Chapter 47: Bungee Jumping
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Tran station
“Bungee jumping.11 When Qin Lang and his two friends heard Zhou Chao s words, they shook their heads vigorously, resembling bobbleheads. The previous skywalk had already scared them half to death. If they were to jump from a 233-meter height, they feared they might faint on the spot.
“When we’re out for fun, we should go for exciting activities. You three are grown men, what are you afraid of? I’ll go first this time. Nobody’s allowed to back out,” Qin Fen said with frustration as he looked at Qin Lang and his friends’ hesitant expressions.
“Don’t worry. I noticed there are various types of bungee jumps, like ‘Clumsy Pig Jump’ and ‘Sky Dive Jump.’ If you’re really scared, two of you can do the ’Sky Dive Jump’ together,” Zhou Chao recalled what he had seen while purchasing the tickets.
Qin Lang and his friends managed to calm their nerves from the tension of the previous skywalk. They got up from the ground and took sips of their previously bought coffee. Since there was no escaping the challenge, they figured they might as well face it like true men. Of course, this only worked if people hadn’t seen them trembling earlier. Now, they all looked brave, at least on the surface.
They chatted for another half hour. Seeing that it was already three in the afternoon, Zhou Chao realized that it was getting late. After bungee jumping, they could visit the Ruins of St. Paul’s Cathedral. Zhou Chao suggested they start the bungee jumping activity.
Qin Fen was eager, but when they heard the idea, the faces of the three of them changed. From chatting and laughter, they now had despondent expressions. Zhou Chao and Qin Fen couldn’t help but burst into laughter.
“Alright, let’s go.” Qin Fen led the way towards the bungee jumping area. After walking a few steps, Zhou Chao thought of something and called Lin Wu over. “Go get your phone. Let’s capture their expressions when they jump.”
“Sure thing.” Lin Wu’s serious expression turned mischievous as he approached his storage locker.
After giving the instructions to Lin Wu, Zhou Chao hurried a few steps to catch up with the group’s pace. Just then, he noticed a woman in rhe process of putting on safety gear. Qin Lang and his two friends couldn’t help but glance downward. Clutching rhe railing tightly, they watched as the woman finished gearing up and stood at the edge of the bungee jumping platform.
“Ahhhh!” The woman screamed as she was pushed off, her cries echoing through the air. Qin Fen and Zhou Chao exchanged a look, both revealing an indescribable grin. At this moment, Qin Lang and his friends, gripping the railing, tightened their hold even further.
In a queue, they waited their turn. The screams of the previous bungee jumpers became a mounting pressure on Qin Lang and his trembling friends. They had lost their initial bravado. Of course, all of this was being recorded by Lin Wu from a distance.
After around 20 minutes in line, it was finally their turn. Qin Fen was eager and quickly got ready. Soon, he was geared up and standing at the bungee jumping platform. Before jumping, he looked back at the others and gave them a thumbs-up. After safety checks, Qin Fen took the leap. “Wow!” Fie thoroughly enjoyed the adrenaline rush, feeling his adrenaline surge. In less than five minutes, he landed safely.
Zhou Chao watched as Qin Lang, who was at the front of the line, shouted, “Qin Lang, are you scared? It’s alright, if you just say ‘I’m scared,’ we won’t make you jump.” Zhou Chao hadn’t expected his attempt at goading to actually provoke Qin Lang.
“Scared? There’s no way I’d be scared,” Qin Lang responded loudly, seemingly trying to bolster his courage. Zhou Chao watched as Qin Lang slowly made his way to the bungee jumping platform and couldn’t help but smile.
“Well, then hurry up. There’s a long queue behind us. If you take too long, by the time you’re done, Qin Fen will have jumped for the second time,” Zhou Chao teased. Qin Lang took the hint and walked briskly forward. The instructor quickly helped him gear up, and they both walked toward the jumping platform. Qin Lang reached the platform, but he tightly gripped the railings on both sides.
“Sir, everything will be fine. You’ll be down in no time. If you’re really scared, just close your eyes. When the time comes, shout loudly,” reassured rhe safety officer beside him, holding onto Qin Lang’s hand as he clung to the railings.
Perhaps Qin Lang knew that he would eventually have to jump if he persevered. He let go of the railings he had been gripping and spread his arms wide.
“Aaaaah!”
Behind him, Zhou Chao and his friends burst into laughter. Qin Lang was already yelling before jumping, making them wonder if he’d have any energy left to scream when he actually jumped. However, Qin Lang’s performance eased Yang Shuo and Yin Keting’s nerves. They weren’t as tense as before.
Qin Lang had been yelling for a while before realizing he hadn’t actually jumped yet. Just as he was about to turn around to see what was happening, he felt a force at his waist. In an instant, he was propelled off the platform. “Aaah, you son of a…!” A louder scream than before echoed, causing Zhou Chao and his friends to laugh until tears rolled down their faces.
Holding onto the railing, hands pressed against their stomachs, they couldn’t stop laughing. After a while, they managed to regain their composure, wiping the tears from the corners of their eyes. By this point, the safety officer ahead had already called for rhe next person.
Perhaps Qin Lang’s earlier display had caused Yin Keting to forget his fear. He strode forward with determination, got prepared quickly, and stood at the edge of the bungee jumping platform. “Go for it!” Yin Keting shouted, and then he jumped.
As he leaped, his scream resonated through the sky. Yang Shuo, Zhou Chao, and Lin Wu followed suit, one after the other. Zhou Chao felt the sensation of plummeting from a great height the momentary weightlessness was truly exhilarating.
As Zhou Chao descended, he saw Qin Fen and Qin Lang a short distance away, watching him. Zhou Chao removed his gear and walked over to them.
“How was it, Young Master Qin? Was it exhilarating?”
“It was really great. The moment you jump, adrenaline surges— it’s amazing! How about we do it again?” Qin Fen replied enthusiastically.
“Bro, let’s not do it anymore. How about we go to another place and explore? It’s getting late now. What do you guys think?” Qin Lang truly didn’t want to do it again. After all, he had almost backed out of the jump earlier. Another round, and he might faint on the spot.
Soon, Lin Wu also approached. When Zhou Chao saw Lin Wu coming over, he exchanged a look with him. Lin Wu nodded in response. Seeing Lin Wu’s expression, Zhou Chao knew that the reactions of those who had bungee jumped earlier had been captured on video. He planned to share it later in the evening.
“Let’s move on to the next attraction,” Qin Fen suggested, looking at everyone. The group stood up in agreement and headed toward the next destination.
They visited rhe Ruins of St. Paul’s, the Guia Fortress, and other sites. When they returned to the Grand Lisboa Hotel, it was already 7 in the evening. They had a simple dinner at a regular restaurant on the second floor of the hotel, as their Michelin-starred lunch had left them somewhat unsatisfied.
After dinner, they chatted in their hotel room. It was only then that Zhou Chao remembered the video Lin Wu had recorded in rhe afternoon. He shared the video with everyone, filling the room with laughter once again. Of course, this laughter excluded Qin Lang, who was currently lying on the carpet like a lifeless salted fish—completely exhausted..