Chapter 399, Section 398: Riding a Horse
Many people chose to take a sightseeing bus to explore Jinhai Lake, circling the entire Jinhai Lake loop to enjoy the beautiful natural scenery.
Jiang Xia still didn't join the main group; he treated this company team-building event as just a date with his wife.
The young couple strolled slowly along the mountain trail on the north side of Jinhai Lake, where fallen red leaves could be seen scattered all along the way.
Upon reaching the summit, one can enjoy a panoramic view of the azure Jinhai Lake through the gaps in the red leaves.
Lin Yanwan was slightly out of breath. This small hill was not as difficult to climb as Mount Tai, but the scenery at the top was surprisingly good.
Looking into the distance, one can see the horse farm below. A large crowd has gathered there, and Jiang Xia, with his sharp eyes, even spotted Li Weiya and Zhou Lu; they seem to want to experience horseback riding.
"Want to go horseback riding?" Jiang Xia asked.
Lin Yanwan hesitated for a few seconds, then nodded gently: "I can try, but what if I don't know how?"
“Since these horses are being used as a money-making project, they should be very docile, and there are professionals directing them, so there’s nothing to worry about,” Jiang Xia said.
So the two of them took the cable car down directly.
Wearing protective gear, Li Weiya straddled the horse. Under the guidance of the staff, she held the reins with one hand and put her feet in the stirrups. From the initial trembling, she slowly seemed to have mastered a little bit of the skills.
"Hey! Hey! Hey!? Lu, look at me! Quick, take a picture of me with your phone!"
"Think you know how to do it? Then show me how you do it." Zhou Lu laughed, but still took out her phone to take a picture of her heroic figure.
"Ah, no, no, it'll be too shaky if I go even a little faster. Just being able to ride it is the best I can do," Li Weiya said helplessly.
It looks so easy for celebrities to ride horses on TV, but when it's my turn, it's so difficult.
"Viya, look over there."
Zhou Lu pointed to the side of her, and Li Weiya looked in the direction she was pointing and found that Jiang Xia was already riding on horseback, learning some basic movements faster than anyone else.
He's still young after all; his waist and horse were in perfect harmony. Before long, Jiang Xia was riding a horse and trotting slowly in the riding arena.
Lin Yanwan ultimately didn't dare to ride alone, but in order to experience the fun of horseback riding, she put on protective gear and carefully sat in front of Jiang Xia, who then put his arm around her waist.
Logically speaking, a novice should not bring others to ride horses, but Jiang Xia offered so much that the staff at the horse farm simply couldn't refuse.
The only option was to have someone keep a close watch on them at all times, lest the two of them accidentally fall off their horses.
However, Jiang Xia rode quite steadily. The two of them moved up and down and back and forth with the movement of the horse. Jiang Xia couldn't help but think of the famous scene where Er Kang rode a horse with Ziwei.
"Ziwei, I like you so much."
I like you far more than I like you.
You can't possibly have much more than me, because I'm already full.
"You're already full, so I'm overflowing."
Jiang Xia couldn't help but laugh out loud. Lin Yanwan, hearing him suddenly laugh, asked in confusion, "What are you laughing at?"
"Haha, darling, I'm about to overflow."
Her face flushed red, and she said, embarrassed and annoyed, "Don't mess around, there are so many people watching."
"Baby, what are you thinking? Can't you be a little more innocent? I'm talking about Ziwei. My love for you is overflowing."
Lin Yanwan was stunned for a moment, and then she couldn't help but laugh when she thought of that famous scene.
But this sounds like she's being lewd. This guy, whose head is full of dirty thoughts, has the nerve to say she's not pure?
snort!
A while later, the two rode off the horse, and Lin Yanwan was walking unsteadily.
"Yanwan, how was the horseback riding experience?" Zhou Lu walked over and asked with a smile.
"It's alright, but my hip hurts a bit."
It was her first time riding a horse, and her body was often unable to relax. She would subconsciously resist the undulating bumps and jolts, and her hips were bumped and felt a little uncomfortable.
“Aunt Zhou, you can also try horseback riding, it feels pretty good,” Lin Yanwan said with a smile.
"Xiao Lu~ do you want to sit in front of me? I'll give you a ride." Li Weiya's laughter rang out from the side.
Zhou Lu resolutely shook her head and refused. Others were young couples, and riding horses together was considered romantic. But the two women were in their thirties or forties. What kind of talk was it for them to ride horses together?
"Really not coming? It looks like a lot of fun."
"No, I'd rather go boating than ride a horse."
Because she wears a life jacket when boating, she won't feel pain even if she falls into the water. The key point is that she can swim.
Jiangxia looked up at the sky. The sky was a clear, deep blue with not a cloud in sight. The weather forecast said that the temperature would reach 27 or 28 degrees Celsius at its hottest point today, which would be perfect for all kinds of water sports.
We had a big lunch at the scenic area. After lunch, the sun was shining brightly, so many of us went boating together.
Along the shore, there are rows of single kayaks of various colors. Once you put on a life jacket, you can sit in one and experience the joy of paddling on the rippling lake.
This time, Lin Yanwan had a lot of fun, but as they played, it turned into a water fight with paddleboards. The couple took turns splashing and having a great time.
However, since the theme of this event is company team building, it is intended to improve employees' loyalty and trust in the company, enhance team cohesion, improve teamwork and overall efficiency, and at the same time help to establish correct values and cultivate a shared consciousness among team members.
So, Jiangxia gathered the people from the two companies, divided them into the Qitian Team and the Dili Team, and started a dragon boat competition on the water.
After the coaches explained the techniques for rowing, the two sides officially started the competition. The finish line was 100 meters away, and 20 people boarded each dragon boat. Li Weiya and Zhou Lu served as the head coaches of the two teams, leading a group of cheerleaders to cheer them on.
In the end, the Dili team won with a score advantage of 3:2. There was no way around it; with neither side knowing how to row a dragon boat, the side with more young people had a greater physical advantage.
Enjoy a grand water festival and frolicking in the mountains. Activities include painting, archery, games, soccer, forest adventures, grass skiing, camping, and kite flying. Experience breathtaking scenery and endless fun.
The two-day team building activity at Qitian Company was very enjoyable. It was like a secluded paradise, far from the hustle and bustle of the world. All you had to do was let loose and release all the pressure from life and work into the gentle breeze of the valley and into the rippling lake.
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(This book will probably be completed in about a million words, as you can probably tell. It's currently in the final stages, and the original outline of the plot is still a bit unfinished. It should be finished around August.)
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