On the advanced VIP ski slope, the sunlight refracted off the pristine white snow, creating a dazzling brilliance.
Wearing professional skis, Qiao Xue supported Ke Yujia with the utmost patience, instructing her on how to control her center of gravity.
However, a closer look would reveal that the former national skiing champion's attention was not entirely focused on the lesson at hand.
Her peripheral vision, as if equipped with an automatic tracking radar, was firmly locked onto the tall, upright man standing not far away with his hands in his pockets.
Qiao Xue's emotions were currently at an absolute peak. Her heart, long steeped in the vanity fair, was pounding at an unprecedented speed.
As a retired champion who had struggled in the winter sports circle for over a decade, Qiao Xue had seen too many so-called rich men.
But a top-tier wealthy young man with such terrifying financial power as Su Bai—who was also incredibly young and handsome—was exceedingly rare, if not entirely unique!
She knew all too well just what a snob Manager Wang of this ski resort was.
Usually, when those bosses worth over a hundred million came to ski, Manager Wang would at most send a deputy manager to receive them.
But today, facing Su Bai, the pot-bellied Manager Wang was acting like a lapdog, looking as though he couldn't wait to kneel on the ground and lick Su Bai's shoes!
Add to that the cold and imposing aura of Lao Li, Su Bai's clearly well-trained exclusive driver, and the top-tier Arc'teryx collaboration ski suit on Su Bai that casually cost over a hundred thousand yuan.
All these details frantically stimulated Qiao Xue's nerves, revealing a single fact to her: the man before her was absolutely a super tycoon standing at the very top of the pyramid!
"Lower your center of gravity a bit more. Yes, just like that. Hold it."
Qiao Xue mechanically instructed Ke Yujia, but her mind was already churning, calculating her own little schemes.
She was twenty-six this year. In the ski coaching industry, this was absolutely a profession that relied entirely on youth.
Although she carried the title of "National Champion," which sounded glamorous, her life after retirement was not as comfortable as one might imagine. Being exposed to the wind and sun at the ski resort every day not only made her skin rough, but once she passed thirty and her physical stamina declined, even those advanced VIP students would no longer be willing to book her lessons.
Qiao Xue had always wanted to take advantage of the fact that her figure was still at its peak and her face was well-maintained to quickly find a truly wealthy man to take her in, securing a worry-free future for the rest of her life.
Unfortunately, over the past two years, the so-called second-generation rich she had encountered were either stingy, fake rich guys who just wanted a free ride, or ugly, pot-bellied, greasy middle-aged men. She simply couldn't stand the sight of them.
But today, Su Bai's appearance was like a strong beam of light in the darkness, instantly igniting all her ambitions and desires.
"Too perfect... Not only is he outrageously rich, but he's also so handsome, with body proportions even better than those male models."
As Qiao Xue looked at Su Bai's broad shoulders and long legs, she secretly swallowed hard. "If I can latch onto a tycoon of this level, even if I'm just a lover without a title, just a little bit of resources leaking through his fingers would be enough to keep me fed and clothed for the rest of my life!"
She secretly made up her mind that no matter what, she had to make her presence known to Su Bai today and take down this ultimate golden bachelor!
Just as Qiao Xue's inner monologue reached its climax, Ke Yujia, who had been in a state of high tension, finally couldn't hold on any longer.
"Phew... Coach Qiao, my... my legs are so sore. I feel like they're about to disobey me."
Ke Yujia stopped her movements, panting heavily. Her pure and pretty little face had turned flushed from the exercise, and a layer of fine, fragrant sweat seeped from her forehead.
Although Su Bai had used the [Fountain Physique] to help her recover her stamina last night, for a beginner, skiing was a sport where muscle stiffness was mostly caused by high mental tension.
She had only been practicing for less than half an hour, and she was already exhausted and out of breath.
"Are you tired? Then let's rest for a while."
Before Qiao Xue could speak, Su Bai, who had been standing on the sidelines watching, strode over with his long legs.
