CHAPTER 285: CHAPTER 277: LOVED BY ALL HORSES

The racecourse is quite spacious, probably a newly established one, but to Sisi who has galloped across the Inner Mongolia Grassland, this racecourse seems just a bit larger than a rear end. The horses in the stable, tall and majestic, snort and flick their tails, looking at the people in front with a disdainful expression.

"Sisi, would you like to pick a horse and give it a try?" Qiao Zhenbang asked.

Sisi wasn’t particularly interested. She shook her head, "No, I’m not dressed for riding. Maybe next time."

"Hmph, what ’dressing’? I think you simply can’t ride at all!" Qiao Xingbang, who had already changed his clothes, interjected with a sneer.

"Is riding such a simple task that it needs dressing up? It’s still unclear who rides better!"

Sisi did not give in at all; the more one yielded to people like Qiao Xingbang, the more they looked down on oneself. Rather than giving in, it was better to remain strong and possibly expect some unexpected outcomes.

"Hah, bragging doesn’t cost anything, right? You, a Mainland Girl, have probably never even seen such a noble sport as horse riding!"

"Frog in a well! It’s just riding, what’s so rare about it? Qiao Xingbang, if you haven’t seen the world, keep it to yourself. Better go home, wash up, and sleep. Don’t embarrass Uncle Qiao here!"

"What did you call me? You should call me Second Brother, you disrespectful girl!" Qiao Xingbang became furious.

"Hmph, I certainly don’t consider a country bumpkin like you my second brother, it’s embarrassing!"

"You... If you’re so capable, then compete with me. Let’s not just talk big!" Qiao Xingbang challenged angrily.

"Let’s compete then, and see how I beat you effortlessly!" Sisi was relentless, even more arrogant than Qiao Xingbang.

The air was getting tense, the bystanders watched, dumbfounded. What was happening? It seemed they could see the deep fraternal love hidden beneath the hostility.

Qiao Zhenbang chuckled awkwardly, "They are always like this at home, liking to bicker and argue, haha, they’re just kids after all!"

Everyone understood; it seemed that Boss Qiao’s adopted daughter got along very well with her two adopted brothers. Rumors are unreliable after all; they even say Mu Xiulan cries daily at home, and that the adopted daughter, He Sisi, works like a maid. Total nonsense!

"Still think you can beat me? Hah, just don’t cry later!"

"Hmph!"

"Tsk!"

"Miss Sisi, horse riding is a very dangerous activity. Without professional training, I suggest you better not ride. It breaks my heart to see such a beautiful lady get hurt!"

Li Junji kindly advised from one side, not indulging in Schadenfreude like others, which made Sisi somewhat fond of him.

"Thank you, Mr. Li, but don’t worry, I may not necessarily lose!"

Sisi playfully blinked an eye; of course, she wouldn’t lose. She had been personally trained by Uncle Bala from the Grasslands, how could she lose to Qiao Xingbang, who had only ridden horses in a racecourse slightly bigger than a rear end?

She had a secret weapon too!

Seeing Sisi’s determination and Qiao Zhenbang just watching the show without stopping her, Li Junji no longer persisted in advising. He had only reminded her out of momentary compassion!

"Sisi, do you want me to call the store and have them deliver a riding outfit?" Qiao Zhenbang kindly suggested (internally he was excited, hoping she would ride soon and ideally, fall off and die).

Sisi bent her head to examine her clothes: a white T-shirt, jeans, and white sneakers, an extremely relaxed and comfortable outfit, very suitable for horse riding.

"No need, I’ll just wear this."

The others looked at Sisi with both pity and mockery. What a naive Mainland Girl, thinking horse riding is child’s play? Daring to ride without proper protective measures? Wait until she falls off then she’ll know the severity! Such a pity, such a beautiful girl might just perish like this!

Although it was regrettable, not a single person stepped forward to stop her. Firstly, because they were all strangers to Sisi, her life and death had nothing to do with them; secondly, they were ultimately friends of Qiao Zhenbang, and Sisi was nothing more than a cheap stepdaughter from the Mainland, they knew well who mattered more! Why would they offend Qiao Zhenbang to help this Mainland Girl?

Everyone present was sharp and experienced in the social circles of the elite, they could clearly guess the thoughts of Qiao Zhenbang, so they all just faintly smiled watching the excitement, only Li Junji felt a trace of pity in his heart, which soon turned calm.

Qiao Xingbang had already majestically mounted his exclusive Red Horse, while Sisi headed into the stable and picked a very handsome black horse. This black horse was kept isolated, and looked somewhat bigger than average, seemingly with a not particularly pleasant temper.

Sisi didn’t understand how to assess horses; Uncle Bala had taught her some, but she couldn’t remember any of it. Seeing this horse kept separately, she assumed it must be a good horse, so she chose it!

"Miss, Shandian was just transported from England and hasn’t been tamed yet. Would you please choose one of those that have been tamed?" The staff at the stable was very respectful.

"It’s okay, I’ll take this one. Don’t worry, nothing will happen!" Sisi reassured the staff with a smile.

The staff wanted to advise further, but Qiao Zhenbang hummed twice with a meaningful look that made the staff break into a cold sweat in fear, remembering the status of these Young Master Qiaos, hurriedly bowing repeatedly as they backed away.

Staff member: ...So terrifying, is this an outright murder?

Qiao Zhenbang: Go on, the more pretentious the better, Young Master here will watch you cause your own demise!

Sisi cautiously approached Shandian, continuously greeting and soothing him as she approached, expressing her goodwill, and took out a sugar cube soaked in Qiong Wine from the Space.

This was her secret discovered on the Inner Mongolia Grassland; horses particularly liked sugar cubes soaked in Qiong Wine. Furthermore, horses that ate such sugar cubes were also particularly docile in front of her, so Sisi had prepared plenty of these sugar cubes in the Space, and had tamed many wild horses on the plain, making Uncle Bala praise her as a born horse trainer.

As expected, Shandian smelled the sugar cube and became very happy, affectionately leaning his head against Sisi, his warm, large tongue licking her palm.

Shandian: So tasty, he wants more... Wuu wuu!

Sisi took out another sugar cube, Shandian started licking again, happy enough to dance.

"Shandian, if you help me win, I will give you more candy later!"

Sisi tempted Shandian, and Shandian raised his head, high and cold, snorting.

Shandian: Just those loser horses, I can win even on a stroll!

Since Sisi was facing away from everyone, all the people saw was a beautiful young girl intimately interacting with that notoriously ill-tempered black horse.

Wasn’t Shandian supposed to have a bad temper?

Wasn’t Shandian known to refuse getting close to any strangers?

Could it be that this Sisi is the legendary horse charmer?

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