What are you talking about? What bets?"
"Teacher Xie and Mr. Shen are racing to the summit," Liu Woxing explained. "I bet on Teacher Xie."
Xie Mi warmly invited her personal patron to join in.
"Want to place a bet, Miss Lai?"
Lai Bingxuan had actually heard their conversation long ago. She had deliberately come over and asked as though she knew nothing, when she was really waiting for Xie Mi to invite her to join. At those words, she gave a little huff.
"All right, I'll join in. It doesn't really matter who I pick, so I'll do eeny, meeny, miny, moe. Eeny, meeny, miny, moe... you, Xie Mi."
"Great, that gives me two supporters. Looks like everyone really recognizes my abilities. You'd better start worrying, Old Shen."
"Is it too late for me to switch sides?"
Their conversation had Liu Woxing laughing nonstop, which successfully drew Qiu Chengye's