Volume 1 Chapter 85 Return to School * Soup Pool Fish Bath

  However, he had just tentatively kissed her, and she didn't seem to be angry at all. In fact, they even made plans together to take the entrance exam for a military academy in Japan. Perhaps when the admission notice comes out, his chance will arrive.

  In a foreign land, he was the only one she could rely on, wasn't that more reassuring?

  He recalled the softness and fragrance when she rushed into his arms, that fierce and ruthless throat lock claw aimed at his throat, recognizing him in an instant, turned into a soft and delicate willow branch. With such a flexible and effortless move, how could she be a weak and helpless girl who was bullied by others?

  He was in a dilemma, making excuses for her and holding onto that lingering affection deep down.

  Xiang Hong, who had been running around like crazy earlier, had obviously put such unexpected events behind her mind. She even called out to her husband, how could she still go and like another man?

  Besides, her feeling about kissing is just like Song Shuyu's style - only wolf kisses with tongues entwined count as real kisses. Qin Qing's inexperienced kisses were almost taken by her as unintentional touches, understood by her as a puppy sniffing around to show affection.

  She had no idea how long Qin Qing had struggled for this moment.

  Xiang Hong found her team for extracurricular training and quickly took her position.

  Her appearance naturally attracted everyone's attention, and classmates kept asking her with concern. In order not to repeat the same words one by one, she simply stood in front of the team and actively told everyone that yesterday's incident was just a misunderstanding, which has now been resolved and will not affect the class selection match.

  Lyle stood beside her and quietly pulled on her hand before letting go, watching as she turned her head, grinning at her: "Come on!"

  "Come on!" Xiang Hong responded with a passionate voice.

  After running, the leader gave a speech, and then the representatives of the student union of our class drew lots for the relay race. The playground was filled with cheers and gasps, and whenever a class that had been eliminated in the previous round was matched against another class, there were sighs of disappointment, while other classes felt extremely lucky.

  The only ones who can rival the external training class are the freshmen of the reconnaissance department. Usually, these two classes don't get along with each other. At this moment, seeing that the two classes actually met in the preliminary round and competed against each other in shooting skills, they were both eager to try their best and see who would come out on top.

  Zhao Yibo announced one by one the competitors of each skill competition in their class, and everyone was discussing it.

  Because the round-robin tournament is about to end in two days, the division of labor and cooperation among classmates are extremely important. Saving strength, or using weakness to defeat strength, or using secondary strengths to win over weaknesses, etc. Sang Hong and Lai Li managed the division of labor for the girls, while Zhao Yi Bo and several boys began to divide the labor according to the actual situation of the boys' strength.

  Everyone usually trains in harmony, and the physical strength of the class has long had a clear distinction between the top, middle and bottom, so the opponents from other classes quickly listed out countermeasures.

  After breakfast, various competitions began.

  As this type of event is held every year, everything went smoothly and efficiently according to plan.

  The first day's competition is the school's internal competition, and the second day's competition is between the school's selected players and other schools in the city. The final allocation of quotas for participating in the Special Forces Finals will be determined by strength.

  The first day passed without any suspense, and unexpectedly, the first batch of external training had eight groups of members who achieved a complete victory. For a time, the whole school was in an uproar, because there were only twelve events in total, and at most, only twelve teams participated.

  At night, Song Shuyu listened to Sang Hong's basic situation and helped her analyze the data. She patiently massaged her overly tired body and told her how to stay calm in a tense competitive state.

  He only let her go after watching her demonstrate several times, he was a very strict teacher, and Shang Hong's rapid improvement was due to his timely reminders and serious attitude.

  The scene of the competition on the second day was very grand, and the leaders of the three schools all participated in the pre-match ceremony. Although they said that friendship comes first and the game is second, in fact, they were all rushing for those twenty indicators.

  Each school sent twelve teams to participate, and three schools went for those twenty quotas, with the strongest getting more.

