Rebirth: Starting with Capturing the Goddess Mentor

Chapter 160 Kiss in the Sky (Part 2)

The greenway around Qiandao Lake.

The boy held the girl's hand as they walked along the path built around the lake.

Along the way, the spring breeze carried the faint fishy smell of the lake water, and unnamed wildflowers bloomed freely by the roadside. Golden, light purple, and pinkish-white flowers were scattered among the grass, like a palette of paints that nature had casually overturned, colorful and dazzling.

However, the girl seemed somewhat distracted, her eyes constantly searching the surrounding crowd, as if she were afraid of running into someone she knew.

Chen Yan noticed Jiang Zhixin's unusual behavior and teased, "Why don't we just go public? It'll save us from having to be so secretive."

Jiang Zhixin refused without even thinking: "No, let's talk about it after you graduate."

Chen Yan thought to himself, "What's the point of talking about this now that I've graduated? Nobody at school recognizes me anymore."

Suddenly, Chen Yan pulled Jiang Zhixin's hand tightly and hugged her tightly, whispering, "Then, I'll take you somewhere where no one can see us."

Jiang Zhixin blinked: "Where?"

"Woman, don't ask, I have my own plans."

Jiang Zhixin was a little scared: "You, you're not going to take me into the woods, are you?"

"..."

Twenty minutes later, the taxi took the two to their destination—the Sky Balloon Club.

Sky Balloon Club is located on a huge lawn, with Thousand Island Lake directly in front of it.

The huge, brightly colored hot air balloons, like giant colorful mushrooms, stand steadily on the wide lawn. The patterns on the surface of the balloons are either cute cartoonish or simple and elegant, and they gleam in the sunlight.

Neat rows of white fences surround the lawn, standing like guardians protecting this joyful space. In the distance, the azure sky and the clear lake water complement each other, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene.

"So there are hot air balloons here."

Jiang Zhixin was a little surprised and turned to look at Chen Yan: "How do you know this place? Have you been here before?"

Yes, I've brought other girls here before. Chen Yan thought to herself.

"Hehe, I did some research online."

"Oh."

At this moment, a young man in his twenties walked over, and when he saw Jiang Zhixin, his gaze clearly lingered for a few seconds.

At this moment, Jiang Zhixin was wearing a fisherman's hat and sunglasses, revealing only half of her face. Even so, just by looking at her figure and temperament, one could tell at a glance that she was an extremely beautiful woman.

Two seconds later, the young man came to his senses and subconsciously raised his hand to smooth his hair, trying to make himself look more presentable.

"Welcome to Sky Balloon Club. I'm Xiaofeng, the safety officer here. Are you two looking to experience hot air ballooning?"

"Um, how much is the ticket price?"

"The set meal for two is 499 yuan."

"No problem, let's get it arranged."

After Chen Yan paid by scanning the QR code, he led Jiang Zhixin toward one of the hot air balloons.

Although the hot air balloon is very large, the basket underneath is not big, and can only accommodate about 5 to 6 adults.

Because hot air ballooning is a high-altitude operation, a safety officer must accompany the passengers. So, in addition to Chen Yan and Jiang Zhixin, there was also a light bulb responsible for lighting the balloon—Xiaofeng—on the small basket.

Xiaofeng skillfully checked all the equipment, and after confirming that everything was in order, he picked up the ignition device and pressed the switch.

With a "whoosh," a burst of orange-red flame shot out from the vent, and scorching air instantly rushed into the giant balloon. Like a giant beast awakened, the balloon began to slowly inflate. Originally limp and sprawled on the ground, it gradually took on a full shape, swaying gently in the breeze, as if it couldn't wait to break free from the ground's constraints.

As the flames continued to spray, the air inside the balloon was heated and expanded, generating strong lift, and the basket began to tremble slightly.

Jiang Zhixin gripped the edge of the hanging basket tightly, her palms slightly sweaty. She turned her head to look at Chen Yan, her eyes filled with both excitement and a hint of fear.
"Chen Yan, this is my first time riding in a hot air balloon."

"Really? What a coincidence, it's my first time too."

"Yes, this is the first time in my life," Chen Yan silently added in his mind. Xiao Feng kept an eye on the various data while operating the equipment methodically, and he also took the time to introduce to the two of them: "Gentlemen, we are about to take off. There may be some turbulence during the ascent, so just hold on tight to the handrails."

As soon as the words were spoken, the hot air balloon slowly lifted off the ground.

Jiang Zhixin let out a soft gasp and unconsciously leaned closer to Chen Yan.

Chen Yan then pulled her into his arms.

Looking down from the gondola, the scenery on the ground gradually shrinks, and the fences on the lawn turn into thin white lines.

As the altitude increases, the entire panorama of Qiandao Lake becomes increasingly clear.

The lake, as blue as a jewel, shimmered with light, dotted with countless verdant islands, their lush trees forming a thick green carpet that covered the earth.

In the distance, the rolling mountains blend seamlessly with the lake, creating a tranquil yet magnificent landscape painting. A gentle breeze caresses the hanging basket, bringing the fresh scent of the lake and the warmth of spring.

The hot air balloon stopped ascending at about 150 meters above the ground.

150 meters is roughly the height of a 50-story building. If you looked down from the gondola at that point, to be honest, even a normal person's legs would go weak.

"Are you scared?" Chen Yan asked Jiang Zhixin.

"I'm scared~"

Jiang Zhixin drew out the last syllable, with a hint of coquettishness.

"If you're afraid..."

Chen Yan paused for a moment, then continued, "I can't help you either, because my legs are shaking a bit."

"... "

"Hey, you two, would you like to purchase our drone photography service? Five photos plus a video for only 199!" Safety officer Xiaofeng seized the opportunity to start promoting.

Holy crap, that's ridiculously expensive! 200 yuan for a photo?! Why don't you just rob someone?!
Chen Yan inwardly grumbled, but still said aloud, "We have to have one!"

His idea was to create as many beautiful memories as possible for Jiang Zhixin before the truth came out, so that when she saw the photos and recalled them later, she would at least shed fewer tears.

Upon hearing Chen Yan's immediate agreement, Xiaofeng beamed with joy and took out his walkie-talkie to notify his colleagues on the ground to prepare the drone.

A short while later, a small drone buzzed over and hovered steadily next to the hot air balloon.

At that time, drones were still a novelty. DJI's first consumer drone had only been launched last year, and it was not cheap. It was rarely seen on ordinary days.

Jiang Zhixin was captivated by this novel filming method and temporarily forgot her fear of heights.

She would sometimes lean close to Chen Yan and affectionately link her arm with his; other times she would playfully make various cute poses for the drone, her eyes behind her sunglasses curving into crescents.

Chen Yan also tried his best to cooperate with her, sometimes gazing at her affectionately, sometimes making funny and silly gestures.

After a while, Jiang Zhixin seemed to suddenly remember something. She took off her sunglasses, gently brushed aside the wind-blown strands of hair, and the sunlight shone on her face, outlining her exquisite features.

Safety officer Xiaofeng finally saw Jiang Zhixin's true face after she took off her sunglasses, and he was thrilled!

She's fucking a goddess!

However, the next second, his Dao heart shattered.

Because he watched helplessly as his goddess stood on tiptoe and kissed that somewhat reckless boy.

Holy crap, this guy is really something, he even stuck out his tongue.

At an altitude of 150 meters, the drone faithfully recorded this scene.

In the scene, the azure lake and verdant islands intertwine to create a picturesque scene, while the vibrant colors of the hot air balloons form a romantic backdrop. Jiang Zhixin and Chen Yan embrace tightly and share a passionate kiss.

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(End of this chapter)