Ark Simulator, Don't I Have No Physical Form? Chapter 301

Suddenly, Hoshiguma leaned out from behind, grabbed a slice of bacon from Su Rui's plate, and popped it into her mouth. "Mmm... not bad!" she mumbled, her other hand already casually resting on Su Rui's shoulder. "But compared to this..." she whispered in his ear, "I'd rather eat something else..."

Chen Hui-chieh coughed lightly, and Longwei lightly tapped Hoshiguma's shin under the table. "Behave yourself while eating." She pushed a plate of golden-brown fried potato wedges in front of Su Rui, "To replenish your carbohydrates."

Su Rui noticed that the potato wedges had been carefully cut into small cubes, just the right size for one bite— Chen Hui-chieh remembered his dislike of food getting on his lips. A warmth filled his heart, and he forked a piece to taste. "Delicious, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside."

"I made this sauce." Hoshiguma proudly swirled the beer glass in her hand, foam clinging to her lips. "My secret garlic mayonnaise, want to try some?" She suddenly dipped her finger in it, pretending to smear it on Su Rui's face.

Lin Yuhsia's fork clattered as she stopped Hoshiguma's wrist. "Stop fooling around." She shoved a piece of toast with strawberry jam into Su Rui's hand, "Eat this."

Swire chuckled softly, pushing her beautifully plated Eggs Benedict to the center of the table. "Why don't you try them all?" Her slender fingers tapped lightly on her champagne glass. "Anyway..." Her gaze swept over Su Rui's lips, "... it's still early."

The sunlight gradually grew stronger, and the food on the table looked especially tempting in the warm light. Su Rui found herself with a pile of plates in front of her— Lin Yuhsia's strawberry toast, Chen Hui-chieh's potato wedges, Swire's Eggs Benedict, and various snacks dipped in sauce that Hoshiguma kept handing her.

"You guys..." Su Rui looked helplessly at her overflowing plate, "Are you treating me like a feeding target?"

Lin Yuhsia's red lips touched the rim of the coffee cup, leaving an ambiguous lip print. "You need to be full to have the energy..."

"To get through the rest of the trip," Chen Hui-chieh replied seriously, but the dragon's tail tip quietly wrapped around Su Rui's ankle.

Swire elegantly wiped the corner of her mouth. "Tickets for the water park are really hard to get."

Hoshiguma had already stood up and put her arm around Su Rui's neck. "Let's go, Chef!" A faint scent of hops wafted from her. "We need to digest a bit~"

Looking at the remaining food on the table, Su Rui suddenly realized that this breakfast had been meticulously planned from beginning to end.

Swire stood at the entrance of the water park, her slender fingers resting on her sunglasses, gently pressing them down to reveal a pair of slightly narrowed golden eyes.

The crowd before her was suffocating—the queue was packed like sardines at the ticket gate, children's screams rose and fell, and the air was thick with the mixed smell of sunscreen and sweat. To make matters worse, she had just seen a child smear ice cream on Hoshiguma's pants, and the Oni Clan woman had actually patted the child's head with a smile.

This place is a complete disaster.

"Miss Shi?" The accompanying butler respectfully handed over a bottle of chilled mineral water. "Would you like VIP access?"

Swire took the water bottle, tapped the condensed water droplets lightly with her fingertips, and suddenly curled her lips into a smile, "No, change the plan."

She turned, her high heels clicking crisply on the concrete, and walked straight toward Su Rui, who was studying a map. The young man was wearing a loose white short-sleeved shirt and beach shorts, with water droplets still dripping from his hair where he had accidentally gotten wet in the fountain area. He was discussing something with Chen Hui-chieh, while the female police superintendent pointed seriously to a certain area on the map, and Su Rui nodded from time to time with a gentle smile on her lips.

Volume 11, Chapter 667: Water Park

"--Let's go somewhere else." Swire stepped between the two, naturally linking her arm with Su Rui's.

