A Day Out

May marked the beginning of summer. The sea breeze gently brushed the hem of the girl's skirt, carrying a faint salty dampness, and the sand beneath her feet was rough but warm.

Wu Jin folded her arms and tilted her head back to bask in the warm sunlight, which dispelled much of the chill surrounding her.

A rare moment of leisure.

Shi Mu stood beside her, pushing his sunglasses up into his hair as he watched her in silence.

The girl's hair swayed in the wind, shimmering with a faint golden glow, like a goddess.

The boy's heart raced beyond his control. He could hear it clearly, clamoring for the person before him.

For a moment, he couldn't bear to speak and disturb the beautiful scene.

"Little sis! Come play! I'll teach you to surf!"

Hearing Clear's shout, Wu Jin strolled over.

Though she tried to appear calm, her brows twitched slightly when she was helped onto the surfboard. Then she lay on it and listened to Clear and He Zhen's instructions.

Unable to keep her balance, Wu Jin swallowed several mouthfuls of seawater, but she remained intent on conquering the board.

Shi Mu watched from a distance for a long while before walking over. He held up the middle of the board with one hand, helping Wu Jin keep her balance a little better.

"Line your nose up with the center and find your balance."

Seeing how stiff Wu Jin's movements were, he tried to reassure her. "Don't be nervous. There's nothing you can't do, A-Jin."

"Now spread your arms. I'm going to let go."

Wu Jin took a deep breath and spread her arms. At the same time, Shi Mu lifted his hand from the board.

She was a little unsteady at first, but after a slight adjustment, she stabilized herself. She paddled through the water with her hands, and after going some distance, she tried to stand up, only to lose her balance and fall.

Shi Mu had been sitting on his own surfboard the whole time. When he saw Wu Jin fall into the water, he immediately went over and pulled her up.

"This is hard."

Wu Jin frowned, a little impatient.

She had never been very patient when doing things.

Shi Mu looked at her expression. She was like a freshly washed green jujube, cute and fresh, and it put him in a very good mood.

"It's like this for all beginners. You're already learning very quickly. A few more tries and you'll be able to stand."

Wu Jin felt that Shi Mu's voice was always clear, like purified water, able to soothe a person's impatience. It worked very well on her.

The rest of GOD: We disagree!!!

Clear came back from another ride and saw Wu Jin's scrunched-up face. Grinning broadly, he said, "Little sis, it's my first time seeing you make that face. I've unlocked a new character expression!"

Wu Jin: (o_0)? Does anyone here want to talk to you?

After resting for a while, Wu Jin got back on the surfboard. This time, she finally managed to stand, and after surfing for a few seconds, she felt the freedom that came with extreme sports.

She sat on the surfboard, feeling the waves wash against her. Looking up, she saw Shi Mu effortlessly riding his board across the sea. As a wave rose, he plunged into the surf, carving through it and sending spray flying as he bent his body and weaved through the curling wave.

He Zhen clicked his tongue in amazement. "As expected of the captain. He's a total hexagonal warrior."

Watching Shi Mu chat happily with Clear, Wu Jin finally realized something.

Her captain.

He really did seem handsome.

After playing in the water, they were all a little tired and returned to the hotel to rest. Worried that Wu Jin was hungry, Shi Mu packed some food and desserts from the hotel restaurant and knocked on her door.

"A-Jin, it's me."

Wu Jin, who had been lying in bed like a dead fish, heard the voice outside and struggled to get up and answer the door.

"I brought you something to eat. I was worried you'd be hungry after having so much fun."

Shi Mu handed her a tray of food, all things she liked.

Wu Jin thanked him indifferently.

Before the door closed, Shi Mu gave her a gentle smile and told her to get some rest.

After playing for so long, Wu Jin was indeed hungry. She quickly finished the food and lay back down on the bed.

Wu Jin opened her closed eyes, shut them again, then opened them once more. Staring at the stark white ceiling, she fell into thought.

The captain had brought everyone food and even remembered each person's tastes.

He was a good person.

Then her expression relaxed, and she fell quietly asleep.

Toward evening, the members of GOD followed Wantonly into a taxi to Bay Park, where there were said to be migratory birds.

But when they arrived, they realized it was already May, and the migratory birds had long since dusted off their butts and flown away.

Wantonly rubbed the back of his head apologetically. "Ah, my fault for not checking. But it's fine—the sunset is beautiful at this time!"

He Zhen couldn't help but gape at the sight before him. "This sunset is way too beautiful!"

At seven, the edge of the sky was a blaze of orange and red, surrounded by purple and reflected in the vast lake. Rosy light stretched for miles, and patches of green within sight adorned the open sky.

Bicycle bells rang, laughter filled the air, and roadside vendors called out, selling colorful pinwheels and kites.

Wu Jin, who usually preferred peace and quiet, didn't dislike being in this environment.

Clear murmured, "The afterglow of the sunset really is ridiculously beautiful."

"Si Yicheng, hurry and take a picture of me!"

Clear pulled Wu Jin over from where she stood beside him and draped an arm over her shoulders. "Quick, I need to feed our CP fans some sugar."

Wu Jin, who rarely went online and knew what CP meant: ...

Wantonly: ...

Shi Mu scoffed. "Artificial sweetener."

He Zhen scratched his cheek with his index finger. "Huh? Is this CP marketing?"

Shi Mu walked straight over and knocked Clear's hand away. "Keep your hands to yourself."

Then he squeezed Clear out of the way.

"I'm the legitimate spouse. Go on, take the picture."

Clear: (╯‵□′)╯︵┻━┻

He Zhen: Σ(ﾟдﾟlll)

So after Shi Mu and Wu Jin finished taking pictures, Clear shamelessly pressed up against her and insisted on taking a few more.

Wu Jin had already glanced several times out of the corner of her eye at a stall selling kites, wondering whether to buy one to play with.

While she was thinking, the man beside her stepped forward ahead of her and went to buy a few kites from the stall.

"Oh, Brother Mu, how did you know I wanted to fly a kite? I knew you had me in your heart!"

Clear excitedly took a kite and started playing.

Shi Mu smiled without speaking and handed out the kites. When there was only one left, he passed the spool to Wu Jin.

Wu Jin looked at the spool in her hand. "Aren't you going to play?"

Shi Mu smiled. "I'll play with you."

"Let out the line. I'll hold the kite so it can fly."

Wu Jin did as he said. Shi Mu ran a few meters with the kite, stood facing the wind, and let go. The kite rose smoothly into the air.

The kite flew higher and higher, seeking freedom in the sky.

Clear and Wantonly were competing to see whose kite could fly higher when Clear let his attention slip and his line snapped.

"Ahhh, my son, why are you going down?!"

"Hahahahaha, that's what you get for insisting on letting out all the line!"

So Clear joined forces with Wu Jin to defeat Wantonly.

Actually, that was Clear's own idea, and he had "forcibly" enlisted Wu Jin in the contest.

"Just you wait! Thunder will shatter the darkness!"

Watching the girl turn on the lawn, Shi Mu couldn't help taking out his phone to record her.

Every picture captured Wu Jin full of life.