  Everyone's ideal plan is to account for as much as half of the indicators, but more than 70 people are competing for 20 places, and they are all selected players who have been compared and compared by each school. The competition is quite fierce.

  Song Shu did not worry about Sang Hong at all, and it just so happened that Sang Hong called him at noon to say that their classmates had applied to the school for a special gathering after the competition because of their good performance, and he readily encouraged her to have more gatherings with her classmates.

  She said: "Girls should participate in more group activities and expand their circle of friends. At your age, you should also prepare friendship capital for your future."

  "But I've never participated in group outings or dinner gatherings, and it's been so long since we last hung out together. Plus, I don't know how to sing or dance, and they said after dinner we'd go karaoke... I'm worried I won't be able to keep up or that they won't like me."

  "Just relax, no one requires you to sing like a king when going to KTV or dance professionally. Do whatever you want, even if you're not good at anything, you can still applaud for others and add to the atmosphere!"

  Hong Hong, you're too outstanding, some classmates can't help but feel resentful;

  "When everyone is having fun together, revealing a little weakness or showing that you also don't know something can make people feel more close to you."

  Song Shuwei heard her worries and couldn't help but smile to comfort her, such a bright and sunny little girl, yet still somewhat lonely in collective life.

  Xiang Hong listened to his light and easy explanation, and pouted: "Are you always so good at talking? Hearing you say that, my shortcoming has actually become an advantage in integrating with them."

  "Haha, that's a very natural thing. When used properly, there is no disadvantage to the human body." This is Song Shuyu's gain.

  After hanging up the phone, Song Shuoye thought of Qin Luoshui coming to B city. Since he could steal a leisurely half-day, he might as well go and meet his old friend.

  Qin Luoshui's chain of fast hotels is in the trial operation stage, and he has been shuttling back and forth between City A and City B recently. On the one hand, he is developing new business, and on the other hand, he needs to consolidate his old base.

  It can be considered that he has shaken off his hands now. After meeting with a client, he received a call from his nephew Qin Qing, saying that it was a school reunion of about 30 or 40 people, asking him to book a room and get discounts.

  Qin Luoshui repeatedly agreed, knowing that almost everyone who arrived there might become a young talent. He immediately arranged for the restaurant to reserve a good private room, paying attention to the amount of food and service. After hanging up the phone, he thought about entertainment after dinner and reminded them to book four new-style KTV boxes with aerial views.

  After dealing with some remaining daily chores and inspecting all around, Song Shuyu arrived in his car.

  When two people meet, they naturally exchange warm and polite greetings.

  "It's been months since we last met, and your face has changed so much! Did you get plastic surgery or something? You look so different!" Qin Luoshui examined Song Shuyu, puzzled as to what had changed about him. He was still the same person, but somehow he didn't feel the same as before.

  Song Shuwei burst out laughing and after he finished, he touched his face and asked: "Get a facelift? If I need to get a facelift with this appearance, shouldn't you go for a sex change operation?"

  Qin Luoshui heard him making a fuss about his own face again and smiled indifferently, speaking even more sarcastically:

  "What I'm saying is based on evidence, this face of yours has absolutely added two nerves, usually it's as dull as wood, only the sparkle in your eyes makes it slightly lively."

  Song Shuoye raised an eyebrow and smiled, not taking offense at all: "Doesn't it seem more interesting now?"

  "Hmm, it feels like a withered tree coming back to life. You used to be so serious and stiff when speaking, even jokes couldn't get a smile out of you. But from the moment you came in until now, you've actually burst out laughing five times and smiled countless times, and even when talking, your eyes are shining with amusement. What's the good news? Share it with me so I can be envious."

  Qin Luoshui had a feeling that the young man who grew up with him had returned, bright and enthusiastic, no longer gloomy and tired, cold and indifferent as before.

  "Good things are there, but you don't have to envy, because you've never been lacking." Song Shuyu smiled and teased.

