Chu Yi lay motionless on the blanket, his face pressed against it. After a while, he suddenly woke up with a start, crying out pitifully.
“Qiao Anchen…”
"What's wrong?" Qiao Anchen was standing to the side waiting for the water to boil, his sleepiness gradually dissipating.
"I want to drink honey water." Chu Yi looked at him pitifully, seemingly regaining some of her senses.
"I feel a little dizzy, probably because I drank too much last night."
"Shall I go buy you some medicine?" Qiao Anchen asked tentatively, but Chu Yi shook her head violently.
"No, I just want something sweet."
Qiao Anchen rubbed his face and replied patiently, "Okay, then wait here for me for a while, I'll be back soon."
When he came back earlier, he saw what looked like a 24-hour convenience store next to the hotel. Qiao Anchen quickly changed his clothes, grabbed his room key and wallet, and went out.
In the dead of night, Qiao Anchen finally found a jar of honey in the corner of the shelf. After paying, he almost ran back to the hotel. Fortunately, Chu Yi was lying quietly on the bed and seemed to have fallen asleep again.
After boiling the water and letting it cool for a while, Qiao Anchen sterilized the cup, added honey, and when the temperature felt about right, he tasted the sweetness before giving it to Chu Yi.
She groggily raised her head and took a sip from his hand, but after only a couple of sips, she pushed him away, closed her eyes, and was about to fall asleep again.
"I'm done drinking..."
Looking at the person sleeping peacefully under the covers, Qiao Anchen remained silent for a moment, then tilted his head back and finished the glass of honey water.
He went back to bed, but he was barely able to sleep. After pulling Chu Yi into his arms, he reached for the light switch, but as soon as he touched it, he woke up again.
Chu Yi suddenly raised her face from in front of him, staring at him with wide eyes. Under the orange night light, she looked exceptionally clean, like clear and flawless glass.
Qiao Anchen stared into her eyes, feeling a little scared, wondering if he had been too active and woken her up. He looked at Chu Yi, at a loss, when suddenly, she tilted her head and kissed him.
Her soft lips brushed against his, sweet inside. Just as Qiao Anchen stroked the back of her head, Chu Yi left, her big eyes still fixed on him.
"Qiao Anchen, you're so kind."
Author's Note: Readers roared: What's so great about it! It was just peeling a shrimp, picking up a seashell, and making a cup of honey water! That's all! Calm down, kid!!!
Jiang Dalv: So sweet :)
36. Chapter 36
In the quiet room late at night, Qiao Anchen was stunned. After a long while, he finally came to his senses, but Chu Yi was already nestled in his arms, peacefully asleep.
The commotion in the middle of the night caused both of them to oversleep the next day. Qiao Anchen was fine, but Chu Yi whimpered and clung to her blanket, refusing to get up with her eyes closed.
"It's nine o'clock," Qiao Anchen reminded her, glancing at his wristwatch.
"Today we're going to the Bird's Nest for the swings and diving."
After a struggle between will and body, Chu Yi finally managed to get out of bed.
“Qiao Anchen…” She looked at the bright sun outside and felt a sudden urge to retreat. Then, on a whim, she looked up at him.
"Why don't we stay at the hotel today?"
Qiao Anchen: "...?"
"Let's just sleep in bed all day!" Chu Yi's head was heavy, his eyes were sleepy, and he started to talk nonsense, wanting nothing more than to return to the warm embrace of the soft bed.
After listening, Qiao Anchen's gaze unconsciously drifted to the large bed behind her, his eyes revealing deep thought and instinctive fantasies.
"Well... it's not impossible." He looked at Chu Yi, a hint of question in his voice, "But are you sure?"
Unexpectedly, he cooperated so well. Chu Yi immediately opened her eyes to look at him. When she noticed the strange look in Qiao Anchen's eyes, she realized what was happening and instantly lost all sleepiness.
"What are you thinking!" Chu Yi glared at him, her spirits immediately returning, and she angrily ran off to wash up.
Their first destination was a giant swing deep in the Ubud rainforest, above the valley and cliffs, where the huge swing swung out into the lush jungle below.
There were tourists playing ahead of them, but Chu Yi only stood to the side and glanced at them before his legs went weak with fear. He looked at those people swaying in mid-air with great admiration.
Qiao Anchen was curious and seemed to want to try it, but Chu Yi held him back tightly.
"Don't go!"
"What's wrong?"
"Who knows how strong that rope is? What if it breaks and you fall down and there's nothing left but bones?" Chu Yi was terrified. Perhaps it was due to his profession, but he always had an excessive imagination.
Qiao Anchen didn't say anything after hearing this, but a middle-aged man with yellow skin at the ticket booth next to him seemed to understand and quickly called out, "Hey, young lady, don't spread rumors! We have security checks here and everything is guaranteed!"
His shout drew everyone's attention. Feeling embarrassed, Chu Yi quickly pulled Qiao Anchen away.
Besides the large swings, there are also bird's nest swings hanging between the trees. It's a huge bird's nest with a round interior where people can sit. It's a popular spot for taking photos, and there's a long queue of people waiting for it.
Most of the visitors were couples, but there were also single women and many honeymooners. People took photos in various intimate poses, and some even kissed each other without any restraint.
In this special and rare place, it seems necessary to capture precious moments.
After queuing for a long time, it was finally Chu Yi and Qiao Anchen's turn. As soon as she went up, she suddenly became a little reserved, looked up at Qiao Anchen, and just smiled foolishly.