"Huh?" Su Rui looked up, somewhat bewildered. "Aren't we going to the water park anymore?"

Lin Yuhsia had somehow joined them, holding two glasses of brightly colored juice. She was wearing a black lace cover-up over a form-fitting swimsuit, her long, slender legs dazzlingly white in the sunlight. "What's wrong, Miss? Can't stand commoners' entertainment?"

Swire a soft hum, tapping the map in Su Rui's hand with her fingertip. "Three kilometers south, Emerald Bay Private Beach—I've booked the whole place." She emphasized the last three words, pleased to see Lin Yuhsia raise an eyebrow. "And..." she suddenly whispered in Su Rui's ear, her breath sweet as orchids, "I've prepared an A5 Wagyu beef barbecue set meal."

Su Rui's eyes lit up instantly.

Half an hour later, a limousine pulled up in front of the pristine white private beach. The waves gently lapped at the shore, and the soft sand shimmered with golden light in the sunlight. Six waiters in uniform had already set up parasols and lounge chairs, while ice buckets nearby held champagne and juice.

"Now this is what a vacation should be like." Swire gracefully removed her sunglasses and casually handed them to the waiter. Today she was wearing a light gold bikini with a semi-transparent tulle overlay, and every step she took looked like a fashion show.

Hoshiguma was the first to rush to the beach, her fair skin with a touch of pink glowing healthily in the sunlight. "Wow! This sand is softer than the silk of Lungmen!" She plunged straight into the shallow water, splashing water all over Chen Hui-chieh, who was tidying up the grill.

"Hoshiguma!" Chen Hui-chieh's dragon tail bristled, and water droplets rolled down her scales. She was wearing a swimsuit today, a rare occurrence for her. The black one-piece style was conservative, but it perfectly outlined her slender waistline.

Su Rui was helping to take ingredients out of the insulated box when he saw this and couldn't help but laugh. The next second, cold fingers suddenly touched the back of his neck—

"So happy?" Lin Yuhsia appeared behind him unnoticed, her fingertips slowly sliding down his spine. "It seems that your money is more to your liking than the water park?"

Her breath brushed against Su Rui's ear, carrying a faint scent of mint smoke. Su Rui's Adam's apple bobbed, and she nearly dropped the steak in her hand into the sand. "I'm just... uh... actually hungry."

Chen Hui-chieh's tail suddenly slapped against the beach with a "smack".

The sun beat down on the private beach, the soft white sand feeling slightly warm underfoot. Just as Su Rui secured the parasol, Swire was already lounging on a beach chair, her golden bikini shimmering in the sunlight. She lazily removed her sunglasses, her fingertip dangling a beautifully packaged bottle of sunscreen.

"Su Rui ~" she drawled, her voice as sweet as melted caramel, "Help me apply sunscreen."

Su Rui took the bottle; the sunscreen label was printed with complicated Victoria script and had a faint rose scent. He squeezed out a dollop of the milky-white cream and rubbed it in his palm. "Turn it around."

Swire rolled over, lying face down with her back to him, the thin straps draped loosely behind her waist. Just as Su Rui's fingertips touched her shoulder blade, he heard an exaggerated soft moan. "Hmm~ Not bad."

Her skin was softer than I'd imagined; the sunscreen melted upon contact, leaving a slightly cool sensation. Su Rui tried to maintain a professional demeanor, moving from her shoulders to her spine, and then to the back of her waist—

"... You should apply it too." Swire suddenly turned her head, her golden hair brushing against his wrist, "The back of your thighs, and..." She paused deliberately, "... your calves."

Su Rui's ears burned, but she obediently continued applying the sunscreen. The sunscreen spread across Swire, flushed skin like cream drizzled over a piece of fine chocolate.

"Okay." He quickly withdrew his hand, as if the bottle of sunscreen had suddenly become too hot to handle.

Swire propped herself up, looking at her healthy-looking arms with satisfaction. "Thank you~" She suddenly leaned closer, her red lips almost touching his earlobe, "Is it Miss Lin's turn next?"

