I turned reality into a romantic comedy.

Her question prompted Lin Mu to come up with a new idea:

“We’re going to be out for several days this time, and it’s a bit of a hassle for us to schedule our departures at the same time. How about we take turns, one day for you and one day for me?”

"Okay, I'll go first tomorrow."

"Uh-huh."

To be honest, Chen Junqian originally thought he was unlikely to be surprised or shocked by his sister's way of calling him, since Gu Lingguo had already raised his threshold in this regard. So much so that if Chen Xi really struck a pose like a two-dimensional heroine, calling him "Onii-chan" in a riding position and with plenty of fan service, he would probably just think that the romantic comedy had been achieved and that it was a cause for celebration.

However, he was still given a big fright this morning.

It has nothing to do with posture, attire, or manner.

It's mainly about how you address someone.

Under Gu Linguo's subtle influence day after day, Chen Xi, who is hard to say whether he was influenced by his surroundings, actually learned a lot of mysterious anime and manga slang. Just like the two phrases that boys know when they are young, he can occasionally blurt them out.

But all those random words were related to my brother.

So when Chen Junqian was woken up by his sister's "Dad," his first thought was that the world had really gone completely mad. For a moment, he even forgot to complain. He blinked his eyes in a state of confusion and helplessness until the other person also raised their hand with a thoughtful expression.

"It's really hard to understand, isn't it?"

"I think this line should be mine."

Rubbing his temples with a slight headache, Chen Junqian pressed his younger sister for more information:

"What exactly did Lin Guo say to you last night?"

"It wasn't Lin Guo's fault, it's just that I saw some really weird stuff again after I got back to my room last night."

"Um, go ahead and say it."

"Does brother know about Father's sculpture?"

"I only know one blond older brother who likes to claim mothers everywhere."

"Oh, then that should be considered a mother's sculpture."

"So what does it have to do with Xiaoxi suddenly calling me... uh, that...?"

"Because I discovered that some people really like to portray historical figures in this way. To put it simply, they want to create a father or mother for themselves and then praise their parents' achievements and love from the perspective of their children. Qin Shi Huang, Emperor Wu of Han, and Emperor Taizu of Ming are all major examples of this."

"Oh, the Eight-Eight Horses (Zhu Yuanzhang and Empress Ma), right?"

"Actually, there's also Liu Wei."

"Liu Che and Wei Zifu?"

"Liu Che and Wei Qing."

"I feel like I should sleep a little longer."

“pa…”

"Get up, get up! It's time to start the day full of energy!"

P.S.: Thank you for reading and subscribing.

PS2: Honestly, I think they're so adorable! Their relationship has long since transcended the bond between ruler and subject. The general's eyes crinkle with a hint of helplessness when he hears something funny, and the little piglet manages to forget about the treacherous political landscape. My parents are just like that in my wonderful family!

Chapter 124: The Azure Sea (5k5)

In Chen Junqian's travel plans, which he had made long ago, the main activity for today was diving.

Having experienced the unspoken rules of the diving industry in Sanya before, where money talks, Chen Junqian didn't choose any of the diving programs in the scenic area this time. Instead, he contacted a reliable diving club through acquaintances and found several private female instructors. After all, this group of minors didn't intend to challenge any human limits or dive to any great depth; they were essentially just going to have a trip and broaden their horizons.

Incidentally, although Chen Junqian himself only had one diving experience in his past and present lives, which lasted only a dozen minutes, the achievement reward of "Multitalented" given by the system actually included basic diving skills and abilities. A few years ago, he was wondering which incredibly talented male protagonist of a romantic comedy had enriched the system's database in this regard, and he finally found the answer last year.

As a veteran light novel author in Japan, Kenji Inoue created "Baka and Test: Summon the Beasts," a high school-style romantic comedy that both Chen Junqian and Gu Linguo loved. Last year, he took on the role of the original author for another manga, tentatively titled "Grand Blue."

After following up and translating a few chapters, Chen Junqian was certain that the diving skills in the database must have come from here. However, in a completely different way from the plot in the comic, the current scene is that he, with his rich experience and skills, is going to lead a group of female protagonists who have no knowledge in this area to experience going into the sea and diving.

The weather was great today; the sea looked like a huge, gently undulating, flawless blue crystal. The group of them stood on a white snorkeling platform moored near the shore, facing a pile of shiny, heavy, and complex diving equipment, and uttered mixed exclamations.

"Um, coach, I haven't even learned to swim yet, can I try scuba diving right away?"

"It's alright, after all, it's just in shallow water. And to be honest, diving can actually help some people overcome their fear of water, and they might even learn to dive faster."

