Chapter 21 This Is Called a Sense of Fragility

Chapter 21: This Is Called Fragility

"Xiao Yu, are you really going with us?" Shi Yu looked worriedly at Xiao Yu's leg. "You just got your cast off, and the mountain roads are rough. What if..."

If Fu Yuwei weren't here, Xiao Yu would have said that his life was tough enough to handle any "what if."

But right now, Fu Yuwei was also looking at him.

He softened his voice. "It's fine. Everyone's going, and I don't want to spoil the fun."

With that, he reached for the rear door of the car. Since there were many people today, the driver had specially switched to a business van.

The process of switching to the business van also made Xiao Yu exclaim, "Wow—"

Initially, they had arranged for Fu Yuwei to sit with Shi Yan.

But when Shi Yan saw that Shi Yu was sitting with Jiang Ji, he wasn't happy.

Jiang Ji was also clever, using the excuse of needing to take care of Xiao Yu to bow out of the conflict.

But Xiao Yu wouldn't let him off that easily. He waved his hand and said, "Why split up? That's no fun. I say we get a bigger car and all sit together."

In the end, considering they might stay overnight there, the driver was switched to Jiang Ji.

When Jiang Ji saw that Shi Yu was about to sit in the back, he spoke up, "Little Master, please sit in the front. We might be driving on mountain roads later, and the back will be bumpier."

Hearing this, Shi Yu awkwardly withdrew his hand that was about to open the front passenger door. "Brother Jiangji is right. Xiao Yu, your leg isn't convenient, so you should sit in front."

Xiao Yu's rebellious streak flared up. He was about to blurt out "No way," but then he heard Fu Yuwei add, "That's right, Xiao Yu, you sit in the front."

Xiao Yu choked back his words and said with a strained smile, "I'll do what Sister Yuwei says."

As he passed Jiang Ji, Jiang Ji whispered in his ear, "It's not that easy to sit in the back and watch the show."

Without moving his lips, Xiao Yu muttered, "Just you wait." With that, he deliberately bumped Jiang Ji's arm with his shoulder.

Jiang Ji shook his head helplessly.

Once in the car, Xiao Yu kept finding topics to chat with Fu Yuwei.

Jiang Ji occasionally chimed in.

Shi Yan looked aloof and uninterested. Shi Yu simply couldn't get a word in edgewise.

Perhaps sensing Shi Yan's lack of interest, Fu Yuwei gradually fell silent.

The car suddenly became quiet.

Seeing Shi Yan's sour expression, Xiao Yu rolled his eyes in disdain. *What a pretentious jerk. If he didn't want to come, he could have stayed home. Why show up and make a face? Who does he think he is?* He was the one who had to put up with a bunch of annoying people, and he wasn't making a face.

Jiang Ji caught Xiao Yu secretly rolling his eyes and couldn't help but laugh.

Xiao Yu turned around and saw Jiang Ji's smug look, like a cat that had gotten the cream, and let out another "tch."

*What are you laughing at? One of the annoying ones.*

Catching Xiao Yu's glare, Jiang Ji quietly suppressed his smile.

When they were almost at the estate, a shuttle came to pick them up.

And at the gate of the estate, someone was already waiting for them.

"…Our estate mainly focuses on hunting. The hunting area is enclosed with safety nets and guarded by professionals 24/7. If needed, we provide professional escorts, so you don't need to worry about danger. The leisure area offers camping, tea drinking, and hot springs," the estate staff introduced as they led them to their accommodation.

Xiao Yu: "Camping?"

Staff: "It's up to personal preference. Most clients who want an authentic hunting experience choose camping. But we also have rooms available if you'd like to rest."

Xiao Yu looked at Shi Yan. "Camping is out of the question. We're here to relax, not to put ourselves under more pressure."

Shi Yan threw him a line: "If you don't want to camp, you can stay in a room." Then he walked past him.

