I am not just a tycoon

The next morning, Chen Xinyu woke up in a daze, rubbed her swollen head, and sat up from the bed.

Did I drink a lot last night? I didn't even change into pajamas... Chen Xinyu tried hard to remember, but it seemed like she had forgotten a lot of things.

She got up and went to the bathroom, splashing some water on her face and instantly feeling much more awake, while some blurry images started to surge forth.

Ah?

Was it my brother-in-law who brought me back to the room last night?

And... Chen Xinyu's pretty face instantly turned red, no way, did I actually say those things to my brother-in-law yesterday?

It couldn't have been a dream, right?

Chen Xinyu splashed her face a few more times, and the scenes from last night became even clearer.

A mix of embarrassment and awkwardness flooded her heart; Chen Xinyu looked down at her neckline and even pulled her vest down a bit.

The milky white flesh was actually sporting two bruises...

Ahhh!

Chen Xinyu was on the verge of collapsing, what on earth had she done last night?

Not only did she talk about the dreams she had, but she also flirted with her brother-in-law, and even let him touch...

Ahh, how can I face anyone now!

With hands propping herself up on the washbasin, Chen Xinyu pitifully looked at herself in the mirror, the bruises on her chest were a reminder that the events of last night were real.

I'm done for... this is truly mortifying!

"Xinyu, are you ready? It's time for breakfast."

Chen Na's call came from outside the bathroom.

"Eh... okay."

Chen Xinyu responded guiltily, hoping her sister hadn't found out. If her sister knew, then she was really in trouble.

After washing up, Chen Xinyu shyly returned to her room, planning to change into a new outfit.

At this time, Chen Na came to her room, looked her sister up and down—clothes intact, walking normally, knees not reddened.

"Phew."

Chen Na breathed a sigh of relief; it seemed her sister was safe last night.

"Xinyu, how are you feeling? Better? I heard you were drunk last night," Chen Na asked with concern.

"I'm fine, sis."

Chen Xinyu kept her head down, too ashamed to look at Chen Na and silently took out a set of clean clothes from her luggage.

"Alright then, come out for breakfast once you've changed," Chen Na said.

Chen Xinyu murmured an acknowledgment, changed her clothes, and quietly made her way to the dining table, eating her breakfast with her head bowed.

She didn't dare to meet anyone's eyes, appearing as if she had been caught by parents doing something wrong.

Especially her brother-in-law... Chen Xinyu almost wished she hadn't come on this trip, just thinking about last night made her squirm with embarrassment.

Shen Yuan, however, was casually eating his breakfast, glancing occasionally at Chen Xinyu, who was too shy to even lift her head.

Hey, your brother-in-law warned you last night, but it's a pity you didn't listen~

"What's the plan for today?" Shen Yuan asked.

Chen Na looked toward Ji Ya, who was also a bit embarrassed, little knowing that she had sneaked into Shen Yuan's room last evening.

Although Miss Chen could guess, she still felt a bit awkward.

It was like she had had a secret affair with Old Wang last night, and now she had to sit at the same table for breakfast with Old Wang and his family.

It was bound to be awkward.

After regaining her composure, Ji Ya said, "Yesterday we visited Shuanglang; this morning we can go to the old town or to Chongsheng Temple and the Three Pagodas, and in the afternoon visit Cang Mountain."

Chen Na said, "Let's skip the old town; we'll go to Chongsheng Temple and the Three Pagodas. If we have enough time, we'll head to Cang Mountain in the afternoon."

Ji Ya nodded, "Okay."

After breakfast, Ji Ya drove the three to visit Chongsheng Temple and the Three Pagodas.

This place is one of Licheng's few 5A tourist attractions, and for someone like Shen Yuan with no religious beliefs, it was purely a visit to the architecture.

Ji Ya had been here twice before and felt no strong sentiments revisiting the place. Chen Na was indifferent, but Chen Xinyu's eyes glittered with novelty and joy, frequently taking out her phone to snap pictures.

Various "pavilions," "halls," as well as a large bell tower and a museum.

There's also a little anecdote; Chongsheng Temple and the Three Pagodas were a royal temple during the Dali kingdom, the original model for Tianlong Temple in Jin Yong's "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils."

Walking around this scenic area would take at least 2-3 hours, so the four of them took a tour bus to see the sights, and at noon, they had a vegetarian meal in the temple.

In the afternoon, the three went to Cang Mountain, walked for a while, took the cable car up the mountain, then visited the Chessboard Pond and Qingbixi, before taking the cable car back down and also visiting Jizhao Temple.

Chongsheng Temple and the Three Pagodas didn't leave much of an impression on Shen Yuan, but Jizhao Temple, a nun's convent, did awe him. Continue your adventure with My Virtual Library Empire

Rumored to be the most beautiful nun's convent in the country, it doesn't burn incense but invites flowers, filled with succulents, potted plants, hydrangeas, and even its stone-wall crevices exude vitality.

Whether it was Shuanglang, the shores of Lake Erhai, or Chongsheng Temple and the Three Pagodas, there were always crowds, but Jizhao Temple seemed untouched by the noise.

The outside world's clamor seemed irrelevant, leaving only natural tranquility.

And the temple's vegetarian food was especially delicious, much tastier than that of Chongsheng Temple and the Three Pagodas.

After having had meaty meals the past few days and a barbecue the previous night, eating vegetarian felt like it cleansed the stomach.

The only disappointment was that he hadn't seen a single nun in this convent.

The next day, the group set off for Licheng, the last stop on their Southern Yunnan trip.

And there was the place he was most looking forward to: Yulong Snow Mountain.

Licheng to Licheng is much closer, just over a hundred kilometers, a 2-hour drive.

