"No problem, but... if the CEO loses the race, won't he feel very embarrassed?" "Embarrassed about what? You don't understand him at all. Is Tingshen the kind of petty person who can't stand losing? Besides, his opponent is a provincial champion, so even if he loses, he'll accept it wholeheartedly." Yun Li thought to himself: That's right, he's exactly that kind of petty person who just can't stand to lose. That did make sense, and Ye Xian was satisfied, barely concealing a smirk—this deal was all pros and no cons. Watching her walk away, Shangguan Yunli's lips had already lifted in a smile that could rival the sun in its radiance. The greedy little rascal had taken the bait, and it would be too late for her to cry later. A group of guests were chatting and enjoying leisure time by the pool when Shangguan Yunli stood up and clapped his hands, drawing everyone's attention to him. "Ladies and gentlemen! Today, I have prepared an exciting new event for all of you. Would anyone like to participate?" "What kind of exciting new event?" The crowd looked at him with interest, intrigued by the offer. Shangguan Yunli: "We'll be having a two-person 800-meter swimming race soon. There's a wager involved, and those who wish to place bets can come to me— one million per bet, one bet per person, and no changing bets once they're set." One million was merely a trifle to the guests present, so naturally, they all chose to take part, but... "Who is competing against whom? Are there any highlights? If there are no highlights, then count me out." "Of course, there are!" Shangguan Yunli said, turning to look at Bo Tingshen and Ye Xian in the distance, "Since today is Tingshen's birthday, naturally, our birthday boy will be competing. As for the other contestant, it's this person right next to me. I'll leave their strength a mystery for now to add a bit of suspense and make the game more interesting." President Bo is competing personally? That sure is worth watching! The guests all agreed and went to place their bets with Shangguan Yunli. Follow current ɴᴏᴠᴇʟs on NoveI-Fire.ɴet Ye Xian, hugging her little yellow duck float, ran all the way to Bo Tingshen's side, panting, "CEO, don't you need to warm up?" "Was that what you were discussing with him just now?" "..." Ye Xian was momentarily taken aback; had he been watching her all this time? "No, no, he was apologizing to me." Bo Tingshen gave her a look but said nothing. Ye Xian mysteriously felt as if...he had seen through her thoughts, and she quickly changed the subject, "So are you going to take part in his race, CEO?" "Don't bother with him." Bo Tingshen took the little yellow duck from her hand and pulled the nearby lounge chair to his side, signaling her to sit. Ye Xian's eyes rolled—Shangguan Yunli was right, the CEO would not care for such a trivial activity. She sat down and began to think about how to get him to join the competition. Bo Tingshen's right hand was pinching the soft, tender little yellow duck swim ring, with his left hand casually placed on her leg. He closed his eyes slightly, "I got stung by a bee just now, blow on it for me." A bee? In such an upscale swimming hall? Ye Xian looked incredulously at his arm and surely enough saw a bit of redness, but... with all due respect, why did that mark look suspiciously like it was pinched by hand? Without overthinking, she took his arm and blew on it. The young woman took his arm, gently blowing warm, soft breaths on the pinch-redened patch of his skin. Bo Tingshen's grip on the yellow duck swim ring tightened, and the ring burst. With a loud pop, Ye Xian nearly jumped out of her skin. "It's alright, continue." Bo Tingshen's voice was husky as he began to speak, while Ye Xian looked at the deflated little yellow duck swimming ring lying on the ground... Poor thing, her little yellow duck was all busted, wasn't the CEO a bit too strong! "CEO, are you really not going to participate in the competition organized by Shangguan Yunli? He already boasted about it in front of everyone, and didn't you say you came here to swim?" Bo Tingshen: "After the banquet is over, I'll swim alone for you to see." Ye Xian: "..." Ah, no need, Duck! Ye Xian responded dully, "That's fine, the swimmer invited by Shangguan Yunli seems to be very good." As soon as she finished speaking, Bo Tingshen opened his eyes, staring at her with a still gaze that made her feel inexplicably uneasy. She, she wasn't that obvious in her implications, right? Bo Tingshen reached for her hand, "Get up, turn around." Ye Xian looked at him, stunned for a moment. Bo Tingshen repeated, and Ye Xian nodded repeatedly, facing the wall in introspection. She must have been too suggestive just now, and the CEO was angry, going to punish her! The youngster turned around, while the man's arms tensed, settling himself for a while, before he picked up the bath towel on his body and got up towards the pool. Shangguan Yunli thought it would take Ye Xian a lot of effort to invite over this big Buddha who didn't care to bother with him, but in just a few words, he was here. I have to say, Ye Xian is awesome! Ye Xian, hearing no movement behind her, turned around to see Bo Tingshen already at the entrance to the swimming pool. CEO, you agreed to join?! She ran over joyfully, and everyone around her was engaged in enthusiastic discussion. Bo Tingshen took them, "Did you place a bet?" "...Of course! It's just a pity I could only place one bet; I really wanted to place ten!" Greedy little money-grubber. Bo Tingshen ruffled her fluffy curls, seeming in a good mood. He didn't even glance at his rival from beginning to end, as if the game involved only himself. Such confidence, too bad I wasn't talking about you. Ye Xian silently added in her heart. The provincial champion was fully focused, ready in his starting position, waiting for the starting gun to go off so he could dive into the water like a fish. When Ye Xian turned her face, she silently cheered him on with her eyes before going to place her bet with Shangguan Yunli. Shangguan Yunli lowered his voice, "As I thought, everyone bet on Tingshen, only you bet on Wu Hui, kid, you're going to make a killing." Ye Xian showed an excited smile, ready to rake in the cash. Blind adoration could kill, but that worked to her advantage! The starting gun sounded in an instant, and two lean figures dived into the swimming pool, while the guests on both sides shouted and clapped excitedly, "Go President Bo!" "President Bo is the best!" "President Bo takes first!" "Wow! President Bo is so amazing, pulling ahead by such a big gap!" Shangguan Yunli stood by the poolside watching this unsurprising scene unfold and a cunning smile crept over his lips, while Ye Xian, who thought she had a sure win, was happily counting her potential winnings in the betting area until she heard someone exclaim, "I'm telling you, this guy looks so familiar, isn't that last year's Nanying Province champion Wu Hui? His level is indeed not bad, just not enough when up against the CEO." She frowned and pushed through the crowd, only to see Bo Tingshen trailed by a significant gap behind Wu Hui in the pool, which made her breathe a little easier. She said to the person who just mocked Wu Hui, "How is he not better than the CEO? He's surpassed him by a long shot." The crowd around her immediately burst into laughter, and Ye Xian was naturally confused. "Indeed a long shot, but that's because Tingshen is in the third lane, Wu Hui is only in the second!"