"Sis, there's something I want to ask you." Lin Chuan suddenly said.

Tang Yumeng noticed the color of Lin Chuan's face seemed off, and she, with a serious expression, replied: "Ask away, I'll tell you everything."

"Last time at Extraordinary Bar, were you and Bai Yifan playing me?" Lin Chuan's face darkened.

"I..." Tang Yumeng bit her red lips, struggling for a long time before saying, "If I say no, would you believe me?"

"I believe you." Lin Chuan nodded, saying, "I believe what you say."

"That day, it was indeed a joke." Tang Yumeng lowered her head and continued, "Bai Yifan has been pursuing me. Later I brought you up... Eventually, Bai Yifan suggested a bet, and in a moment of impulse, I agreed... Lin Chuan, I'm sorry."

"Heh." Lin Chuan laughed helplessly.

"Lin Chuan, it's my fault, I shouldn't have done that," Tang Yumeng bit her lip.

"It's okay, it's all in the past now." Lin Chuan waved his hand, saying, "Biting the hand that feeds you is the worst. You gave me a proper job and made me breakfast. What more can I ask for, right?"

"It's not like that." Tang Yumeng looked more frantic, "Actually, I care a lot about you, that's why I..."

"Is Bai Yifan truly your boyfriend?" Lin Chuan interrupted suddenly.

"I..." Tang Yumeng paused, lost for words again.

"Alright, I get it." Lin Chuan suddenly laughed, but the smile contained a touch of helplessness and loss.

"Lin Chuan, actually... Bai Yifan is not my boyfriend." Tang Yumeng raised her head, forced a smile at Lin Chuan, and said, "What happened was purely to dispel a rumor. If I hadn't done that, it would have been bad for both you and me. I think you understand better than I do."

Lin Chuan came to a realization; indeed, he had considered such a possibility. Sadly, given the circumstances, Lin Chuan wasn't able to remain calm. It felt as if the woman he loved was being taken away by someone else.

"Now I understand." Lin Chuan smiled genuinely.

"Actually, I know what you're thinking," Tang Yumeng tried her best to look at Lin Chuan, saying, "However, Bai Yifan is indeed pursuing me, has been for almost a year, and I have never agreed. We're only fit to be friends, not lovers."

"Why?" Lin Chuan asked curiously, "I heard Bai Yifan is both handsome and wealthy, and supposedly he has connections, too."

"Yeah." Tang Yumeng nodded, saying, "I've met many like him. If tall, rich, and handsome could satisfy me, I probably would've married years ago."

"Then what kind of person does my sister wish to find?" Lin Chuan inquired eagerly.

"Me?" Tang Yumeng smiled.

"Yes." Lin Chuan nodded.

Tang Yumeng's gaze settled on Lin Chuan. He blinked and said, "Does that mean sister likes me?"

"Get lost." Tang Yumeng glared at Lin Chuan and said, "The age difference between us is too great. Besides, I want a man, a hero who can reach the heavens and stride the earth, standing proudly under the sky with his feet planted firmly in Qiankun. Alas, such men do not exist in this world. And even if they do, they probably wouldn't spare me a glance."

Lin Chuan's heart stirred. Once upon a time, he too wanted to be such a hero, a figure standing proudly under the sky with his feet planted in Qiankun. Unfortunately, even heroes have their grand finales, and who can maintain the image of a hero for a lifetime? Who can guarantee they're destined to be a hero their entire life? Perhaps, to some, you are a hero, but to others, you might be nothing more than a tyrant or even a criminal.

Lin Chuan smiled and said, "Sis sure sets the bar high."

"That's why I'm still unmarried at thirty," Tang Yumeng gently sipped some milk and said, "If I could turn back time, I'd be willing to marry a man I understand early. Unfortunately, all the men I know and understand are married, leaving me alone and single."

"Sis, you still have me," Lin Chuan said with bright eyes.

"You? Child's play." Tang Yumeng leaned casually on the chair and crossed her legs; the instant she lifted her leg, those long, smooth legs truly captivated. Lin Chuan chuckled and said, "I'm not small. Don't believe me... you can take a look."

Lin Chuan was sly, but Tang Yumeng was clever. Her face instantly blushed, the cheeks pink and flushed.

"I can't even with you." Tang Yumeng set the cup down, stood up, and asked, "Today's Christmas, what are you planning to do?"

"If sis doesn't mind, I can spend Christmas with you," Lin Chuan blinked.

"Sure," Tang Yumeng nodded and said, "Sigh, it's the end of the month and still no snow. How about... we go to the Snowy City for fun, what do you think?"

"Okay." Lin Chuan immediately nodded.