Lin Yuhsia had appeared beside her at some point, holding another bottle of sunscreen. Today, she was wearing a black lace swimsuit, her snow-white skin peeking through the fabric.

"My turn." She shoved the bottle into Su Rui's hand and then lay down on another beach chair.

Unlike Swire, Lin Yuhsia's skin was cool to the touch, like the finest mutton-fat jade. Just as Su Rui applied sunscreen to her shoulders, she heard a soft hum. "A little harder." Her voice carried its usual languidness, "Otherwise, you'll be responsible if you get sunburned."

Su Rui had no choice but to increase the pressure, pressing her thumb in circles on Lin Yuxia's shoulders and neck. Lin Yuhsia's skin gradually turned a thin red, whether from the sunscreen or something else, it was hard to tell.

"Down," she suddenly commanded.

Su Rui paused for a moment. "... Where?"

Lin Yuhsia rolled her eyes. "Back view, idiot."

The sunscreen glided over her delicate shoulder blades, Su Rui could feel a slight change in her breathing rhythm. When he reached her waist, Lin Yuhsia suddenly grabbed his wrist. "That's enough." She lightly pressed her fingertips against his pulse. "Any further down would be dangerous."

Chen Hui-chieh is the third.

She stood ramrod straight, as if receiving some kind of formal inspection. A black one-piece swimsuit hugged her well-proportioned figure, and the dragon tail slapped the sand restlessly.

"Hurry up," she said curtly, "The strongest UV radiation occurs between 10 a. m. and 2 p. m.

Su Rui couldn't help but laugh, "Inspector Chen, are you giving a weather report?"

Chen Hui-chieh's ears turned red instantly, but her expression remained serious. "Sunscreen is a necessary protective measure."

Her skin was softer than I'd imagined, especially the fine scales around her tailbone, which shimmered like pearls under the sunscreen. Su Rui carefully avoided sensitive areas, but still accidentally touched the base of her tail—

"!" Chen Hui-chieh shuddered, and her tail slapped against Su Rui's calf.

"Sorry!" Su Rui quickly withdrew her hand.

Chen Hui-chieh's breathing was a little erratic, but she still tried to remain calm. "... Continue."

Hoshiguma was the last one, and also the most troublesome.

"Come on, put some on me too!" She sat cross-legged on the beach, her rosy skin still wet with seawater.

Su Rui squatted down, Hoshiguma suddenly grabbed his wrist. "Use this." She magically produced a bottle of children's sunscreen spray. "I heard this works the best!"

The spray smelled sickeningly sweet, and before Su Rui could react, it sprayed all over her face.

"Pfft—" He quickly backed away, but Hoshiguma grabbed him. "Don't run away! It's not even evenly coated yet!"

Hoshiguma's strength was astonishing; she pinned Su Rui to the beach, spraying him with sunscreen as if it were free.

"Wait! I can do it myself--"

"No way," Hoshiguma grinned, revealing her sharp fangs, "It's only fair!"

Volume 11, Chapter 668: You guys fight, I'm going to eat.

Swire had joined the fray at some point, holding a bottle of rose-scented sunscreen. "Remember to apply it to your back too!"

Lin Yuhsia strolled over slowly, her fingertip dabbing at a dot of milky-white ointment. "The area behind the ears is most prone to sunburn."

Although Chen Hui-chieh didn't say anything, her tail had already quietly wrapped around Su Rui's ankle to prevent him from escaping.

Su Rui was pinned to the beach by four people, the coolness of the sunscreen and the scorching heat of the sun alternating and stimulating his nerves. Swire's fingers slid across his back muscles, Lin Yuhsia's nails gently scratched his collarbone, Hoshiguma Dada grinned and rubbed his abs, and even Chen Hui-chieh used the tip of his tail to dab sunscreen and carefully applied it to his calves.

"You..." Su Rui's voice was a little hoarse, "Is this revenge?"

