The cable car suddenly stopped in mid-air, giving a feeling of being stuck halfway up or down, neither touching the sky nor the ground, which indeed terrified people, especially since such occurrences are extremely rare and usually associated with accidents or disasters, causing the passengers on the cable car to panic and scream. The fact that it was quite high above the ground only intensified the fear of falling to death.

Li Yan and his companions, although all calm individuals, wouldn't scream because of this minor mishap, but having just been talking about such possibilities when it happened still left them a bit startled.

"It's okay, it might just be a minor glitch," Li Yan hugged Yurong, comforting her with a few words.

Yurong tried her best to return a smile, though she remained relatively composed. Claiming she wasn't worried at all would be dishonest! After all, she was still a woman, prone to nervousness in dangerous situations. Typically, she carried herself with grace because everything was manageable through conventional measures, even if the company faced a crisis, there would still be room for recovery. However, being suspended in mid-air, if the cable broke or screws loosened, no matter how cool-headed or capable she was, it would be beyond her control.

"Don't worry, even if there's a power outage or malfunction, at most we'll just pause for a while. Unforeseen accidents usually don't happen. Trust me!" Qiao Huanxuan was an architectural designer, and although she hadn't designed cable cars before, her words held a reassuring credibility in this situation.

Earlier they had comforted her, and now they were doing it again, making Zhang Yurong feel like a burden, she quickly said: "I'm fine, just surprised. I have a fear of heights, and with the doors closed, even if we wait longer, it won't be particularly cold temporarily, I'm not scared."

Li Yan glanced at Qiao Huanxuan with a half-amused expression: "You told me not to carry my phone, did either of you bring one? If you have a phone, you could call your friend who's a small director, and find out what happened. If it's nothing serious, he could expedite things!"

Qiao Huanxuan gave him a sidelong glance: "Why would I bring a phone? It's just half a day, not likely to receive any critical calls. If I fall and hurt myself, it wouldn't be worth it…"

"No need to trouble ourselves, right? I bet we'll soon have results, let's just wait patiently for a little while."

Just as Zhang Yurong's words fell, the cable car resumed moving, and passengers in the other cars reduced their complaints and stopped grumbling.

Soon, everyone forgot this little episode, appreciating the snowy scenery on the mountains, watching snow-covered slopes, valleys, rocks, and trees. Yurong felt a bit of regret and nostalgia, thinking that if she had brought a camera, capturing photos from high above should present a unique view compared to shots taken on the ground. But she just felt a twinge of regret because, practically speaking, carrying a camera wasn't convenient.

Upon reaching the summit, the young people who alighted first dashed out excitedly. However, their group was not in a rush because, after leaving in the morning, driving over, spending time at the mountain base, and the cable car ride, it was nearly noon. They hadn't eaten lunch yet, and in the cold ski resort on the mountaintop, skiing requires physical energy; replenishing some was essential for their bodies. Li Yan was naturally indifferent since he could withstand harsh conditions, but he couldn't let the two girls suffer from cold and hunger.

So they headed first to the supply station on the mountain, led by Qiao Huanxuan. Here, ski equipment, clothing, gloves, scarves, and hats were sold, and there was a restaurant to eat. They casually enjoyed a lunch and had some hot drinks, like water and coffee, while the two women shared some skiing theory with Li Yan.

After adequate rest following the meal, the trio entered the ski field. Considering Li Yan was a beginner, they avoided areas with steep slopes and chose a relatively broad and flat area to help Li Yan secure his skis and then taught him skiing.

Usually, in this setting, men teach women, but it was the reverse for Li Yan now, with two beauties instructing him, drawing envy from many. Nevertheless, those who made a special trip here during the New Year were genuinely interested in skiing, and until they were separated, even if someone envied Li Yan or coveted the beauties, they merely disdained from afar without approaching or showing off in front of them.

Li Yan, being who he was, a specially trained talent through arduous training, could operate various methods of transportation, not just drive a car. His bodily coordination was unparalleled. He hadn't received specific training in skiing because it wasn't applicable to his profession as an assassin. Over the years, no task mandated execution in a snowy mountain or ski resort. If needed, learning and training for a period wouldn't pose much difficulty.

Thus, even though this was a new learning experience today, he quickly grasped the concept. After a brief awkward period, he was able to ski smoothly and gracefully, disappointing those who hoped for him to stumble frequently.

After an hour of play, Li Yan mastered fundamental techniques without falling, observing much about the techniques of others. He then realized that Qiao Huanxuan and Zhang Yurong only had learned and skied before, superior to him as a novice, but not skilled ski experts. As his progress caught up a bit, their differences weren't too significant, and they joyously learned and practiced skiing together.