The sky was blue as if washed, the sea azure as a mirror. The bright sunlight carried a hint of heat, yet it didn't feel oppressive at all—instead, it brought a refreshing sense of comfort.
Fang Yang and the others arrived at the familiar city of Tianhai City.
As the largest port city on the eastern coast of the Douluo Continent, Tianhai City was as bustling and noisy as ever.
The salty, humid sea breeze blew head-on, carrying the ocean's distinctive scent. In the distance, sails clustered at the docks, and one could faintly hear the shouts of sailors and the sound of waves crashing against the shore.
The leader of Shrek Academy's group was Scarlet Dragon Douluo Zhuo Shi, with Teacher Wu and Shen Yi as the supervising teachers.
They had come to Tianhai City to rendezvous with the Star Luo Continent delegation.
After over a year of exchange, the Star Luo Continent delegation would return to the Star Luo Continent by ship from here.
Because airspace was not open, they couldn't take long-distance flying transportation.
And in fact, mechas couldn't fly such a long distance either. Long-distance flying transportation, currently, only existed on the Douluo Continent side.
The Federation couldn't risk their newly developed spirit guidance aircraft being stolen for their technology by sending the Star Luo Continent delegation on them.
Therefore, leaving by ship was the only option.
Before long, everyone arrived by car at Tianhai City's most luxurious hotel.
Wu Zhangkong was responsible for handling all the check-in procedures. Shrek Academy was a golden signboard anywhere, and soon, room cards were distributed.
Zhuo Shi, Wu Zhangkong, and Shen Yi each had individual rooms, while the students from both teams shared rooms of two.
"Everyone rest well these few days. Once the Star Luo Continent envoy arrives, we'll depart."
Wu Zhangkong looked at the gathered crowd in the lobby and instructed seriously, "You may move freely within Tianhai City, but you must obey two rules."
"First, do not cause trouble. Second, you must return to the hotel before dark."
"Understood, Teacher Wu." Everyone responded in unison.
Wu Zhangkong nodded slightly. "Dismissed."
With the departure of Zhuo Shi, Wu Zhangkong, and Shen Yi, the atmosphere in the hotel lobby immediately became lively.
Xie Xie threw his arm around Fang Yang's shoulder and lowered his voice: "Fang Yang, with such nice weather, want to go to the beach?"
"Oh?"
Fang Yang raised an eyebrow, looking at Xie Xie with a half-smile. "There's something behind your words."
Xie Xie gave a you-know look. "Just say it—do you want to appreciate how Gu Yue and the others look on the beach?"
Ahem…
Fang Yang coughed lightly and spoke with a straight face: "How can you call it looking? We're going to experience the coastal scenery, enjoy the sunshine and beach."
"As expected of Brother Yang—you always know how to put things!" Xie Xie gave a thumbs up, and the two smiled at each other.
Just then, Gu Yue's clear, cold voice came: "What are you two muttering about?"
Xie Xie jumped in fright and quickly waved his hands: "Nothing, nothing! Just discussing what fun places there are in Tianhai City!"
Fang Yang's expression remained unchanged as he calmly met Gu Yue's gaze: "With such nice weather, want to take a walk on the beach? Feel the sea breeze, look at the ocean, experience the sea."
"Oh?"
Gu Yue narrowed her eyes slightly.
Xu Xiaoyan and Na'er also curiously came over upon hearing this.
Hearing the proposal to go to the beach, Xu Xiaoyan became excited: "Yes, yes! Let's go play on the beach!"
Na'er also nodded lightly upon hearing this, a hint of anticipation on her face.
"Gu Yue..."
Fang Yang looked at Gu Yue, a trace of expectation in his eyes.
Seeing this, Gu Yue nodded lightly. "Alright."
"Hehe, I'm going to find Yiran too." Xie Xie said and went to find Zheng Yiran.
Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi exchanged glances upon hearing this, both thinking it was a good idea, and each went to find their girlfriends as well.
Only Tang Wulin stood alone in place, gazing at the azure sea outside the window and sighing silently.
...
Tianhai City, a luxurious private beach.
Several young girls were playing happily by the sea, radiating youth and vitality—each one was a pleasing sight to behold.
This was Fang Yang's group. Ye Xinglan and Wu Siduo had also gladly joined after hearing about it.
Of course, Xie Xie, Zhang Yangzi, and Wang Jinxi also brought their respective girlfriends along.
"Xie Xie's proposal is indeed not bad."
Fang Yang reclined comfortably on a beach chair, enjoying the iced juice Gu Yue handed him.
He watched with interest as Na'er, Xu Xiaoyan, Ye Xinglan, and Wu Siduo frolicked in the sea.
Perhaps infected by the leisurely beach atmosphere, the young girls all seemed particularly lively and excited. They wore swimsuits with their own distinctive styles, showcasing their unique physical charms.
Gu Yue beside Fang Yang wore a simple white swimsuit—ordinary in style but exceptionally complementing her noble and elegant temperament.
Na'er chose the same white swimsuit style, making her fair skin appear even more dazzling.
Xu Xiaoyan wore a light blue one-piece swimsuit, her petite figure appearing innocent and cute.
Wu Siduo's swimsuit was the most figure-flattering among the girls—her neck was long and well-proportioned, her waist slender.
Ye Xinglan wore a blue swimsuit. She was the tallest among the girls, possessing a pair of enviably long legs.
Fang Yang appreciated the beautiful scenery before him, lightly sipping his juice.
Gu Yue asked indifferently: "Satisfied with what you see?"
"Mhm, mhm."
Fang Yang nodded repeatedly, then realizing something, quickly explained: "I mean the scenery here is truly beautiful."
Gu Yue glanced at him with a half-smile, not exposing his little thoughts.
"Gu Yue..."
Fang Yang suddenly rose and gently pressed Gu Yue onto the beach chair. Their eyes met, and time seemed to stand still at this moment.
Gu Yue saw undisguised love and possessiveness in Fang Yang's eyes, and her heartbeat involuntarily quickened.
Her cheeks flushed red as she said softly: "You bad guy, get up quickly."
"No."
Fang Yang finished speaking and lowered his head to kiss her lips.
The sea breeze gently blew past, and in the distance, the sound of waves intertwined with the girls' laughter.
After a long while, Fang Yang finally pulled back slightly, his fingertips lightly caressing Gu Yue's flushed cheeks.
"You big bad guy." Gu Yue chided softly, though her flowing gaze held unmistakable tenderness.
Fang Yang chuckled and whispered in her ear: "Only bad to you."
Just then, Na'er's voice came from the distance: "Brother, Gu Yue, what are you two doing? Come play with us!"
Gu Yue quickly pushed Fang Yang away, tidying her slightly disheveled hair, her face still carrying un-faded redness.
Fang Yang smiled with unfulfilled desire and took her hand: "Let's go."
The setting sun descended, and the evening glow dyed the sea surface red. Fang Yang's group played to their heart's content by the sea until the deepening twilight.
The group enjoyed a sumptuous dinner at a seaside restaurant before returning to Tianhai Grand Hotel.
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