Fog Returns to the Capital

Chapter 89 didn't say you could?

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He Yanting called the next day, inviting them to go skiing in the outskirts of Beijing.

Zhou Jinghuai was ready to refuse without even thinking.

But when he looked up, he bumped right into Li Wu's curious gaze as she looked in his direction after hearing the noise.

There was a pause.

Zhou Jinghuai changed his mind and said, "Send me the address."

He then hung up the phone.

The two were not far apart, and in the quiet environment, Li Wu unintentionally overheard most of what He Yanting said on the phone.

Her beautiful, clear eyes gazed at Zhou Jinghuai, a hint of expectation in them.

"Want to go skiing?"

Zhou Jinghuai asked her.

Li Wu was about to nod when she became troubled again, "But I don't know how..."

Hear the words.

Zhou Jinghuai raised his hand and ruffled her hair, saying gently, "I'll teach you."

The address is not far from the outskirts of Beijing—the largest ski resort.

It was opened by Liao Zonglou.

It's not for profit; it's just to provide a place for the young masters of Beijing's elite circle to have fun.

When Li Wu and the others arrived, it was already afternoon.

Everyone else had arrived long ago and was just waiting for the two of them.

Xu Mingze was an impatient person, and getting restless, he complained, "Is this place halfway around the world from Beijing? The sun has already set here, while it's only just rising over there? Even a tortoise would have arrived by now..."

Hear the words.

He Yanting, who was standing to the side, laughed and encouraged him, who was always eager to make things better. "I bet you won't dare to utter a single word of complaint in front of Jinghuai if I offer you a brand-new sports car as a wager."

"You said it yourself, a brand new Koenigsegg sports car as a bet, so don't go back on your word later."

Xu Mingze scoffed, unconvinced. "From childhood to adulthood, I've never been afraid—"

The moment Xu Mingze saw Zhou Jinghuai enter, he almost reflexively stood up from his chair, who had been sitting there idly.

Standing ramrod straight, like a soldier at attention, he respectfully greeted, "Third Uncle."

"..."

He Yanting couldn't help but burst out laughing.

That kind of background led to Xu Mingze being a troublemaker in the industry since childhood.

But there are only two people he's afraid of.

Zhou Jinghuai, holding Li Wu's hand, glanced at him and said calmly, "There was a traffic jam on the way, so we're late."

"We just arrived too."

Xu Mingze said this without any hint of guilt, "It's no fun if you come too early; it's more fun when there are lots of people."

After resting for a while, they went to the ski resort.

Zhou Jinghuai originally brought Li Wu here for fun and didn't plan to participate in the competition. He just sat on the rest platform and chatted with He Yanting over tea.

Liao Zonglou happened to be in the area on business when he heard that the Zhou family member had arrived, so he came over to say hello.

He even specially arranged for a lot of desserts that girls like to be sent over.

It's obvious at a glance who it's intended for.

Liao Zonglou asked if they should clear the area, but Zhou Jinghuai calmly replied that it wasn't necessary, he was just there to have some fun.

Li Wu was putting on protective gear on the side, but she couldn't get it right after several attempts. She turned her head and looked at Zhou Jinghuai sitting there.

Zhou Jinghuai was chatting with Liao Zonglou.

He Yanting was the first to notice Li Wu's gaze, and then gestured for Zhou Jinghuai to look over.

A few seconds later.

Zhou Jinghuai stood up and walked towards Li Wu.

A quick glance reveals what's going on.

"Didn't I say you could?" Zhou Jinghuai said with a gentlemanly smile.

The words fell.

Li Wu's face flushed slightly, a hint of annoyance creeping into her heart. Just moments ago, when Zhou Jinghuai was about to help her put it on, she had boldly declared that she could do it!

As a result, the car overturned in the blink of an eye.

