Bungee jumping
Zhu Shiyi told Pan Yue about this while working out that evening: "Is this project that important? You and Sister Qiong both have to go."
“Yes,” Pan Yue nodded, “It’s the company’s annual meeting, and also a new track for the brand.”
"How can it be my turn?"
Pan Yue remained silent, seemingly lost in thought.
After a while, he didn't explain much: "Perhaps Minister He thinks highly of you."
Zhu Shiyi didn't think much of it. Who wouldn't want to be with Pan Yue and get triple pay?
“I’ll pick you up on Sunday,” Pan Yue said.
Zhu Shiyi refused without even thinking: "Forget it, He Bu is here too, it wouldn't be good if she saw us."
Although it's highly unlikely that the leaders would spread rumors, just in case, she and Pan Yue should keep their distance from each other on the surface until their relationship is confirmed.
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Sunday.
The site visit revealed that MEETING's largest campsite in Jinrong is located in an open-air music park in the bustling old town area, attracting a large number of people and boasting excellent facilities.
But all of this has nothing to do with Zhu Shiyi.
Starting at 2 PM, she followed Pan Yue and He Qiong around. When He Qiong asked her to take pictures, she took pictures; when she asked her to record data, she recorded data. In the short breaks when she wasn't being asked, Zhu Shiyi also had to record the leaders' thoughts. She was so busy that she didn't even have time to sit down.
Zhu Shiyi finally understood why He Qiong had called her that. Who else but an intern could be called to do such a simple and crude job as odd jobs?
After taking notes, He Qiong walked away to answer a private phone call.
A few minutes later, she returned with an apologetic smile: "Mr. Pan, I'm so sorry, my child at home is sick and throwing a tantrum, and her father can't do anything about it."
The inspection was drawing to a close. Pan Yue thanked He Qiong for her hard work and politely told her to go back first.
He Qiong thanked him, greeted Zhu Shiyi, and left a hint of something in her eyes.
Pan Yue silently realized He Qiong's thoughts.
Zhu Shiyi was brought along for the inspection.
...He Bu is indeed a shrewd person.
After He Qiong walked away.
Zhu Shiyi finally stopped referring to him as "President Pan" and his smile became more natural: "Is there anything else?"
"want."
Pan Yue pulled out a chair and gestured slightly: "Sit here."
......
Pan Yue finished his work and it was still early, just past four in the afternoon.
Zhu Shiyi was reluctant to part ways so early. Since they were already out, he should at least have dinner with them, right?
She suggested we go for a walk in the park.
The park is a small hill with a winding boardwalk on its slope for visitors to walk on. Zhu Shiyi couldn't wait to step onto the shaded boardwalk and wander uphill, occasionally muttering a few nonsensical words.
Pan Yue followed behind her.
The little girl was very loud and boisterous, sometimes startled and sometimes exasperated.
"The air is so fresh!"
"This is so beautiful!"
"Look at the shadow of the railing, doesn't it look like a piano?"
Zhu Shiyi hopped and skipped on her shadow, as if playing the piano; she seemed to be in a very good mood.
Pan Yue's heart softened even more: "Yes."
Suddenly, Zhu Shiyi pulled her face back, covered her lips with her hand, glanced at the passerby who had just passed by, and whispered, "Did you just hear that? That girl said her younger brother seems to be in a relationship!"
...How could anyone listen to gossip from strangers?
Pan Yue responded in agreement: "And then?"
Zhu Shiyi said mysteriously, "I don't know either."
Pan Yue: ...
Okay.
She doesn't seem to have had enough of making a scene.
"Did you know this flower is edible? I ate it when I was little." Zhu Shiyi pointed to the flower bushes by the roadside, her excitement almost making her jump.
Pan Yue raised an eyebrow. She was the same age as him, yet she had a similar childhood.
Pan Yue deliberately said, "I don't know."
A sly glint flashed in Zhu Shiyi's eyes: "Then you try it!"
She picked a few small flowers and brought them to his mouth: "Eat the whole thing! It's delicious, especially sweet."
Pan Yue narrowed his eyes and couldn't help but smile.
Trying to trick him?
The little girl is young, but she's quite shrewd.
