The joy of a moment always passes.
By the time the sun reached its zenith, the group was ready to depart.
"Mmm!" Song Daiyao sighed, "Indeed, going downhill is so much easier than going uphill~"
Unlike the labored panting from climbing up, on the way down, the girls could still chat and laugh.
Liang Yunfei replied, "Otherwise, why do people seek higher ground and not run downhill?"
"Exactly!" Shen Yan chimed in.
"When we arrived, I saw a resting spot at the mountain entrance. How about we rest there and have lunch later?"
Everyone had come out today without plans to return early, so they had brought lunch.
"Sure~ Let's treat it as a picnic."
Although descending was more comfortable than ascending, if they left immediately after reaching the bottom and rode away, it would be a bit much.
Qiu Xi also nodded in agreement, "Yes, I think that's a good idea. After we finish, we can stroll around nearby and then ride back in the afternoon."
"Okay."
With everyone agreeing, the six of them had lunch, rested, and then spent the entire afternoon exploring the area at the foot of the mountain.
Only when the setting sun revealed its blushing face in the distance did the group begin their return journey.
"We're not in a hurry, let's go slow!" Shen Yan, who was quite tired, greeted everyone before they even set off.
"Yanyan!"
Song Daiyao was also very tired, "Don't worry. If it weren't cumbersome, I would even push my bike all the way back."
As happy as they were while playing, as tired as they felt to lift their legs now...
Liang Yunfei, "..."
Everyone was equally... tired!
No matter how much they said or thought, they still had to go back.
However, the remaining items were transferred to the backpacks of the two boys, leaving the girls to travel light.
"Xiao Xi, look ahead, it's so beautiful~"
On the way back, Song Daiyao, leaning on Qiu Xi, suddenly saw two figures in front of them, hand in hand, their appearance deeply touching.
"Mmm, a very picturesque scene..."
As the sun set, two elderly people, travelers on their homeward journey, had transcended the mundane world and, in doing so, had astonished time.
Just those two silhouettes offered a glimpse into a story.
When they got a little closer, they couldn't help but take a photo from behind as a memento before moving forward again.
As they passed, they also heard the elderly couple's happy chatter, carried by the wind to the world.
...
A little later than estimated, the group finally returned to the hotel.
After returning the bikes and walking back, Qiu Xi started to murmur, "I wonder if Grandpa and Grandma have returned yet..."
Although they had split up, she still found time to chat with Xiao Ge Zi whenever she was free.
"They should have arrived by now. Didn't my younger brother say just now that they had already gotten in the car?"
"Mmm, that's true."
"Then you all wait here for a moment. Nan Hua and I will take the luggage up, and then call someone down for dinner." As soon as they entered the lobby, Qiu Xi stopped the others.
Right now, only she and Nan Hua were in good enough shape, so it was best to take the backpacks up first.
The others didn't pretend to be strong, "Okay, then we'll trouble you."
"No problem." Nan Hua said, holding a bag in one hand and leading Qiu Xi with the other as they walked away.
Everyone, "..."
Was he showing off their affection?
Not really!
After all, they weren't all single dogs anymore!
However, the others didn't dwell on it for long. As soon as the couple disappeared from sight, they found a table and slumped down.
They had leaned against the ground in the younger sister's place earlier, but now that it was available, why not be lazy!
If they could sit, they would never stand!
Truly, comfortable!
...
Three hours later, in the hotel lobby.
"Are you all rested?"
Nod after nod, "Mmm!"
"Alrighty~"
"Then let's go take a bath!"
The hotel's hot spring pools were perfect for their group who had been out all day.
They had missed it yesterday due to playing all night, and today, after a half-day of traveling, soaking in the hot spring pool was just right.
"Hooray!"
Song Daiyao's eyes lit up, and she grabbed someone, ready to go, "Quickly!"
She could get close to her sisters again~
A few minutes later, in the large hot spring pool.
"Mmm~"
"This feels so good~"
"Why don't we find some time to go for a spa after we get back?"
She hadn't been to one since the semester started.
Liang Yunfei leaned against the edge of the pool, her eyes narrowed, "Sure~"
After returning, besides the final exams, they still had to deal with company matters. Getting a spa treatment to relax would be a good idea.
"Okay!" Qiu Xi replied concisely.
As long as there was time, why not?
"Hehe~"
"Okay!"
"I'll arrange it when we get back!"
Ms. Mo, being such a connoisseur of enjoyment, would surely have many channels~
"Okay."
After relaxing for a while, the hot spring pool became lively.
"Xiao Xi, why are you so fair?" Song Daiyao looked at her sister's fair and flawless skin with envy, her eyes practically sticking to it.
Xiao Xi was the fairest girl she had ever seen, a kind of fairness that seemed to glow, with a healthy sheen.
Thinking of herself, after nearly three years, she had visibly become duller.
"Perhaps... natural beauty~"
The three of them, "..."
We know you're outstanding, but you can't leave your sisters speechless like this, can you?
Seeing the three pairs of rolled eyes, Qiu Xi chuckled softly.
"Alright, you guys aren't bad either~"
Her three sisters, though not as fair, were still fair enough to surpass many others.
"Isn't Xiao Fei Fei's Pei Wen's whitening cream also ready? You can use it when it's produced," Qiu Xi recalled the new products that Xiguang had recently finalized.
Liang Yunfei nodded, "Mmm, Sister Shu and I have already discussed it. We'll take it back to use as soon as we get our hands on it."
Having produced it themselves, besides the previous perfume and the rose water that Xiao Xi had handled, they had complete trust in the company's products.
"Okay."
Song Daiyao and Shen Yan, watching the two of them chat, became curious.
"What whitening cream?"
"When will it be available?"
"It's the company's research and improvement on Xiao Xi's previous formula. They're busy with the follow-up recently," Liang Yunfei explained to the two.
"Is that so..."
"Then the two of us want it too!"
As the saying goes, fairness conceals a multitude of flaws.
Who wouldn't want to be fair?
Their eager tones and expectant gazes made both Qiu Xi and Liang Yunfei smile.
"Okay~ When have we ever held back from you?"
"We'll get it for you as soon as it's available."
"Come here~ Mwah~"
Saying that, Song Daiyao reached out as if to hug the two.
"Eww~"
"Stop it!"
"I don't want to~"
"Ah..."
"Hahahaha~"
Suddenly, soaking in the hot spring pool turned into aquatic frolic.
After playing for a while, until the steam billowed and time was almost up, the girls climbed out, tidied up, and left.
When they emerged, Nan Hua and Zhao Huasheng were already waiting in the lounge area outside.
"Ah Hua, why are you two here?"
Nan Hua stepped forward to help Qiu Xi arrange her hair, "It's getting late. Grandpa and Grandma went up to rest as soon as they came out, and Xiao Ge Zi went back with them."
Qiu Xi nodded, "That's good."
"Let's go, the two of us will take a walk outside, and then we'll head back to rest early."
Qiu Xi glanced at the three behind her before nodding, "Okay."
Finally, things evolved into two couples going for a stroll, while Liang Yunfei and Shen Yan went to explore outside...
It wasn't long, just under half an hour, and everyone was already in bed.
After a day of playing, resting well was the most important thing. After all, there was still another day tomorrow~