Jean's summer swimsuit was a one-to-one replica of her in-game appearance, meticulously crafted by Feng Yi, revealing fair skin that Jean usually kept hidden.
The ribbon tie at the back of her head was larger than her uniform's, and her golden hair still flowed freely.
The blue and white fabric exuded a faint, fresh scent of saltwater. Through the semi-transparent sheer fabric, one could glimpse her shoulder blades and bare shoulders. The half-sleeved blouse was worn separately on her arms, and the hem of her skirt fluttered in the breeze.
She wore high-heeled sandals on her feet, cool yet elegant.
Of course, the most striking detail was the exquisite, delicate leg ring on her thigh.
"Isn't this... a bit strange?"
Jean tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear. She was accustomed to wearing her uniform, and suddenly switching to such a light summer outfit felt a little odd.
"Not at all, you look beautiful."
Feng Yi immediately gave her a thumbs-up. When Jean wore this outfit, she perfectly blended the two seemingly unrelated qualities of fresh elegance and mature intellect, making it hard for people not to steal glances.
"Really? That's good then..."
Hearing Feng Yi's compliment, Jean felt a surge of happiness, and the strange feeling subsided considerably. Read books!
"Yes, Sister, you look really beautiful in this outfit. Let's go swimming quickly, I can't wait..."
Barbara chuckled and then ran behind her sister, pushing her towards the sea. Kànshūwǔ.ξà
Splash~ Splash~ Splash~
The evening tide ebbed and flowed, rhythmically lapping against the sandy shore.
The sea breeze at this hour was no longer hot like at noon; it was cool and moist.
Feng Yi sat quietly on the beach, enjoying the sea breeze and the sound of the waves, his mood instantly becoming joyful.
Moreover, he could admire two young and beautiful girls frolicking in the sea.
This leisurely and carefree holiday time almost made him forget that he was here to help Klee.
"Feng Yi, come play with us~"
Barbara saw Feng Yi sitting alone on the beach and immediately waved him over to invite him.
"Be careful, the man-eating sharks are coming~"
Feng Yi stood up, shouted, and pounced towards Barbara and Jean.
"Ahhh, Sister, save me..."
Barbara, like a startled white rabbit, instinctively burrowed into her sister's arms.
...
The three of them played in the sea for a while until they were tired, and then they stopped.
Jean returned to the beach, where Feng Yi had set up a beach umbrella and lounge chairs. Although the sun was no longer dazzling, the sense of ceremony was still important.
Jean lay on the lounge chair, took a sip of the freshly squeezed juice prepared beside her, then closed her eyes, enjoying the sea breeze and the sound of the waves.
She savored this rare moment of leisure, soothing the fatigue from their recent play.
Jean felt her eyelids grow heavy and yawned, intending to take a short nap.
Barbara, with her upper body resting on a flotation device resembling a swim ring, happily kicked her legs in the waves. She wasn't practicing swimming; she simply enjoyed the sensation of playing in the water.
Feng Yi remembered Barbara's earlier help in extricating him from a difficult situation and, wanting to thank her properly, quietly swam over to her.
"Feng... Feng Yi, is it really okay to do this in the sea? And, Sister is right over there..."
Hearing Feng Yi's suggestive whispers in her ear, Barbara blushingly pointed towards her sister.
This was her first time doing something like this in the sea, and to do it in front of her sister! The thrill of it made her both excited and fearful.
"Don't worry, Jean is asleep..."
Feng Yi gently embraced Barbara's tender and alluring waist, whispering words of comfort.
"Mmm."
Barbara lowered her head, burying it in Feng Yi's embrace, and let out a soft, almost inaudible "mmm" in shy agreement.
*As long as I don't make any noise, Sister probably won't find out, right?*
Barbara thought to herself.
[First Experience in the Ocean.mp4]
[Sister is Asleep, Right Beside Us.mp4]
[Be Careful, Don't Let Sister Find Out.mp4]
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Half an hour later, Barbara, with a flushed face, came ashore and lay on the lounge chair Feng Yi had prepared, her heart still racing.
She would occasionally glance at her sister's reaction from the corner of her eye, and only when she saw that her sister was still asleep would she feel slightly at ease.
The sky gradually darkened. After the sun set, the temperature also dropped.
Feng Yi set up a bonfire on the beach to ward off the cold for Jean and Barbara, preventing them from catching a chill.
Jean had also rested well by this time. She and Barbara changed back into their original clothes and sat around the bonfire, quietly warming themselves.
"Barbara, why is your face so red? Are you sick?"
Jean suddenly noticed Barbara's exceptionally rosy cheeks. She moved closer to Barbara and asked with concern, "Are you sick?"
"No, no, it's the bonfire... the bonfire is very hot, and the flames make my face flush a little, which is normal. I feel fine, I'm not sick..."
Barbara quickly waved her hands. She had habitually glanced at her sister from the corner of her eye, but her sister had noticed.
Meeting her sister's gaze, Barbara felt guilty, which was why her face was so red.
"Acting Grand Master Jean, Brother Feng Yi, Sister Barbara, we're back with the fish!"
Just as Jean was about to ask more, Klee and the others, who had gone fishing, returned with happy faces, successfully diverting Jean's attention.
*Saved...*
Barbara secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Klee's arrival was truly timely.
"Look, we've had a great haul this time!"
Paimon said proudly.
She, Lumine, and Klee each carried three fish, which was exactly enough for the six of them to share, one fish per person.
The fish in this sea area were large and plump, and also very quick. If not for the combined efforts of the three of them, they might not have caught them.
The fish they brought back were the largest among their catches.
Each fish was about half Paimon's size. Paimon, carrying two fish, almost couldn't fly.
They handed the large fish over to Feng Yi and sat by the bonfire, just waiting to eat!
Jean and Lumine, with their experience in cooking fish, went to help speed up the process.
The prepared large fish were placed by the bonfire to roast, and their aroma quickly wafted out.
While waiting, everyone gathered around the bonfire, listening to the crackling sound of the fire, discussing the day's fun, and filling the air with laughter.
"Grilled fish is ready! Be careful, it's hot, eat slowly..."
Feng Yi sprinkled seasoning on the roasted fish and distributed them to everyone.
It was a rare outdoor barbecue experience. With the sea breeze and the waves singing their song, the grilled fish in their hands seemed to taste exceptionally delicious...