  "Ah - is it related to a woman?" Qin Luoshui's eyes lit up and then narrowed, "Is it related to that little girl Sang Hong?"

  Song Shuwei patted his shoulder heavily: "You're really a worm in my stomach, nothing escapes your eyes, this girl is indeed a treasure, it's very interesting."

  "It's been a long time since I've seen her, how is she? You two seem to be getting along well."

  Qin Luoshui's smile was faint.

  "It's really a strange feeling, as if I've lived again, thinking of her makes me very happy, seeing her is even more unnecessary to say, always like a peacock spreading its tail to attract her attention and interest."

  Song Shuyu spoke straightforwardly and directly.

  Qin Luoshui was shocked, what's going on with this guy, how dare he say such private things out loud?

  "This is normal, men usually react this way when they see a woman they want to conquer and possess."

  He put on an air of indifference, but with his nosy nature, he actually wanted to hear more.

  Song Shuwei said somewhat despondently, "I'm not used to this feeling of being unable to control my emotions. Do you have a way to bring this out-of-control situation back under normal circumstances?"

  "Why?" Qin Luoshui was puzzled, what kind of realm would be so wonderful?

  "I don't want people to force my emotions." Song Shuyu said seriously.

  "The feeling of being moved is like that, it usually takes three to five months to pass, and there's no need to control it." Qin Luoshui said this, not knowing whether to worry about Sang Hong or congratulate Song Shuyu.

  "It's been almost five months since I met her, and we've spent over ten days together, from work to life, in close proximity, yet I still can't eliminate the impact she has on me."

  Song Shuyu looks serious as if he is making a military report.

  "Pfft—" Qin Luoshui couldn't help but laugh. Close proximity and full-angle contact, these words are so serious and vivid!

  "What are you laughing at?" Song Shuyu was displeased. I asked you a question, not to amuse you.

  Qin Luoshui also said seriously: "Of course, it's laughable to be a person who can be laughed at. This state is pretty good. I think I've seen through you. You're a man with zero flaws, always lacking that flavor of life, without any weaknesses. What's the point of living like that?

  Listening to what you just said makes me feel like you're done for. What's the point of living to be 100 years old, invincible and in control of everything?

  It's precisely because it can't be anticipated, predicted or controlled that makes it enjoyable. So cherish this belated spring.

  "I certainly cherish it, I mean on a normal track, how can we shorten this anxious distance?"

  Song Shuyu asked.

  "Shrink? You're also worried about gains and losses? Haha —" Qin Luoshui wanted to laugh, laughed twice, seeing someone's unpleasant face, had to turn into a dry laugh.

  "In short, how can I quickly take her home?" Song Shuyu finally spoke out his mind, he came over to ask the demon for advice on how to pursue a woman and bring her home as soon as possible.

  "You should have spoken up earlier, I thought you were tired of being tricked by me, but it turns out you had already come up with a countermeasure."

  Qin Luoshui smiled wistfully.

  "How could this be? You've got me all dizzy."

  Song Shuyu was depressed.

  "Take her home, and you'll generally be able to control that anxious feeling. The red book will make you feel like she's your private property, and when you can get her body and smile anytime, you'll gradually lose this tense and excited feeling."

  Qin Luo made his words clear.

  "I didn't mean it that way, bringing her home is just to really like her, the process of trying to bring her home is the kind of feeling that gradually becomes more intense and reaches its peak."

  Then I hope to become a more reliable relative and live for a long time.

  "After all, even the most passionate flames will eventually burn out and turn to ashes."

  Song Shuwei understood that he and Qin Luoshui had completely different views on marriage.

  Qin Luoshui smiled: "I haven't met a woman I want to take home, so I don't understand your point of view. However, since you've said that, I'll give you some advice."

  "Come on, you're making me itch with your suspense." Song Shuyu urged.

  "She's still underage, so you should wait until she finishes her studies anyway?"

  When everything about her is uncertain and there are too many variables, you need to use every method to let everyone know - she belongs to you, let her classmates know, let her family, your family know.

