I Have 10 Trillion Dollars only Usable For Simping-Chapter 53 - God rewards the diligent

53: God rewards the diligent

53: God rewards the diligent

“It’s so high…”

Once they were really there, the previously excited girls couldn’t help but feel a bit nervous.

After all, the bridge looked quite unsettling, suspended in mid-air, at least seven or eight hundred meters above the ground, and swaying slightly due to the wind.

“Don’t worry, everyone, this bridge is very sturdy.

As long as we’re careful, there won’t be any danger.

Let’s cross the bridge!”

Hu Heng shouted.

A couple from the group took the lead, joining hands and embarking on the bridge, while simultaneously taking out their phones to capture this memorable moment. ƒreewebɳovel.com

Although they didn’t know if the legend of the Magpie Bridge would come true, if couples that crossed here would indeed stay together for life, at least today’s experience would become a treasured memory of their youth.

With someone leading the way, the rest were no longer afraid and followed suit across the Magpie Bridge.

High above, the girls were busily taking photos to remember the moment.

“Classmate, could you take a photo for us?”

Without a selfie stick, Zheng Jingjing could only randomly ask a guy for help.

The boy was flattered and certainly didn’t refuse.

Zheng Jingjing linked arms with Li Shuru, both beaming beautifully.

Facing the camera, Li Shuru also matched with a light, shallow smile.

“Click!”

“Thank you.”

Zheng Jingjing walked over, took back her phone, and eagerly looked at the result, only for her brows to furrow immediately.

In the photo, not only were Shu Rui and she present, but there was also an extra figure.

“Jiang Chen!”

She turned her head angrily, absolutely fuming!

There was Jiang Chen, who apparently snuck up behind them silently, photobombing their picture.

“I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to.”

Jiang Chen, who had walked ahead, stopped helplessly when he heard the camera click, realizing all too late.

It really wasn’t intentional; he just wanted to cross the bridge.

He could only blame the guy for not being professional enough — he had thought the other would wait for him to pass before taking the photo.

That same excuse, ‘it wasn’t intentional.’

Li Shuru’s previously easing expression tightened up again.

“How about I retake the photo for you?”

Jiang Chen offered a remedy.

Even if the bottom limit of fondness was -100, it didn’t mean he could just give up.

Zheng Jingjing hesitated; clearly, the photo was unusable, they’d have to retake it.

Just as she was about to agree, Li Shuru had already walked on.

“You guys go ahead and take it.”

Zheng Jingjing glared at Jiang Chen.

“Look!

It’s all your fault!”

Jiang Chen responded with a wry shrug of his shoulders.

Zheng Jingjing couldn’t be bothered to take another photo and caught up with Li Shuru.

“Shu Rui, don’t be mad, I’ll just Photoshop him out.”

After staying on the Magpie Bridge for more than ten minutes, everyone left, feeling completely satisfied.

The girls were busy admiring their beautiful photos.

Zheng Jingjing, meanwhile, was occupied with editing the photos on her phone.

Without a proper lunch, at a rest area halfway up the mountain, everyone ate their own prepared dry food.

A few girls rubbed their sore legs, complaining bitterly.

It was obvious.

They had overestimated their capabilities, or rather, underestimated the difficulty of mountain climbing.

Even some of the boys, who seemed to lack exercise, were so exhausted they just slumped to the ground, gasping for breath.

By contrast, Li Shuru, who appeared to be the most delicate, performed commendably.

Although she too was obviously tired, her forehead glistening with sweat, she didn’t complain or whimper, just quietly ate the snacks she had brought along.

“President Hu, how much farther is it to Qibing Peak?”

Jiang Chen and Hu Heng sat together, gnawing on bread.

“At our current pace, probably another hour and a half.

But as we climb higher, we’ll slow down even more.”

Jiang Chen also glanced at the other hiking club members, “Some of them might not be able to make it that far.”

Hu Heng nodded, aware of this as well.

“It looks like we can only split into two teams now.”

After pondering for a moment, Hu Heng said, “Those who can still keep going, continue to climb up; those who can’t, stay here and wait for us to come back.”

“That’s a good idea.”

Jiang Chen nodded in agreement.

Forcing someone beyond their limits would only invite trouble, and some of the girls were clearly at the end of their physical endurance.

Hu Heng then informed everyone of the plan, allowing them to choose freely.

Zheng Jingjing and Li Shuru exchanged a few words before approaching Hu Heng.

“President, I’d like to know, will Jiang Chen continue to climb?”

Hu Heng was somewhat puzzled, “Why do you ask?”

Zheng Jingjing didn’t explain.

“Just tell me.”

“He hasn’t said yet, shall I go and ask?”

Zheng Jingjing nodded quickly, “Please do.”

Hu Heng approached Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen glanced over here and then said something to Hu Heng.

Hu Heng walked back.

“He plans to stay here.”

Hearing this, Zheng Jingjing said decisively, “Then it’s settled, Shu Rui and I will continue climbing.”

“The higher up we go, the more difficult the path will become.

Are you sure you can keep up?”

Doubt shone in Hu Heng’s eyes.

“President, are you looking down on us girls?”

Accused of gender discrimination was something Hu Heng could not afford, so he hurriedly shook his head with a smile, “I certainly am not.

If you feel there’s no issue, then I have no objections.”

“That settles it, then.”

After communicating with Hu Heng, Zheng Jingjing turned and sat back down beside Li Shuru.

“Sheesh, and he calls himself a man.

He can’t even endure this little hardship.”

“He’s staying here?”

Zheng Jingjing nodded.

“Yes, I’ve already told the president that we’re going to keep climbing.

Now we can finally ditch that Jiang Chen guy.”

It was obvious.

Zheng Jingjing was not really concerned about Jiang Chen; her deliberate inquiries were meant to avoid him.

If Jiang Chen had chosen to continue climbing, then she and Li Shuru would definitely have opted to stay and rest, and vice versa.

But the girl had forgotten that in the art of war, the key is to mix the false with the true and the true with the false.

After the free selection, in the end, twelve people decided to continue with their courageous ascent, less than half.

The remaining twenty people chose to stay and rest.

Among the twelve people who continued to climb, there were only four women, including Li Shuru and Zheng Jingjing.

“Alright, everyone should have had enough rest by now?

We’re going to move out.”

After resting for half an hour, Hu Heng blew the whistle to depart once again.

“Good luck!”

The ones staying behind cheered them on.

“Senior Jiang, you’re not continuing with the climb?”

Now that President Hu had led the team away and seeing Jiang Chen was still sitting still, Fan Feiyu, who had chosen to stay, couldn’t help being surprised.

Li Shuru has already left; since he’s trying to win her over, shouldn’t he persevere even if he’s exhausted?

“Yeah, junior, didn’t you say that pursuing a girl is all about timing?

Is this your rhythm?

Are you planning to give up halfway?”

Xie Qian also didn’t continue to climb; she joined this activity just to clear her mind.

Reaching the summit wasn’t important to her.

“No rush.

I’ll rest here for a bit and catch up with them later.”

Jiang Chen sat leisurely on a tree stump, taking a sip of water as he spoke.

To tell the truth, he would have liked to stay and rest here, chatting with Fan Feiyu and Xie Qian, but for the sake of future vast skies and oceans, he had to give up the comfort at hand.

Although he was unsure if shamelessly catching up would be meaningful, there was a saying: Effort might not necessarily lead to success, but success always requires effort.

Heaven helps those who help themselves.

Jiang Chen exhaled softly, comforting himself with this thought.