179: May I be so bold as to challenge you to a horsemanship contest?

Lei Jun could clearly sense Black Wind's change in mood; it was expressing closeness and trust toward her.

She smiled slightly. This must be the "Mind Link" aspect of God-tier Horsemanship—it was truly effective.

"See, it's very well-behaved."

Lin Xiaoya's eyes widened, her face full of disbelief: "Wow, Sister Lei, it actually listens to you! That's incredible!"

Chen Feng was also stunned. He had worked at the club for so long, yet this was the first time he had seen Black Wind be so docile toward a stranger.

Who exactly was this Ms. Lei?

Not only was she beautiful, but she was also so good at handling horses!

Lei Jun said no more, placed her left foot on the stirrup, and with a slight push, she lightly swung her body onto the horse's back.

Her movements were smooth and natural, without any awkwardness, making her look like a veteran rider of several decades.

Sitting on the horse's back, her posture was straight and tall. Her hands gently held the reins, her body rising and falling slightly with the horse's breathing. Her gaze was calm and focused, creating a marvelous sense of harmony with Black Wind.

"Let's go."

Lei Jun gently squeezed the horse's flank and let out a soft call.

Black Wind seemed to understand her words, taking steps and slowly walking forward.

It started off walking very steadily, but after covering some distance, Lei Jun gave the reins a slight tug. Black Wind immediately sped up, transitioning from a walk to a trot, and then gradually accelerated into a gallop.

The wind blew past her ears, carrying the scent of fresh grass. Lei Jun felt completely integrated with Black Wind; its every movement was within her control.

She could clearly feel Black Wind's running rhythm, knowing when to speed up and when to slow down. Even when Black Wind occasionally wanted to run wild, she could calm and guide it through subtle movements.

This sense of control made her exceptionally exhilarated—more enjoyable than any of the sports she had played at the club previously.

She even performed a few simple Dressage movements, and Black Wind cooperated flawlessly, executing the actions with precision and elegance.

Lin Xiaoya and Chen Feng, standing by the arena, were both dumbfounded.

Lin Xiaoya's mouth hung open as she continuously muttered, "Oh my god, Sister Lei is too amazing! She rides so well!"

She had originally worried that Lei Jun would be thrown off Black Wind, but now it seemed that worry was completely unnecessary.

Sister Lei looked both cool and dashing on the horse, truly like a heroine from a TV drama!

Chen Feng was so astonished he couldn't speak.

He had initially thought Lei Jun was just a novice who didn't know how to ride, but he never expected her horsemanship to be so superb!

Especially her coordination with Black Wind—it had reached the realm of "Horse and Rider as One," making her even more formidable than the club's veteran riders!

Lei Jun galloped Black Wind around the arena a few times and performed several obstacle jumps. Black Wind performed exceptionally, without a single mistake.

She was extremely satisfied. God-tier Horsemanship truly lived up to its reputation; the feeling of running alongside the horse was simply wonderful.

She pulled the reins, and Black Wind immediately stopped steadily, turning its head to gently nudge her leg, as if being affectionate.

Lei Jun lowered her head, stroking Black Wind's head, and thought: I should come ride more often when I have time. Not only is it fun, but interacting with these intelligent horses is also relaxing.

On the other side, Chen Feng had already begun teaching Lin Xiaoya basic riding techniques.

Although Lin Xiaoya was a bit nervous at first, under Chen Feng's guidance and Lei Jun's encouragement, she slowly started to get the hang of it.

She cautiously mounted the brown Warmblood horse.

The moment she sat on the saddle, she felt her entire body stiffen.

When the horse shifted slightly, she cried out in fright, quickly clamped her legs tight, and desperately wanted to stick to the horse's back, not even daring to breathe loudly.

"Relax, straighten your back, and don't grip the reins so tightly."

Chen Feng patiently instructed her from the side, but Lin Xiaoya couldn't absorb any of it.

Her mind was filled with "Don't fall off," and her eyes were fixed on the horse's neck; she didn't even dare to look left or right.

"Giddy-up...?"

She tried to imitate Lei Jun, gently squeezing the horse's flank, but the force was too light. The brown horse didn't react at all, just slowly swayed its head.

Panicked, she squeezed hard again. This time she used too much force, and the horse suddenly bolted forward, making her scream. She yanked the reins haphazardly, and her body tilted to the left, nearly sliding off the saddle.

"Hey! Don't yank the reins!" Chen Feng quickly stepped forward to support her and help her regain her balance. "Pull the reins steadily. If you want the horse to walk, gently squeeze its flank. If you want it to stop, slowly pull the reins back. If you yank like that, the horse will panic."

Lin Xiaoya's face was pale, her heart pounded, and her palms were covered in sweat.

She watched Lei Jun galloping Black Wind nearby, looking cool and stable, and then looked at her own pathetic state, feeling anxious and frustrated.

Why could Sister Lei be so amazing the first time she rode a horse?

Why was she so clumsy!

She took a deep breath and, following Chen Feng's instructions, tried to relax her shoulders and gently squeezed the horse's flank.

This time, the brown horse finally started walking slowly, but it moved crookedly, almost circling in place.

Lin Xiaoya wanted the horse to turn left, but she pulled the reins in the wrong direction, causing the horse to run right instead, nearly crashing into the fence at the edge of the arena.

"Oh no!"

Terrified, she closed her eyes and tightly hugged the horse's neck, unable to hear Chen Feng's shouts clearly.

Only when the horse stopped did she dare to open her eyes, her face flushed red.

"It's okay, it's okay. Everyone is like this the first time."

Chen Feng quickly comforted her, but he couldn't help comparing her performance to Lei Jun's.

Both were riding for the first time, yet Lei Jun was like a born rider, while Lin Xiaoya... calling it a disaster wouldn't be an exaggeration.

However, Lei Jun didn't look like she was riding a horse for the first time at all.

His horsemanship was top-notch at the club, and he had won many professional competition awards; usually, few people dared to challenge him.

But after seeing Lei Jun's performance just now, his competitive spirit was completely ignited.

If he could beat Lei Jun, maybe he could make her look at him differently?

Maybe she would think he was amazing and be willing to come to the club more often, or even hire him as her exclusive coach?

Even if he lost, it didn't matter; competing against such a beautiful person was an honor in itself.

Furthermore, he had absolute confidence in his riding skills. Lei Jun definitely couldn't surpass his years of experience.

Thinking this, Chen Feng couldn't help but walk to the edge of the arena. When Lei Jun slowed Black Wind down, he mustered his courage and spoke: "Ms. Lei, your horsemanship is absolutely stunning!"

"May I be so bold as to challenge you to a riding competition? How about we compete in the Obstacle Course?"

Lei Jun pulled the reins, Black Wind stopped steadily, and she looked down at Chen Feng, a hint of interest flashing in her eyes.

A competition?

Excellent! Excellent!

She had absolute confidence in her skill. Forget a club coach; even against a top international rider, she might not lose.