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Chapter 50 The Fall (Newbie here, please give me all!)

Jiang Che felt a twitch in the corner of his eye:
"Holy crap, that scared me to death! Is this guy in such a hurry to be reborn? So eager! If I hadn't seen the safety rope, I would have thought he just jumped right off—anyone who didn't know better would think there was a mine waiting for him to dig under the bungee jumping platform..."

This unwavering stance inexplicably reminded him of a certain notorious hypocrite who would risk everything for a martial arts manual.

Immediately afterwards, Kim Jong-kook also showed his domineering side, gritting his teeth and jumping down after him.

Now, all the pressure fell on Taeyeon, who was still trying to mentally prepare herself, as all the cameras were focused on her. Her face was even paler than before, almost bloodless, and her nearsightedness made everything below blurry, which only intensified her fear of the unknown.

She kept taking deep breaths and muttering something under her breath, as if she were hypnotizing herself.

Looking at the pitiful yet pretentious appearance of the wealthy woman, and then thinking about the 100 million yuan of pocket money in her bank account...

His mind raced. He pretended to be scared and told the staff next to him that he wanted to dance with Taeyeon to give her courage. Then, after putting on his own safety gear, he quickly walked to Taeyeon's side.

Taeyeon was in a panic when she suddenly felt her hand being grasped by a warm and firm hand.

She looked up in surprise, and what came into view was Yoona's incredibly familiar face—but those eyes revealed a composure she had never seen in the real Yoona.

Jiang Che noticed the strange look in Taeyeon's eyes and assumed she was overly frightened. He deliberately grinned, revealing a set of small white teeth, and said in English:

"Taeyeon, You jump, I jump, OK?"

This classic line from Titanic, combined with the current high-altitude environment, was like a pebble suddenly thrown into Taeyeon's heart!

With a bang! An indescribable emotion exploded instantly, leaving her mind blank and her heart pounding wildly, almost bursting out of her chest.

She stared blankly at Jiang Che, then subconsciously nodded emphatically: "OK..."

The surrounding staff and cameras captured this touching scene, making people sigh at the deep sisterly bond between Girls' Generation!
The next second, Jiang Che naturally opened his arms and hugged Taeyeon tightly. Taeyeon also subconsciously hugged him back, burying her head on his shoulder. She felt that this embrace was both strange and comforting, completely different from the feeling of hugging Yoona.

A staff member stepped forward to confirm: "Are you ready?"

Taeyeon was still immersed in a complex mix of dependence and excitement, her mind filled with romantic scenes from Titanic, and she didn't hear the question at all.

She slightly raised her head, looking at Yoona's face so close to hers, her heart in turmoil:

This is Yoona! But… this is her alternate personality! So I’m going bungee jumping with Yoona’s alternate personality? This… this…

Seeing that she didn't react, Jiang Che assumed she had tacitly agreed to let him make the decision.

So, he hugged Taeyeon, nodded to the staff, and took a big step forward without hesitation!

“Aa ...

While Taeyeon was still in a state of confusion, a feeling of weightlessness suddenly overwhelmed her! Taeyeon subconsciously closed her eyes, and then her signature high-pitched scream resounded throughout the Macau sky, with extremely strong penetrating power, making Kang Cheol's eardrums buzz.

"Holy crap! No wonder she's the Empress's lead singer! The power of those high notes!" Jiang Che cried out inwardly, quickly suppressing the ringing in his ears, and shouted loudly amidst the howling wind:

"Unnie! Open your eyes! Look at me! It's okay!" Taeyeon opened her eyes trembling when she heard Kang Cheol's voice.

The first thing that caught her eye was Jiang Che's eyes.

Those eyes were clear and bright, like an endless clear sky, as if reflecting the clarity and freedom of the entire sky, making people involuntarily fall into them.

This look... is completely different from the clear, lively, and slightly mischievous feeling of Yoona's main personality. It has a profound look that sees through the world yet remains gentle.

Taeyeon stared at those reassuring eyes, as clear as the sky, and was momentarily stunned, forgetting even to scream.

After seeing that she had calmed down, Jiang Che turned his gaze to the text below the observation deck. After quickly scanning the content, he turned back and found that this woman was still staring at him blankly, as if she had gone mad.

Looking at her dazed expression, Jiang Che thought about her future. Perhaps this was an opportunity. As the old saying goes, when you're under pressure, go clubbing.
Pshaw, bungee jumping—this is a way to give her a heads-up beforehand, and also to boost her favorability so she'll invest in her future career.

He then looked into Taeyeon's eyes, his voice softening:
"When people are afraid of heights, many will subconsciously close their eyes to resist. But in fact, the best way to deal with stress is to open your eyes and see clearly."

The reason you feel scared is because you're only focused on the fact that you're falling right now.

He paused, then lowered his voice further:
"But what if you change your perspective and imagine yourself as a bird? Try not to just look at your feet, but look ahead, at the sky and beyond the mountains."

Upon hearing these words, Taeyeon's heart pounded even faster. Her gaze towards Kang Cheol seemed to be burned by something, and she involuntarily looked away slightly, but her eyes subconsciously followed his words and gazed into the distance.

From this vantage point, the entire city of Macau is laid out before you, with the iconic silhouette of the Grand Lisboa clearly visible. Further on, the waters of the Pearl River estuary shimmer in the afternoon sunlight.

Looking at the expansive view before her, she felt the pressure that had been weighing on her heart inexplicably dissipate. Then, she unconsciously pursed her lips and actually smiled softly.

The smile was faint, yet it momentarily stunned Jiang Che. He quickly shook his head, banishing those extraneous thoughts, and continued:

"When under a lot of pressure, people tend to hunch over and shrink back. But it is precisely at times like these that we should look at the sky, look at the earth, and look at these things that are far greater and more eternal than our troubles. They are so vast that they can surely encompass everything about us."

At this point, he called out softly again:
"Taeyeon."

Taeyeon turned her head when she heard the sound, but still didn't dare to look Kang Cheol in the eye.

Jiang Che looked at her and said gently:
May every smile you have in the future be as genuine as this one.

These words made Taeyeon feel like her heart was about to explode. She hurriedly lowered her head and stammered, "Yes..."

Soon, the bungee rope reached its lowest point and began to bounce. After several ups and downs, it finally stabilized. The staff lowered the rope and slowly lowered the two people to the platform below.

The moment his feet touched solid ground, Jiang Che noticed that Taeyeon seemed lost in thought, so he helped her unfasten her safety harness and waved his hand in front of her eyes:
"Ah! Snap out of it! Taeyeon unnie! You've landed safely!"

Taeyeon flinched, her gaze focusing on Kang Cheol's face, but she immediately averted her eyes, quickly lowering her head to hide her embarrassment, silently chanting in her mind:

Suspension bridge effect! It must be the suspension bridge effect! The accelerated heartbeat is just due to fear—yes, that must be it!

This is Yoona! Even if it's a secondary personality, it's still Yoona... What am I thinking? I'm going crazy!
　A new month, a new look.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)