51: Chapter 51 He's Not Allowed to Live So Well

Zhao Xiaoshuai had finally become the kind of person he once hated, becoming the "sucker with more money than brains" in others' words.

Since obtaining the God-Tier Tycoon System, his creed had shifted from meticulously researching cost-effectiveness to only buying what was expensive rather than what was right.

What? These few things combined don't even cost a hundred thousand? Then what's the point of buying them!

At this moment, the grandly heroic Zhao Xiaoshuai was staring at a girl in a white ski jacket on a distant "hilltop."

His vision had been enhanced five times, so even from a great distance, he could see clearly.

The girl in the distance waved in his direction and then slid down the slope on her snowboard.

Meng Yawen wasn't sliding straight down; instead, she used the edges of her snowboard to carve arcs into the snow.

As she kicked up clouds of snow powder, her elegant and agile movements made her look like a sprite on the snow.

Sometimes she would tilt up one end of the board and slide on the other, doing so with ease and playfulness.

Sometimes she would turn her body around, alternating between riding switch and regular, showing off her effortless style.

Even on a flat stretch without ramps, she could occasionally leap into the air and perform a cool little trick.

In just a short descent, she displayed the flair of a freestyle performance.

Naturally, she drew the gaze of almost everyone present.

"Wow, now that's a pro."

"Look, she's coming over. She's such a pretty girl!"

"Huh? Isn't she that 'Snow Flower'? She usually only skis the cross-country trails; why is she on the beginner slope?"

"Who is she? You know her?"

"A very famous girl in the circle. Her skills might not be top-tier, but they're definitely first-rate. More importantly, she's gorgeous."

"Then I have to go introduce myself! Hey, beautiful, that move you just did was so cool. Can you teach me?"

At this moment, Chu Ziqing slid down once more, but this time no one paid her any attention. Almost everyone was focused on the expert girl, wanting to strike up a conversation.

Even her boyfriend, Shen Lang, went over to join the excitement.

She had been on the cable car and hadn't seen what happened; now, she couldn't help but frown. She hated this atmosphere of being "neglected."

It reminded her of her junior and senior high school days, as if she had turned back into that plain, timid little girl who hid her face behind her hair and didn't dare to look up.

She also slowly slid over, wanting to see exactly who dared to steal the spotlight that "should have" belonged to her.

Deftly and skillfully dodging the crowd of people trying to hit on her, Meng Yawen shyly approached Zhao Xiaoshuai.

"Sorry, Handsome, I haven't skied in a long time and couldn't help playing around a bit. How about I ski a basic run for you again?"

"It's fine, as long as you're having fun. I enjoyed watching. Besides, I think I've figured out the basics. Come on, let's go for a run together."

By observing others, Zhao Xiaoshuai had more or less understood the basic principles.

It wasn't much different from flat ground, really; it was just about keeping the center of gravity lower. As long as he tried to maintain his balance, sliding straight down shouldn't be hard.

However, when he actually stood at the top of the slope, his legs couldn't help but feel a bit weak.

He was a bit afraid of heights.

Although it was a beginner slope and the long incline didn't look steep at all from below, the perspective was completely different once he was up there.

Seeing the encouraging look in the girl's eyes, he couldn't back down. Gritting his teeth in secret, he slid down.

His speed increased rapidly, faster and faster, as a panic of losing Control gradually spread through his heart.

But following closely was a sense of joy, as if he had gained freedom, making him want to let out a loud shout for excitement.

The cold wind whipped harshly against his face, and the surrounding sounds seemed muffled, but this thrill of extreme speed fascinated him.

Under this strange mix of feelings, Zhao Xiaoshuai's whole body was tense as he firmly controlled his posture.

His Control and Strength attributes came into play once again. Unlike a typical beginner who would have to tumble to a stop halfway through, he slid all the way to the end.

Moreover, during this process, thanks to the passive effect of his [Slacking off] skill, he could use Multitasking to admire Meng Yawen's graceful and agile figure from up close.

She never strayed far from Zhao Xiaoshuai, circling and gliding around him.

She saw Zhao Xiaoshuai's excellent performance and was genuinely happy for him, feeling a sense of being "in sync."

Coming to a steady stop, Zhao Xiaoshuai felt a bit lightheaded. 'I guess I'm quite talented.'

However, he soon noticed that the people around him were looking at him strangely.

It was envy, jealousy, and the wish that they could take his place.

The treatment of having a "beautiful escort" the entire way made everyone feel quite sour.

Furthermore, that great beauty was also a skiing expert, practically the most dazzling "Snow Flower" on the ski resort, yet she was already taken.

How regrettable.

Among them, no one felt it more deeply than Chu Ziqing.

'Why does it have to be the woman next to *that* man!'

'How could he find a woman even more dazzling than me! I won't allow it!'

'After leaving me, shouldn't he be full of regret, pain, and longing? Why is he laughing so happily? He's not allowed to be that happy!'

Enduring the burning gazes of the crowd, Zhao Xiaoshuai continued to ski a few more laps with Meng Yawen.

"Handsome, I'm going to the restroom. You go ahead and do a lap on your own."

"Don't worry about me, I'm already a pro!"

"Hehe, aren't you full of yourself? Be careful and don't fall."

Seeing Meng Yawen head toward the ladies' room, the jealous Chu Ziqing silently followed.

A snowboard stood at the storage point by the entrance; its dark green marble pattern and fluorescent LV logo deeply attracted her.

She really wanted to kick and break it; others shouldn't have what she couldn't get!

But she knew there were surveillance cameras in such places.

She couldn't afford to pay for it.

She pretentiously touched up her makeup in front of the restroom mirror until Meng Yawen finally finished and came out.

"Little girl, you need to be careful when choosing a boyfriend. Otherwise, after you get married, watch out or you'll end up paying off his loans."

Meng Yawen was a bit dazed by this nonsensical remark, which was immediately followed by a surge of anger.

"What nonsense are you talking about? Do we even know each other?"

"I'm saying this for your own good. I know that boyfriend of yours. Trust me, he has no money. If you don't want to suffer, leave him quickly while there's still time."

"Crazy woman."

Naturally, Meng Yawen wouldn't easily believe her nonsense. She washed her hands and prepared to leave, ignoring her.

"If you just observe carefully, you'll always see the cracks. He's just an ordinary worker with a monthly salary of a few thousand yuan."

"I'm genuinely trying to help you; I don't want to see you ruined by him."

Meng Yawen turned around, taking a deep breath in anger before speaking:

"No matter who you are, I like Handsome simply for who he is."

"He has money or not, even if he's burdened with loans, I can help him pay them off together!"

"Whether you're envious or jealous, please stop bothering us."

"You annoying, old, woman!"

Chu Ziqing reacted as if her tail had been stepped on. "Who are you calling an old woman! You ungrateful little brat, there will come a time when you'll regret this and cry your eyes out!"

After leaving the restroom, Meng Yawen was a bit preoccupied. She indeed didn't know everything about Zhao Xiaoshuai.