As high-light was about to kick hard, Yu Di said to him, "Husband! That's enough! I don't want anyone to die—I just want a good scolding!" High-light agreed to the young woman's request. He took her hand and said, "The weather is wonderful today—let's go up to the top of the tower and have some fun!" Yu Di nodded. When high-light and Yu Di stepped out of the room, the four thugs had already been intimidated by his presence, retreating far away, their faces filled with fear. High-light shouted at them, "I want you all to remember—anyone who dares to touch my wife will meet a terrible end!" The four thugs, clearly remembering the cries of the scar-faced one, repeatedly said, "We won't! We won't!" High-light led Yu Di proudly upward. The Eiffel Tower occupies one hectare and stands on the Champ de Mars, at the banks of the Seine in the heart of Paris. Except for its four legs, which are made of reinforced concrete, the entire structure is composed of steel, weighing a total of 7,000 tons.
The tower has three levels: the first is 57 meters high, the second 115 meters, and the third 274 meters. Except for the third level platform, which has no gaps, all other sections are fully open. From the base to the top, there are a total of 1,711 steps, now equipped with elevators, making access very convenient. Each level features a bar and restaurant, allowing visitors to take a break and enjoy the unique panoramic view of Paris: on clear days, one can see the landscape as far as 70 kilometers away. When the designer, Gustave Eiffel, delivered the original plans, he stated, "Only proper painting can ensure the lifespan of this metal structure." This remark remains highly relevant for maintaining the Eiffel Tower—it also applies, perhaps, to how we nurture human relationships: attentive care, consistent dedication, and unwavering commitment—this is truly the essence of human beauty. The two visitors reached the midsection of the second level and found a lively crowd gathered there, the scene bustling and vibrant.
Yudi is a lively, sociable young woman who pulls out Gao Liang's hand and says, "Husband! Look! An exciting tower-climbing competition has just begun! Wow! And there's a special grand prize too!" Yudi is like a vibrant butterfly emerging after the rain, full of curiosity about everything in Paris—especially the grand prize events. Gao Liang notices that the well-known female host of France's public television station, delivering her announcements in fluent French, says, "The annual grand tower-climbing competition is now underway! Anyone is welcome to join voluntarily—whichever participant reaches the top first will be crowned champion and awarded the special grand prize! The best time to act is now!" Soon, public enthusiasm surges. Gao Liang and Yudi observe that participants come in pairs—couples, married couples, representing people of all ages and life stages.
Europeans enjoy life, unlike our Chinese people who are constantly busy earning money, even after they've earned it, they often lack the time to truly savor life—leading to a situation where today's Chinese citizens are constantly exhausted, serving money as their master, and thus living rather sadly.
A few weeks ago, Yudi and Dong Jiao co-starred in the film "Dreaming of the Red Chamber," which left them highly stressed and fatigued—now, at last, they have such a rare opportunity to relax.
Gao Liang also feels that taking this time to unwind is a great pleasure!
With a single whistle, the couples and spouses who had spontaneously gathered began to set off.
Gao Liang moved forward, urged by Yudi's gentle pull.
A young French man with a full beard, named REX, tall and athletic, dressed in a sports uniform—right out of the box, as if he were a professional athlete. His partner is Éli, a renowned French marathon runner, one of France's top athletes and a celebrated couple. This time, they are ambitious, aiming to win that prestigious, mysterious award. REX, a distinguished male long-distance runner, has achieved a remarkable three consecutive European titles, creating a personal milestone in European sports history and bringing great honor to France. President of France personally awarded him, praising him as "the world's best athlete—France's pride!" Éli, on the other hand, is France's top female marathon runner, having broken two world records.
This dynamic couple of athletes has been strongly backed by both Paris TV journalists and on-site spectators, as well as the competing couples. "Rex will win! Éli will win!" Many sports fans raise vibrant flags, cheering them on. Paris TV is live-broadcasting this grand tower run event, leveraging its strategic vantage point at 340 meters above the Eiffel Tower to reach audiences across France and throughout Europe. Viewers in France and across Europe watch in wide-eyed anticipation of this unprecedented, crowd-pleasing spectacle. Indeed, Rex and Éli maintain a steady lead without any significant effort. The renowned female host of Paris TV, in an excited tone, exclaims: "Our nation's finest athletes will achieve unparalleled glory in this competition! Let's rally together for our French sporting heroes! The French athletes will triumph!"
"Whether on-site or watching on television, the French citizens responded enthusiastically: 'France is invincible! Long live France!' Damn it—no one has even shouted 'Long live China!' High Light felt deeply dissatisfied. After all, High Light and Yu Die noticed that the participants weren't all French—there were British, German, Austrian, Danish, Spanish, American, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese participants as well. 'Husband! I can't go on! I'm so tired!' Yu Die couldn't keep up anymore. She was drenched in sweat, gasping for breath. High Light knew that Yu Die hadn't trained with him the way Dong Jiao had—she was actually more delicate and frail than Dong Jiao. He felt deeply concerned and knelt down on the ground.
Yu Di was so touched. She rested against Gao Qiang’s back, feeling safe and warm as he carried her—this man, like a mountain—his strength and warmth giving her a deep sense of security. When tired, she could simply be happy resting against him.
"Husband! We’re not going to run anymore! We won’t even make it to the grand prize! Why bother? Let’s just climb up slowly!"
Yu Di certainly didn’t harbor hopes of winning the grand prize, though she was curious about what it might be.
Gao Qiang’s reply surprised her: "My fourth wife! Don’t worry—by now, we’ve already secured victory! Haha!"
Yu Di shook her head. "I don’t believe you! You’re carrying me—how are you going to climb the tower stairs?"
Gao Qiang beamed and said, "I’ve got a plan! Look—cover your eyes with this black cloth!"
With that, he gestured for Yu Di to cover her eyes with the cloth.
Yu Di felt delighted and followed her husband’s instructions, eager to see what he had in mind.