vstars Chapter 304 Horse Racing and Archery
Chapter 304 Horse Racing and Archery
Watching Daya leaving, Xu hesitated for a while before asking, "Brother Ganz, don't you really understand? Daya is obviously..."
"She likes me." Ganz continued calmly.
"You know?!" Xu Weiwei turned her head and looked at him in surprise. The man who was always smiling, sunny and cheerful with no worries in her impression was now unusually quiet, as if he had become a different person.
"Of course I know. I'm not stupid." Ganz looked speechless. "It's just... I don't know how to face it."
Xu Weiwei: I thought you were really stupid, but it turns out I’m the stupid one…
Thinking of Gantz's previous words about keeping the saddle for himself, Xu Weiwei asked curiously, "Don't you have anyone you like now? Daya is pretty, don't you like her?"
Ganz pondered for a few seconds, as if thinking seriously, and finally whispered, "I don't like it."
After saying that, he hastily added, "It's not the kind of love that a lover has! From a friend's perspective, I don't hate this person. Daya is pretty good. She can chop 400 kilograms of firewood in an hour, she can butcher pigs, and she can climb rocks very quickly... She's a very capable person."
"But I don't have any thoughts about her in that regard."
Xu nodded to show her understanding. Love is very strange and unpredictable. What you think is good may not be liked by others, and what others like cannot represent your own standards. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
"It's okay, you're still young, there's no rush."
Ganz laughed out loud, rubbed her head and said, "You are such a smart kid. You talk like an old man at such a young age."
This topic has passed, and the time is almost up. More and more players gathered at the competition field, and the two began to make final preparations.
The horse racing festival is mainly for entertainment. In addition to horse-related long-distance running, short-distance running, horse racing, archery, and horsemanship, there are sometimes tug-of-war, wrestling, and weightlifting. There are prizes for the first place in each event. Local young people will try to win as many first prizes as possible.
But Xu Weiwei's main point is participation. She has a clear self-awareness and doesn't intend to humiliate herself by doing physical activities such as wrestling and weightlifting. Long-distance running is a bit stressful for the heart, and horse riding is too dangerous. Aunt Hong and the others have repeatedly banned it. In the end, the only things left for her to do are short-distance running, horse racing and archery.
At this moment, Ganz was working hard on the only event she could participate in, holding her bow to check it. The concentration on her face made Xu Weiwei a little embarrassed.
It seems as if the parents have put in a lot of effort and attach great importance to their children, but you are just attending an elementary school art performance.
"Hey, Brother Ganz, I'm just participating casually. Don't worry about it."
Ganz turned a deaf ear to her and carefully applied string wax to every fuzzy part of the bowstring. He tested the tightness before returning the bow to her and said with a smile, "The leather on the handle is darker, and the bowstring tension is stronger. Wei'er is obviously a good child who practices seriously. I've seen your accuracy, and it's not just a few hits."
Xu Weiwei didn't expect that Ganz could notice such a subtle change, and she felt a little embarrassed by the praise. She felt like the kind of student who pretended to be relaxed on the surface but worked hard secretly, and she felt embarrassed to be exposed.
There is no other way. Since I am here, I have to learn some local specialties. Archery is the only sport that can be practiced without moving. It can also calm the mind and train concentration. Muscles appeared unconsciously. She looked thin, and her arms were like straw, but when she exerted force, there were bulges on her arms.
Although I was laughed at when I enthusiastically showed it to Uncle Kai and the others for the first time...
Xu Weiwei scratched her face with her index finger, took out two sugar cubes from her bag, and fed them to herself and Ganz's horse respectively.
Horse racing is not gender-specific, and both men and women compete in both speed and horsemanship. However, in order to avoid collision accidents, they are randomly divided into groups.
The first event was horseback archery. There was only one target in the preliminary round, which was placed 30 meters away. If you stood out, you had to shoot at three targets in a row. Xu Weiwei's number was in the middle.
The contestants ahead passed by one by one, and most of them scored five rings or above, although one or two missed the target due to poor performance. Ten rings were extremely rare.
This sport is easy to learn but difficult to master. It requires a high level of coordination, balance and concentration. The rider must maintain balance, be in tune with the horse's rhythm and movements, and stay focused on the target and timing.
When it was Xu Weiwei's turn, the three family members who were late became nervous. Hong rode on Kai's shoulders and turned on the video function in advance to start recording. Kai was ready to cheer for her, but as soon as he said the word "Wei", Hong on his head grabbed his mouth.
"Shut up and don't disturb her. Wei'er will be nervous."
Kai rolled his eyes and cursed silently.
Hong didn't even look at him, she slapped him and ignored him, but followed the dazzling figure with her camera carefully.
In the camera, Xu Weiwei sat firmly on the horse, holding the reins lightly, with a sharp look in her eyes. Her long ponytail fluttered behind her head, as agile as a fire fox's tail. Bai Xue's speed was getting faster and faster. Xu Weiwei locked onto the target, leaned back slightly, pulled the bowstring to its full length, and released the arrow instantly.
With a "swoosh", the arrow broke through the air and rushed away like lightning.
The good eyesight of the Goodell people allowed them to clearly see the result without the need for an announcement. Moreover, a cross was prominently drawn in the middle of the bull's eye.
"Ten Rings!!!"
"It's the Ten Rings!"
"so amazing!"
"It's still a girl! Hahaha! Guys at the back! Don't be too stressed, haha!"
Xu Weiwei's heart was beating so hard with excitement that even her hands were shaking. She didn't expect to perform so well.
Ganz rode over to congratulate her, and their hands clasped in the air excitedly. "I knew you could do it, Wei'er! Ten rings! Even better than me!"
"Hehe, that's an exceptional performance. When I usually practice, I may not be able to get a ten-ring even after ten attempts. Brother Gantz's nine-ring is my true strength."
"Don't be so modest. Come on! Keep up the good work!"
"Ok!"
Entering the second round, the difficulty is even greater. Although it seems that there are only two more targets, it actually adds a lot of work. You have to take arrows and draw the bow while moving, which greatly reduces the margin for error.
Xu Weiwei didn't manage to hit the amazing 10-ring mark, but in this segment, being able to hold steady until the end usually means victory. Three arrows hit the 8th, 6th, and 8th rings, respectively. In the end, Xu Weiwei won first place in the horseback archery event with a slight advantage of one ring.
I received a saddle and a lamb from the chief.
Seeing Xu Weiwei running towards them with the lamb in her arms, Kai's eyes were filled with tears. She tilted her head and rubbed it against Hong's skirt, saying with emotion, "Little Weiwei has grown up and can help the family earn money."
"Try and try if you dare." Hong jumped off him and warned.
"That's right. This is the souvenir that Weiwei won. It's an honor. All you know is to eat it."
Xu Weiwei ran over to them, held up the lamb, and said happily, "Auntie Hong, Uncle Dao, Uncle Kai! Look how I won! When it grows up, I'll treat you to a whole roasted lamb!"
Xu Weiwei was very proud.
Star coins cannot be spent here. She has been taken care of by the three people but can't help. This is the first time she can make any substantial contribution to this temporary "home". She is also someone who can help the family earn rice!