So, they arrived at the hotel in Licheng before 11 a.m.

After check-in, everyone rested at the hotel for a while, and Ji Ya suggested, "We can go mountaineering tomorrow, this afternoon we could go horse riding."

"Okay."

Shen Yuan actually did want to practice his horseback riding, as he usually didn't ride real horses, and now he finally had the chance to ride a real one.

Shen Yuan's gaze swept over Chen Na subconsciously, but the moment their eyes met, Chen Na's cheeks turned faintly red.

It seemed she still remembered that he had once taught her horseback riding.

After confirming the plan for the afternoon, Ji Ya immediately made arrangements and contacted a high-end horse riding club. After lunch at the hotel, they drove over to the club in an Alphard.

Licheng had many horse ranches and clubs, and for tourists who just wanted to experience something new, the main difference was the price.

The general riding prices at ordinary ranches were about 100-200; they would lead the horse around on a walk, then you could take a few pictures.

If you wanted to gallop, it depended on your progress and courage; the instructor wouldn't carelessly let you run, after all, if there was a fall, the ranch would also have to take responsibility.

Especially the smaller ranches, they generally wouldn't provide insurance for passengers.

The horse riding club chosen by Ji Ya, however, was quite expensive, with a half-day price of 2500 per person. Chen Na couldn't ride, so it was 7500 for three people.

The club also provided the three of them with a single-day accident insurance.

Shen Yuan's instructor was a young coach in his twenties, wearing a POLO shirt, a riding cap, and boots, riding on a horse as he came up, looking very stylish.

He had a radiant smile, especially when he saw Ji Ya and Chen Xinyu behind Shen Yuan, his smile became even more enthusiastic.

After all, the girls couldn't ride horses, so he could lead them on horseback and gallop around together.

But first things first, he needed to introduce them to the horses; he swung off the horse with a smooth dismount and said with a smile, "Let's start by getting to know the horses, I'll introduce you to their habits."

The young coach petted the horse's back and said, "Before you get on a horse, you should touch its fur to gain its 'Feel-good Index'. Come on, you try."

Shen Yuan and Chen Xinyu both tried touching the horse, and truly, the horse was well-maintained, with exceptionally smooth hair.

The coach continued, "Actually, riding a horse is like driving a car, one pedal is the gas, one is the brake. It's not easy to drive well, but it's simple to get started."

"Once you're on the horse, I'll lead you around for a couple of laps first, and you'll learn as you ride."

"Who wants to go first?"

The coach's gaze swept past Shen Yuan and lingered on Chen Xinyu and Ji Ya.

Ji Ya, being a local, had ridden a few times and didn't need leading, and Chen Xinyu didn't want another guy to lead her.

In the end, only Shen Yuan stepped forward and said, "Lead me."

The coach sighed inwardly in disappointment but then thought he might have the chance to lead the other two beauties later on, and so he mounted the horse again, "Then let's go."

Shen Yuan summoned the System panel with his thoughts, opened his backpack, and clicked on the "Skill Bundle Exchange Card" to use it.

"The Host may choose from Basic Combat Skill, Basic Culinary Skill, Basic Car-racing Skill, Basic Equestrianism Skill..."

"Basic Equestrianism Skill," Shen Yuan silently recited.

"Exchange successful, the Host can use for riding horses, horseback riding, horsemanship..."

Shen Yuan paused, aren't these terms all the same?

System, your explanation seems a bit redundant.

At the same moment, Shen Yuan felt countless horse-riding techniques flood his mind, including horse habits, as well as methods of using reins, stirrups, and whips, including techniques for accelerating and braking.

As these techniques and methods emerged, they embedded deep into his subconscious like instincts, making Shen Yuan feel as if he had ridden a horse countless times.

"This is the stirrup; you'll step here later, and this is the rein; you'll hold this later. Come on, get up."

The coach reached out his hand, then shifted his butt, making room at the front of the saddle.

"I'll sit behind you, coach," Shen Yuan said.

"Sit behind?"

The coach was taken aback, "But that might make us fall over; that's not okay..."

Before the coach could finish, Shen Yuan climbed up directly, and with a nudge forward, he pushed the coach to the front half of the saddle.

The coach became flustered, "Buddy, don't mess around, horse riding is a high-risk sport, you really should listen to us professionals..."

Shen Yuan didn't give him the chance to finish, he grabbed the reins, squeezed the horse's sides, and with a shout of "giddyap," the horse dashed off.

A raw sensation of being pushed back came over him, and the coach instinctively leaned forward. Amidst the whistling wind on both sides, the coach could only feel something large behind him...

Holy shit, what's that huge thing behind me?

Usually the one doing the pushing, the young coach now felt deeply offended being on the receiving end.

At the same time, he was so angry he wanted to curse. Receptionist, could you not ask the customers' details next time?

The hell kind of newbie is this?

"Big brother..."

The coach, no longer looking so imposing, clung to the horse's back like a small chick, and even changed how he addressed Shen Yuan, speaking cautiously, "Big brother, could we go a little slower..."

"What? This isn't fast enough?!"

Shen Yuan squeezed the horse's sides with even more force and snatched the whip from the coach's hand, giving the horse a crack, causing it to speed up even further, running wildly as if flying.

The coach was on the verge of tears; was this even horse riding anymore?

This was clearly riding on me!

And while the two galloped away, Ji Ya and Chen Xinyu watched in complete astonishment.

After watching for a long while, Ji Ya opened her mouth to say, "Xinyu, your brother-in-law... wasn't he unable to ride horses?"

Chen Xinyu was also surprised, forgetting to close her mouth, "Uh... I don't know either."