txolops Chapter 121 Begins the Hot Spring Trip
Chapter 121 Begins the Hot Spring Trip
The three of them saw Jiang Wan almost at the same time.
The tearing motion stopped immediately.
Jiang Wan walked quickly toward them, her mind tug-of-war between being exposed and not being exposed.
Shang Shixu had promised herself that she would not disclose this to her family for the time being.
It's only the second day of their relationship; he shouldn't be so quick to back out.
If it wasn't exposed, why did the parents stuff the watermelon into Shang Shixu's arms?
The admiration in his eyes was practically overflowing!
With a mix of trepidation and excitement, Jiang Wan exchanged a glance with Shang Shixu across the distance.
The man's lips curled into a smile, his expression inscrutable.
Jiang Wan steeled herself and walked closer.
"Dad, Mom, what happened?"
Fang Ru took over the conversation and began to explain vividly.
"Oh dear, just now, a motorcyclist suddenly sped up from behind, startling your dad so much that he swerved the handlebars and bumped into the back of the young man's bike, leaving a dent."
"We want to pay compensation, but he refuses to let us."
"Your father and I felt really bad about it, so we offered to compensate him with the watermelon, but he still refused to accept it."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Wan instantly felt relieved.
So that's what it is!
"Alright, Mom and Dad, if they don't want to accept it, then forget it."
"They don't care about this small loss."
"How can that be?" Jiang Baishan raised his voice and lifted the melon in his hand again.
Seeing a new round of "watermelon tearing" battle about to begin, Jiang Wan quickly blocked the watermelon.
"Dad, that's enough!"
"They might have other things to do; it's not good to keep delaying like this."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Baishan quieted down, put down the melon, and spoke to Shang Shixu.
"Thank you, young man."
"We won't take up any more of your time."
Shang Shixu kept smiling.
Jiang Baishan looked at his daughter, then changed the subject, "Where does my little darling plan to go?"
A guilty look flashed in Jiang Wan's eyes.
"I'm going to the city to visit a friend."
"Um... I won't be back tonight."
"Not coming back?" Fang Ru asked, puzzled. "Then where will you stay tonight?"
Jiang Wan: "...I'm staying at a friend's house."
As soon as she finished speaking, Jiang Wan's little finger, which was hanging by her side, was hooked.
She curled her fingertips, forcing herself not to turn around.
After quietly finishing his task, Shang Shixu withdrew his hand without making a sound.
Over there, Jiang Baishan and Fang Ru would never believe that someone was flirting with their daughter right under their noses.
After listening to Jiang Wan's explanation, the two nodded in unison, without even considering whether it was a man or a woman.
Because it must be a woman.
The reason I'm so sure is because I understand my own child.
She knows what she should and shouldn't do.
This put my family at ease.
If my daughter were to start dating, I would definitely tell them immediately.
Jiang Baishan said gently, "Then Dad will take you to the station now."
"No need, no need. My friend is coming to pick me up later. You guys go back first," Jiang Wan refused.
Jiang Baishan: "Okay, then take care of yourself."
Jiang Wan nodded.
Fang Ru gave a couple more instructions.
The two rode their electric bikes into the residential area.
Jiang Wan's tense nerves finally relaxed only after her parents disappeared from sight.
She looked at Shang Shixu, and he was looking at her too.
The two looked at each other and smiled.
Jiang Wan praised, "Well done! You've kept the secret well. Thumbs up!"
"Don't just give likes, give some real rewards."
His gaze was intense.
Jiang Wan paused for a moment, then looked away.
"We'll talk about the reward later; let's get out of here first."
After saying that, he opened the passenger door and slipped inside.
Shang Shixu got into the car, started the engine, and drove away.
After driving two hundred meters, Jiang Wan suggested, "Let's turn into a nearby shopping mall later."
"I need to buy a swimsuit."
Jiang Wan has not swum or soaked in hot springs in recent years.
I only have one swimsuit, which I bought in high school.
She tried it on at home this morning, and it was a little small.
Shang Shixu tapped the steering wheel twice with his fingertips and said casually, "I've prepared it for you."
"Huh? Where?"
"Back row."
Jiang Wan turned her head to look.
There was a black bag on the back seat.
She unbuckled her seatbelt, straightened up, took it, and placed it on her lap.
I opened the bag and peered inside.
The entire dress is a beautiful peacock blue.
Jiang Wan couldn't determine exactly what it looked like.
Driven by curiosity, she took it out of the bag.
The clothes are two-piece sets, top and bottom.
It feels smooth and delicate to the touch.
But after seeing the style clearly, Jiang Wan froze.
The top is a strapless bra, and the bottom is a tight-fitting short skirt that is slightly wider than the bra.
"Is it pretty?"
The leisurely sound of Shang Shixu came from the side.
Jiang Wan blushed as she put the clothes back in the bag. "They look nice, but... I can't wear them out."
"Don't worry, only I will see this."
Jiang Wan: "..."
She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down.
It's okay, anyway, dressed like this, it's Shang Shixu who's uncomfortable.
He said he wouldn't force anyone.
As long as you uphold your principles, that kind of thing won't happen.
At most, it only goes as far as kissing.
Jiang Wan was confident that she could resist temptation at this level.
The car headed towards its destination.
Meanwhile, in another car.
Tao Mengshu asked curiously, "Why did Shang Shixu suddenly invite us to a hot spring?"
Di Wenjun, sitting in the driver's seat, frowned slightly.
"I don't know either."
"Yesterday I asked him if he was embarrassed to call Gu Manning alone, so he called us along as a shield."
He ignored me.
Tao Mengshu's expression changed upon hearing Gu Manning's name.
She moved her lips twice, then swallowed back what she wanted to say.
This matter... must not be leaked from her mouth.
Tao Mengshu started a new topic, "By the way, is Pei Heyun still pursuing Wanwan?"
Di Wenjun: "We haven't talked much lately, but since I haven't heard him say he's given up, he's probably still pursuing it."
Tao Mengshu said "Oh," and suppressed her urge to confide in him again.
Knowing a secret that no one else knows is truly agonizing.
At 4:30 p.m., they were the first to arrive at the hot spring resort.
A dozen minutes later, a black Mercedes-Benz G-Class drove into the parking lot.
Jiang Wan got out of the car, and Shang Shixu carried her bag in one hand and took her hand with the other as they walked towards the entrance of the hall.
Led by the staff, we arrived at the room we had booked in advance.
Upon entering, Jiang Wan's eyes lit up, and she couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
—Rich people really know how to enjoy life.
The room was very large and divided into two areas.
One is the hot spring area, and the other is the living area.
The hot spring area is covered with lush vegetation.
The hot spring pool is carved from a single piece of volcanic rock.
White mist rose continuously from the water's surface, the moisture making the bamboo leaves appear lush and verdant.
We passed through the hot spring area and arrived at the living area.
The interior features light beige furnishings and two tatami mats placed side by side.
Do you like it?
The Shang Shixu sound rang out.
Jiang Wan nodded. "I like it."
"If you like it, that's good."
Shang Shixu placed the bag on the table.
"Let's go, they're in the restaurant."
"it is good."