Xiao Yu thought to himself, *I'll hold back.*

Fu Yuwei smiled and patted Xiao Yu's shoulder. "It's good to experience different things once in a while."

Xiao Yu gave a forced smile. "Sister Yuwei is right. I'm too cautious."

When they reached the campsite, the staff had already prepared all the supplies they needed.

"Master Shi, do you need someone to stay on standby?" the staff asked respectfully.

After Shi Yan's refusal, the staff added, "Alright. We'll bring the hunting rifles shortly for you to choose."

Shi Yu had been visibly excited since arriving.

"Brother Jiangji, I've never been hunting before. Can I ask you if I don't understand something?"

Jiang Ji nodded. "If you're scared, you can hide behind me."

Shi Yu looked at him with admiration. "Brother Jiangji, you really know everything. Are the animals we hunt wild?"

Jiang Ji: "No. Wild animals are too dangerous; they're usually farmed."

Shi Yan heard their conversation and glanced over, his eyes showing a hint of hostility towards Jiang Ji.

Fu Yuwei didn't understand why Shi Yan was suddenly angry, standing aside awkwardly.

Xiao Yu secretly observed the tension among them and smiled in satisfaction. *Worth playing the fool all the way here.*

The hunting rifles were brought up. Shi Yan picked one first, tested its feel, and suddenly aimed it at Jiang Ji.

Jiang Ji didn't flinch, standing his ground.

Shi Yu was terrified and stepped in front of Jiang Ji. "Brother, why are you aiming at Brother Jiangji?"

Shi Yan lowered the gun and said coldly, "Just testing the feel. Shi Yu, pick a rifle. I'll teach you."

Shi Yu turned to look at Jiang Ji. "But…"

Shi Yan: "Don't make me say it twice."

Shi Yu had no choice but to pick a rifle and follow behind Shi Yan. Fu Yuwei was left alone.

Xiao Yu seized the opportunity to step in. "Sister Yuwei, I can also shoot, and I'm pretty accurate. How about we team up?"

Fu Yuwei gave a stiff smile. "I've been to a few hunting grounds abroad. I know how to use a rifle."

She then picked a rifle and walked towards Shi Yan. "Shi Yan, after you're done teaching Shi Yu to shoot, let's have a competition."

Shi Yu's face dropped immediately.

Jiang Ji said sarcastically from the side, "The weak-and-soft strategy failed, huh?"

Shi Yu glared at Jiang Ji: "What do you know? It's called a 'broken' aesthetic—the hottest persona to win women's hearts right now."

Jiang Ji lowered his head, trying hard to hide his smile from Shi Yu.

But Shi Yu still noticed, feeling humiliated: "You think I won't blow your head off right now?"

Jiang Ji stifled his laughter: "Fine, fine, you're really messed up, you are." The kind that specially drives people crazy.

Shi Yu: "..."

Once he'd had his laugh, Jiang Ji graciously gave him a tip: "Do you know why Fu Yuwei likes Shi Yan so much?"

Shi Yu: "Why?"

Jiang Ji: "Shi Yan was Fu Yuwei's senior in college. During a rock climbing session, Fu Yuwei's safety rope malfunctioned. Shi Yan held onto her the whole time, and that's how she survived. From then on, she secretly fell in love with him. For Fu Yuwei to give up Shi Yan and choose you—young master, have you heard the phrase 'wishful thinking'?"

After hearing this, instead of being disappointed, Shi Yu came up with another idea.

A hero saving a damsel in distress—why not just save her again?

Besides, he came today precisely to invite Fu Yuwei to watch a good show.

Once the show starts, who can say how it will end?

Shi Yu gave a faint smile and issued an order to Jiang Ji: "Jiang Ji, for the sake of your VP position, go and butter up Shi Yu (the brother)." Just like you usually do—flattering Shi Yu (the brother) to provoke Shi Yan.

Shi Yu smiled, but the smile on Jiang Ji's face vanished completely.

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