Chapter 431 Braving the Rapids

The two spent the entire day wandering around the various rides and attractions in the amusement park.

Pirate ships, drop towers, roller coasters, haunted house adventures—the two were seen cuddling together, their laughter echoing everywhere.

The moment Xu Nian's legs went weak as he unbuckled the safety harness on the roller coaster and stepped onto solid ground, he gripped the railing and trembled uncontrollably, his heart pounding wildly in his chest.

Over the years, he has never been able to adapt to such an extremely stimulating project.

Xu Xi stepped off the roller coaster and stood steadily beside him, a rare faint smile appearing in her usually cool eyes.

This fearless man finally revealed a pathetic and cowardly side to her.

"Hey, you idiot, are you going to be stubborn next time?" She lifted her foot and gently kicked his calf with the tip of her shoe.

Xu Nian calmed down, then slowly sat down on the bench next to her, holding onto the railing. She shakily unscrewed a bottle of mineral water, tilted her head back, and gulped down the whole bottle. Only then did the tightness in her chest ease slightly, and her heartbeat gradually calmed down.

He turned his head, a hint of resentment in his eyes, and looked at Xu Xi, who was grinning smugly: "You...you did this on purpose, didn't you?"

Xu Xi spread his hands, feigning innocence: "I didn't force you. Who was it that said before going up that they weren't afraid of taking on ten people by themselves, and that riding a roller coaster was nothing to worry about?"

Xu Nian was speechless after being rebuked. Remembering the boast she had made just ten minutes earlier, trying to save face in front of Xiao Huomiao, she felt like crying.

Just then, a scream drew their attention.

Just then, a series of screams rang out, instantly attracting their attention.

Looking in the direction of the sound, an inflatable boat was seen falling rapidly from the top of the waterway, crashing heavily onto the water below, creating a large splash that spread all around. The passengers on board screamed with excitement.

Xu Xi's eyes lit up instantly, as if he had discovered a new continent, and he couldn't hide the excitement in his eyes.

She reached out and grabbed Xu Nian's arm, pointing towards the waterway, her voice full of anticipation: "Come on, let's go play on this too!"

Xu Nian looked in the direction she pointed, her gaze falling on the huge difference in elevation of the waterway. The thrilling scene from the roller coaster ride just now instantly flooded her mind, and the hairs on her body stood on end, with goosebumps rising all over her arms.

He instinctively shrank back, a surge of fear welling up inside him.

This rapids ride looks even scarier than a roller coaster.

Roller coasters at least have safety buckles to secure them, and the wheels are firmly locked onto the track, but this inflatable boat looks light and has almost no safety measures, making it as dangerous as the convertible Kennedy rode in.

He shook his head vigorously, his head bobbing like a rattle drum, his face full of resistance, no longer daring to be stubborn.

Compared to so-called male pride, a down-to-earth sense of security is more important.

"Alright, alright, I really can't sit any longer, please spare me."

Looking at him like this, Xu Xi's excitement gradually faded, leaving only deep disappointment.

She sighed helplessly and released her grip on his arm: "Fine, forget it then."

As she spoke, she sat down next to Xu Nian, her gaze fixed on the waterway, her eyes filled with both longing and an unconcealable regret.

Looking at her dejected profile, Xu Nian felt a pang in her heart, a strange feeling welling up inside her.

This was his and Xu Xi's first time at an amusement park, and besides, it was her birthday today. He should make Xu Xi happy.

So he gritted his teeth, made up his mind, and decided to risk his life to accompany the gentleman.

He took a deep breath, slowly stood up, and reached out to take Xu Xi's small hand.

Just this once.

His voice was still trembling slightly, and his face was filled with nervousness and anxiety. "After this trip, let's not do any dangerous activities today, okay?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Xi suddenly raised his head, his eyes instantly regaining their light, like stars that had been lit up.

She nodded vigorously, gave a soft "hmm," and a faint smile bloomed on her pretty face.

People received plastic raincoats at the entrance, carefully put them on, and, guided by staff, sat on the inflatable boat in front of them.

Xu Xi sat down in the front seat without hesitation, his eyes full of anticipation.

The timid Xu Nian could only shrink back, gripping the ship's handrails tightly with both hands, her palms trembling slightly.

Once the two were seated, the staff gave the boat a push, and the small boat slowly glided into the waterway, moving forward with the current.

At first, the waterway was very smooth, with only occasional ripples on the surface causing a slight bump, almost no different from walking on flat ground.

Xu Xi turned around and looked at Xu Nian, who was pale and tense behind him, and said as if to comfort her, "See? It's not that scary. You're just scaring yourself."

Xu Nian swallowed hard, her throat tightening, and the tension and unease in her heart did not lessen at all.

He knew that the most dangerous part of navigating the rapids was the cliffside waterway with its huge drop behind him; the smooth stretches ahead were just an appetizer.

He gripped the hull tightly, not daring to let his guard down for a moment, barely daring to breathe, desperately suppressing the fear in his heart, but his body still trembled uncontrollably.

Before long, the small boat arrived at the ramp.

The water flow here became much calmer, and the surroundings became quiet, so quiet that Xu Nian could hear her own heartbeat getting faster and faster.

That oppressive silence was more frightening than any clamor, like the calm before a storm.

The cruise ship was stuck on the belt, and as the belt turned, it slowly climbed upwards.

Xu Nian's heart leaped into her throat, and a cold sweat instantly broke out on her back.

"It's okay~ it's okay," Xu Xi said with a wicked smile, looking at the man behind him. "It'll only last a moment, it'll be over soon. Just think of it as a dream."

She should have kept quiet, because once she did, Xu Nian became even more nervous, her voice trembling: "Grandma, I swear, I've never had such a terrifying nightmare before."

The sound of water grew louder and louder, and the wind in my ears gradually picked up.

Before we knew it, the cruise ship had reached the very top of the waterway.

Xu Nian couldn't help but slightly open her eyes, crane her neck to look ahead, and was instantly terrified, her face turning deathly pale, and even her breath caught in her throat for a moment.

He seemed to be standing at the top of a waterfall, surrounded by rushing water, with a bottomless abyss beneath his feet.

Before he could react, the cruise ship suddenly accelerated, carrying the two of them rapidly downwards along the waterway.

"Whoosh!" Xu Xi shouted excitedly, his eyes wide open, raising his arms high, fully enjoying the pleasure brought by this extreme stimulation, his face full of joy.