Chapter 261
Chapter 261
“You Bai, my secretary will be coming to the Ski Resort in a bit. Try that animal run on him.”
“Boss, isn’t that a bit much?”
“It’s fine. If visitors won’t try it, let our own people have a go.”
You Bai glanced at the figures in the distance. “Understood.”
The animal run Zhang Bei meant was one of the runs created after the amusement park’s animal upgrade.
The machinery and glasses had been removed. Every animal was now flesh and blood.
Like the crocodiles in the water park, they were controlled with biological chips.
After all this time, visitors had barely tried it at all, thoroughly wasting Zhang Bei’s good intentions.
Meng Chuan waited halfway for the bodyguard to catch up, then the two trudged all the way to the Ski Resort.
You Bai greeted them with a smile.
“Hello, Secretary Meng. The boss asked me to show you around.”
“Let’s go.”
Meng Chuan didn’t resist at all. Or rather, he had no room to resist.
He cast a resentful glance at the bodyguard beside him, who was still deep in thought.
What was wrong with me? Why did I believe his bullshit?
For some reason, the scene of Boss Zhang placing that contract in front of him surfaced in his mind.
Once, a precious opportunity lay before me, and I failed to cherish it.
Now my regret comes too late.
Even if he wanted to quit now, it was hardly possible.
He knew too much. He could only keep working for Boss Zhang until retirement.
Meng Chuan sighed deeply and followed You Bai to change into the equipment.
Very considerately, You Bai gave them a choice.
“Would you like snowboards or Sleds?”
Meng Chuan glanced at the motorcycle-like Sleds and hurriedly shook his head.
“I’m guessing those things have no brakes. I’ll take a snowboard!”
You Bai looked at Meng Chuan in surprise.
Apparently, the secretary wasn’t as stupid as he looked.
He could even guess a few things about Zhang Bei’s designs.
The machines actually did have brakes, but they were controlled by an operator.
If a rider didn’t cover enough distance within one minute, the speed could be pushed straight to maximum and the brakes disabled.
Otherwise, how could they ensure visitors obediently experienced the entire run?
You Bai put two snowboards on the ground.
“Help yourselves. If you trust me, you’d better not slow down.”
Meng Chuan nodded and worked to fasten the snowboard to his feet, then turned toward the silent bodyguard.
“What’s wrong?”
“If I ran now, he probably wouldn’t notice, right?”
Meng Chuan froze. Was this man really that brave?
Run?
The thought had never even crossed his mind.
Anyone who had dealt with Boss Zhang knew just how terrifying his methods were.
More terrifying still was the way his mind worked.
You could never predict a lunatic’s next thought.
Whatever happened when Boss Zhang was involved, nobody would find it surprising.
Trying to run away in the Amusement Park?
If Boss Zhang ever caught you, what awaited you would go far beyond your imagination.
“Forget it. You two can’t get away. That bea… Boss Zhang is definitely watching us right now.”
The words had barely been spoken when the walkie-talkie at You Bai’s waist crackled to life.
“Young men, I’m watching you. Don’t think about running!”
At those words, Meng Chuan broke into a cold sweat.
Just as he’d thought!
Not considering escape had truly been the right choice.
But while Meng Chuan was feeling relieved, fear had appeared in You Bai’s eyes.
As expected, Boss Zhang’s voice came through the walkie-talkie.
“You Bai, what were you about to say just now?”
“I wasn’t! I didn’t! Don’t make things up!”
“I won’t punish you this time. Remember to come to the Island with me in a couple of days and try the new attraction.”
The walkie-talkie fell silent, leaving all three beneath a shadow.
You Bai looked at the two men and silently walked away.
So bleak, so wretched, so forlorn; You Bai wept alone.
She had heard Boss Zhang mention a few things about the new attraction.
Forget the Amusement Park’s regulars. Even Bear Grylls himself wouldn’t make it through that thing.
Meng Chuan sighed too. Looking at the quiet run before him, he bent slightly forward and shot downhill.
This time, he had been completely screwed over by his teammate.
Live and learn. Next time, he absolutely would not bring anyone with him!
Seeing Meng Chuan shoot off, the bodyguard beside him finally abandoned the idea of escape.
He pushed slightly with his legs and headed straight downhill.
Both men had experience with snow sports, and both had chosen snowboards this time.
Skis were indeed easier to control than a snowboard, but they were far inferior in speed.
Even without knowing what would happen, both had made the right choice.
Unfortunately, Zhang Bei had considered every possibility when designing the run.
Meng Chuan had been racing downhill for less than a minute when a white shape appeared on the snow in the distance.
It blended into the snow. Had it not been moving, he would never have noticed it.
A faint uneasiness rose inside Meng Chuan.
Before he could brace himself, the bodyguard began accelerating with every ounce of strength he had.
Almost instantly, he shot past Meng Chuan.
“Holy motherfucking crusty heels! Run!”
Meng Chuan turned his stiff neck to look back.
A giant python, thicker than a human being, was rushing toward him.
His brain crashed for a fraction of a second. Under that external stimulus, his body reacted automatically, needing no coordination from his mind.
As he hurtled forward, Meng Chuan’s soul finally managed to catch up.
Before he had even shaken off the python, the white shape in the snow finally moved.
And it wasn’t just one. A whole group moved!
More than a dozen white wolves came charging head-on, drool dripping from their mouths.
Pursuers in front and behind. The ways to die differed slightly.
One meant being swallowed whole and dissolved in stomach acid.
The other meant being torn apart alive, then likewise dissolved in stomach acid.
Only the latter would certainly involve more pain than the former.
But after enduring torment for so long, how could Meng Chuan be someone who bowed to fate?
He took a deep breath and steered his board straight into the wolf pack.
He might not be wearing glasses, but Meng Chuan refused to believe that Boss Zhang was deranged enough to keep a pack of real wolves in the Amusement Park!
As his snowboard drew closer, Meng Chuan suddenly regretted that decision.
No matter how he looked at them, these things seemed real!
Fuck. Surely not?
A horrifying thought surfaced in Meng Chuan’s mind.
Was that beast really using his status as cover to feed visitors to wolves?
Fear instantly spread through his heart.
To stay alive, Meng Chuan unleashed an explosive burst of hidden strength.
Alone on his snowboard, he darted left and right through the wolf pack.
Seven-hundred-and-twenty-degree aerial spins, high-speed carving turns that sent snow flying – he did it all.
With skills like these, entering a world championship would be a breeze.
Exerting every last ounce of strength, Meng Chuan not only broke through the wolves but left them far behind.