Chapter 141: Bungee Jumping
However, it’s not hard to understand; bungee jumping is something for young people, putting an old man to manage it might just give him a heart attack.
There was a couple ahead of them; they went up, made all the preparations, and then, under the operator’s guidance, jumped down.
With two screams, they plummeted rapidly through the air, followed by continuous screams.
This sight made Wu Mengting’s legs go weak. If she hadn’t seen the others, she might have been brave enough, but now she was starting to hesitate again.
"Chen... Chen Tianlong, I’m suddenly a bit scared!"
Wu Mengting said, feeling a bit embarrassed. After all, she had already bought the ticket and paid the money, but at the last moment, she suddenly said she didn’t want to jump.
"Alright, then we won’t jump."
As soon as Chen Tianlong said this, someone behind them got anxious.
"Hao Jian, you know I used to be scared of heights, but I want to challenge myself, so this time I’m going all in. It’s not a big deal; after all, it won’t kill you."
Liu Wenbin hastily said to Hao Jian.
"Wow, Young Master Xu is really mighty and overbearing, impressive!" Hao Jian saw Liu Wenbin’s signal and quickly played along.
"Chen Tianlong, let’s jump anyway, it won’t kill us."
Wu Mengting heard Liu Wenbin’s words and knew they were obviously aimed at her, clearly looking down on her. And Wu Mengting, being a strong girl and a class committee member, had to lead by example and couldn’t let the class bullies look down on her.
Chen Tianlong laughed wryly, knowing that Liu Wenbin used a provocation technique.
But then he thought, why do these two guys want them to bungee jump so badly? Is there some kind of conspiracy?
As soon as the word conspiracy popped into his mind, Chen Tianlong became alert.
While he wasn’t afraid of bungee jumping, if something really went wrong, it would be tough to handle. High-altitude free-fall offers no grip, and if the safety measures below aren’t good enough, it could genuinely be fatal.
Unintentionally, Chen Tianlong glanced at the manager in front of him, seeing him exchange looks with Hao Jian and company behind. Though the manager was discreet, Chen Tianlong, not being an ordinary person, quickly noticed their gestures.
Evidently, the young manager flashed an OK sign.
There was a couple ahead, and it was almost their turn. Moreover, Chen Tianlong observed that after each group of participants bungee-jumped, they would be fitted with a new set of ropes before being hooked on the jump platform.
If Hao Jian and his group had any conspiracy, the ropes would be the most likely place they’d tamper with. To ensure safety, Chen Tianlong had a silver needle ready in his hand.
This time he didn’t intend to harm anyone but aimed to prick a specific acupuncture point on the couple ahead, perhaps making it impossible for them to jump.
Sure enough, when the ropes were about to be secured, Chen Tianlong flicked the silver needle.
"Ouch, my stomach hurts."
The guy suddenly clutched his lower stomach, appearing to be in pain.
Isn’t that expected? Chen Tianlong’s silver needle had pricked his acupuncture point painfully.
"Huh? Then... let’s not do it." The girl evidently cared much for her boyfriend, so she supported him off the platform and walked outside.
At that moment, Chen Tianlong pulled Wu Mengting up onto the platform and said, "Is it our turn now?"
"Well... just a moment, let me change to a new set of ropes."
The young manager was obviously surprised; he never anticipated the plan would fail. Hao Jian had already bribed the manager to make some mischief, as long as no one died, just scare them half to death.
But now it seemed the situation had changed, leaving him at a loss for what to do.
"Why change? Is there something wrong with these ropes?"
Chen Tianlong deliberately asked.
"Huh? No, no, no, absolutely no problem. I just mean... it’s just that someone else used them earlier; I thought you might think they’re dirty!" The young manager quickly came up with an excuse.
"So, your ropes are disposable? Once used, they have to be changed?" Chen Tianlong chuckled.
"..."
The young man was speechless.
"Alright, we’ll just take this set. Stop dawdling." Chen Tianlong, knowing the next set of ropes likely had issues, firmly insisted on using this set.
The young manager had no choice but to nod. It’s okay if this plan failed, but if people noticed something strange, that would be a disaster.
The manager had said that if anything went wrong, they could claim it was an accident and shirk responsibility. But if it was discovered in advance, the situation would be entirely different.
If it were directly reported to the higher-ups, not only would he lose his job, but he might also face charges of attempted murder.
Soon, the bungee cords were attached, and after personally checking them for any issues, Chen Tianlong felt assured enough to hold Wu Mengting’s hand as they slowly walked onto the platform.
"Chen... Chen Tianlong, let’s not... not jump!"
Wu Mengting’s face turned pale, her inner fears surfacing at the last moment, hesitating to take that courageous step.
"Haha, my dear, take a deep breath, then close your eyes. I’ll be with you all the time. Don’t worry, nothing will happen; just think of it as flying in the sky."
Chen Tianlong whispered soothingly in Wu Mengting’s ear. At this moment, his gentleness was unprecedented, filled with love.
"Yes, but I’m still a bit scared."
Wu Mengting’s voice trembled slightly; she didn’t dare to open her eyes and look ahead — there lay the precipice.
At that moment, Wu Mengting suddenly felt a gentle pressure on her lips. Opening her eyes abruptly, she found herself kissed by Chen Tianlong.
Wu Mengting wanted to push him away, considering the crowd and feeling embarrassed.
But then she thought, as a couple, there’s nothing wrong with this. Taking a deep breath, Wu Mengting didn’t push away but instead held onto Chen Tianlong tightly, enjoying this moment of tenderness.
Both of them had secured their harnesses and gear, all set for the leap. Their actions piqued admiration from the crowd, dulling the surrounding scenery. Everyone’s gaze was fixed on the couple.
At this moment, Chen Tianlong held Wu Mengting, stepped forward, and leaped off.
Though they were kissing, upon hearing the whooshing wind, Wu Mengting couldn’t help but open her eyes. However, at that moment, she was no longer afraid, for Chen Tianlong was there.
At the instant the bungee reached its lowest point, they felt an unusual thrill, crying out, not in fear but excitement.
The pent-up emotions of so long were finally released. It was as if their minds were emptied, and the world fell silent, leaving only the tightly held couple.
In the bungee’s oscillation, it was both the most thrilling and frightening time. Wu Mengting’s several screams were seized by Chen Tianlong to sneak in another kiss.