Xia Henao was quite interested in the yacht, and after a simple wash-up, he accompanied Shen Yu to the seaside, wanting to see what kind of yacht Zheng Xiaoxiao could procure.
Upon arriving at the beach, Xia Henao was stunned by the sight of the massive yacht before him: "You call this thing a yacht?"
Tong Ruo was also speechless, staring at the ship: "No, Xiaoxiao, where did you get this from?"
"Borrowed it from a friend. Let's go, hurry onto the boat."
Saying that, Zheng Xiaoxiao led the way onto the ship. Tong Ruo quickly followed, hugging Zheng Xiaoxiao from behind: "Which friend of yours? How come I didn't know you knew such a wealthy friend?"
Zheng Xiaoxiao ignored her and walked towards the cockpit, while Xia Henao and Shen Yu also boarded the ship. Shen Yu pushed the wheelchair around the ship, and Xia Henao gained a more concrete sense of its size.
From bow to stern, it was nearly fifty meters long. This was not the scale of an ordinary yacht. Xia Henao and Shen Yu went to find Zheng Xiaoxiao and saw her setting up the ship.
Xia Henao asked: "Sister Xiaoxiao, such a large ship, you're not planning to pilot it all by yourself, are you?"
"This ship is fully automated. Once set up, it can depart. Please wait a moment, there will be more guests arriving soon."
Xia Henao waited by the ship's railing for not long before he saw Xiao Yu'er trot over: "Big brother, I'm here to play!"
Xia Henao smiled: "So the guest you were talking about was Xiao Yu'er. Xiao Yu'er, do your parents know you're out to play?"
Xiao Yu'er boarded the ship: "They know, otherwise I wouldn't dare to come out alone. Good morning, big sister."
Shen Yu waved at Xiao Yu'er: "Good morning. Be good when we go out to sea today."
After Xiao Yu'er boarded, the large cruise ship slowly set sail.
Xia Henao stood on the foredeck, enjoying the breeze: "Ah, the weather is so good. Under such weather, being out at sea is simply a pleasure. If I had a fishing rod, I would be fishing here."
Xiao Yu'er glanced at him: "Big brother, let's forget it. Your fishing skills are really..."
As she spoke, the ship had already stopped at sea. Zheng Xiaoxiao pushed her hair back: "Xiao Yu, shall we go diving?"
Shen Yu glanced at Xia Henao. Xia Henao nodded: "Go ahead, Xiao Yu. I'm an adult, I won't get into trouble."
Xiao Yu'er hopped excitedly: "Big sister, I want to go into the water too. Can you take me with you?"
Tong Ruo glanced at Zheng Xiaoxiao. Zheng Xiaoxiao nodded: "Okay, but you can't stray too far from us. And you must wear a life jacket."
"Oh, let's go play in the water!"
Tong Ruo bent down and whispered to Xia Henao: "We're going to change into our swimsuits now. You can't peek."
Xia Henao chuckled: "What do you take me for? Do I need to peek? You're ruining my reputation."
Tong Ruo playfully tapped Xia Henao on the head: "You really are something."
The three women and one child went inside the ship to change. However, not long after, Xia Henao heard Tong Ruo's shout from the cabin: "Xia Henao, get over here right now!"
Xia Henao slowly moved his wheelchair towards where they were changing, wondering what had happened to warrant being called over.
Xia Henao arrived outside the room and knocked: "Xiao Yu, are you in there? Can I come in?"
Shen Yu's voice came from inside: "Come in."
Xia Henao pushed the door open and entered, looking at the three women and one child: "So, weren't you going to change into your swimsuits and go play in the water?"
Zheng Xiaoxiao held Xiao Yu'er's hand: "Xiao Yu'er, this ship is said to be able to see Milotic in the sea. Shall we go find Milotic? We'll come back after we find Milotic, okay?"
Xiao Yu'er ran past Xia Henao: "Oh, let's go find Milotic!"
After Xiao Yu'er and Zheng Xiaoxiao left the room, Tong Ruo slammed the table: "How dare you still talk about it! Tell me, did you steal them?"
Xia Henao was confused: "Steal? Steal what?"
Shen Yu pointed to the table Tong Ruo had just slammed: "Our swimsuits! They were right here and now they're gone. Really, you didn't steal them?"
Tong Ruo stared at Xia Henao: "I thought you really didn't intend to peek, but it turns out you went straight to stealing our swimsuits."
Tong Ruo became more and more agitated as she spoke, looking at Xia Henao with disappointment: "You, you, it's just a swimsuit. If you want it, you can have even your underwear. Just say the word, why steal? And you wouldn't even spare a child like Xiao Yu'er's swimsuit? How old is she?"
Shen Yu also whispered: "Yes, if you wanted them, I wouldn't mind... Why steal swimsuits?"
