By the time everyone reached the beach in one breathless dash, they were all panting.
They bent over to catch their breath, then looked up at one another. As though something had suddenly tickled them, they all burst out laughing:
"Hahahahaha!"
The golden beach was scattered with colorful shells. The sand was soft and yielding, as comfortable to walk on as a quilt.
Some tourists rested in the shade of beach umbrellas, chatting and laughing, while others reclined on the sand, enjoying a sunbath with its own special charm.
Jiang Nian looked at the beach volleyball, surfing, and jet skis, her face brimming with eagerness. "Wow, I want to try everything!"
Feng Xing grabbed her arm and ran ahead. "Then let's try everything. I'll go with you."
Jiang Nian's eyes sparkled. "Yay!"
As Feng Xing pulled her along, she still remembered to turn back and call out to her best friend.
"Chuhe, come on! Let's ride the jet skis first, then go diving to see the coral later!"
Feng Xing, who had been so excitedly pulling her along: ...
Should I just leave, then?
Carrying Jiang Nian's little bag, Tong Chuhe shook her head with an amused smile and quietly followed them.
First, they rode speeding jet skis, charging forward through the sea breeze roaring past their ears and the waves spraying up before them.
Then, after training and instruction from a coach, they put on specialized gear and dived into the sea, where they saw all kinds of coral and colorful little fish.
Jet skis, diving, surfing, banana boats...
As the sun slowly sank, they finally wore themselves out and sprawled beneath the beach umbrellas, limbs stretched out, not moving a muscle.
"Ah, I'm so tired."
Jiang Nian lay collapsed on the beach, her arms and legs feeling a