Chapter 237
Ten minutes later.
The safety harness clicked and locked into place, completely cutting off any thought of escape.
Gu Ran sat in the first row, next to Ye Zhenzhen, whose small face was flushed with excitement.
Ye Jinliang and Pei Susu sat in the row behind them.
"Don't be afraid, it will be over soon."
Ye Zhenzhen looked at Gu Ran's jawline, which was as tight as a rock, and took the initiative to reach out, intertwining her fingers with his ice-cold ones.
Gu Ran grabbed her hand back tightly, squeezing so hard it felt like he might crush her fingers.
"I'm not afraid."
He gritted his teeth, squeezing out the words through the gaps.
The next second.
The roller coaster suddenly launched forward!
The massive force pinned them firmly against their seats, as if their souls had been left behind.
The scenery in their line of sight rapidly retreated, and the sound of the wind exploded in their ears.
Immediately following was a despair-inducing climb.
The moment it reached the peak, the car paused for a second.
And then—
A rapid dive!
Ye Jinliang's dolphin-like scream pierced the clouds, its shrillness comparable to nails scratching a chalkboard, audible for ten miles around.
Gu Ran had originally wanted to maintain his aloof, domineering CEO persona, but the moment the feeling of weightlessness struck, instinct conquered reason.
"Holy—shit—!!!"
The young man's voice cracked in mid-air, completely losing his composure.
The wind rushed into his mouth, distorting his face.
To hell with business empires and future plans at this moment!
Right now, he just wanted to go home!
The roller coaster entered a series of continuous loops, turning the world upside down.
Ye Jinliang was already scared out of his wits, closing his eyes and clawing blindly.
Suddenly, a warm little hand reached over and grabbed his flailing large hand.
"Don't be afraid! Open your eyes and look! It's so awesome!!"
Pei Susu's loud shout carried through the wind, filled with unrestrained laughter and boundless energy.
Ye Jinliang shuddered.
The warmth from his palm rushed straight to his heart through his blood.
In that instant, the extreme fear actually dissipated a little.
He tremblingly opened his eyes, and what he saw was not the inverted world, but the flying hair and bright profile of the girl beside him.
His heart beat like a drum.
Thump, thump, thump.
He couldn't tell if it was because of the roller coaster or because of that tightly grasped hand.
In the front row.
Gu Ran had also completely given up resisting during the loops.
Ye Zhenzhen held his hand tightly and shouted loudly.
"Gu Ran! Look down! It's so pretty!"
Pretty my ass!
Gu Ran kept his eyes shut tight, desperately gripping Ye Zhenzhen's fingers as if clutching his only lifeline.
...
When they got off the roller coaster, both boys' legs were as soft as freshly cooked noodles.
Gu Ran leaned against the railing, taking a long time to recover before barely finding his soul again; his body felt hollowed out.
Ye Jinliang collapsed directly onto a bench, his eyes unfocused, unconsciously repeating.
"That was terrifying... terrifying..."
Yet, a subtle, strange smile hung on both of their lips.
Ye Jinliang looked down at his right hand.
It seemed to still hold the warmth of Pei Susu's palm, feeling a bit hot.
The sun was setting in the west, dyeing the entire park in a golden hue.
The four of them dragged their exhausted bodies toward the exit.
"Ouch!"
Pei Susu, walking in the back, suddenly cried out, her body tilting to the side.
She hadn't noticed the steps beneath her feet and missed a step.
"What's wrong?"
Everyone quickly gathered around.
Pei Susu sat on the ground, clutching her ankle, wincing in pain.
"Hiss... I think I sprained it."
Ye Zhenzhen squatted down to examine it and frowned.
"It's swollen, probably hurt a ligament. You won't be able to walk now."
Gu Ran looked at the distance to the exit, which was still a kilometer away, and was just about to suggest renting a wheelchair.
A figure had already crouched down in front of Pei Susu.
"Get on."
Ye Jinliang patted his broad shoulders. Although his voice was still a bit shaky, his tone was very genuine.
Pei Susu froze for a moment.
"Can... can you do it? Weren't your legs just like jelly?"
"A man can never say he can't!"
Ye Jinliang turned his head and gave her a good-natured smile.
"Don't worry, carrying you won't be a problem. Hurry up, it'll get cold once it gets dark."
Pei Susu looked at the sturdy back in front of her.
The afterglow of the setting sun spilled over him, gilding him with a golden edge.
He actually looked a little... handsome?
The usually cowardly little chubby guy suddenly seemed exceptionally tall and imposing in this moment.
Her cheeks flushed slightly. Biting her lip, she stopped being coy and climbed onto his back.
Ye Jinliang supported the back of her knees with both hands and stood up steadily.
"Am I heavy?"
Pei Susu asked softly by his ear, a hint of shyness in her voice.
"Heavy? You're not even as heavy as my backpack."
Ye Jinliang chuckled, took a step, and walked with absolute stability.
"Sister Susu, you need to eat more. You're too skinny; your bones are poking me."
Pei Susu rested on his back, listening to his slightly heavy breathing and his strong heartbeat.
Thump, thump, thump.
Beat by beat, it felt as if it was striking right at her heart.
She gently pressed her face against his back, her lips curving into a gentle smile.
This chubby guy... actually gives a pretty good sense of security.
Gu Ran held Ye Zhenzhen's hand as they walked behind, watching the heartwarming scene unfold ahead.
The corners of his mouth curled up wildly.
He leaned into the girl's ear, lowering his voice to claim credit.
"How about it, Doctor Ye? This assist gets a perfect score, right? I told you that kid Lao Ye could absolutely step up at critical moments."
The latter glanced at him with a smile, scratching his palm with her fingers.
"Yes, yes, yes, Master Strategist Gu is brilliant and calculating, a modern-day Zhuge Liang. However..."
She paused, her eyes teasing.
"The person who screamed the loudest on the roller coaster just now seemed to be you, right? Master Strategist?"
Gu Ran's face flushed red. He coughed dryly, forcibly trying to save his dignity.
"That's called... a tactical shout to release pressure. Don't you get it?"
"I get it~"
"It's all tactical~"
Ye Zhenzhen dragged out the end of her sentence, her eyes filled with amusement.
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