His voice instantly became incredibly gentle, and his eyes were full of doting affection.
Standing to the side, Lao Li was extremely perceptive and immediately handed over a high-end thermos.
Su Bai unscrewed the lid, first tested the water temperature, and then brought it to Ke Yujia's lips.
Then, he naturally took out a handkerchief emitting a faint cologne scent from his pocket and gently wiped the sweat from Ke Yujia's forehead.
"That's how skiing is. It takes the most energy when you're just starting to learn. Don't worry, we have plenty of time. Take it easy and have fun," Su Bai smiled and pinched Ke Yujia's soft cheeks.
Ke Yujia obediently took two sips of the warm water and rubbed against Su Bai's palm like a docile kitten, her eyes full of dependence and happiness. "Mhm! Brother Su Bai is the best! I'll rest for ten minutes and then continue practicing. I definitely have to learn, and then I'll ski with you!"
Watching this warm and sweet scene unfold before her, Qiao Xue, standing to the side, was practically going mad with jealousy.
She looked Ke Yujia up and down and let out an extremely disdainful cold snort in her heart.
"Isn't she just an undeveloped, innocent little girl? No breasts, no butt. This kind of green little white flower might be fine for a taste once in a while, but when it comes to charm in bed and the skills to serve a man, how could she possibly compare to a mature woman like me?"
Qiao Xue had absolute confidence in her own figure.
Her exaggerated peach-shaped butt, sculpted from years of skiing and squats, along with her full, perky breasts, had made countless men at the ski resort stare wide-eyed.
Seeing Ke Yujia walk over to a bench in the rest area to sit down and massage her legs, Su Bai was left standing alone at the edge of the ski slope, looking at the distant scenery.
Qiao Xue knew her opportunity had arrived.
She quickly adjusted her breathing, turned her back to Su Bai, and calculatingly pulled the zipper of her ski suit collar down three inches.
The originally tightly wrapped collar instantly opened, revealing a large expanse of fair, delicate skin and a deep, pulse-racing cleavage.
In a ski resort with temperatures well below freezing, this intense visual impact was absolutely lethal.
Next, she adjusted her hair, letting a few strands fall casually by her cheeks to create a lazy, sexy atmosphere after a workout.
After doing all this, Qiao Xue stepped on her skis and deliberately swayed her astonishing waist-to-hip ratio, gliding to Su Bai's side in an extremely elegant and professional manner.
"Mr. Su."
Qiao Xue stopped less than half a meter away from Su Bai. Her voice was pitched just right—not overly sweet, but carrying a hint of a mature woman's coquettishness.
She deliberately leaned forward slightly, looking at Su Bai with a gaze of absolute admiration. From that angle, Su Bai's line of sight could fall completely unobstructed into the snowy white abyss of her collar.
I noticed you standing here just now. Your posture is very standard, and your base is quite steady. You must ski often, right? Qiao Xue took the initiative to start a conversation, trying to close the distance between them.
Su Bai slowly turned his head, his calm gaze sweeping over her, and replied in an extremely flat tone, I haven't skied much.
This wasn't Su Bai trying to act tough. Before acquiring the system's Master Level Skiing skill, he was a thoroughbred Southerner who rarely even saw snow, let alone skied.
Hearing this answer, Qiao Xue's eyes instantly lit up, and her heart blossomed with joy.
He hadn't skied? That was perfect! Wasn't this the absolute best opportunity for her to use her professional advantage and openly initiate physical contact!
Oh my, that's such a pity. For someone with such great physical fitness like you, if you mastered the techniques, you would definitely ski exceptionally well.
Qiao Xue immediately seized the opening. The smile on her face grew even more radiant, and she even deliberately leaned forward a half step. A strong scent of perfume mixed with a woman's natural body fragrance rushed straight toward Su Bai's face.
Mr. Su, since Miss Ke is resting right now, why don't I give you an exclusive one-on-one lesson?
