Quick Wear: Reversing Life

March 3.23rd was Liu Xinyan's birthday. Cheng Yu wanted to repair their relationship, so he took Liu Xinyan to the Nice Resort in southern France a week in advance.

March is a month with just the right temperature. It is not as cold as winter, nor as hot as summer, and the sunny days are mild and won’t expose your face to the sun.

Nice is well-known for its seaside resorts. It has a wide and beautiful coastline with clear blue waters. It is a favorite tourist destination for many middle-class white people.

Cheng Yu had many business partners in southern France. When they heard that Cheng Yu was coming with his wife for vacation, one of the hospitable southern French people opened his private resort to Cheng Yu.

This private resort is a small strait. A large villa is built on a not-so-high cliff bay. It has complete recreational facilities and is cleaned and maintained by a dedicated staff every day.

In front of the villa is a private beach, undisturbed by tourists, and the water is even clearer than in public areas. Rocky reefs flank the beach, while fine white sand lies in the center. Seagulls circle overhead. The scenery is as rich and beautiful as a painting.

Sometimes during the day, Cheng Yu had some official business to deal with, so Liu Xinyan would go to the beach alone in a bikini or skirt to sunbathe.

The housekeeper also thoughtfully prepared sunscreen, drinks and snacks and placed them on the small table next to the beach chairs.

Although the sea breeze is still a bit cold, the sun can warm the body.

Liu Xinyan had basically spent her days at the beach these days. Sometimes, after Cheng Yu finished his work, he would come down to accompany her, and Liu Xinyan would instruct him to help her apply sunscreen.

She also brought a lot of brightly colored bikinis and beautiful floral dresses, but she didn't expect Cheng Yu's photography skills to be very straight-forward. She had to force him to teach her how to take a few beautiful photos.

The beautiful photos received a lot of likes as soon as they were posted on WeChat Moments.

You Yue: Was this angle taken by your husband?

[Zhou Jiayi: What a beautiful sea! What beautiful long legs!]

Yes, although Cheng Yu’s skills didn’t improve much, he at least learned to squat down and take pictures with his legs stretched out.

Liu Xinyan lay on the beach chair, laughing uncontrollably.

"A professional can tell at a glance that the photo was taken by you." Liu Xinyan said to Cheng Yu who was reading a book next to her.

Cheng Yu said calmly, "Every profession has its own specialization."

Liu Xinyan: "Cheng Hao's photography skills are better than yours." No wonder Zhang Xian had to choose even the jewelry before.

After listening to this, Cheng Yu silently put down the book, took out his mobile phone, and opened his circle of friends to look at the photos.

In fact, he quite likes the photos he takes, with bright backgrounds and lively figures. It's his wife's expectations that are too high.

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After five days of living a life of idleness, probably because he felt that Liu Xinyan liked watching horse racing, on Liu Xinyan's birthday, Cheng Yu took her to a famous local racecourse to watch the race.

This kind of old-fashioned racetrack naturally has a horse racing betting segment. Due to its long history and cultural influence, this racetrack still maintains an old-fashioned style. There will be waiters in each area to distribute betting cards and collect bets.

Those who came to watch the horse racing were all dressed in formal attire and accompanied by their partners, giving off a very rich vibe.

Liu Xinyan wasn't actually interested in horse racing. After all, it was a favorite activity among royalty and nobles, and she often lurked in such places for missions. After seeing it so often, it wasn't surprising.

But I heard that the odds here are quite high, and a long time ago there was a case of someone becoming a millionaire in a day by betting on horses. This piqued Liu Xinyan's interest.

There are two ways to bet on horses at this racetrack. The simplest is to bet on which horse will come first. A more advanced way is to bet on which horse will come first, which horse will come second, and so on. This is called "place winning."

Each horse has different odds. For example, the favorite No. 5, which has the highest chance of winning, usually has a shorter odds of only 2:1. However, No. 11, which has a lower chance of winning, has odds of 5:1.

However, the odds of a horse will also be affected by the number of bettors. The more people bet, the lower the odds of the horse will be. Therefore, the odds of each race will be announced when betting stops.

