Alaska Gold Rush Diary

Chapter 175 Accepting the Challenge

Chapter 176 Accepting the Challenge

Looking at Sophia's pitiful appearance, Zhou Xin knew she wanted him to admit to riding the bear back then, but he really didn't want to bring it up deliberately.

He winked at Sofia and said with a smile, "Putting everything else aside, I think riding in a car is definitely more comfortable than riding a bear."

His words drew another burst of laughter. Sophia glanced at Zhou Xin, then hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but couldn't.

"However," Wyatt continued after the laughter subsided, "while riding a brown bear is really impossible, Sophia said you're also a great shot, which makes me quite curious."

Just then, Bell returned with freshly brewed coffee, distributing it to everyone as he said, "Everyone here, except Sophia, is a sharpshooter."

Another male hunter, Walsh, said, "Bell, don't take me with you. Compared to Wyatt, my marksmanship is nothing."

Bell took a sip of his last cup of coffee: "You're definitely no match for Wyatt. Who here can match his marksmanship? But that doesn't mean your marksmanship is bad; it just means Wyatt is too good."

Wyatt was flattered by their praise, but he pretended to be modest and said, "No, I just have better eyesight than you guys, that's all."

Sophia was still a little annoyed by Wyatt's words earlier, so she deliberately said, "I'm undoubtedly the worst shot in this room, but the best shot might not necessarily be Wyatt."

Wyatt paused for a moment, then said, "My marksmanship may not be as good as your father's."

Although he believed his marksmanship was far superior to Bell's, he still felt he had to be polite to his master since the hunter base and the land belonged to Bell.

Sofia gave a mischievous smile: "I know my dad's marksmanship best; he's definitely no match for yours."

Having said that much, everyone understood the meaning behind her words and turned their gazes to Zhou Xin.

Zhou Xin maintained a smile on the surface, but in his heart he was thinking, "Miss, don't use me as a scapegoat to push forward!"

He came to the hunter base only to seek cooperation opportunities and see if he could rent the land from her father; he had no intention of showing off.

These people are all professional hunters, and they naturally have their own pride.

There's no need to cause unpleasantness with them over trivial matters.

However, Sofia was clearly unwilling to give him the opportunity to keep a low profile.

"That's right, I'm talking about Mr. Zhou," Sophia tilted her head back, as if praising herself, "I've seen it with my own eyes, his marksmanship is definitely no worse than Wyatt's!"

Wyatt appeared remarkably calm, smiling slightly. "You always claim to have seen it with your own eyes, but judging from that absurd bear-riding incident, your words don't seem very believable."

Sophia finally got angry. Her eyebrows furrowed, and she shouted, "Do you think I'm lying? I've never lied!"

"I'm sorry, that's not what I meant," Wyatt said with a smile that Sophia found extremely distasteful. "After all, your hunting experience isn't very extensive, so it's normal that you can't make accurate judgments about many things."

"Hmph," Sofia glared at him, "If you don't believe me, why don't you two have a shooting contest? Don't you always have shooting contests before?"

For a hunter, the most important skill is marksmanship.

A hunter's marksmanship often reflects his overall skill level.

That's why hunters often get together to test their marksmanship; after all, everyone wants to know who the strongest is.

Sophia's words immediately drew a chorus of agreement.

Everyone was very interested in this kind of competition program.

Wyatt, in particular, had long surpassed everyone present and considered himself the undisputed king of guns.

Now that someone has suddenly appeared who is considered to have marksmanship no less than his own, he obviously cannot allow such a thing to exist.

He then looked at Zhou Xin with a half-smile and said, "Mr. Zhou, please let us witness your superb marksmanship."

He deliberately emphasized "miraculous skill" while looking at Sofia, as if to say: You little girl, don't you know that the strength of a marksman can be verified immediately?

Zhou Xin didn't want to show off in front of this group, so he humbly said, "No need, Miss Sophia is too kind. My marksmanship is definitely not as good as that of real hunters like you."

Hearing his words, Wyatt became even more convinced of his judgment: Sofia was definitely bragging. This guy wouldn't even dare to compete, his marksmanship must be very average, and it's even hard to say whether he can use a gun at all.

Wyatt wasn't one to kick someone when they're down. Knowing the man in front of him didn't want to embarrass himself in public, he didn't press the issue. He smiled and said, "That's a real shame. Everyone thought we'd witness a spectacular match today."

Sophia looked at Zhou Xin with a anxious expression and pleading eyes, saying, "Mr. Zhou, your marksmanship is so amazing, why don't you try shooting at him?"

"Sofia, you're being very rude," Bell said with a reproachful look. "Mr. Zhou is a guest; you can't ask him to do something he doesn't want to do."

Bell knew Wyatt's marksmanship very well and believed that Zhou Xin could not possibly defeat him.

If a guest doesn't want to embarrass themselves in public, the host naturally can't force them.

Seeing that no one believed her, and even Zhou Xin, the person involved, did not support her, Sophia felt extremely wronged, and tears welled up in her eyes.

Seeing the girl on the verge of tears, Zhou Xin wanted to change the subject, but Wyatt, in his old-fashioned manner, continued to lecture Sofia.

"Sophia, I've watched you grow up, so I have to say a few words to you. As a qualified hunter, you must be down-to-earth and steadily improve yourself, instead of being as impetuous as you."

Sofia lowered her head, clenched her teeth, and remained silent, tears streaming down her face.

Seeing this, Zhou Xin finally felt a pang of pity and said, "I'm so sorry, I didn't expect to make Miss Sophia cry over such a small matter. Since she really wants to see the performance, I, as a guest, have no reason to refuse her."

Sophia suddenly looked up, her big, teary eyes meeting Zhou Xin's, her expression shifting from grievance to joy.

Wyatt was stunned for a moment, then his eyes lit up and he showed an excited expression.

It had been a long time since anyone had been willing to test their marksmanship against him, and he was eager to show off his skills in front of everyone again.

"So, Mr. Zhou agrees to a marksmanship contest with me?"

Zhou Xin smiled and said, "I wouldn't dare to compete. I just want to see Miss Sophia saddened and in tears over such a small matter. Let's put on a show for her together."

Although Wyatt maintained a smile on the surface, he couldn't help but feel a little annoyed inside.

You call the thing I'm most proud of a trivial matter?

Our duel concerns the honor of hunters, so how can it be a performance to amuse children?

I'll show you what real marksmanship is in a minute!