flstandardbreds Chapter 425 The Playboy's Divorced Woman 21
Chapter 425 The Playboy's Divorced Woman 21
"The horse trainer has come off the field." Xie Qingyu observed the situation on the field.
There was already someone nearby who was itching to make a move.
Xie Qingyu's attention was immediately drawn to it.
"He seems pretty impressive," Xie Qingyu said, looking at the man.
The man approached from a distance and, before the horse could react, grabbed the reins and tried to mount it, only to be thrown off.
"He probably can't do it," Gu Shenbai commented.
Seeing Xie Qingyu lean over to listen, Gu Shenbai continued, "He's impatient. He's not the type to tame a horse like this. If he can't train it in three laps, he'll probably have to take matters into his own hands."
Gu Shenbai knew the people in the room and also knew them to some extent.
"I see." Xie Qingyu said thoughtfully, "This horse does seem to have a very strong temperament and is not easy to tame."
Gu Shenbai's eyes flickered, and he couldn't help but ask, "What name do you want to give it later?"
Before Xie Qingyu could react, Gu Shenbai beside her had already headed towards the fence.
Just as Gu Shenbai said, after running three laps, this person couldn't keep going and had to leave the field.
Xie Qingyu looked towards the fence entrance. There were quite a few people there, so Gu Shenbai would probably have to wait a while before he could go on stage.
As expected, Gu Shenbai was not the next one to take the stage.
Xie Qingyu glanced over there a few times, then decided to stay put. The view was better from here, and Gu Shenbai would be able to see clearly when he went up later.
Gu Shenbai must have noticed Xie Qingyu's gaze as well, and gave her a reassuring look.
Although there were many people at the fence, not everyone had to go on stage immediately.
When it comes to taming horses, there's an advantage to doing it later. Once the people in front have exhausted the horses' energy, they become easier to tame.
But during this waiting period, no one can say for sure whether the horse will be tamed or provoked by the previous person.
So although there are many people waiting, most of them are just observing the situation and looking for a suitable time to go up.
The horse training has only just begun, and most people are still quite hesitant, so it's Gu Shenbai's turn to go next.
Before he went up, he had already taken off his coat and tied up the sleeves and hem.
Clean and neat, he really did have a youthful air about him under the sunlight.
Gu Shenbai's start was not smooth either. In addition, the person in front of him was a bit rough. At this time, the horse was also not in good condition. It looked like it was about to get angry at any time, and its speed was even faster than before. At first, Gu Shenbai was almost dragged along by the horse.
But he quickly adjusted and was able to keep up with the horse's rhythm. Then, he seized the opportunity and mounted the horse.
Training a horse isn't something you can succeed on the first try; if the horse is unruly, it will throw you off again and again.
During this process, you must hold the reins tightly, otherwise you may be thrown off and trampled.
Gu Shenbai was clearly a patient and physically fit man; after running several laps, he still calmly and steadily controlled the reins.
Later, when things got more intense, the horse seemed to resist even more fiercely.
Twice, Gu Shenbai was completely left behind, which made Xie Qingyu a little nervous.
There were even cheers from the crowd.
Gu Shenbai, who was in the middle of the field, seemed to have heard the sound, but he silently half-lay on the horse's back to prevent himself from being thrown off.
When he had ridden three laps on horseback without being thrown off and was able to pull the reins to stop the horse, the whole arena erupted in cheers.
Xie Qingyu also breathed a long sigh of relief. The feeling of being on tenterhooks following his movements was now making her brain tremble, and she couldn't help but want to cheer.
Full of confidence, Gu Shenbai slowly rode his horse closer to Xie Qingyu, then dismounted.
No one could disagree that Gu Shenbai wasn't handsome at this moment.
She could even easily stir the hearts of everyone present.
The man standing nearby had already reached out and given him a high five. "Well done!"
"Wonderful! So wonderful!"
"Wow, that's impressive! They tamed it so easily!"
A series of praises rang out in the vicinity.
Gu Shenbai's eyes swept across the crowd towards Xie Qingyu, his dark eyes gleaming with a triumphant light and radiating a vibrant energy.
Have you decided on a name yet?
"Chasing the Clouds".
"it is good."
When Gu Shenbai came out, Zhuiyun had already been led away.
The horse training went too fast this time, and many people were still not satisfied, discussing that there weren't any other good horses in this batch.
Gu Shenbai came to Xie Qingyu's side, still carrying that feeling, with an aura he rarely had.
"Gu Shenbai is amazing! You were really impressive just now!" Cai Yue jumped in to praise him before Xie Qingyu could even speak.
Gu Shenbai was in a good mood at the moment, and looked at Xie Qingyu with a smile on his face, as if waiting for her praise.
"I never expected you to have a moment like this; it really surprised me."
Upon hearing Xie Qingyu's words, Gu Shenbai felt as if his back straightened a bit more, and he looked at Xie Qingyu with a hint of pride in his eyes.
"Can you ride a horse?" Gu Shenbai asked.
Xie Qingyu nodded.
Women's academies teach some riding skills.