But horse racing isn't always about luck. Liu Xinyan tipped the VIP attendant and asked him to take her for a walk around the racecourse. She then wrote her winning numbers on a card and gave it to the attendant along with the two €500 bets.

The waiter immediately took it respectfully. This was because the racecourse was very old, mostly locals or tourists, and it was rare to receive such large amounts of bets.

He glanced at the number written by the distinguished guest and was a little surprised. He kindly reminded her, "Madam, number 8 is the new horse."

Liu Xinyan waved her hand: "Just follow this."

The waiter had no choice but to nod and leave.

After returning to the VIP seats, Cheng Yu was reading the morning horse racing report. Liu Xinyan walked in, in a good mood, and said, "The horse resources here are pretty good."

Cheng Yu put down the newspaper and asked, "Which number did you vote for?"

"Number 8." Liu Xinyan said.

Cheng Yu said, "A new contestant?"

Liu Xinyan said, "Yeah, the odds should be pretty high, let's try our luck."

Cheng Yu shook his head. Usually, horse racing gamblers would look at a horse's previous race records before placing a bet. His wife's behavior of directly betting on a new entry was a bit too hasty.

At the whistle, the gates opened, and Liu Xinyan's bet, number 8, shot out like an arrow, but the favorite, seeded number 5, quickly overtook it and took the lead. Numbers 7, 1, and 13 followed closely behind, with the momentum showing signs of surpassing number 8.

The field was filled with the sound of galloping horses' hooves, and the audience seats behind him were also filled with wave after wave of cheers.

The race was tense and stalemate. Although the No. 8 that Liu Xinyan bet on had been overtaken, it still had a strong posture, bulging muscles, and its hoof movements were wide and open. It surpassed the ones next to it little by little like a hot knife through butter, and soon it was on par with No. 5.

At the last crucial moment, it successfully overtook No. 5 and took the lead amid the surprised cheers of the crowd.

Close behind is No. 1, while No. 5 is third, No. 9 is fourth, and No. 13 is fifth.

Cheng Yu didn't expect that his wife's prediction was right. Looking at Liu Xinyan's bright smile, he couldn't help but curl up the corners of his mouth.

Then the waiter came over with a wad of cash, his face flushed with surprise: "Ma'am, you are amazing! You guessed all of them right."

Liu Xinyan bet on double play. In addition to guessing the champion, she also wrote the ranking numbers for the third place, second place, fourth place and fifth place.

It was really an upset for No. 8 to win the championship. Few people placed bets on it, so the odds were relatively high.

Not to mention the advanced gameplay, the more and more accurate your guesses are, the higher the odds will be.

Therefore, Liu Xinyan directly won nearly 5000 euros! This caused a stir among the people around her.

Liu Xinyan waved the cash in front of Cheng Yu, her smile even brighter and more dazzling.

Cheng Yu glanced at the betting card she had written earlier and raised his eyebrows in surprise.

As a young man, he sought the thrill of horse racing and often went to the Hong Kong racecourse with a few friends. Sometimes, he got lucky and won several races in a row. But now, he is still surprised by his wife's good taste.

It seems that Liu Xinyan has always had good vision and luck, whether it is horse racing or investment.

"Don't look at me like that." Liu Xinyan smiled, "Guessing the fourth and fifth correctly was pure luck."

Cheng Yu asked: "Then why are you so sure that number 8 will win?"

When it comes to horses, Liu Xinyan can't be called an expert, but she can be considered an expert.

"Horse racing also requires the right timing, location, and people," said Liu Xinyan. "Although No. 8 is a new competitor, he's in his prime. Before the race, I saw him constantly swishing his tail and stamping his hooves, and his head hitting the gate. He was full of energy and energy. No. 5 has already run several races in a row, so he definitely doesn't have the stamina No. 8 has."

"Besides looking at the horse itself, the grass it eats and its feces can also show whether a horse is healthy and strong. However, racehorses that can participate in the race must have been tested before the race."

