On a rainy night, the school beauty knocked on my door and asked for shelter

"The college entrance exam is over, and we can finally relax a bit these days. I'm thinking of taking a graduation trip. I've already talked to Yueyue and the others about it. I kept it from you because you seemed a bit distracted during that time, so I didn't want to distract you too much." Chen Mo looked at Su Yuqing with a gentle smile and said.

The tree-lined path beneath my feet blocked out most of the noise, leaving only the faint cheers in the distance and the clear chirping of cicadas nearby.

Sunlight filters through layers of sycamore leaves, casting dappled, golden dapples on the ground that sway gently in the breeze.

The air is filled with the fresh scents of grass, soil, and sun-baked leaves, carrying the unique tranquility and languor of summer.

The suggestion of a graduation trip came almost naturally.

"Where to go?"

"Summer is here, so it's time to go to the beach and relax. I heard that the nearby Azure Sky Island is going to hold a fireworks festival to celebrate the arrival of early summer. There are no regulations on fireworks there, so you should be able to see a very spectacular fireworks show. What do you think?"

When Su Yuqing thought of the seaside, the first thing that came to mind wasn't the beach or fireworks. Instead, she subconsciously thought of swimsuits, bikinis, and the scene of herself appearing in front of Chen Mo wearing the least amount of clothing.

Her heart skipped a beat, then swayed happily like a small boat being pushed by the waves, a thrill mixed with shyness and secret anticipation spreading through her chest.

She could even imagine the sea breeze caressing her skin, the fine sand seeping between her toes, and... Chen Mo's gaze.

“Okay!” She nodded vigorously, trying to make her voice sound natural, as if she was simply happy about the trip itself.

However, the fingers hidden behind her back secretly tightened the hem of her clothes, revealing the small ripples churning within her heart.

Chen Mo looked at her bright eyes and slightly reddened ear tips, and the corners of his mouth curved into a deeper smile.

"Then it's settled. Yueyue, Huang Mao, and the others will all go. They'll leave the day after tomorrow and stay on the island for two nights, just in time for the fireworks festival."

Sea breeze, beach, solitude away from familiar surroundings... countless romantic scenes that had been repeatedly sketched and crossed out in hardcover notebooks suddenly filled my mind vividly.

“But before we leave,” Chen Mo added with a smile, a mischievous glint in his eyes, “we need to buy swimsuits first. My mom is going shopping tomorrow, so since we're going to the beach, let her take you to pick out a couple of sets.”

Su Yuqing is now quite familiar with Chen Xi. Although she calls her "Auntie," their relationship is almost like that of a mother and daughter.

So she was willing to let Chen Xi help her choose swimsuits.

She nodded, her face slightly flushed...

The next afternoon, Su Yuqing was pulled into a bright and fashionable swimwear store in the city center by Chen Xi, who was full of enthusiasm.

A dazzling array of swimsuits hung on the hangers, with various styles and colors that were overwhelming.

The air was filled with the mixed scents of new fabrics and fragrances.

When it came to choosing women's swimsuits, Chen Mo couldn't just follow along, but he also wanted to keep himself somewhat excited.

She eagerly anticipated seeing Su Yuqing's stunning appearance in a swimsuit. "Come, come, Qingqing, let Auntie give you some advice!" Chen Xi entered the store like a fish in water, her eyes shining as she browsed the clothes racks like a professional fashion buyer.

As she quickly browsed through the photos, she analyzed them in a very professional manner: "When taking photos at the beach, the colors must be bright! High saturation will make the photos look better... As for the style, it should not only be beautiful, but also suit your temperament, and most importantly—it should be comfortable and easy to wear!"

Su Yuqing watched as Chen Xi picked up one swimsuit after another—some sexy, some cute, some retro—and tried them on herself, her face burning with embarrassment.

Especially when Chen Xi picked up a light pink bikini with a simple and elegant design, but with a cleverly designed open back, Su Yuqing's cheeks practically burned.

"Auntie... this, isn't this... too..." Su Yuqing's voice was as soft as a mosquito's buzz, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes.

"Too what? Too beautiful?" Chen Xi raised an eyebrow, smiling like a sly fox. "This outfit is classic in style, the color complements your skin tone, and look at the cut..."

She pointed with her finger, "You've accentuated your strengths and minimized your weaknesses, making your collarbones and neck lines look especially beautiful!"

Without a word, Chen Xi shoved the light pink bikini into Su Yuqing's hands, and then grabbed two different styles of one-piece swimsuits and cover-ups: "Go try them on! Practice makes perfect! How can you know the effect just by looking?"

In the fitting room, the delicate fabric clung to her skin, outlining the girl's increasingly shapely curves.

Su Yuqing looked at herself in the mirror, wearing that light pink bikini, and her heart was pounding.

This bikini is incredibly sexy. The bottom half is tied with side straps, and the top half only covers the two important areas in the front. The design of the straps on the back adds a touch of alluring sexiness, making her feel both shy and a little curious.

She took a deep breath, trying to suppress the heat on her face, and pulled back the curtain of the fitting room.

"Wow—!" Chen Xi exclaimed without reservation, her eyes sparkling as she circled around her. "Perfect! It suits you so well, Qingqing! Pure yet subtly sexy, perfect! If Momo saw this…"

She deliberately dragged out the last syllable, and only stopped with a mischievous grin when she saw Su Yuqing's face instantly turn bright red. "Ahem, I mean, you must think it looks amazing! Let's try on a few other outfits."

Soon Su Yuqing changed into several more outfits, including a light green one that made her look more youthful and innocent.

There's a pale purple one, which adds to its allure.

There are also bodysuits, which, although they cover more parts of the body, are so form-fitting that they accentuate the body's lines exceptionally well.

"I'll take them all! Consider it a little gift to celebrate the end of your college entrance exam!" Seeing that Su Yuqing was a perfect clothes hanger and couldn't bear to give up any of the outfits, Chen Xi had no choice but to buy them all.

"Auntie, this is too much of a waste, I brought money with me..." Su Yuqing originally planned to pay for it herself.

"What's the big deal! Auntie's happy! Besides, we're all family, so there's no need to worry about spending money. From now on, we're all family, so don't talk like outsiders, understand?" Chen Xi waved her hand dismissively and decisively called over a shop assistant to pack the food.

The phrase "We're family, so let's not be formal" made Su Yuqing too embarrassed to speak again, and at the same time, a unique sweetness welled up in her heart.

As Chen Xi paid, he leaned close to Su Yuqing's ear, lowered his voice, and smiled warmly, a voice that spoke of someone with experience: "Remember, at the beach, there's absolutely no problem with confidently showing your beauty. The key is for you to feel comfortable, confident, and happy. As for the rest, just let things flow naturally." (End of Chapter)