The female instructor, who had just finished answering Lin Mu's questions, then helped Xu Youwei, who was already impatiently putting on her wetsuit, zip up the back of her suit.

"My God, this wetsuit is so tight! Luckily it's quite thick."

Xu Youwei herself also exerted a great deal of effort, her whole body was squeezed like a little black penguin, and she bent her arms with some difficulty, moved her body, and began to try to get used to this burden.

The others didn't have Xu Youwei's brazen courage. They stood to one side, some staring at the dark breathing tube and mask, others worrying about the heavy metal oxygen cylinder and lead weights at their feet. For Chen Xi, who was already a bit weak in sports, her heart was pounding even harder than when they were chatting in bed last night. She subconsciously bit her lower lip and twisted the edge of her clothes with her fingers, feeling like she was about to turn into a national-level player who had to give up at any moment.

Just then, a comforting and encouraging voice interrupted the girls' collective anxiety.

"Actually, it's okay if you don't want to play. I booked this activity mainly because I wanted to play it myself. If anyone wants to play something, just tell me and I'll help with the communication."

Chen Xi subconsciously looked in the direction of the sound and saw Chen Junqian, who had changed into a professional black wetsuit, walking out of the changing room. The tight-fitting wetsuit perfectly outlined his broad shoulders and narrow waist, and his hair was a little messy from the sea breeze. He exuded a sunny and neat demeanor after shedding his youthful naiveté.

"Does Qianqian really like diving?"

"Yeah, so I did some special training before coming here. Diving is really interesting."

Chen Junqian readily shared his hobbies and interests, and as he spoke, he walked up to them and clapped his hands like a real coach:

"If other people are nervous, they should watch how I play first, so they'll have a better idea of ​​what to expect."

"And me! I've already changed my clothes."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Youwei, who was next to him, immediately raised her hand to show her presence, somewhat dissatisfied. Yesterday, she had also been liberated by Chen Junqian's jet ski, and felt as if she had returned to the carefree childhood days a few years ago when she and Chen Junqian would discuss where to go and what to do every day. Therefore, she once again forgot her role as a wingman and took the initiative to sign up.

"Alright, then Yoyo will come too."

"If Weiwei is going, then I want to go too."

As soon as Xu Youwei raised her hand, Lin Mu next to her quickly followed suit, like a good student eager to be called on by the teacher to answer a question, vying to get Chen Junqian's attention.

"Isn't Mu Mu afraid?"

"Aren't you both here?"

"Okay, let's do it together."

After the first group of participants was selected, the instructor hired by Chen Junqian began explaining the various essentials of diving to everyone. She first picked up a set of regulators and began:

"First of all, the biggest psychological obstacle you need to overcome after you get in the water is that you must learn to breathe through your mouth completely. You must never use your nose to breathe through your mask. If you do, the mask will fog up or even get water in."

"What if water gets in?"

Lin Mu asked nervously.

"It's very simple. Tilt your head slightly upward and exhale forcefully through your nose. The water will be squeezed out from under the mask by the air you blow in. This is mask drainage, a sure-fire easy question on the test."

Then, she pointed to her ear with her finger:

"For every meter you descend underwater, you will feel pressure on your eardrums. At this time, just like when we are on an airplane, pinch your nose, close your mouth, and gently blow air into your ear canal. You will hear a 'pop' sound, and the ear pressure will be equalized. Don't try to tough it out."

"Finally, I'll teach you some communication skills in the water. After all, underwater, all you can do is make gurgling bubbles, so communication relies entirely on your hands. Thumb up means 'ascend,' and thumb down means 'descend.' If everything is normal, you must make this 'OK' sign. But the most important thing you should remember is this: if you feel unwell at all, don't panic or thrash around. Just make a chopping motion with your outstretched hand in front of your chest. I'll be watching you the whole time. Got it?"

"no problem!"

Xu Youwei seemed to be fully engaged and quite excited, while Chen Junqian nodded calmly. He then went behind her and patiently readjusted and tightened the shoulder strap and abdominal buckle of the gas cylinder.

"Have you ever been scuba diving before, handsome?"

Seeing Chen Junqian's skillful movements and relaxed demeanor, his one-on-one coach leaned over and asked him this question out of curiosity.

"I guess so, I have a lot of theoretical knowledge and experience?"

As he spoke, Chen Junqian turned around again and placed the regulator's mouthpiece into Lin Mu's hand. Although he had just said that she should have fun, he now subconsciously comforted his childhood sweetheart with a word:

"Don't be afraid. You don't need to worry about anything. Just remember to breathe through your mouth, and I'll always be by your side."