"Here, have some," Pan Yue said, moving Zhu Shiyi's hand closer to her mouth, "to let you reminisce about your childhood."
Zhu Shiyi pouted and gave a soft hum, then waved the small flower in front of him: "I was actually lying to you. You can only suck the bottom part of this flower, it's really sweet."
Pan Yue hummed in agreement. He was just teasing her and didn't mean for her to actually eat it. He picked up a small flower and threw it into the flowerbed: "Don't eat this. The plants might be poisonous."
Zhu Shiyi's eyes followed Xiaohua, looking reluctant and aggrieved.
Pan Yue chuckled inwardly. He patted his pocket and opened his palm: "Eating this is sweet too."
In the palm of his hand lay two shiny fruit candies.
My heart skipped a beat. The packaging is absolutely gorgeous!
"What adorable candies!" Zhu Shiyi picked up a candy with her finger. "Are there any more?"
Pan Yue stretched out his hand, gesturing for her to take them both: "Just these two."
Zhu Shiyi's head twitched. She raised her chin and deliberately put on airs: "I don't believe it."
She chuckled, her eyes crinkling, and reached into Pan Yue's coat pocket: "You definitely have more!"
She didn't find the candy again, but she secretly poked Pan Yue's abs in her pocket.
Hmm... it doesn't feel good through the clothes.
She withdrew her hand in disappointment: "Okay, really, there aren't any. Then let's each take one."
The sounds of children playing filled the air. In the distance, rows of pink amusement rides came into view.
Immediately piqued, Zhu Shiyi pointed forward and said, "I want to play too!"
Pan Yue sighed softly and looked up. Zhu Shiyi tilted his head and rushed forward.
A slight smile played on his lips as he completely relaxed his tense abdominal muscles and walked along the girl's flowing hair.
...
Carousel, 30 yuan per ride.
Zhu Shiyi gasped.
Did the world not inform her of the price increases? She remembered that a carousel cost 5 yuan when she was a child.
She suddenly realized that she didn't really want to play on these amusement park rides.
"Go." A hand with distinct knuckles appeared before you, holding an admission ticket between its fingers.
Zhu Shiyi was slightly taken aback. Why did Pan Yue buy a ticket?
She did want to play, but more accurately, she wanted to play with Pan Yue.
"Just one ticket?" Zhu Shiyi grabbed the ticket to confirm.
“Hmm,” Pan Yue withdrew his hand into his pocket, “I’m not playing.”
When I was a child, my family was poor, and my mother would say this when we went to the amusement park in an attempt to save money.
Zhu Shiyi immediately bought another ticket: "Let's go together!"
Pan Yue's eyebrow twitched slightly, looking somewhat unnatural.
"You can sit twice, I don't want to..."
Zhu Shiyi pulled him directly into the facility.
...
Pan Yue's stiffness contrasted sharply with Zhu Shiyi's excitement.
He casually rode in a pumpkin carriage, while Zhu Shiyi carefully selected a majestic, colorful horse.
After a few laps, they exited the facility. Zhu Shiyi puffed out her cheeks and said with a hint of regret, "You should have picked a horse. What's so fun about the pumpkin carriage? It's not dynamic at all."
Pan Yue: "..."
kid.
Where does the dynamism in a carousel come from?
He opened his mouth, then closed it, not wanting to spoil the mood.
...
Zhu Shiyi hummed a little tune, skipped forward onto the boardwalk, and leaned on the railing to look out.
Below the boardwalk is a large expanse of lush green lawn. Not far away, a tall tower stands upright. Suddenly, a long rope is thrown down, a dark shadow cuts through the sky, and then bounces back.
"Bungee jumping?" Zhu Shiyi was extremely shocked and turned around in surprise.
Pan Yue, standing behind her, asked, "Want to play?"
"No, no, no!" Zhu Shiyi shook her head like a rattle drum. "I dare not, I'll just look."
She tilted her head back, staring intently at the tower. Perhaps it was from standing for too long today, but her back was a little sore. She supported her lower back and pondered to herself.
I really want to sit down.
Looking around, she saw that only the railing was barely big enough for a person to sit on. Zhu Shiyi braced herself with her arms and legs, trying to climb up, but the railing was quite high, and she struggled to climb.
“Turn around.” Pan Yue suddenly spoke from behind her ear.