Qiao Xue's voice became softer and more charming, even carrying a hint of obvious suggestion. My teaching is very meticulous. I guarantee that in the shortest amount of time, you will experience the ultimate pleasure of this sport. Whether it's snowboarding or skiing, as long as you want to learn, I can teach you hand-in-hand.
She deliberately emphasized the words hand-in-hand and ultimate pleasure, while her fox-like eyes, drawn with exquisite eyeliner, stared straight at Su Bai, wildly sending him flirtatious glances.
However, facing such an extremely explicit temptation, Su Bai's expression did not change in the slightest.
He didn't even spare a second glance at Qiao Xue's proud cleavage, simply spitting out two words with extreme coldness: No need.
These two words were like a basin of ice water poured directly over Qiao Xue's fiery heart.
The smile on her face suddenly stiffened.
She never expected that after throwing herself at him to this extent, even showing off her cleavage, the hot-blooded young billionaire in front of her would remain completely unmoved.
Could it be that I'm not being obvious enough? Or do top-tier big shots like him prefer someone a bit more reserved?
Qiao Xue's brain worked rapidly, and she quickly found an excuse for herself: Su Bai must be playing hard to get! After all, his bodyguard and little girlfriend were still around, so he was too embarrassed to agree directly. Men were all creatures who thought with their lower halves; as long as there was physical contact, he definitely wouldn't be able to control himself!
Thinking of this, Qiao Xue didn't back down; instead, she grew even bolder.
Mr. Su, please don't be so polite. Coming to a ski resort without skiing is so boring.
Qiao Xue said coquettishly, actually reaching out a hand wearing a ski glove straight toward Su Bai's arm, attempting to force some physical contact.
Come on, let me take you to the advanced slope over there to experience the feeling of speed. There are fewer people there, and it's very quiet...
Right at the moment when Qiao Xue's fingers were about to touch Su Bai's sleeve.
Su Bai furrowed his brows sharply, a flash of undisguised disgust passing through his eyes.
His formidable body, which had broken through human limits, reacted extremely quickly. Almost as a conditioned reflex, he took a half-step back and agilely turned his body sideways.
Swish—
Qiao Xue missed her target, her palm swiping right past Su Bai's front. Because her movement was too broad, coupled with the fact that she was wearing skis, she lost her center of gravity, stumbled, and almost fell flat on her face in an extremely sorry state.
Coach Qiao, please have some self-respect.
Su Bai looked down at Qiao Xue, who had barely managed to steady herself. His voice had reached the freezing point, as if carrying a cold current from Siberia.
Standing not far away, the exclusive driver Lao Li saw this scene and a mocking cold sneer curled the corners of his mouth.
A cheap tramp like her actually dared to throw herself at Mr. Su? She really didn't know her own limits!
Looking at the woman in front of him whose face was turning pale and green by turns, Su Bai felt a wave of sheer disgust in his heart.
Just a moment ago, Su Bai had already scanned her data.
For this seemingly glamorous and hot-bodied national champion, the system panel showed a staggering double-digit number of past relationships! Moreover, her purity score was appallingly low!
A total public bus, from the looks of it.
Su Bai had a severe case of emotional germaphobia. The female confidantes around him, whether it was the aloof Chen Yusheng, the sexy Zhou Jialu, or the obedient Ke Yujia, were all flawless, pure, and single-mindedly devoted S-tier beauties.
Letting him touch a worn-out shoe that had been played with by who knows how many men? It would simply dirty his hands!
How terrifying...
Su Bai silently complained in his heart. The look in his eyes when he looked at Qiao Xue was like looking at a bag of foul-smelling, non-recyclable garbage, filled with ultimate disgust.
He didn't want to stay next to this woman for even a second longer. He turned around directly, striding with his long legs toward the direction where Ke Yujia was resting, not even leaving behind a spare glance from the corner of his eye.
The cold wind howled across the empty ski slope.
Qiao Xue's outstretched hand remained stiffly suspended in mid-air, her posture looking incredibly comical and ridiculous.
A few passing skiers nearby noticed the commotion and cast strange glances her way, with some even whispering among themselves.