"How could this be?" Swire closer, her golden hair falling beside his cheek. "This is... team building."

Lin Yuhsia's red lips curled into a dangerous smile, "Don't you like it?"

Hoshiguma was laughing so hard she couldn't stand up straight, "Hahaha, look at his expression!"

Chen Hui-chieh's tail loosened, but the tips of her ears were still red. "... Sunscreen is very important."

The midday sun sizzled the meat on the grill. Su Rui focused intently on turning the steak, the fat dripping onto the charcoal and sparking tiny flames. Today, he had specially changed into the chef's apron prepared by Swire, the strap tied into a neat bow at the back of his waist—a detail that Lin Yuhsia mocked for a full ten minutes.

"It's almost done cooking." Su Rui gently pressed the meat with tongs, pleased to see pink juice seeping out.

Suddenly, a pair of hands with pearl-colored nail polish wrapped around his waist from behind. "Need a taster?" Swire rested her chin on his shoulder, her blonde hair brushing against his cheek.

Before Su Rui could answer, she reached out and picked up a piece of freshly cut steak, but just as she brought it to her mouth, she suddenly changed direction and pressed the piece of meat against Su Rui's lips. "Want to try some?"

The meat was tender and juicy, with the spiciness of black pepper perfectly blended with the aroma of the meat. Su Rui instinctively took a bite, but because Swire didn't let go immediately, her lips accidentally caught Swire's fingertip.

"Ahem!" Chen Hui-chieh coughed from the side. She was holding a beautifully plated salad, her tail stiffening unnaturally. "Vegetables... to supplement dietary fiber."

Suddenly, Hoshiguma popped out from the other side of the grill, grabbed a piece of grilled meat with her hand, and threw it into her mouth. "Mmm! Absolutely amazing!" Her mouth glistening with oil, she leaned close to Su Rui, "Even better than Old Zhang Barbecue at Lungmen Night Market!"

Lin Yuhsia strolled over leisurely, holding two glasses of ice-cold beer. She hadn't gone swimming all day, and the sunscreen left a smooth, glowing finish on her skin. Without a word, she shoved one of the glasses into Su Rui's hand. "To cut through the grease."

Su Rui had just taken a sip when he suddenly froze— Lin Yuhsia pressed her red lips to the rim of the glass where he had just drunk from, leaving an ambiguous mark. Her eyes were fixed on him, and she slowly licked away the foam from her lips. "It really... cuts through the richness."

Swire narrowed his eyes and suddenly snapped his fingers. A waiter immediately brought over a silver tray with six perfectly cut A5 Wagyu beef pieces, the marbling of the fat as if they were works of art.

"The main course is just beginning," she said, glancing meaningfully at Su Rui. "We... have plenty of time to savor it."

Finally freed from the four ladies' "sunscreen hunt," Su Rui slumped into a recliner, holding a freshly opened box of Vanilla ice cream. The spoon made a pleasant "sizzling" sound as it scooped it up, and as the cool, sweet cream melted on his tongue, he squinted his eyes contentedly and let out a long sigh.

--Finally, I can have some peace and quiet.

The shade under the umbrella perfectly blocked the glaring sunlight, and the only sound was the gentle lapping of the waves against the shore. Su Rui lazily licked his spoon, his peripheral vision catching Swire sitting at the beach bar not far away, elegantly swirling a cocktail, her long golden hair fluttering slightly in the wind. She seemed to notice his gaze, a meaningful smile curving her red lips as she raised her glass in a gesture of acknowledgment.

Su Rui immediately looked away, pretending to be engrossed in studying the ingredient list on the ice cream box.

Are you hiding here slacking off?

Lin Yuhsia's voice suddenly came from above, and Su Rui almost choked on his ice cream. She had appeared behind the deck chair at some point, and the sheer shawl over her black swimsuit was fluttering gently in the sea breeze. She leaned over, her hair falling beside his cheek, carrying a faint scent of perfume.