Sitting in mid-air, with a wide view, the tourists and noise below seemed to be automatically blocked out. Qiao Anchen took a few photos with her. When it was almost time, Chu Yi prepared to leave with a little regret.
"Chu Yi." Qiao Anchen suddenly called her, his voice coming from above her head, and she looked up.
"Mmm—" The syllable was covered before it could fully escape. Qiao Anchen lingered on her lips for two seconds before looking up.
"Alright, let's go down."
Chu Yi followed behind him, unconsciously biting her lower lip.
The photos turned out to be excellent, and Chu Yi was reluctant to look away. Qiao Anchen called to her from the side.
"This place is quite beautiful. Would you like me to take some pictures of you?"
"Are you good at taking pictures?" Chu Yi slowly put away her camera and walked towards him.
“I’ll give it a try,” Qiao Anchen replied cautiously.
Chu Yi stood there, facing the wind, her skirt fluttering, while Qiao Anchen half-squatted in front of her, his posture very professional.
After taking two photos, Chu Yi couldn't wait to see the final result. She had already prepared for the worst, since someone like Qiao Anchen would probably be a boyfriend from a death perspective.
Who knew that Qiao Anchen perfectly accentuated her strengths and minimized her weaknesses, making her legs look exceptionally long and her face appear small, resulting in a fresh and natural look.
Chu Yi looked up at him in disbelief.
"Qiao Anchen, have you studied this?"
Qiao Anchen paused for a moment, then mumbled, "No, I just saw a little bit online by accident..."
"These photos are really good! Quick, take a couple more for me!" Chu Yi didn't listen carefully. She zoomed in and out of the photos, looked at them closely, and then eagerly called out to him.
Qiao Anchen composed himself, cleared his throat, and replied, "Okay."
In the afternoon, the two went to the beach and signed up for a diving tour. The seawater was incredibly blue, and you could see the fine, soft sand at the bottom. After changing their clothes, they went into the water with the instructor. When they reached a certain depth, all kinds of fish and corals appeared around them.
Big and small, blue and red, in groups and alone, each swaying its body slowly as it swims by. The colorful and incredibly novel underwater world is breathtaking and captivating.
Chu Yi was surprised and excited. Her eyes widened as she expressed her joy to Qiao Anchen with her gaze. The two of them paddled in the water, floating on the deep blue seabed.
The diving experience was very short; it felt like we hadn't seen much before we were back on shore. Chu Yi was still quite eager for more and gestured to Qiao Anchen.
"Did you just see that? That fish is so beautiful, it's colorful!"
“I saw it, it’s very beautiful.” Qiao Anchen nodded in agreement.
"And there was a school of fish, a whole swarm of them darted past my hand, and I think I even touched their slippery scales!"
“Me too.” Qiao Anchen took her hand and guided her steps in the right direction.
"Let's go swimming later."
As evening approached, the sun wasn't so harsh anymore, and soaking in the cool seawater was incredibly enjoyable. Chu Yi swam for quite a while before coming out of the water, feeling a bit tired, and rested under a parasol on the beach.
Qiao Anchen brought out two large green coconuts from somewhere, with straws stuck in them. Chu Yi lay on the chair, not wanting to move at all, and just lazily raised her sunglasses to look at him.
Chu Yi's gaze swept over his creamy skin, passed over his chest, and finally landed on his thin abdominal muscles. She suddenly became a little curious.
"Qiao Anchen, do you work out?"
“I can run, and I do some light exercise,” Qiao Anchen said, looking her over. “Didn’t you know?”
"..." There is a treadmill at home, but Chu Yi seems to rarely see him use it, and she is still curious.
Will running give you abs?
Qiao Anchen: "..."
What are you thinking about all day long?
For some reason, looking at her bright eyes, Qiao Anchen felt a little uncomfortable. He grabbed the t-shirt hanging on the back of the chair and pulled it over his head to put it on.
Chu Yi withdrew his gaze with slight regret.
The two of them usually met openly at night and in bed. Chu Yi had never really looked closely at Qiao Anchen's physique. However, when they arrived at the beach, the man was wearing baggy beach shorts, shirtless, and flip-flops. His simple walking appearance was eye-catching.
Even with sunglasses covering most of his face, his handsomeness was still undeniable in every gesture and expression.
The foreign blonde woman kept glancing over, laughing and talking to her companion, seemingly discussing something.
A moment later, encouraged by his companions, someone stepped forward, walked to Qiao Anchen's recliner, smiled at Chu Yi, and asked him in English, "Excuse me, is she your sister?"
Chu Yi: "???" She immediately widened her eyes and glared at him.
Qiao Anchen looked at Chu Yi, then turned his head and replied, "No, she is my wife."
The young woman looked regretful, then apologized to Chu Yi: "I'm sorry to have bothered you."
"..."
After she left, Chu Yi spoke up, clearly displeased: "What? Do I look like your sister?"
“No, that’s a compliment on your youth,” Qiao Anchen quickly replied. Chu Yi gave a sour snort, her face full of displeasure.
Qiao Anchen lowered his eyes and rubbed his nose, saying ingratiatingly, "Let's go swimming. Didn't you say you wanted to learn butterfly stroke? I'll teach you."
Chu Yi's skill level was still the most basic doggy paddle, but when she got into the water, she found that Qiao Anchen had a beautiful and graceful butterfly stroke, and she was so envious that her eyes turned red.
Swimming together, the difference in skill level becomes immediately apparent; without comparison, there's no appreciation. Chu Yi had long wanted to learn butterfly stroke.
She gave a reluctant reply, then followed Qiao Anchen into the water.