Chapter 82: Playing on the Beach

After a nine-hour flight, the business jet brought the two of them to their destination, Weifeixiu Mine Islands, Liya Island, Kaxipo Beach—a place that was once a remote little village, now transformed by the tide of global economic growth into one of the world-famous resort island clusters.

It was the off-season for tourism, and there were few people around.

The hundred-meter-tall Sailboat Hotel had only a handful of rooms occupied.

Weifeixiu Mine Islands, Liya Island, Kaxipo Beach.

Golden sands, azure sea, blazing sunlight, and a group of young girls in sizzling swimsuits had become an indispensable part of the beach scenery.

A large sun umbrella cast a cool shadow on the golden sand.

On a waterproof mat, the cool older woman lounged in a relaxed pose, lying on her stomach on the mat, basking leisurely in the sun.

Her alluring posture revealed a hint of cleavage.

The diamond-shaped cutouts under the straps at her shoulders slightly squeezed her soft, plump skin, creating a perfect sense of sensuality.

Xu Yinpo held a small sand shovel, halfheartedly scooping at the sand, as if she wanted to build a sandcastle.

In the distance, the surface of the Beihai was calm and unruffled.

The sea breeze gently stirred her hair.

There was a hint of gloom in her eyes, as though something weighed on her mind.

After building another sandcastle, three sand mounds formed a triangular fortress, blocking all escape routes for the little brown-red sand crab in the center.

Watching the crab panic and scuttle about with nowhere to go, Xu Yinsheng felt no joy at all.

She knocked over one of the sandcastles, giving the crab a path to escape.

Watching the sand crab leave, Xu Yinsheng plunged the sand shovel into the sand, rolled over, and her graceful abdomen was fully exposed to the sunlight, as flawless and lustrous as the finest white jade.

After sunbathing her back, she now sunbathed her front.

Life couldn’t be any better.

But these past few days, Xu Yinsheng had been uneasy.

Lying on the waterproof mat, she shielded her eyes with her hand, feeling the golden sunlight trickling through her fingers.

“This isn’t right, something’s really not right.”

She muttered quietly, as if talking to herself.

“Either I’m dreaming…”

“Or he’s definitely plotting something big, just waiting for me to let my guard down, and then—bam!—he’ll take me out!”

Xu Yinsheng had encountered something strange lately.

Something that made her suspect she’d passed out on a little white bed, and was still lost in a dream, unable to wake up.

This whole week, Zhao Yicheng hadn’t made a move on her?!

Unbelievable!

Not only had he not made a move, he was even acting like a proper gentleman.

Even if there were occasional hugs and kisses, they were all within the boundaries of a normal relationship.

The two of them still shared a room, but now they slept in separate beds—and it was Zhao Yicheng who suggested it!

At first, Xu Yinsheng suspected Zhao Yicheng was just playing some new trick to punish her, like a predator in the animal kingdom, making the prey relax before going in for the kill!

But after a week of staying at the Sailboat Hotel, Zhao Yicheng never made a move.

He was either on video calls, managing the company, or working on his computer, handling trades.

Even Xu Yinsheng couldn’t help but doubt her earlier suspicions.

Had he really done it too much?

Was he worn out?

Heavens have mercy!

Maybe it was just human nature to court disaster, or maybe Xu Yinsheng was just itching for trouble.

She used to beg Zhao Yicheng not to be so perverse, not to punish her, but now that he’d stopped, Xu Yinsheng found herself feeling restless all over, itching in her bones.

A perfect example of “missing school during summer vacation, and missing vacation during school.”

“Ugh, this is so annoying.”

Xu Yinsheng tugged hard at her red hair, ruffling it in frustration.

She sat up and grabbed the shovel scattered on the sand.

“Forget it, let’s just build sandcastles.”

***

By evening.

The beach only truly quieted down by dusk.

The summer heat began to fade, and the girls in their sizzling swimsuits clocked off right on time.

Night gradually covered the sea, and a huge silver moon was slowly rising over the horizon.

The sea was calm, with gentle white waves, a scene far more harmonious than the bustling city night.

After a satisfying oyster feast, Xu Yinsheng patted her belly as she gazed at the beautiful night view.

The sea breeze gently brushed her hair, the gentle waves kissed her toes, and she breathed in the fresh air…

On the surface of the sea, sparkling waves revealed the ocean’s playful side. In the glow of the setting sun, pearly waves rocked little boats as they drifted about, roaming carefree and living happily.

Xu Yinsheng felt like reciting a poem.

But after mulling it over for ages, her talent only produced a poem that didn’t rhyme at the start or fit any meter at the end.

As she strolled along the beach, Xu Yinsheng tossed seashells toward the sea, reciting her awkward little poem out loud:

“Oh, Beihai, you’re all water,
Oh, steed, you have four legs,
Oh, beauty, you have big eyes and a mouth—ba.”

Under the moonlight, her charming face, flying hair, and graceful figure stood out.

The beauty’s hand dropped one shell after another, sending ripples across the water, linking the sea and sky.

After playing to her heart’s content, after getting tired and relaxed, the day felt just about perfect—a beautiful, pleasant day.

Xu Yinpo packed two servings of oysters, one for Zhao Yicheng and one for herself as a late-night snack.

There was an Oyster Farming Area right near Liya Island.

The oysters were caught and cleaned on the spot, grilled on an iron plate with a layer of oil, sprinkled with salt and sauce, and eaten right off the shell.

The oyster meat was incredibly fresh and tender, and she even specially requested double chili powder and ice-cold beer.

Carrying the packed oyster feast, Xu Yinsheng entered the Sailboat Hotel.

The Sailboat Hotel, over a hundred meters tall, was designed after the iconic sailboat, with a dozen or so luxurious rooms.

Each room had its own restaurant, bathroom, and entertainment room, even a private cinema—just for the convenience of guests’ personal needs.

After registering her room card at the front desk, Xu Yinsheng didn’t care about the glances the young lady at the counter sneaked at the collar on her neck.

Carrying the grilled oysters, she got on the elevator.

The elevator was spacious, about half the size of a bathroom, and had no floor buttons—only card access.

Each room card corresponded to one floor, so every floor was basically a luxury suite.

Zhao Yicheng’s room was on the fifteenth floor, a higher level that overlooked the entire beach.

When the elevator doors opened, she was greeted by classic lamb’s wool carpets, golden leather sofas, crystal chandeliers, oil paintings on the walls, and a naturally sculpted fireplace—every detail oozed luxury.

Carrying the grilled oysters, Xu Yinsheng stepped off the elevator, not even bothering to change her shoes.

Her sandy footprints marked the classic carpet, but she didn’t care—after all, the cleaning staff came every day.

The bedroom door was just closed, not locked.

From outside, she could faintly hear noises from within.

Xu Yinsheng twisted the handle and pushed the door open.

“I bought grilled oysters, do you want—”

Her words abruptly stopped. Xu Yinsheng’s eyes widened in shock.

After her transformation, her vision had improved dramatically, even better than when she was a Vampire Princess.

But right now, her eyes were filled with utter astonishment!

On the genuine leather chair, Zhao Yicheng sat in front of his laptop.

On the screen, an animated video was playing—a few pale bodies pressed together, twisting and trembling…