"I didn't slack off," Su Rui quickly scooped up another large spoonful of ice cream and stuffed it into her mouth, her voice muffled, "To replenish my energy."

Lin Yuhsia chuckled softly, her fingertip suddenly brushing against the corner of his mouth. "You got some." Her fingertips were warm, and the touch on his lips was almost imperceptible. Before Su Rui could react, she had already straightened up and slowly walked towards the beach, leaving behind only the words: "Don't even think about using 'too tired' as an excuse tonight."

Su Rui's ears instantly burned, and she almost dropped the ice cream box in her hand.

"Oh, eating alone, huh?"

Hoshiguma's loud voice suddenly boomed from the other side. She climbed out of the sea, soaking wet, water droplets rolling down her bronze skin. She snatched the ice cream box from Su Rui's hand and scooped out a huge spoonful, stuffing it into her mouth. "Mmm! So sweet!"

Hey! That's me--

"Thanks!" Hoshiguma grinned, revealing her sharp fangs, and casually dumped the empty box on his head. "I'll treat you to grilled squid next time!"

Su Rui sighed and took off the box, only to find Chen Hui-chieh sitting on the beach not far away, intently flipping through a book. As if sensing his gaze, she looked up, her dragon tail gently slapping the sand.

"Sunscreen," she suddenly said, "Needs to be reapplied."

Su Rui immediately held up the empty ice cream container as a shield: "I think that's enough--"

"The UV index is still very high." Chen Hui-chieh closed her book and stood up, fine sand still clinging to the tip of her tail. "Especially..." Her gaze fell on his sunburnt shoulders, "... certain areas."

Swire's laughter drifted over from the bar. Lin Yuhsia glanced back from the shallow end and saw Hoshiguma digging a hole in the sand, saying she was going to bury him.

Su Rui sighed, threw the empty box into the trash can, and slumped back into the recliner.

--This ice cream is worse than not eating it at all.

As dusk enveloped the private beach and the last rays of the setting sun sank below the horizon, Su Rui sank into a beach chair, too exhausted to even move a fingertip. The gentle lapping of the waves filled his ears. Gazing at the darkening sky, he muttered, "Starving... but I have absolutely no desire to move..."

Swire was stirring the ice in her cocktail glass with a straw when she suddenly snapped her fingers. Her butler immediately bowed and appeared, her red lips parting slightly. "Call the chef to the suite, and prepare two more king squid."

Volume 11, Chapter 669: Is the world about to be destroyed?

"Wait..." Su Rui struggled to sit up from the recliner, "Shall we eat back at the hotel?"

Lin Yuhsia's black sheer shawl fluttered in the sea breeze. She bent down to pick up Su Rui's left-behind shirt, her fingertips tracing his sunburnt shoulders. "What, reluctant to leave this beach?" Suddenly, she pulled him up forcefully. "Or..." Her red lips brushed against his ear, "... waiting for more private space?"

In the open-plan kitchen of the penthouse suite, the chef, wearing a white hat, was preparing a giant squid. Hoshiguma was practically leaning over the counter, her eyes shining as she watched the blades flash. "Knife skills, not bad."

"Please enjoy our specially prepared 'Bombarded Giant Squid'." The chef said, suddenly igniting a brandy bottle. A vibrant blue flame shot half a meter high along the squid's curled tentacles. Chen Hui-chieh's dragon tail instantly bristled, and she instinctively reached for the Chixiao, but Su Rui grabbed her wrist. "This is a cooking technique..."

Swire sat at the bar, swirling her champagne glass, when she suddenly hooked a high stool over with the tip of her shoe. "Su Rui, come here." She patted her knees together, "The view is best from here."

Lin Yuhsia sneered, pulled Su Rui onto the double sofa, and snuggled into his arms. "You can see better this way." She tilted her head back and bit the lemon slice Su Rui had just picked up, deliberately letting her tongue brush against his fingertips.