  Doing so is still risky."

  Qin Luoshui's words made Song Shuyu's eyes light up, and then he was puzzled again: "What risk?"

  "You restricted her too early, wait until she grows up, one day suddenly feels you're boring, then the men around her who can easily get close to her will easily make her fall in love. After all, she's too young and you never gave her the opportunity to resist temptation."

  For example, at our age, many people are like passing ships in the night. Once they calm down and think about living a simple life, that's when they're really being true to themselves.

  Her life has just begun, you don't let her see other men, how can it be shown that you are the best, most suitable and loving one for her?

  Qin Luoshui spoke with great eloquence.

  Song Shuwei sneered at him with disdain: "I humbly asked for your advice, but you just kept talking nonsense and then refuted yourself. You've been rambling on for so long, yet you haven't made a single feasible suggestion. If you keep spouting rubbish, I'll have to take care of your skin."

  Qin Luoshui saw that he couldn't make him feel defeated, and his blows couldn't hit him, so he changed his strategy:

  "Now let's take it one step at a time, what you need to do is pursue her, find an opportunity when she's at her most important and beautiful moment, make a stunning confession of love, let her classmates, friends and many people who know her see it, making them both envy and happy for her;"

  "Let those inexperienced young whippersnappers keep a humiliating distance from her."

  "Confess in front of a large crowd? You must be out of your mind." Song Shuyu thought for a moment, he couldn't possibly put on an act like that in public.

  "Confessions don't necessarily have to be spoken by oneself, banners and diamond rings can also express one's feelings very well. The key is to show sincerity and capability."

  Song Shuyu thought for a long time and nodded: "This idea can be borrowed from, thank you, what's next?"

  "Let's take it one step at a time. I'll be here often from now on, and you can ask me for advice anytime." Qin Luoshui was being very arrogant.

  Song Shuyu raised his wrist and looked at his watch.

  Qin Luoshui was taken aback and said: "What's wrong again?"

  Song Shuwei shook his head and smiled: "Today is very leisurely, specially looking for you to play, there is still a lot of time left, what else can we do if not chat?"

  "Let's go take a bath and then have some tea. It just so happens that we've invited a professional Japanese tea master to train our tea house staff, so let's enjoy it while we can."

  "What's new with bubble baths?"

  Song Shuwei knew that Qin Luoshui was very good at enjoying himself, so he curiously asked, "Is it just a simple massage or something like that? He clearly didn't like it."

  "Hot spring fish therapy, pure natural enjoyment."

  Qin Luoshui's appearance was clearly very pleased with himself, if he didn't have some kind of trick up his sleeve, how would he dare to squeeze into B city.

  Two people took the sightseeing elevator and went straight up, floor by floor. Song Shuyu was amazed at the decoration design and style of this comprehensive hotel, Qinluo Water, which seemed to be a high-end place at first glance.

  "Good handwriting."

  "Half a lifetime's wealth has been invested, and it can still be seen, but it hasn't reached the standard I had in mind." Qin Luoshui was half pleased and half melancholic, with an expression that was indescribably charming.

  "You should be content with what you have, just this plot of land and this building alone can easily make your net worth exceed 10 million. At such a young age, as a businessman, you're doing exceptionally well."

  Song Shuyu is deeply admired.

  "Merchants always yearn for the greatest profit, being content means decline." Qin Luoshui nodded, with a hint of inexplicable melancholy in his heart. Now, money to him was just a digital existence, and growth didn't excite him anymore. However, looking at all the new things, he still felt a sense of accomplishment.

  Entering the gate of the hot spring pool, I saw a stone inscription in front of me with the four characters "Tangchi Fish Bath" written on it. The calligraphy was elegant and slender, exuding a sense of ease and refinement.

  "Good calligraphy, whose is it?"

  Song Shu Yu stopped in his tracks, scrutinizing him repeatedly, his eyes narrowing slightly: "Didn't Old Li say he had retired from writing? How could he possibly write a inscription for you?"

