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Chapter 370 - 368. Please look forward to it (3rd update)_1

Chapter 370: 368. Please look forward to it (3rd update)_1

When it came to clearing the loose rocks from the sheer cliff face, Ren He took on the task himself. At this point, he was slowly lowered down the cliff by a safety rope to become familiar with every rock on the surface.

Personally clearing the climb meant that he would understand the challenges he would encounter during the free solo climb.

Moreover, with his exceptional memory, just one climb would be enough for him to perfectly remember the structure of the cliff face, forming it all in his mind, ensuring he wouldn’t make any wrong choices.

But still, the biggest problem remained: there were too few footholds on this cliff face. Ren He furrowed his brows; in some places, it was difficult to find a hold, the gaps barely wide enough for a fingertip.

Why is it always emphasized in the field of free solo climbing that only vertical cliff faces represent a higher degree of difficulty?

One can imagine how hard it is to keep balance even when pressed against the wall of one’s own home, much less on such a mountain face.

Yet, a vertical cliff isn’t the ultimate challenge either; the most difficult are those sections where the angle exceeds 90 degrees, such as Mexico’s ’The Road of Light.’

By this time, more people on TK Company’s official website were inquiring about Knight’s whereabouts, wondering if he was right now in Yosemite National Park.

Even thousands gathered in front of TK Company’s headquarters, holding banners demanding an explanation of Knight’s whereabouts. When Knight was in China, it was all well and good, as it was impossible to find him, but now that Knight was in the United States, they must see him with their own eyes, knowing that their idol might return to China at any time.

They were no longer satisfied with the four words "please look forward to it" on the official website. They demanded that the TK’s official website must be updated within 24 hours!

TK became like a camp for Knight’s fans, where its executives experienced pain and pleasure; pain due to the headache-inducing situation at hand, and pleasure because they knew these die-hard fans of Knight would all be potential clients for TK...

Someone contacted An Si to see if they could disclose Knight’s location. Concealing Ren He’s identity had always been his own request. TK Company actually found revealing Ren He’s identity to be more beneficial for their marketing, but they also respected his choice.

Now, with the situation having reached this point, TK also wanted to disclose Ren He’s identity and whereabouts, but they still needed to seek his opinion.

Meanwhile, Ren He was still clearing the cliff. Just clearing the loose stones took a full three days, during which the speculation about Knight’s whereabouts from the outside world never ceased. As soon as Ren He returned to the top of the mountain, An Si communicated the issue with him.

But openly revealing his identity was absolutely out of the question for Ren He; if he had to reveal it, shouldn’t it be done domestically at least? At least, when his father or Mrs. Ren became furious, he could rush back in time, right?

Otherwise, imagine Mrs. Ren calling, "Hey, son, where are you? Come home."

And Ren He would have to say, "I’m in the United States..."

Mrs. Ren’s anger would probably flare up in an instant... Slacking off your studies, running off to America?!

So, when Ren He heard An Si say that netizens were giving TK’s official website a 24-hour ultimatum to update, he was somewhat amused and dismayed. What was all this about?

But they said ’update,’ without specifying what to update, right? Ren He gave An Si a couple of sentences and then turned around, descending the mountain via the ropes – truly a dauntless artist.

An Si stood there in a daze for a long time before relaying Ren He’s exact words back to TK, leaving the company’s executives confused for a while. In the end, they passed the buck back to Ren He...

So, the TK official website was indeed updated that day, but when netizens saw the content of the update, they were flabbergasted. What was this? Was this some kind of joke?

They saw a few large characters that read, "Knight: Please continue to look forward to it."

Yes, it was Knight asking you to keep looking forward to it, which had nothing to do with us – perfectly fine. Below this sentence was a smaller line: Knight’s original words.

Damnit, the fans were both frustrated and amused. You were asked for an update, but is this what you update?

No, they had to find Knight. Since you won’t tell, we’ll find him ourselves!

By this time, some had guessed that Knight might truly be challenging the cliffs of Yosemite National Park in California. After all, during this time there was no significant low-pressure system over the ocean, and even the waves were not big – fine for playing, but laughable to think of Knight taking on such a challenge.

A group of academically inclined fans analyzed Knight’s whereabouts. Their initial analysis was of the likelihood he went surfing. If that was the case, they would examine the low-pressure movements to determine Knight’s exact location. However, after studying the weather charts, they dismissed this theory.

Then what else was left? The cliffs of Yosemite National Park in California seemed to be the only thing worthy of Knight’s status. No wonder the number one person in the free solo climbing domain was so nervous...

By then, countless enthusiastic fans decided to head to Yosemite National Park together. These were Knight’s loyal fans, whose most urgent desire was to see the true face of their idol.

In a previous life, how many fans had followed their favorite stars on national tours, not missing a single event? Knight’s fans seemed even more hardcore.

It was precisely because what Knight was doing was somewhat special. What is extreme sports? It is a cry for life.

How many people have grown accustomed to the numb life within the urban steel forest, repeating the same tasks day after day.

HR people numbly interview countless candidates.

Accountants numbly face so many forms and reports.

Salespeople put on smiles for numerous clients each day.

Designers deal with customers’ picky demands every day.

When Knight appeared, they suddenly realized that there was such a person leading everyone in a relentless challenge against life, and it felt like a pure movement emanating from the very essence of life.

This was something that could not be experienced through a song, a music video, a TV drama, or a variety show, because Ren He himself was using his life to create miracles.

While countless people excitedly rushed to Yosemite National Park, Ren He was far from pretentious; he stood beneath Half Dome, gazing upwards at the cliff above. Part of the work crew had already reached the top through alternative routes to wait for Knight’s successful climb, and Liu Erbao’s cameras were all set up. Everyone was ready.

All they were waiting for was for Ren He to tie on the Red Scarf.

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