Chapter 243 Outdoor Challenge Blogger

Chapter 243 Outdoor Challenge Blogger

As Yunhai Xiaoyao Shop's business boomed, new problems soon arose.

The mountainside challenge platform is not spacious to begin with, and the shop of the small wooden cabin is even more exquisite. The interior can only accommodate three narrow tables, and can only serve a maximum of three guests at a time. Any more than that and there will be no room to move around.

Challengers flocked to buy the strawberry mochi milk, forming a long line that stretched from the wooden cabin entrance all the way to the edge of the sky ladder trail.

Many people held coupons in their hands, standing on tiptoe to look ahead. When it was their turn to buy, it was difficult to find a place to rest. They could only hold their cups and lean against the railing to take a few quick sips.

Those who hadn't gotten their turn crowded around on the platform. The space that was originally meant for challengers to rest and recuperate was completely filled with people queuing up, leaving no room for even those who wanted to stretch their sore legs.

Someone at the back of the line couldn't help but mutter, "This line is so long, when will it be our turn?"

There were also small teams that took the challenge together, with one person queuing and another resting, but they didn't even have a place to stand. They could only stand on the walkway holding onto the iron chains, anxiously checking their watches frequently.

Su Yingxue and Xu Qingqing were so busy in the shop that their feet barely touched the ground, their hands never stopping as they filled cups. But with so many people, the cups were almost gone.

The next person's urging came quickly, and the two didn't even have time to catch their breath; sweat streamed down their faces.

Old Wang, who was standing by to maintain order, frowned and started to get anxious as he looked at the chaotic queue and the crowded platform.

Pulling Wu Yong aside, he lowered his voice and said, "This won't do! The platform is so small, it's not only crowded, but it also delays people's progress in their challenges. If this continues, we'll just annoy them!"

Wu Yong frowned, his gaze sweeping across the crowded throng. Seeing people arguing quietly over bumping into each other, he felt a pang of unease.

"That's right, the shop is small and the platform is narrow, it can't handle such a large flow of customers at all, what should we do?" The two were so anxious that they were at a loss for what to do.

While pouring the drinks, Su Yingxue glanced at the chaos outside and quickly made a plan. After handing out the drinks, she called out to Lao Wang and Wu Yong, "Don't panic! Let's break it down into steps!"

She wiped the water off her hands and continued, "Let's mark the queuing area on the side of the walkway, so it doesn't take up the rest area on the platform. We'll also encourage customers who have finished buying to leave as soon as possible, so they don't occupy the platform space."

Then he looked at Xu Qingqing and said, "Qingqing, let's prepare the mochi in advance and make two extra bowls of strawberry jam. Let's speed up the service so that everyone can wait a little longer."

Xu Qingqing nodded in agreement and turned to organize the prepared ingredients. She put the kneaded mochi into a thermal container to ensure the texture and make it easy to use. She also placed three large bowls of strawberry jam on the side, which indeed made the filling process much faster.

Wu Yong immediately found a few simple signs and marked out a queuing lane on the side of the walkway.

Then he shouted at the top of his lungs, "Friends, please line up along the side of the walkway. We'll buy what we need and leave right away, so we can have a place to rest!"

Old Wang also stepped forward to maintain order and help guide the line, gradually clearing the crowded area.

After these adjustments, the chaotic situation improved considerably.

People lined up in an orderly fashion along the walkway, without crowding the platform's rest area. Su Yingxue and Xu Qingqing also increased their food preparation speed, shortening the originally long wait by more than half.

Many people bought hot strawberry mochi milk, held their cups and leaned against the railing of the walkway, drinking the sweet and warm beverage while gazing at the surging sea of ​​clouds in the distance, their fatigue swept away.

Finally, a spot became available on the platform for challengers who were tired from climbing to sit and rest.

In no time, the group was orderly and had a place to rest. The sweet fragrance still lingered in the mountains, and the sea of ​​clouds was bustling with activity.

It eventually became orderly and served as a heartwarming yet unobtrusive supply point during the ladder challenge.

Wu Yong had long wanted to leverage the popularity of Yunhai Xiaoyaopu to fully establish the reputation of the Wushan Sky Ladder outdoor challenge. After much deliberation, he pulled several strings and specially invited Lei Hai, one of the top outdoor climbing bloggers in the country.

Lei Hai is no ordinary blogger; he is extremely famous in the industry. He has climbed Mount Everest, ventured into dangerous uninhabited areas, and traversed countless treacherous tracks on famous mountains and rivers.

When he received the invitation, he initially thought it was just a gimmick from a small scenic spot and didn't take it seriously at all. He even joked with his assistant in private: "Foggy Hill? It sounds like a small hill. What kind of decent outdoor challenge can it offer? It's probably not even enough to warm up."

Unable to resist Wu Yong's repeated and sincere invitations, and having heard that a small shop on the mountainside next to the Heavenly Ladder had become a trending topic with a single drink, I was intrigued and finally decided to come to Wushan.

When Lei Hai first saw the Mist Mountain Ladder, he was quite nonchalant. His gaze swept over the iron chains and stone steps built along the mountain, and he felt that the scale was far less than the dangerous paths he had challenged before. He casually stretched his limbs and then set off lightly with his equipment.

But after climbing the first half, the casual look on his face gradually disappeared—this ladder to heaven didn't look extremely steep, but it was steep and cleverly designed.

The width of the stone steps varies with the terrain, and in many sections one must hold onto the iron chains for support.

Moreover, the wind in the mountains is unpredictable, so people need to be extra careful with their feet, as they can easily slip and fall if they are not careful.

Compared to the previous courses that only pursued high difficulty, this one has more skill and wildness, and the higher you climb, the more you feel that there are hidden secrets.

He gradually abandoned his contempt and focused on his footing, taking each step steadily and firmly. The composure he had developed when climbing Mount Everest came in handy at this moment.

A sweet breeze gradually drifted in, mixed with the crispness of the mountain grass and trees, dispelling the restlessness brought on by the climb.

He glanced sideways and saw a sign for a log cabin prominently displayed on the natural platform in the middle of the ladder – Yunhai Xiaoyao Shop.

The challengers in line held their pinkish-purple drinks, their faces full of contentment, creating a unique contrast with the treacherous ladder track.

Lei Hai was surprised to find such a small fireworks shop hidden on such a steep outdoor challenge track.

He wasn't a fan of sweet drinks, but the increasingly strong sweet aroma captivated him, and when he reached the platform, he unconsciously walked towards the small shop.

Su Yingxue was busy filling cups when she looked up and saw him dressed in professional outdoor gear. He was tall and straight, with the sharpness and determination of years of outdoor climbing in his eyes, which was very different from ordinary challengers.

Su Yingxue smiled and handed over a cup of freshly made strawberry mochi milk: "Coming to challenge the Heavenly Ladder? Try this, it's hot and will relieve your fatigue."

Lei Hai took the cup, his fingertips touching the warm cup wall, the warmth spreading from his fingertips.

He looked down at the pinkish-purple hue spreading in the cup, took a sip, and savored the rich milky aroma that enveloped the freshness of the strawberries, while the chewy mochi provided a delightful experience on his tongue.

He took a bite, and the fatigue and thirst from the climb instantly disappeared.