Chapter 34: Everything Goes Wrong

Bai Ruoruo’s face stiffened, and she felt a pang of panic inside, but quickly put on a wronged, tearful expression.

“Sorry, teacher, I’ve caused you trouble.”

“This isn’t trouble for me; it’s trouble for you!” The equestrian instructor said sternly, “If you can’t ride, you shouldn’t pretend you can. It’s dangerous!”

Horseback riding is a sport where accidents can easily occur, so the riding arena takes safety very seriously!

Everyone who comes to the arena is asked about their basic skills because what they fear most is someone pretending to be able to ride but actually not knowing how, which is irresponsible for one’s own safety!

Bai Ruoruo was internally frustrated.

Lately, everything had been going wrong for her. First, Jiang Mi had strangely targeted her after discovering the truth, and Shen Mingxuan had inexplicably become indifferent to her. Several contracts she had arranged had fallen through…

Now, even a mere riding instructor dared to be so harsh with her.

Bai Ruoruo’s temper flared, and she coldly sneered, “Teacher, I didn’t handle the reins well due to menstrual pain, causing the accident. It’s my fault, but that’s not a reason for you to slander me.”

“Slander you?” The equestrian instructor rolled his eyes, clearly exasperated.

【Our Ruoruo is enduring menstrual pain and still working hard, she’s very dedicated!!!】

【Exactly, it’s normal to make mistakes while riding when you’re not feeling well. The equestrian instructor is being too harsh!】

【It’s a pity Ruoruo still calls him teacher; he doesn’t deserve it!】

【As a bystander, honestly, Bai Ruoruo’s expression when she got on the horse was more one of confusion and fear rather than pain and endurance. She looked clumsy and clearly didn’t know how to ride. The instructor’s comments are spot on.】

【Hmph, I would say the same. I saw Ruoruo’s expression as very strong. Even though she was about to cry from pain, she still persisted in working. Her actions were very standard and perfect.】

【Girls in their period are experiencing unbearable pain. If you don’t understand, don’t make random comments!】

【Our Ruoruo is so pitiful, enduring illness while working, being ignored by the program crew, and now being criticized by the equestrian instructor.】

【Feeling sorry for Ruoruo.】

【Feeling sorry for Ruoruo 1.】

【Feeling sorry for Ruoruo 2.】

【Feeling sorry for Ruoruo’s ID number.】

At this moment, the commotion around Bai Ruoruo grew, and aside from Shen Mingxuan, who had disappeared, everyone else gathered curiously.

Chen Wanruo, with a fake smile, asked, “Ruoruo, what’s going on? Where’s Actor Shen? Why isn’t he with you?”

Bai Ruoruo shot Chen Wanruo a resentful glance. How dare she, after flattering and trying to please her last week, now come to kick her while she’s down!

However, Bai Ruoruo was deeply ingrained with the habit of acting pitiful and weak. Despite her inner discontent, she still spoke in a delicate voice.

“I was uncomfortable due to my period and accidentally fell off the horse. Luckily, the teacher saved me.”

As she spoke, her eyes, filled with moisture, looked at the equestrian instructor with a sorrowful, vulnerable expression, evoking sympathy.

The equestrian instructor, momentarily taken aback, felt a surge of strong sympathy and guilt, “No, no, this is what I should do…”

Just then, Jiang Mi’s clear, melodious voice interrupted.

“But I just heard someone pretending to know how to ride when they don’t?”

Instantly, the equestrian instructor snapped out of his daze. How had he come to feel sympathy for Bai Ruoruo? It was bizarre!

He turned around, his face now serious and solemn.

“Miss Bai, please take responsibility for your own safety!”

Bai Ruoruo gritted her teeth, feeling extremely irritated inside.

But the most important thing now was to smooth over this situation before her lack of riding skills was exposed.

She forced a smile, “I understand, thank you, teacher.”

“Teacher, Bai Ruoruo said she knows how to ride. Why are you saying otherwise?” Jiang Mi asked deliberately.

【Host!】

Bumpkin AI’s mind was almost going bald. Why did the host have to bring this up again just when the main character’s difficulty seemed to be passing!

Jiang Mi smiled gently, “Silly Bumpkin, did you forget that I’m the vicious female supporting role?”

A vicious female supporting role who doesn’t trouble the main character is not a qualified villain.

It’s true, but the villainous supporting role has had her face slapped by the main character. What about the host? She slapped the main character’s face!

The small, pitiful, helpless AI couldn’t be persuaded and could only silently light a candle for the main character, showing a bit of respect.

The equestrian instructor remembered what had just happened. Bai Ruoruo clearly didn’t know how to ride, and her actions were all wrong. How could she say he was slandering her?

But he also knew he was just a lowly worker, while the other party was a big star. He couldn’t afford to be confrontational.

Still displeased, he hinted, “The most basic knowledge of riding—never obstruct the horse’s vision.”

Lu Yu immediately raised her hand, “I know. The first point that Fu Li taught me was this.”

The equestrian instructor looked at the honest and obedient student and nodded in satisfaction.

Cheng Lin, who had been professionally riding for twenty years, added, “Horses have limited vision. If it’s obstructed, the horse will instinctively protect itself and could potentially harm the rider.”

Jiang Mi slowly threw in the final comment, “So, Miss Bai forgot even the basic riding knowledge due to menstrual discomfort?”

Bai Ruoruo gritted her teeth, trying to explain, “It was so painful that my mind went blank.”

Jiang Mi nodded sympathetically, “No wonder we could hear your screams from so far away.”

Just as the equestrian instructor was about to offer more advice on the dangers of shouting while riding—since loud noises can panic or excite the horse, which is extremely dangerous—Bai Ruoruo caught sight of Shen Mingxuan’s figure out of the corner of her eye. Her eyes lit up, and a tear sparkled as it escaped.

“Mimi, thank you for caring about me.”

Jiang Mi: “???”

The next moment, with Shen Mingxuan’s discontented voice sounding, Jiang Mi understood why Bai Ruoruo thanked her.

“Jiang Mi, what are you and Ruoruo fighting about now?” Shen Mingxuan’s voice reprimanded.

Jiang Mi wasn’t used to accommodating him. Her tone was sharp, “Get lost.”

Seeing him, Bai Ruoruo immediately clung to him like a delicate bird, her voice soft and sweet, “Mingxuan, it’s not Mimi’s fault. I was uncomfortable due to my period and nearly fell off the horse.”

Bai Ruoruo’s words served two purposes.

Firstly, to distance herself from Jiang Mi and prevent Jiang Mi from exposing her lack of riding skills.

Secondly, to evoke Shen Mingxuan’s guilt. After all, as her boyfriend and a member of the same group on the show, he should have been by her side.

Sure enough, Shen Mingxuan, ignoring Jiang Mi, embraced Bai Ruoruo with concern, “Why didn’t you say something earlier? Are you hurt anywhere?”

Bai Ruoruo shook her head, showing a determined look, “I’m fine. Mingxuan, don’t worry.”

“No, I’m not at ease. There’s a doctor with the crew. Let her check you out.” Shen Mingxuan looked at her with deep affection.

Bai Ruoruo felt relieved. Her image as a delicate and pitiful person during her period was now established, and no one could criticize her riding skills.

But the next moment, Jiang Mi’s casual remark shattered all of Bai Ruoruo’s hopeful expectations.

“Director, the equestrian instructor was kicked in the chest by a horse while saving Miss Bai.”