si-mexico Chapter 255 Li Zheng Falls Off the Platform
Chapter 255 Li Zheng Falls Off the Platform
A platform had already been built on the open space outside Guangyun Tower, and on the right side of the platform, there was a nearly five-meter-high platform made of logs.
The platform is surrounded by red silk, with colorful lanterns hung at different heights, and colorful flowers made of red silk are placed on the top of the platform, which is the prize for climbing up to the top to win the prize.
According to the rules, after the on-site registration ends, all participants in the competition must start climbing up the platform after three gongs sound.
During the climbing process, you are not allowed to use light skills, and you must avoid the hanging lanterns and not knock them down, otherwise it will be considered a failure.
The first person to reach the platform will become the champion of the night and will receive a lantern specially made by Guangyun Tower.
Among the onlookers, someone who was visiting the lantern festival for the first time couldn't help but say, "It's just a lantern, it's a bit too stingy."
"That's why you are so ignorant. The lanterns that Guangyun Tower sends out every year are not only very exquisite, but with this lantern, you can also choose any painting from the collection of the Guangyun Tower owner. You should know that many of the paintings and calligraphy in the owner's collection are very valuable."
"If it's still possible, I want to participate too!"
"As long as you sign up, you can participate. However, the owner of the building has also made it clear that if anyone falls and gets injured during the competition, Guangyun Building will not be responsible."
"It's such a high platform. Forget it. I'm not going to go there."
Jiang Suining listened to the discussions of the people around him. Some were eager to try, while others were hesitant.
She looked at the high platform, and the colorful lanterns matched with red silk were very eye-catching. But when she looked up, it did make her feel dangerous. This competition did not seem suitable for celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival, but the people watching found it very interesting.
"Everyone, the lanterns tonight are called Liujin." As the Guangyunlou shopkeeper finished speaking, everyone's eyes were focused on the lanterns that were presented to them.
It was a square lamp with golden hollows. Its overall shape was not conspicuous, but the hollows were very delicate. As the shopkeeper gently pushed the bottom of the lantern, the whole lamp body turned by itself, and the golden light and shadow flowed like flowing gold.
Many people exclaimed in admiration, and Jiang Suining couldn't help but take a few more glances.
"Like?" Shen Yanxi asked softly.
Jiang Suining nodded.
"I'm going to participate in the competition." Shen Yanxi said immediately.
"No need." Jiang Suining said quickly, "This high platform is dangerous. It's just a lantern. There's no need to take risks."
"I haven't given you a lantern tonight. I saw you weren't interested before. Now that I finally have one I like, I'll naturally win it."
"Can……"
"Trust me, I'll be fine." Shen Yanxi said confidently.
Jiang Suining looked at him and was silent for a moment. He did not continue to stop him, but just told him to be careful.
Yang Manman had been paying attention to what Jiang Suining and the others were doing. When she heard that Shen Yanxi was going to grab the lantern for Jiang Suining, she immediately spoke to Li Zheng.
“I love that lantern!”
Li Zheng looked at the platform and hesitated for a moment, but then he said, "Then I'll go sign up."
"Okay, you are the best, you will definitely win!" Yang Manman gave Li Zheng a thumbs up.
Li Zheng, who was originally a little nervous and hesitant, was instantly filled with confidence.
"Manman, don't worry, I will definitely win the lantern back for you!"
"Okay!" Yang Manman smiled.
She actually didn't like the lantern very much, but snatching something that others wanted, and getting the lantern in front of so many people, made her feel very satisfied.
Li Zheng and Shen Yanxi signed up one after the other. Because of the golden lamp, more people signed up this year than last year. However, the high platform was indeed intimidating, and the requirement to sign a letter of commitment to be blameless regardless of life or death persuaded some people to withdraw. In the end, there were a total of 25 people participating.
As the three gongs sounded, the people standing at the starting point rushed to the platform.
Yang Manman squeezed to the front of the stands and began to cheer for Li Zheng.
Jiang Suining and Chu Jingyue also came to the front. Looking at Shen Yanxi who nimbly avoided the lanterns and other competitors, Chu Jingyue signaled Jiang Suining to shout out to encourage Shen Yanxi.
Jiang Suining looked at Yang Manman who was shouting happily beside him, and did not say anything. He just watched Shen Yanxi's actions seriously, worried that something unexpected might happen.
Fortunately, Shen Yanxi was fast and steady, and soon he had reached almost the halfway point.
Among the others, nearly one-third failed to touch the lanterns, and two others gave up halfway after climbing for a while because they felt there was no hope.
As for Li Zheng, perhaps Yang Manman's encouragement really worked. Although he was a little behind Shen Yanxi, he gradually left the others behind and ranked second.
The higher you go, the denser the lanterns become, and the distances between the logs become greater, making it increasingly difficult to climb up.
Many people either committed fouls or gave up one after another, and there were only five people left who were still competing.
Although he did not use any light skills, Shen Yanxi was still far ahead.
Although Li Zheng was still in second place, the gap between them was getting bigger and bigger.
When climbing up a new log, his right hand was only half an inch away from the lantern next to him and he almost knocked it down.
"Li Zheng, don't knock down the lanterns, and climb up quickly, quickly!" Yang Manman looked up and shouted loudly.
The sound was so loud that it almost drowned out the discussions and encouragements of the people around.
Seeing that Shen Yanxi was very stable and there shouldn't be any problem, Jiang Suining lowered his gaze and looked at Li Zheng.
Li Zheng was obviously finding it increasingly difficult.
Because he was exhausted, he even started to slip when stepping on the log.
But Yang Manman kept urging him to hurry up, faster and faster.
"Miss Yang, Mr. Li's steps seem a little unstable. This high platform is dangerous. You'd better not rush him." Jiang Suining reminded him.
Yang Manman frowned and looked at Jiang Suining, "Why, are you worried that Li Zheng will surpass Shen Yanxi, so you want him to give up?"
"What nonsense are you talking about here? Sui Ning was clearly giving you a good reminder. Didn't you see that Li Zheng was a little shaky?" Chu Jingyue said.
Yang Manman snorted coldly, "What do you mean by shaking? He can definitely do it!"
After saying that, Yang Manman turned her head away and continued to urge him with a louder voice.
"Li Zheng, hurry up, what are you dawdling for? If you lose, I will ignore you from now on!"
In order to let Li Zheng on the high platform hear clearly, Yang Manman shouted very loudly, and many people around heard it.
On the high platform, Li Zheng was already sweating profusely. Climbing to this place almost used up all his strength. But just when he was hesitating whether to give up, he heard Yang Manman's threat that she would never talk to him again. He gritted his teeth and continued to reach up, but because of his weakness, his speed was getting slower and slower.
Seeing that Shen Yanxi was only one step away from the prize, Yang Manman's voice came again from below.
"Li Zheng, what's wrong with you? You're so useless!"
Li Zheng was so anxious that he didn't have time to stand firm and continued to climb in a hurry.
The next moment, his feet slipped, his hands lost their grip, and he fell suddenly...