It was that "I'm here" again. Lin Mu couldn't remember how many times Chen Junqian had made that promise since she was a child, but the effect was still immediate, as if a shot of adrenaline had been injected into her heart. The hazy feelings that had been brewing in the girls' late-night chat last night suddenly seemed to become clear and weighty in front of this unfathomable blue sea.

However, the next second he was overwhelmed by the vast ocean before him.

Taking a deep breath, Lin Mu bit down hard on the regulator, put on the mask, and stiffly walked to the edge of the inlet platform.

Chen Junqian then took a very decisive step into the water and jumped into the sea first. Xu Youwei followed in sync. The two swimmers floated halfway up in the water and stretched out a hand to the last member of the trio.

Lin Mu subconsciously closed his eyes, pressed one hand firmly against the mirror, and hugged the back of his head with the other, before stepping towards those two hands.

"Splash—whoosh!"

The surrounding noise was instantly stripped away. After a brief moment of weightlessness and panic, the icy seawater enveloped his entire body. Lin Mu suddenly opened his eyes, and the first thing he saw was countless tiny, crystal-clear bubbles rolling and rising in the azure blue.

She instinctively tried to breathe through her nose, but found her trachea blocked. A tightness in her chest made her feel suffocated, and panic instantly overwhelmed her. But the next second, a pair of warm and strong hands grabbed her wrists and forcibly stopped her from scratching.

Seeing that Xu Youwei was a little slow to notice the details, she immediately jumped into the water and began her first diving experience under the care and accompaniment of the instructor. Lin Mu, on the other hand, saw his childhood sweetheart in front of him through the somewhat blurry mask.

The other person's posture underwater was like that of a leisurely and composed fish, showing no sign of panic. He held her wrist with one hand, gently patted her shoulder with the other, and then extended his index finger, touched his lips, and gave an extremely exaggerated, slow demonstration of inhaling and exhaling.

"Look at me, inhale—"

Although he couldn't hear any sound, Lin Mu's brain finally reconnected to reason by listening to his lip movements and gestures.

Under the gaze of those firm and rational eyes, the girl miraculously calmed down and began to try to slowly inhale by biting the regulator with her mouth.

Finally, she heard her own rhythmic, hissing breaths. Seeing that she was breathing smoothly, Chen Junqian raised his finger and gave Lin Mu an extremely cool OK sign. Lin Mu tried to return the OK sign, and then she saw Chen Junqian's tense shoulders relax, and a smiling arc appeared at the corner of his eye behind the mirror.

The next second, he let go of her hand again and dived underwater on his own, not at all like a novice diving for the first time.

Lin Mu slowly descended along the guide rope to look at the three-dimensional fairy tale world before him, which was completely different from the classroom, doing exercises, and the land.

Sunlight penetrates the water, which is more than ten meters deep, and turns into golden fan-shaped beams of light. These beams sway on the seabed with the ripples. The colorful soft corals resemble a blooming alien garden. Schools of yellow clownfish and neon fish with fluorescent stripes dart around them, showing no fear of these large and clumsy intruders.

She saw Xu Youwei excitedly waving her arms and legs not far away, trying to catch the fish that slipped through her fingers. In the blink of an eye, Chen Junqian was doing the same thing, like a little child.

Like Alice in Wonderland in a fairy tale, Lin Mu watched with curiosity every scene before her. She saw a hermit crab the size of a fist moving its nest on the sand, and a slow-moving sea turtle gliding by with its webbed feet in the distance. Every time she discovered a new creature, she would excitedly turn her head, wanting to show it to Chen Junqian behind her.

But you can't always find the other person.

Because Chen Junqian is swimming freely in this sea area.

So Lin Mu gradually stopped what he was doing and just stared at the other person's back, as if trying to make sure that his eyes met every time the other person turned around by chance.

If Chen Junqian turned around at this moment, he would find that his childhood sweetheart was quietly guarding his blind spot, looking back at him with a gaze he had never seen before, a gaze that seemed to be indulgent and doting, yet also longing and yearning.

But in the deep blue, silent underwater world, behind the heavy mask, such frequencies are too easy to ignore.

After all, Chen Junqian does need such time alone to do things he's interested in and to relax, just like this diving trip. All the anxiety and confusion about his interpersonal relationships and future prospects have been filtered clean by this ocean.

He came to Sanya in his previous life after the college entrance examination. The summer of 2018 was the most unforgettable summer of his life so far. So even though he was ripped off by the diving service in Sanya, Chen Junqian did not feel much regret. The summer of his eighteenth year should have a grand and unforgettable farewell ceremony, even if he spent it alone.