Meanwhile, Chen had already brought Sonoko and the others to the seaside dock.
After driving for several hours, they had finally arrived. Next, they would take a boat to the private island Sonoko's family had purchased.
"Are we taking that cruise ship?" Chen looked at the vessel docked by the shore. It looked quite luxurious, though it was not very large.
"Yeah, we're taking a private cruise ship over," Sonoko said with a nod.
They parked the car in a nearby lot, then Chen and the others headed toward the cruise ship. However, once they boarded, Chen's expression shifted slightly in surprise.
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"Chen, are you surprised to see me?" Tomoko Suzuki asked him.
"Surprised? I really am surprised. Mom, why are you here too?" Sonoko's face was full of astonishment. And it was not just Sonoko—Ayako was equally surprised.
"Can't I come along and have fun with you girls?" Tomoko Suzuki asked her two daughters.
"Of course you can! I'd love for you to come with us, but aren't you really busy, Mom?"
Sonoko hurriedly nodded as she looked at her mother's expression.
If there was anyone Sonoko feared most, it was undoubtedly Tomoko Suzuki.
Well, Ayako Suzuki was also rather afraid of Tomoko, that strong, capable woman.
"Since everyone's here, let's set sail. I could use a chance to relax as well," Tomoko said with a smile.
Especially when she looked at Chen, the smile on her face became even more apparent, making him unable to resist touching his nose.
In truth, Chen could roughly guess what Tomoko meant.
"Chen, I'll show you around the cruise ship," Sonoko said to him.
"Sonoko, are you familiar with this ship?" Ayako could not help asking.
Others might not know, but how could Ayako not? Sonoko had never been