Xu Zhaozhao's hand was also secretly twisting his waist.
After all, the camera only filmed one side; on the other side, which wasn't filmed, the two childish kids were bickering.
Gu Qingyan frowned. "Don't move around."
He bent down, pulled her hand over, and placed the horse reins in her hand.
"Hold on tight, or you'll be in big trouble if you fall."
Xu Zhaozhao hummed softly and stopped making a fuss, obediently holding the horse's reins.
A war without gunfire has come to an end, seemingly without a clear victor.
But when Gu Qingyan lowered his head to take her hand, she had already lost completely.
Instead of throwing her down, he chose to take her hand.
[It's obvious, Gu Qingyan really wants to win this match; he absolutely needs to get the flag!]
[Making a big fuss on the show isn't good; it's just the actor's social skills, no need to overanalyze it.]
Even if he was furious, throwing a lady off her horse in public was inappropriate.
【What's inappropriate about it? If you find someone else, you'll definitely see what inappropriate Gu Qingyan really is [grinning face]】
...
Amidst the heated discussions among netizens, all the guests have already taken their seats.
Three children wore protective gear and were followed by professionals riding horses, while the others were in pairs.
Xu Zhaozhao was surprised that Tian Yixin could ride a horse, and Yuan Li seemed quite natural about it, probably not his first time.
Xia Huai's side... the style is a bit strange.
Xu Zhaozhao looked at it several times in disbelief.
It's finally decided.
It really was Yu Yao in Xia Huai's arms...
"Don't worry, I've never lost a horse riding contest, so hold on tight."
Xia Huai is tall, so even when she sits behind Yu Yao, it doesn't feel out of place.
"Okay, then I'll leave it to my sister."
He answered with a smile.
He was speaking to Xia Huai, but his eyes were fixed on Xu Zhaozhao.
Because of the distance, Xu Zhaozhao couldn't hear what they were saying, but she happened to be looking at them and received Yu Yao's gaze.
Xu Zhaozhao shivered under the blazing sun.
She quickly looked away, her grip on the reins tightening.
[Holy crap, hahaha, I was so focused on Sister Zhao that I didn't even notice this amazing couple! Hahaha]
[I laughed so hard my stomach hurt, and most importantly, it felt completely natural!]
[Oh my, Yu Yao has such a cute, boyish face, he and Xia Huai look so good together!]
[I can't get into this, pretty girls should just stay pretty girls!]
...
The strange combination sparked discussion among the audience, who didn't pay much attention to Xu Zhaozhao's reaction.
The only one who noticed was Gu Qingyan.
But in front of the camera, he had no reason or identity to care.
"Attention guests, our 'Capture the Flag on Horseback' game is about to begin."
The host held a hammer in his hand, saying, "The drumming begins, and the drumming ends."
Friendly reminder: Please be careful.
Clang—!
After a final, gentle reminder, the host struck the drum, and the sound echoed.
The competition has officially begun.
Xu Zhaozhao's heart pounded even faster, and she forgot all about the little incident that had just happened, gripping the rope tightly with her hands.
All of these experiences were novel and interesting to her.
The live stream was also very user-friendly, divided into six screens, with a camera pointing at each horse. Viewers could get an overall view or zoom in on their favorite shots.
The ride was a bit bumpy, but Xu Zhaozhao could still handle it.
Xu Zhaozhao only realized what was happening when everyone had run ahead of them.
Xia Huai and Tian Yixin charged off at a considerable pace from the start, while Gu Qingyan rode his horse at a leisurely pace.
Even children are faster than them.
"Teacher Gu, you're a bit slow."
Xu Zhaozhao kindly offered a reminder.
The nearest flags were all taken by the fast runners; if you don't run faster, you won't be able to grab a single flag.
But Gu Qingyan wasn't in a hurry. The horse continued to walk slowly, and he was still in the mood to chat with her.
"Miss Xu likes things fast?"
Xu Zhaozhao didn't catch the playful tone in his words and thought Gu Qingyan was worried that she wouldn't be used to riding a horse for the first time.
After careful consideration, she replied, "It can be a little faster, but it doesn't need to be that slow."
"Slower is more comfortable."
He responded to Xu Zhaozhao's words in a very serious manner, so much so that Xu Zhaozhao did not realize that the topic had become somewhat inappropriate.
【Huh? What are you talking about? I don't understand, the teacher didn't teach that~ [dazed]】
[For someone with a heart condition, everything sounds dirty! —To myself!]
[How did this topic suddenly turn sour? The beautiful scenery of green hills and clear waters suddenly turned yellow. Am I seeing things?]
【Huh? I really don't understand. Everyone else's cars are already on the highway, and I'm still stuck in Makka Pakka [crying]】
...
“It’s quite comfortable, but…” Xu Zhaozhao’s words trailed off.
Turning her head, Xu Zhaozhao saw Gu Qingyan's slightly upturned lips and was so embarrassed she almost exploded.
Fortunately, her only visible face was covered by a large hat, otherwise her red face would have made her look very embarrassed in front of the audience.
Pulling her hat brim low, Xu Zhaozhao tried to make her voice sound normal, "Make the horses go faster, we're going to lose."
A serious-looking slut!!
Xu Zhaozhao really can't go a day without scolding him.
He could suddenly accelerate to catch up, but he still kept Xu Zhaozhao in mind and accelerated slowly.
She had just been discharged from the hospital, and in Gu Qingyan's eyes, she was like a delicate flower that could be easily crushed.
"Hold on tight."
Gu Qingyan stopped teasing her. "It really is a bit uncomfortable."
With a shout of "Giddy up!" and the sound of a whip cracking, Xu Zhaozhao, propelled by the momentum, snuggled closer into his arms.
A few strands of his hair, blown by the wind, were tightly wrapped around his neck.
The clash and entanglement of white and black, along with the close-up shots, made the audience scream with excitement.
They were getting faster and faster. Xu Zhaozhao was well protected by Gu Qingyan, and apart from some bumps, nothing serious happened.
Gradually, she found herself overtaking everyone and running to the front.
Xu Zhaozhao's eyes were fixed on the red flag fluttering in the distance, and she slowly slowed down.
As she passed by it, Xu Zhaozhao quickly picked it and couldn't help but cheer.
Wuhu!
"Oh oh oh~ Hoo hoo~"
With the horse neighing, Xu Zhaozhao saw Gu Qingyan quickly swerve the horse to a different direction, which hurt her a little.
"Fuck your mother!"
Then, Xia Huai's horse galloped past Xu Zhaozhao amidst her cursing.
Her horse seems to have gone out of control.
Xu Zhaozhao watched helplessly as the horse, which was charging at high speed, ran wildly around, and Xia Huai was starting to lose control.
In front of a haystack, they loosened the rope and fell into the haystack with Yu Yao.
The grass clippings scattered, and no one was in sight.
All of this happened in just a few seconds.
The crowd rushed over anxiously.
Gu Qingyan was the least in a hurry, slowly letting his horse stroll over. Xu Zhaozhao was a little frightened and couldn't bring herself to urge him on.
Unconsciously, her hand circled Gu Qingyan's, and she noticed a slight dampness.
She lowered her head.
The horse's rope and her fingers were covered in bright red blood...
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