Chapter Summaries

Su Bai arrived at Binhai Port with Zhou Jialu and Ke Yujia to board a luxury yacht. After rejecting President Zhang’s offer to bring models along, he learned that a retired national-level sailing athlete would pilot the yacht on the more challenging offshore route.

• Su Bai, Zhou Jialu, and Ke Yujia arrived at Binhai Port, where President Zhang greeted them and showed them their yacht.
• President Zhang introduced the yacht’s discreet Hong Kong Island crew, and Su Bai sent Zhou Jialu and Ke Yujia aboard to choose rooms and unload their luggage.
• President Zhang offered to arrange models for the trip, but Su Bai turned down the suggestion as unnecessary.
• President Zhang explained that the offshore route had difficult reefs and currents, so he had hired a retired national-level sailing athlete to pilot the yacht.
• Su Bai questioned whether a sailing athlete could operate a motor yacht, and President Zhang assured him that she could and was a great beauty.

Su Bai met Yu Ou, a former national and provincial sailing trainee who agreed to captain his yacht, and the group set out from the harbor. Once at sea, Ke Yujia marveled at how smoothly the yacht sailed.

• President Zhang introduced Yu Ou to Su Bai, Zhou Jialu, and Ke Yujia at the pier.
• Yu Ou joked with Su Bai about the guests making noise near the cockpit, and Su Bai played along.
• Su Bai and his companions boarded the yacht, and Yu Ou guided it out of the harbor.
• Ke Yujia explored the yacht and was delighted that its steady ride did not make her seasick.

Su Bai joined Zhou Jialu, Ke Yujia, and Yu Ou for sea fishing after the yacht stopped near a reef zone. He landed a giant wild amberjack on his first cast, leaving Yu Ou to wonder if his beginner's luck was real.

• Yu Ou guided the yacht to a reef zone and prepared the passengers to try sea fishing.
• Su Bai chose a deep-sea rod, cast a metal jig, and sensed a large fish beneath the reefs.
• A powerful fish struck Su Bai's line, but he controlled its first charge and fought it for nearly ten minutes.
• Su Bai and the sailors hauled a wild giant amberjack weighing over sixty jin onto the deck.
• Yu Ou stared at Su Bai's extraordinary first catch and called it the legendary newbie protection period.

Su Bai turned the enormous Big Red Amberjack caught on the boat into an elaborate meal, astonishing Yu Ou with his expert cooking. The chapter ended as Yu Ou tasted his fish soup and was impressed by its flavor.

• Su Bai decided to cook the freshly caught Big Red Amberjack on the boat and had the sailors bring it to the kitchen.
• Su Bai expertly cleaned and filleted the fish in minutes, leaving Yu Ou amazed at his knife skills.
• Su Bai assigned Zhou Jialu to prepare ginger, garlic, and scallions while Ke Yujia washed vegetables.
• Su Bai cooked several dishes from the fish, including sashimi, seared steaks, fish-skin salad, and soup.
• Yu Ou tasted the fish soup and was delighted by its rich, fresh flavor.

Su Bai, Zhou Jialu, Ke Yujia, and Yu Ou enjoyed lunch aboard the yacht before Su Bai took Zhou Jialu and Ke Yujia to the master bedroom. The chapter ended with Su Bai drawing Ke Yujia into his arms and teasing her about showing off her dance skills.

• Su Bai offered Yu Ou rare aged liquor, and she accepted a small taste despite being the yacht's captain.
• The group shared seafood and liquor, then the sailors cleared the table while Yu Ou suggested Su Bai rest before they continued to another diving spot.
• Su Bai noticed Zhou Jialu and Ke Yujia's suggestive attention and led them to the yacht's master bedroom.
• Ke Yujia found suggestive accessories in a drawer and blushed as Zhou Jialu teased her.
• Su Bai locked the bedroom door, pulled Ke Yujia into his arms, and urged her to show off her dance student's talent.

Yu Ou reflected on her attraction to Su Bai while keeping watch as he spent time in the cabin with Zhou Jialu and Ke Yujia. After the yacht returned to Binhai Port, Su Bai invited Yu Ou to dinner, and she agreed to guide them to authentic local specialties.

• Yu Ou stayed on deck and focused on her duties instead of listening at the cabin door, though she admitted she was attracted to Su Bai.
• At sunset, Su Bai emerged from the cabin with Zhou Jialu and Ke Yujia, and Yu Ou suggested they return to the marina.
• Su Bai agreed, and the yacht reached its berth at Binhai Port a little over half an hour later.
• President Zhang welcomed Su Bai back and praised Yu Ou's sailing skills.
• Su Bai invited Yu Ou to dinner, and she accepted, offering to take them to good local food stalls and restaurants.

Su Bai and Yu Ou took Zhou Jialu and Ke Yujia to a seaside seafood stall, where they enjoyed a lavish dinner and Zhou Jialu teased Su Bai about his strength and the two women. Still hungry after finishing the meal, Su Bai ordered two large mud crabs to be stir-fried typhoon shelter-style.

• Yu Ou led Su Bai, Zhou Jialu, and Ke Yujia to a seafood stall near Binhai's pier.
• Su Bai ordered a variety of fresh seafood, and Zhou Jialu added oysters and sea urchins while teasing him and Ke Yujia.
• Yu Ou noticed Zhou Jialu and Ke Yujia's closeness with Su Bai and found herself curious about him.
• The four ate together in a private room overlooking the sea, with Zhou Jialu peeling prawns for Su Bai and Ke Yujia serving him.
• After the others had eaten their fill, Su Bai ordered two large mud crabs to be stir-fried with garlic and dried chilies.