The Ice and Snow World is an important large-scale amusement park in Jiangbei City. The park covers more than ten hectares, half of which is occupied by amusement facilities. Inside, there is a magical place called the Ice and Snow World. Jiangbei City is located in the south and rarely sees snowfall throughout the year. Thus, a few years ago, investors built an Ice and Snow World in Jiangbei City. Artificial snow falls inside, covering the ground with a thick layer of snow. Not only are there small-scale skiing projects, but also snowball fight games.

Lin Chuan drove Tang Yumeng to the Ice and Snow World. Christmas is the busiest day of the year for the Ice and Snow World, and, to their surprise, not a single parking space could be found in the vast parking lot. Finally, after making a round, they managed to find a parking spot in a corner, and Lin Chuan hurriedly squeezed the car in.

"Great, we finally found a parking spot." Lin Chuan was elated.

"Do you know how to ski?" Tang Yumeng asked curiously.

"Shouldn't be a problem." Lin Chuan nodded.

To Lin Chuan, skiing was a piece of cake. Back in Canada, while chasing an important drug lord from Mexico, Lin Chuan and a partner pursued him all the way to Saint Elias. To intercept the target in the shortest time possible, the two decided to scale the mountain directly and ski down, crossing the mountaintop to ambush on the road. In the urgency of the situation, they had no ski equipment. The two cut down a tree, used their combat knives to craft makeshift skis to strap onto their legs, and found sturdy wood to use as ski poles. Remarkably, with such primitive gear, they managed to ski down from the 4,000-meter-high snow mountain and successfully sniped their target.

"That's good." Tang Yumeng nodded. After getting out of the car, she opened the trunk and took out her own ski equipment.

Lin Chuan didn't have his own, so he had to rent equipment at the ski resort.

The tickets were quite expensive, 380 per person, making it 760 for two. However, Tang Yumeng had a yearly pass to this ski resort, so there was no need to buy additional tickets. Lin Chuan hurriedly took out a few hundred yuan and handed it over.

"Don't you know how to swipe a card?" Tang Yumeng asked.

"Didn't bring a card." Lin Chuan smiled and said, "Paying in cash feels more solid."

Upon entering the Ice and Snow World, it was indeed filled with Christmas cheer. Everywhere there were staff members wearing Santa hats, and some dressed as Santa Claus handing out candy on site. The venue was large, and once inside, the temperature was quite low. Tang Yumeng put on a down jacket and wore a pair of windproof goggles on her head - youthful and vibrant, radiating a sporty vibe. Lin Chuan was more casual, wearing baggy slacks, a white shirt on top, wrapped in a black jacket. Originally in his early twenties, the effect of the jacket made him look ten years older.

Walking together, Tang Yumeng seemed like she was in her early twenties, while Lin Chuan appeared to be in his thirties.

"Yo, Miss Tang, back for skiing again?" a staff member joked.

"Mhm." Tang Yumeng nodded.

"And this is... your... uncle?" the staff member inquired curiously.

"Pfft..." Tang Yumeng immediately burst into laughter.

Lin Chuan's face darkened, while inside, a herd of curse-laden grass-mud horses stampeded through his mind. Damn it, this was purely making his misery the foundation of others' joy. At that moment, Tang Yumeng laughed and said, "Don't get it wrong, he's only twenty-four years old."

The staff member's eyes widened in surprise and exclaimed, "Damn, I thought he was forty-two!"

Tang Yumeng laughed until she was bent over, while Lin Chuan's face grew even darker.

"Alright, let's go skiing." Tang Yumeng hurriedly pulled Lin Chuan away, fearful he might lash out in anger.

As they walked, Lin Chuan watched Tang Yumeng laughing so hard she was crying, "Is it that funny?"

Tang Yumeng looked at Lin Chuan, forcefully holding back her laughter, and said, "Not funny!"

Pfft...

Unexpectedly, she couldn't hold it in and laughed even brighter. Lin Chuan was speechless, thinking it was really enough with this woman. Lin Chuan could only surrender.

Taking the elevator to the man-made ski mountain top, Lin Chuan rented a set of equipment, which was quite expensive—a hundred yuan a set, not to mention it's unknown how many people had worn it before. Tang Yumeng changed into her skiing outfit and put on her ski goggles, holding the ski poles and walked out.

Dressed in a combination of white and pink ski suit, the form-fitting attire outlined her shapely figure, drawing the gaze of many men. And who knows how many were fantasizing in their hearts. Lin Chuan wore his own clothes, with his feet on ski boards and hands on ski poles, ready to go.

"Aren't you going to change?" Tang Yumeng looked at Lin Chuan in surprise and asked, "And you're not wearing ski goggles?"

"Those things aren't much use," Lin Chuan said smilingly. "Especially not in such a simple ski resort. We're not on a several-thousand-meter-high mountain. Come on, let's go."

The two stood on the ski slope, where usually only those who could ski were allowed to leap down from the high platform. Beginners are often taught some basic skiing knowledge and safety precautions by instructors at the foot of the mountain.

"Are you really able to ski?" Tang Yumeng asked.

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