Chapter 44—Rock Climbing is Fun!
Xu Holdings, Year 20XX
Xu Long Wei is busy reviewing some documents when a knock on the door distracts his attention. Secretary Yang entered with another material for him to sign.
"Boss, I have another proposal from the operation manager of Jia Mall. This is about the new indoor activity center that we opened a few weeks ago."
"Leave it here," he casually instructed without glancing at him.
"Also, you have asked me to keep track with Miss Jia's whereabouts today, and I was informed that the young master and young madam went to Jia Mall and are currently joining our rock-climbing competition."
With Vera's name being mentioned, Xu Long Wei's focus diverted to his secretary. A smirk slowly forms on his lips that makes the secretary step back a little.
He seldom sees his boss with other facial expressions aside from indifference, and seeing the smile in the man's lips made him scared for no reason.
"I see. Let them enjoy today's event. Make sure that the rule of the game is being followed," he commanded before returning his attention to the documents again. Secretary Yang left the room quietly.
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Jia Mall
Vera is eating a hot dog sandwich with Xu Li when the family in front of them moves to take their turn. They hurriedly finish their food and prepare for their name to be called.
It didn't take long before they heard their name. They move closer to the staff in charge and let them attach all the necessary safety gear on their body. After they checked that everything was safe, they got the signal to start climbing.
Xu Li moves into action as the instructor gives the signal. Vera, on the other hand, stayed a little to watch her son's movement.
The boy moves in an agile manner, and his flexibility is superb. She guesses that he already started his martial arts training for him to move like this. In no time Xu Li reaches the middle of the wall and increases his speed to challenge the most challenging stage of the game.
Vera didn't wait any longer and casually started to climb the wall. This game is nothing for her, so she didn't take much time to finish. Her speed is astonishing even for the instructor, who is watching the whole time.
He thought that the woman was wasting her time studying the rock formation instead of climbing the wall already. However, as soon as she moves, he realizes that she is not an ordinary person. Her ability to finish the activity in no time and her fluid movements suggested that she is used to actual rock climbing activity. He even suspected that if he competes with her, he will definitely lose.
He stared at the beautiful woman and admired her climbing form. The sound of cheering coming from the boy interrupted his musing. The mother and son duo finish every stage in less than 5 minutes!
He thought the mother was amazing, but the boy was also something! Who are these people?
Still dumbfounded, the instructor didn't realize that Vera and Xu Li had come down to greet him and were asking for their time. A pat on his back returns his attention to his surroundings.
"Ahh… yes… Ahh… Your ti…time is 4 minutes and 32 seconds." He could not help but stammer the result.
A loud gasp from the other family who witness the performance of the mother and son are shocked hearing their record time. They were already surprised to see their movements, but learning the actual result is even more impressive.
A round of applause was given to Vera and Xu Li after they finished their turn. Both are very satisfied with their results. Also, they are happy to experience family activity like this, which is more important than the outcome.
With a joyful heart, they left the area, emitting a dazzling aura that made the people inside glue their stares to the blinding image of them walking. What a stunning picture, they thought.