  "Money can make ghosts push the mill, what's rare." Qin Luoshui was indeed calm, in this place, the level of the person who wrote the title played a crucial role, and the word represented a cultural level and depth.

  Beyond the large stone, a pool of emerald water came into view, with misty vapors rising from it. The artificial hills were steep and rugged, and at the bottom of the pool were round stones that could be counted one by one. Schools of small blue fish, no more than two inches in length, swam back and forth.

  Song Shuoye asked in surprise: "Good thinking, it's strange. Where did you get this fish from? It can actually live in hot water."

  "This is a species of fish introduced from the hot springs near volcanic rocks, which likes to get close to humans. Locals firmly believe that this fish can absorb toxins accumulated in the human body through the skin, promoting health and beauty."

  Qin Luoshui was apparently also very satisfied with the construction here and gave him a detailed introduction.

  "Business is good!" As they drew closer, they saw that the surface of the water was floating with more than a dozen colorful inflatable cushions, on which people's bodies were half-submerged in the water, eyes closed and snoring, while small fish swam around their bodies in groups, and even more stuck to their skin.

  Song Shuoyu curiously squatted down, stretched his hand into the water, and saw a wave of water moving. A group of fish swam over like a school, surrounding his arm. The small fish sucked on it, making him feel itchy and comfortable.

  The two of them changed into comfortable clothes and soaked in the bath, chatting idly. The all-over itching sensation that was so relaxing it got into their bones made them feel drowsy, and after a short nap, they got up feeling refreshed and invigorated, with a great mood.

  Song Shuyu exclaimed: "You really know how to make people enjoy themselves."

  "Yes, having money doesn't necessarily mean you can enjoy it. There is a limit on the number of people here and reservations need to be made at least one week in advance to possibly get a spot."

  The small fish here are very expensive and too gluttonous. Many fish can't last more than half a month and will burst to death, the cost is too high."

  "These fish have been looked at carefully, how come they don't have eyes?" Song Shuyu observed very carefully.

  They live in underground water near volcanic rocks, generally without light, possibly over time, their eyes have degenerated, but they are very sensitive to water turbulence. If the pool is large enough, you jump into the pool and swim, within tens of seconds, your body will be followed by groups of fish, looking beautiful and magical.

  One of the bathing beauties serving here is an excellent swimmer, she can quickly swim out some numbers or patterns, and after she swims by, you will see these fish following her trail, writing very clear words or patterns.

  Qin Luoshui said with great enthusiasm.

  After taking a good bath, they went to the tea room for some tea and got to experience real Japanese Tea Ceremony. A middle-aged man from Japan demonstrated authentic Japanese Tea Ceremony for them and brought out the three flavors of the tea in an impressive way.

  After having tea, they chatted for a while, and it was already dinner time. Qin Luoshui accompanied him very enthusiastically, and Song Shuyu had just drunk a little wine, slightly tipsy. He got up to bid farewell, sat in the elevator, looking at the hotel at night, which was simply like a magnificent and illusory pavilion in the air.

  A group of people singing and dancing with beautiful music, wonderful and extraordinary.

  Song Shuwei rubbed his eyes and muttered: "This is strange, drinking so little wine actually caused hallucinations."

  Qin Luoshui followed his line of sight and saw that it was a transparent KTV room, which was decorated with bright colors to become a unique view at night, bringing such a visual effect.

  Only those inside can't see outside, but those outside can see inside with perfect clarity.

  "Did you see it?" Song Shuyu asked him.

  "What's going on?" Qin Luoshui asked, puzzled, while carefully looking over, only to vaguely see a group of young people in military uniforms singing and dancing inside, presumably Qin Qing's classmates. The elevator had already gone down.

  "Xiang Hong ah, she seems to be dancing with a male classmate." Song Shuyu said, his face filled with confusion, such an illusion was too far-fetched.