Xia Henao was going crazy: "Why are you all convinced it was me? I admit I'm the only male on this ship right now, but how could I possibly steal swimsuits in my current condition? It's hard enough for me to even get into a room!"
Seeing Xia Henao's wheelchair, Tong Ruo and Shen Yu calmed down: "That's true. We were a bit anxious when we saw the swimsuits were missing. You really don't have the ability to steal swimsuits. We misunderstood you."
Xia Henao looked at Shen Yu: "Xiao Yu, you suspected me too. I'm heartbroken. I need a hug."
Shen Yu blushed and walked over to Xia Henao: "Later, when we get back, whatever you want..."
Having cleared his name, Xia Henao began to direct the search for the thief on the yacht. Xia Henao looked at the cabin: "If it's not a person, then it must be a Pokémon. It either came in through the window, or it's a Pokémon that can turn invisible. Although I have some ideas, let's still search."
Saying that, Xia Henao released his Pokémon: "Everyone, search the ship for any Pokémon you don't recognize."
Shen Yu also summoned her Braixen to help Xia Henao find the thief. Looking at the Braixen sniffing the air, Xia Henao asked: "Xiao Yu, why hasn't Braixen evolved yet?"
Shen Yu glanced at him: "Do you think I'm like you, evolving from Froakie to Frogadier in less than a year? We haven't had many battles this year."
Xia Henao and the two girls searched the ship for a long time, finally finding a cardboard box in one of the rooms. Xia Henao pointed at the box: "It must be in here. Froakie, bring me the box."
Froakie hopped over and picked up the box. Tong Ruo walked forward and intercepted: "Okay, let me have it. You can't see this."
Xia Henao scratched his head. What couldn't he see? The swimsuits weren't even being worn yet, and wouldn't he see them after they changed?
Tong Ruo peeked into the box: "Hmm, they are indeed swimsuits. But, little Xia, you really didn't bring these here, did you?"
"No, to have such a mischievous mind and be able to evade everyone's eyes, it must be that mischievous Zorua, right, Zorua?"
A whimpering sound came from a corner of the room, and then a small black figure appeared on the ship.
Xia Henao's lips curled: "I was just guessing to trick you, I didn't expect you, little one, to actually show up."
Xia Henao turned his wheelchair to face Zorua: "Little one, why did you steal swimsuits? It was a prank, right?"
Zorua lowered its head. Xia Henao extended his hand: "Come on, get up, let me hug you."
Zorua ran forward two steps at Xia Henao's gesture and jumped into his arms. Xia Henao stroked Zorua's fur and held him up for Tong Ruo and Shen Yu to see. Shen Yu was instantly captivated by Zorua's cute appearance: "What a cute little thing. Come, let me hold you too."
Zorua jumped from Xia Henao's arms directly into Shen Yu's. Xia Henao pouted: "What a flirtatious little guy."
Shen Yu stroked Zorua's fur: "Zorua, do you want to come with me?"
Looking at the Poké Ball Shen Yu produced, Zorua nodded. However, just as Shen Yu threw the Poké Ball, Zorua leaped onto it, using it for leverage in mid-air to jump over Shen Yu's head and out of the room.
Shen Yu and the other two rushed out in pursuit. Zorua ran a few steps inside the ship and then jumped out through the window, disappearing into the sea. Shen Yu looked disappointed as Zorua vanished. Xia Henao came to comfort her: "It's okay, don't be upset. I have a feeling we'll see this mischievous Zorua again."
Shen Yu nodded: "Yes, I believe you. We will meet again."
Xia Henao pointed at the box containing the swimsuits: "Xiao Yu, it's now proven that I didn't steal the swimsuits."
Tong Ruo and Shen Yu took the clothes to change with Zheng Xiaoxiao and Xiao Yu'er, and Xia Henao was again asked to leave the room. Not long after, the three women and one child emerged in their swimsuits. Xia Henao only glanced briefly before turning his head: "Let's go, let's get in the water."
Tong Ruo leaned over with a mischievous smile: "What, not going to look any longer?"
Xia Henao rubbed his nose: "Uh, Sister Ruo, please don't tease me."
Everyone went to the ship's deck. Zheng Xiaoxiao released a Lapras: "Lapras, take good care of this little sister."
The four of them jumped into the water one after another, feeling the temperature of the sea. Tong Ruo waved to Xia Henao, who was watching from the ship: "Little Xia, our underwear is in that room. You mustn't have any bad intentions."
Xia Henao shook his head: "I told you I'm not that kind of person!"
Tong Ruo swam behind Shen Yu: "Little Xia, let me tell you, in that room there's a pink pair of... well, that one is yours, Xiao Yu's. You can steal it."
Hearing Tong Ruo's words, Shen Yu quickly explained: "No, I just wore pink. That, that belongs to Sister Ruo!"
Xia Henao stood there with a dark expression. If I heard this, won't I be beaten to death...