Zhu Shiyi loosened the grip on his arm, and without thinking much, obediently turned around and looked at Pan Yue with a puzzled expression.
Pan Yue looked away, lowered his gaze, and gently lifted her armpit.
Zhu Shiyi landed steadily on the railing.
"..."
Zhu Shiyi's brain suddenly went blank, his eyes widened, and he stared intently at Pan Yue, forgetting to utter a sound.
Sunlight fell on his eyelashes, casting a light shadow, like a black and white piano, tempting her to touch it.
“Look behind you,” Pan Yue said, lowering his eyelashes and taking her arm as he moved to her right side. “Look behind you. Didn’t you want to see the bungee jumping?”
“…Oh.” Zhu Shiyi said forcefully, spreading her legs and turning around.
He loosened his grip a little, but he didn't let go; he just held on loosely.
Zhu Shiyi secretly smiled and slowly leaned to her right.
Under the warm sun, a tall figure was cast beside him, and his shoulder faintly touched a broad arm with a steady strength that felt reassuring and reliable.
Zhu Shiyi leisurely watched others bungee jump, while screams of surprise filled his ears, some loud and some soft.
But in her eyes, those who dare to bungee jump are all passionate young people, all warriors.
"Do you dare to bungee jump?" Zhu Shiyi tilted her head, her gaze falling on Pan Yue's sharp profile.
She thought Pan Yue was brave because he looked strong and didn't seem afraid; but she also thought he wouldn't dare. Bungee jumping is like going through the gates of hell. Pan Yue, an elderly man who pays attention to health and wellness, shouldn't dare to take such a risk.
Pan Yue tilted his head slightly back and squinted his eyes a little, as if he were thinking.
"I have no idea."
Zhu Shiyi probably had an answer. He probably didn't dare, otherwise why would he hesitate?
A warm breeze swept across my face, ruffling a few strands of hair.
Zhu Shiyi raised her hand to brush her hair aside, trying to get rid of the itch, but the tingling static electricity quietly seeped from her cheeks to her ears.
She heard Pan Yue's magnetic yet clear voice: "But, we can give it a try."
Zhu Shiyi was slightly taken aback. She parted her lips and asked, "You're going bungee jumping?"
Pan Yue didn't respond, only curled his lips into a smile. The next second, he braced himself against the railing, flipped over, and leaped down the boardwalk, landing on the grass below.
The movement was too fast; Zhu Shiyi didn't have time to react. She blinked before accepting the fact that an elderly person was attempting bungee jumping.
"Wait for me!" Zhu Shiyi turned around and followed the winding plank road down to find Pan Yue.
The railing was too high; she dared not jump.
"No need," Pan Yue said, stopping him.
Zhu Shiyi turned around.
He stood in the sunlight, smiling slightly, and reached out his hand to her.
...
Buying tickets and preparing to go up the tower took only a moment.
Zhu Shiyi grabbed Pan Yue again: "You must be careful!"
Zhu Shiyi is a little afraid of heights and avoids all kinds of high-altitude amusement facilities. As a result, she seems to be even more nervous than Pan Yue. From the moment she walked to the foot of the tower, her heart has been pounding.
Pan Yue responded gently, then took firm steps and climbed the tower.
Zhu Shiyi stood at the foot of the tower, sweat quietly forming on his palms.
She wiped her hands, took a deep breath, swallowed, and suppressed her unease.
Before long, tiny black shadows appeared on the spire.
Pan Yue didn't jump down immediately; he remained standing still, too far away for Zhu Shiyi to know what he was doing. Those few dozen seconds felt like decades.
Suddenly, a dark figure approached the edge of the stage. Zhu Shiyi raised her head, clenched her fists, and her heart pounded in her throat.
Beneath the tower, in the shadows, a chilling, silent wind swept by; looking up, a vibrant orange light shone. Pan Yue stood atop the blazing sun, his faith burning like fire, and he opened his arms and leaped.
...
The rope, like a ribbon, stretches with vibration.
She heard his clear voice calling out.
Zhu Shiyi's eyes inexplicably reddened.
His life always seemed to be full of rules and regulations.
But at this moment, courage makes one forget constraints, death cannot overcome passion, and he lives as a vibrant light.
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