Upon returning to the villa, the three women couldn’t wait to hang their towels on the beach chairs by the pool before eagerly diving into the massive temperature-controlled swimming pool.
Instantly, three huge splashes erupted in the water.
To Li Xiao’s surprise, all three of them were incredibly good swimmers. Having dived into the water, the three women swam about the enormous pool like beautiful, graceful mermaids. Seeing them having so much fun, Li Xiao didn’t hesitate. He took a running start from the edge, let out a wild yell as he leaped into the air, and crashed heavily into the pool. SPLASH!
A massive wave of water instantly splashed all over the three girls’ faces. The trio, who had been swimming peacefully, were startled by the huge commotion.
Wenchu People wiped the water off her face and complained playfully, “Li Xiao, you definitely did that on purpose!”
Eager to stir the pot, Wen Yaqian chimed in from the side, “Exactly! One look and you can tell Brother Li deliberately drenched us!”
As she spoke, she suddenly launched a Cloud-Dispelling Palm at Li Xiao without warning. The pool water was instantly churned up, and a wave crashed directly into his face. Li Xiao had never expected Wen Yaqian—the shortest and seemingly cutest of the three—to react so quickly. Caught completely off guard, he took a face full of water.
After being splashed, Li Xiao immediately shook his head, fixing his hair while deliberately putting on an exaggeratedly wronged expression. He looked at Wen Yaqian and said with an innocent face, “Oh, so you dare to attack me? Then I won’t hold back!”
Seeing Li Xiao act this way, Wen Yaqian couldn’t help but giggle. Knowing he was just joking around, she had no intention of backing down. She playfully stuck out her tongue and launched a few more Cloud-Dispelling Palms at him, provoking him as she attacked:
“We have three people on our side, and you’re just one.
“We aren’t afraid of you.”
Without them realizing it, her words had already pulled the other two into her alliance.
Li Xiao didn’t back down in the slightest. It was just a water fight, after all! Without hesitation, he scooped up two massive waves of water and launched an indiscriminate counterattack against the three women.
Originally, Wenchu People and Zhou Shishi were still considering whether to join the fray. Wenchu People couldn’t quite let loose, as she was used to acting proper and serious. As for Zhou Shishi, she felt that it might be inappropriate to engage in a water fight given her status as a mere assistant. However, after taking a face full of water, their hesitation vanished into thin air, and they immediately joined the battle.
The four of them splashed and played in the pool, their laughter ringing out endlessly.
Initially, it was a one-versus-three scenario, but the little assistant soon defected to the enemy. After all, she simply couldn’t withstand Li Xiao’s fierce offensive, and in her eyes, it was perfectly reasonable for an assistant to help her boss.
Even in a three-on-one fight, the women were already at a disadvantage. Now, with a traitor in their midst, the Wen Family Sisters were completely routed. Water crashed against their youthful bodies, occasionally revealing subtle flashes of skin. Amidst the splashing water, the shimmering ripples, and the alluring sights, the relationship between the four seemed to unwittingly grow a step closer.
After the betrayal within their ranks, Wen Yaqian—the one who had initiated the provocation—was the first to go down in defeat. After all, she was the most petite of the four, and her stamina naturally couldn’t compare to the other three. She crossed her arms over her chest and buried her head down to protect herself from the splashing water, shouting out in surrender, “I can’t take it anymore! I give up! I surrender! I’m withdrawing from the battle!”
Seeing Wen Yaqian’s surrender, Li Xiao had no intention of mercilessly pressing his advantage.
The four-person melee temporarily ceased as they gathered near the edge of the pool to rest. Li Xiao pressed his hands against the edge and vaulted out of the pool onto the deck. Soon, he returned with a few bottles of beverages in his hands. After the fierce battle, the three women were a bit thirsty and gladly accepted their respective drinks.
After finishing their beverages and taking a short break, the four resumed playing. However, instead of continuing their intense free-for-all, they simply relaxed and played on their own in the massive pool. Once they all felt a little tired, they got out of the water, each wrapping themselves in a large bath towel.
They sat on the beach chairs, enjoying the refreshing sensation of the gentle breeze brushing past them. The sound of the distant ocean waves acted like the most skilled masseuse, easing away everyone’s mental fatigue without a single touch.
During their moment of rest, the sky had unwittingly been dyed with an orange-red afterglow.
Wenchu People looked up at the western sky and said softly, “This sunset is so beautiful. I don’t even know how long it’s been since I quietly sat and watched the sun go down.”
Wen Yaqian nodded in agreement. “Yeah, life in Yangcheng always feels so rushed and hurried. This place is just too perfect for relaxing and enjoying oneself.”
As Zhou Shishi dried her dripping wet hair with a towel, she suggested, “Didn’t the butler mention earlier that watching the sunset from the yacht offers a much more unique view? Why don’t we go check it out?”
No one had any objections to Zhou Shishi’s proposal.
A few minutes later, the butler appeared at the entrance of the villa. While waiting, the four of them had already changed their clothes.
The butler led them to the private dock next to the villa. A gorgeous yacht was moored there. The vessel wasn’t particularly large, but its white hull gleamed with a mesmerizing, psychedelic orange-red hue under the sunset, looking absolutely stunning.
Li Xiao had owned two private yachts in his past life alone, so he wasn’t particularly amazed by it. However, the other three women had never been on a small yacht like this before, and they all examined it with great curiosity.
Noticing their intrigued expressions, the butler immediately and enthusiastically introduced the yacht’s specifications and internal amenities.
“Ladies, this yacht is a C52 flybridge version produced by Carver, featuring two decks in total.
“The first deck consists of the wheelhouse, the living room, the kitchen, and the washroom.
“With some adjustments to the tables and chairs, the living room on the first deck can be converted into a sleeping area with a king-sized bed.
“In front of the wheelhouse, there are two massage sofa chairs. If the guests so desire, you can sit there and enjoy a massage while taking in the scenery.
“In front of the sun loungers is a diving platform. However, the water temperature is a bit too low right now. If it were summer, it would be wonderful to take the boat out for a dive.
“As for the second deck, it’s a terrace equipped with open-air sofas, a freezer, and a television.”
Upon entering the interior of the yacht, the three women were instantly captivated by the luxuriously decorated living room. Huge windows showcased the magnificent ocean view, while the spacious seating and plush sofas provided immense comfort.
Wenchu People and Zhou Shishi curiously walked around the first deck to inspect the facilities. Meanwhile, Xu quickly stepped into the wheelhouse and closed the door, leaving the main space of the yacht entirely to the guests.
A moment later, the yacht slowly departed from the dock and headed out into the sea.
Li Xiao didn’t stay on the first deck; instead, he made his way up toward the flybridge on the second deck.