Those gazes fell on Qiao Xue like invisible steel needles, ruthlessly piercing her pathetic self-esteem.
Qiao Xue stood blankly in place, feeling the extremely obvious dodging movement Su Bai had just made and the undisguised disgust in his eyes. Her heart suffered an unprecedented critical hit.
She looked down at her proud, full bust and slender waist, and an overwhelmingly intense sense of defeat completely submerged her like a tidal wave.
Qiao Xue felt somewhat crestfallen. Was her charm really that low?

iemie, male, Race: Moon. Hobby: Collecting anomalies. At first, he thought he possessed two systems: the Crimson Rainbow Moon and the Clear Cold Frost Moon. One day, he discovered that he himself could also become a system for others, holding the chessboard of fate. The Eighth Epoch, also known as the Eternal Moon Epoch. Humans, witches, elves, bloodline descendants, specters, demons, and spirits together compose a new history. Walking the path on behalf of the moon, before he knew it, Chen Miemie's footsteps were followed by all manner of strange and wondrous anomalies. As time passed, many titles circulated about him—The King in Yellow, Lord of Anomalies, Heart of the Eternal Moon, and more. "Me? I'm just a traveler who enjoys collecting interesting creatures," Chen Miemie said.

transmigrates into the world as the sect master of the Heavenly Yan Sect, which is on the verge of being wiped out. He binds a system that grants him cultivation power based on the number of disciples he has: for each disciple, he automatically gains a year's worth of cultivation every single day! Take one disciple: every day he gains 1 year of cultivation power. While others struggle through a year of bitter training, he gets the same just by sleeping through a single night. Take ten disciples: every day he gains 10 years of cultivation power. Foundation Establishment, Core Formation, Nascent Soul—he breezes through all bottlenecks without lifting a finger. Take one hundred disciples: every day he gains 100 years of cultivation power. Even a Soul Transformation Venerable before him can’t survive a single blow. Take ten thousand disciples: every day he gains 10,000 years of cultivation power! With a wave of his hand, he topples empires. With a single step, he crushes the sacred grounds of the universe. ... While others fight tooth and nail for secret techniques, Lin Yan casually hands out Nascent Soul-level cultivation manuals as beginner textbooks. While others strain to find talented recruits, Lin Yan opens his doors to anyone—so long as they’re human. In just three short years, the Heavenly Yan Sect went from a backwater sect made up of three crumbling huts to a sacred land that every cultivator under heaven would kill to enter. ... One day, otherworldly demon gods invade, with a million demon soldiers pressing down upon the realm. Lin Yan, yawning, rises from his lounge chair and glances at the system panel: [Current Disciples: 1.28 million] [Daily Cultivation Increase: 1.28 million years] He waves his hand casually, and the countless demon soldiers are reduced to ashes in an instant. “So noisy… interrupting my fishing.”

orn and Humiliation】【Forced Love】 In his past life, Lin Ran was betrayed and murdered by his girlfriend and family, while the yandere female aristocrat, who had treated him as a mere plaything, avenged him by doing in his enemies. Upon seeing the yandere female aristocrat lying in the same coffin, ready to die with him, Lin Ran realized how profoundly mistaken he had been. Reborn, he abandoned the fickle campus beauty and wholeheartedly embraced the yandere female aristocrat's arms. "Ran! If I dig out your eyes and turn them into a specimen, you'll only be able to look at me!" Lin Ran: "Darling, kiss me!" "Ran! If I break your legs, you won't run away anymore, right?" Lin Ran: "Love, hold me tight!" "Ran! If..." Lin Ran: "Hush now! Love me more!" Luo Yao: ... Seeing his scumbag dad: "Take him out!" Seeing his stepmother: "Get rid of her!" Seeing his brother: "Eliminate him!" Seeing his white moonlight: "Send that to Southeast Asia!"

lanned to earn money steadily and take life at a slower pace. But he never expected... his father's remarriage, and the stepmother bringing along a dependent, would completely disrupt his life's plans...