"Then it all depends on the weather and the course. Today is sunny and windless, and the course is made of natural grass. Track 5 should be slightly flat and dry."

"Finally, there's the rider. Although No. 8 is a new horse, his rider is not. I asked the staff, and they've been competing for several years, so he's very experienced and familiar with the course. He looks energetic, and he didn't make any composure movements while riding No. 8, which suggests this isn't his first time riding No. 8. No. 8 should be quite cooperative with him."

When Liu Xinyan talked about this, her face was full of confidence and there seemed to be stars twinkling in her eyes.

"Of course, winning depends more on luck. So, I'm lucky." Liu Xinyan shrugged.

Seeing her speaking so confidently, Cheng Yu was also infected by her confidence. He touched her hair and chuckled: "Luck is also a part of strength."

His wife is so interesting, how come he only discovered it now?

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Winning a large sum of money is already eye-catching, but continuing to win may bring trouble.

So after Liu Xinyan gambled for more than ten dollars in two games, she took the huge sum of money she won to a Michelin restaurant in the city for lunch.

After lunch, Cheng Yu took Liu Xinyan to a local private horse farm in the suburbs.

"You're not bringing me here to ride a horse, are you?" Liu Xinyan teased.

At this time, the stable boy led a chestnut horse out of the warehouse. The coat was evenly colored all over the body, turning black on the legs, with white hair in the middle of the head and on the four hooves.

When she saw it, Liu Xinyan was stunned for a moment.

It was simply because the horse looked so much like her former mount, especially the white hair on its hooves, that it was named Treading Snow. Later, after she achieved great merit, Treading Snow was given to her, and from then on, they fought together until her death.

I don’t know what happened to Taxue after her death.

"This is a French horse, famous for its jumping skills." Cheng Yu opened the wooden fence. "Would you like to try riding it?"

The saddle has been installed on the horse's back, and it stands there quietly, as if waiting for its owner to ride it.

Liu Xinyan glanced at Cheng Yu and suddenly an idea struck her: "Could this horse be a gift for me?"

Cheng Yu smiled and said, "Yes, happy birthday."

The Serra Français is a renowned horse, originating in Country F and possessing purebred genetic ancestry. These horses are generally gentle and intelligent, making them popular with beginner riders. Their exceptional jumping ability also makes them a frequent participant in horse racing.

However, buying such a horse not only requires an application for breeding, but also requires a considerable expense in terms of both its value and subsequent maintenance. Therefore, horse breeding has always been a specialty of the wealthy and the nobility.

"Give it a name. It's your horse now."

Although he looks like Taxue, Taxue is unique and irreplaceable.

"Let's call you Bai Taxue."

The white spot on the forehead looks like a peony.

Liu Xinyan walked forward silently and touched the horse's face.

It does have a gentle personality and does not feel uneasy or irritated when strangers approach it. After Liu Xinyan fed it a carrot, it would rub Liu Xinyan's hand with its horse head.

After getting familiar with the situation, Liu Xinyan easily grabbed the reins and mounted the horse.

Cheng Yu was worried and still let Ma Tong hold the rope.

After riding it for a few laps, Liu Xinyan asked the horse boy to loosen the rope and started trotting with Bai Taxue.

Cheng Yu sat on a bench not far away, watching the maroon figure running faster and faster.

Someone pulled the reins, and Bai Taxue jumped out of the fence, ran to the grass outside the horse farm, and began to gallop across the vast green land.

Ma Tong tried to stop him but to no avail, and looked back at Cheng Yu at a loss.

Cheng Yu shook his head, indicating that it was all right. Even his brows were furrowed the moment Liu Xinyan and Bai Taxue climbed over the fence.

Liu Xinyan didn't even wear professional riding clothes, but only a high-slit floral skirt and a denim jacket.

The straw hat she had been wearing was blown off by the wind, and her long hair was blown wildly in the wind. The wind blowing in her face filled her chest, and the familiar friction on her legs made her feel very comfortable.

At this moment, she seemed to have returned to the past, with no system, no tasks, only the vast grassland and the sound of the wind whistling in her ears.