"That's perfect. Let's go pick out a pony for you, so we can take it for a ride next time you come," Gu Shenbai said directly.
When he was about to leave, Cai Yue pulled Cai Kun along with him.
Go to another place to choose a horse.
The "small horses" here refer to some shorter horses, which are different from the breeds mentioned earlier and are also more docile.
Xie Qingyu stepped forward and picked one, and Gu Shenbai told her to go up and try it.
Cai Yue also picked one.
Cai Kun wouldn't normally buy her these things; their family has no shortage of horses.
But now that her marriage prospects are not going well, Cai Kun is willing to coax her and let her choose someone.
After they had both chosen, they went up and tried them out.
"Miss Cai, would you like to participate in the competition?" Xie Qingyu suddenly asked from her horse.
"Okay, what do you want to compare?"
“No, Xiaoyue has been riding horses since she was little, and she’s very skilled at it,” Cai Kun quickly stopped her.
However, the two of them did not listen to him.
“If I win, I want you and your family to escort a shipment for me for free. If you win…” Xie Qingyu paused for a moment, “Go ahead.”
"If I win, you have to grant me one request." Cai Yue's eyes lit up as she realized what kind of opportunity this was.
"Can you do it?" Gu Shenbai had never seen Xie Qingyu ride a horse before.
He figured it must be something he learned in school, but since Xie Qingyu brought it up herself, he couldn't refuse her request, so he just asked her if it was alright.
"Let's give it a try," Xie Qingyu simply said.
“Winning doesn’t mean I’m bullying you,” Cai Yue emphasized.
"Don't underestimate me," Xie Qingyu simply said.
Two horses galloped, carrying two figures, one in blue and one in white.
They were racing at another racecourse. There weren't many people there at first, but when someone noticed the close competition and realized that there was a race, people gradually gathered around, and some even wanted to place bets.
Xie Qingyu, dressed in green, was a bit behind Cai Yue at the beginning.
But as the speed increased, it almost kept up with Cai Yue, and even showed signs of overtaking her. It was hard to say who would win.
Gu Shenbai's eyes never left Xie Qingyu.
The moment she rode off on horseback, the wind blowing through her hair seemed to touch Gu Shenbai's heart.
He never expected Xie Qingyu to have this side to her. Even in profile, her gaze was resolute. She seemed like a different person sitting on horseback compared to when she was in the carriage.
Even though her figure on horseback was gradually fading into the distance, it was still so captivating.
When Gu Shenbai realized this, he looked around blankly, fearing that others might be like him.
No one paid attention to Gu Shenbai's current actions; everyone was watching the scene unfolding on the field.
There were no rules set when the two of them ran; they simply decided the winner by completing one lap.
On the last bend on the way back, Xie Qingyu overtook Cai Yue and won the race.
"So impressive!" Gu Shenbai didn't hold back his praise. "Very capable."
Cai Yue had covered half the distance of a horse, and she seemed rather unconvinced.
"Is your foot alright?" Cai Kun asked as he stepped forward.
"Can't die."
"I forgot that Miss Cai still has an injury on her foot, so let's not count it this time," Xie Qingyu said apologetically.
“Sure, it’s just a delivery, it’s not like we can’t afford to send it,” Cai Yue said.
Xie Qingyu responded with an apologetic smile.
"I'm so sorry, Xiaoyue is just in a bad mood because of the wedding," Cai Kun explained regarding Cai Yue's attitude.
"fine."
Xie Qingyu's gaze remained fixed on Cai Yue as she spoke.
Only now could Xie Qingyu be completely certain that the current Cai Yue was the original, complete Cai Yue.
He is not someone who has traveled through time, been reborn, or had prophetic dreams.
She has absolutely no problem.
They experience the same storyline as in the original plot, but due to Gu Shenbai's choice, they also face situations that are different from the original plot.
According to Xie Qingyu's observation, although she was disgusted by the marriage and somewhat angry that Gu Shenbai didn't participate, she didn't feel that Gu Shenbai should have participated.
They had no doubts about Xie Qingyu's excessive behavior.
All signs indicate that Xie Qingyu's observations were correct.
That adds another layer of evidence that something is wrong with this world.
Or perhaps this world didn't have time to do anything with the female protagonist before it moved on to another place?
No one noticed Xie Qingyu's probing, or rather, no one realized that Xie Qingyu's behavior was inappropriate.
Even on the way back to the Gu residence, Gu Shenbai was still saying that he should bring Xie Qingyu out more often in the future, otherwise he wouldn't know how amazing Xie Qingyu was.
Xie Qingyu then praised him a couple more times until his ears turned red before she stopped.
The next day.
Gu Shenbai woke up again in Xie Qingyu's room.
Before he could even take Xie Qingyu out, someone came to the door first.
Cai Kun arrived at the Gu residence early in the morning. Upon receiving the report, Gu Shenbai went to the front courtyard without even properly dressing. "He probably has something important to do, otherwise he wouldn't have come so early. I'll go and see him first."
Before leaving, Gu Shenbai gave Xie Qingyu some instructions and told her to have breakfast first.