Chapter 1342 - 1339: She Truly Is Beautiful

Chapter 1342: Chapter 1339: She Truly Is Beautiful

Why are the woman’s eyelashes so long and thick, curled and uplifted? Others have to apply makeup to have the star-like appearance, she doesn’t need it at all. She’s truly beautiful, naturally gifted, especially the classical charm between her brows—the quintessential beauty and attractiveness, a feast for the eyes!

Quintessential beauty... feast for the eyes... uh...

Qiao Junlie thought to himself, continuously trying to boost his courage. But the more he did, the more his eyes seemed bewitched and couldn’t look away, scanning from her face to her feet like a scanner.

Taking a deep breath, Qiao Junlie couldn’t help but close his eyes, imagining the moments of tender entanglement with her long ago.

"Bang—"

"Ah! What are you doing?" Zi Ruoxi opened her eyes, surprised to see Qiao Junlie crouching beside her. She picked up the drink that fell on her from his hand.

Qiao Junlie also opened his eyes and realized he had dropped something on her. Instantly, a hint of moisture appeared on his handsome face.

"Oh, I’m sorry, I’m sorry. Are you okay? I... I didn’t hold it steady just now!" Qiao Junlie said as he stood up with the drink, walked to another deck chair, sat down, opened the drink, and drank by himself, trying hard to conceal his embarrassment. Damn! Encountering such an awkward situation, what kind of spell had he fallen under? Luckily, the lid didn’t come off, otherwise it would have been really ugly!

Zi Ruoxi said nothing, placed the drink on the table, stood up silently, and walked to a corner of the deck to enjoy the view. Honestly, she couldn’t appreciate it. This guy was obviously intentional. She felt sullen inside.

Actually, she wasn’t in the mood to enjoy herself. If not for his help...

Oh, forget it, what’s the use of saying those things now? We’re already on the ship. Since we’re here, let’s make the best of it.

With this thought, Zi Ruoxi sighed gently. The sea breeze tousled her hair. Her short hair accompanied by a white dress off one shoulder made her appear tall and slender, emphasizing the perfect curves of her chin and neck.

Qiao Junlie didn’t dare look at her either. He was afraid, really afraid he couldn’t control himself. Now he thought he had overestimated his self-control. But with just the two of them, a man and a woman, on vacation together, it would be strange if nothing happened.

Qiao Junlie couldn’t help but laugh secretly. But he knew himself well; he would affectionately cherish Zi Ruoxi, unlike with any other woman, where he might reveal his true colors and act beastly!

Only because he truly loved her, had love for her. He learned from profound lessons that only by genuinely caring for her did he become unwilling to hurt her.

He also wanted to become the type she liked, a gentle man, an elegant gentleman.

An elegant gentleman? A gentle man?

Haha...

Thinking of these terms, a subtle, mischievous glow appeared on his handsome face.

Suddenly, he picked up the drink in his hand, drank it all while looking up, then stood up gracefully, turned, and walked down from the top deck.

Of course, Zi Ruoxi knew Qiao Junlie went downstairs again. The ship only had the two of them; any movement was naturally noticeable to her.

She didn’t spend much time with him, and their interactions remained superficial and polite. For Zi Ruoxi, it felt more like politeness and coping. He was someone she couldn’t afford to offend, even less so now when she didn’t have enough money to ransom herself...

When Qiao Junlie returned, Zi Ruoxi saw him dressed in full gear, wearing a stylishly Lycra semi-dry diving suit in black and blue, looking heroic and vibrant.

"Ruoxi, go change into a diving suit too, let’s go down together," Qiao Junlie calmly said, then handed her a red and black diving suit.

Zi Ruoxi looked at him speechless; she had known he would have everything prepared.

"...I think, forget it! I’m not in the mood," Zi Ruoxi turned her gaze away and said softly.

Qiao Junlie displayed a rare warm expression, slowly walked to her side, and focused on her profile.

"How could you not be in the mood? It’s such a great opportunity, diving is a must in life! If I remember correctly, your swimming skills are at a national level!" Qiao Junlie jokingly said, then grabbed her wrist, his mischievous eyes sparkling, "Will you change yourself, or... should I help you personally?"

Ugh!

Zi Ruoxi wanted to slap him, turned her face in disgust, looked at the mischievous Devil Angel’s face, too angry for words. Taking the diving suit from his hands, she stormed off without looking back, leaving Qiao Junlie with an expression of triumph. At this moment, seeing the adorable angry face of his beloved, he couldn’t help but chuckle.

...

In the cabin, Zi Ruoxi closed the door with a gloomy expression, pulled down the zipper on the side of her dress, took off her floor-length silk white dress, and put on the semi-dry diving suit with red strips inlaid from the Lycra fabric, feeling its excellent elasticity as soon as she wore it. Qiao Junlie really had good taste; the size was perfect, comfortable to wear.

Of course, Zi Ruoxi knew that diving suits are made of synthetic rubber foam, typically 3mm to 8mm thick, a scientifically isolated inactive bubble material. The cold water that seeps into the suit is insulated from the outside and quickly warmed by body heat to maintain body temperature, preventing heat loss. When diving to about 50 meters into the deep sea, this heat loss becomes obvious, and the suit’s protective function is more evident. The less water exchanged between the suit and the body and the outside, the better the insulation effect.

Diving rapidly dissipates body heat, leading to hypothermia. Additionally, diving suits protect the body from cuts by reefs and biological injuries from jellyfish and sea anemones.

Having a well-fitting diving suit is an essential protective asset for anyone about to undertake this pressure-intensive activity. A poorly fitting diving suit can’t effectively insulate and may trap water, affecting movement.

In this regard, Zi Ruoxi couldn’t help but silently appreciate Qiao Junlie’s attention to detail, knowing he wouldn’t really risk her life. After changing clothes, the fitted attire accentuated Zi Ruoxi’s devilishly slender and graceful figure.

...

Feeling slightly flushed, Zi Ruoxi calmed down, walked out of the cabin. Without intending to return to the top deck, she headed directly toward the deck. At this moment, the breeze was gentle, warmly soothing.