Li Wu stood there, her face flushed, unable to utter a word. Zhou Jinghuai then walked over and helped her put on the protective gear one by one. The protective gear that Li Wu had been struggling with before was put on by Zhou Jinghuai in just a few quick movements.

When Zhou Jinghuai helped Li Wu put on her shoes and stood up, Li Wu was probably not used to the ski boots yet, and almost fell because she lost her balance.

Fortunately, Zhou Jinghuai reacted quickly and grabbed her, steadying her body.

"Be careful." Zhou Jinghuai held her waist tightly, calling her "ancestor."

Li Wu's face turned completely red.

The crisp, delicate scent, like the fragrance of a pine forest after a snowfall, lingered in her nostrils, making her feel even more restless.

But before Li Wu could say anything, Zhou Jinghuai handed her the ski poles and told her to try them.

"Myself?"

Li Wu's pupils widened slightly as she looked at him, then she complained softly with a hint of grievance, "Didn't you say you would teach me?"

"..."

Zhou Jinghuai then realized that when she said she couldn't, she meant she couldn't do it at all.

It quieted down.

Zhou Jinghuai then took her hand and gently told her many precautions... how to maintain balance, pay attention to skiing speed and technique, and what to do if she accidentally fell...

Li Wu held onto Zhou Jinghuai's arm and slid slowly under his guidance.

My whole body felt light, almost like I was about to fly, and the whistling wind around me seemed to quiet down.

Li Wu quite liked this feeling.

She told Zhou Jinghuai to let go and let her try it herself.

But don't want to.

As soon as Zhou Jinghuai let go, Li Wu was preparing to make her dash down the slope. Before she had even slid two meters, she tumbled straight into the snowdrift.

Zhou Jinghuai rushed over and pulled Li Wu out of the snowdrift. Just as he was about to ask her if she was alright, he saw Li Wu covered in snow, looking like a little snowman.

Zhou Jinghuai couldn't help but smile, raising his hand to wipe the snow off her goggles. "What's the rush? Take your time."

"...When you were teaching me, I thought it was pretty simple," Li Wu said in a muffled voice.

who knows.

It's this difficult when it's her turn.

"You'll get the hang of it after a few tries."

Zhou Jinghuai brushed the snow off her before taking her for two more laps. This time, Li Wu was obedient and did whatever Zhou Jinghuai told her to do.

just.

Later, when he turned around unintentionally, he saw Zhou Jinghuai's gentle and refined face.

Li Wu's gaze was immediately fixed on him.

The snow-capped mountains stretched as far as the eye could see, as if they too were covered in a layer of snowy light.

Even though he was so close, he still possessed an unattainable air of aloofness, untouched by worldly dust.

As Zhou Jinghuai spoke, he noticed that the person in front of him had lost his composure.

He stopped immediately and looked down at her.

"..."

"I know, I know. When you stop, you have to stop on the side of the ski slope and be careful not to bump into people..." After realizing what Zhou Jinghuai had just said, Li Wu quickly repeated what he had said to show that he had been listening carefully.

"Try it yourself again."

Zhou Jinghuai slowly released Li Wu's hand and said gently.

"it is good!"

Li Wu circled Zhou Jinghuai twice, and she looked quite skilled at it.

Like little elves in the snow.

Zhou Jinghuai knew that she not only had a good memory, but also learned things very quickly.

Later, when Li Wu suddenly stopped in front of Zhou Jinghuai, she smiled and asked him how she was skating.

Zhou Jinghuai didn't speak, but his gaze fell into her eyes and lingered for several seconds.

Then, Zhou Jinghuai was about to reach out and touch Li Wu's head, but stopped himself after seeing the helmet she was wearing.

It was just a gesture indicating that she should play by herself.

Li Wu laughed and circled around Zhou Jinghuai once more, then, as if completely free, she rushed down freely.

After seeing Li Wu's figure gradually disappear into the distance.

Zhou Jinghuai then sat down on the rest platform again.

(End of this chapter)