A Young Woman's Heart

This is a local dialect term, roughly meaning a slightly fishy and greasy taste.

My mother is hanging clothes out to dry on the balcony right now. The first thing she does when she gets home every day is take a shower and do laundry.

Unlike her father, she actually couldn't stand the smell of pork on her clothes.

I said several times that I was going to go out and find a job, but I didn't take any action because I thought that I would have to hire a helper for the stall.

As a result, Ye Banxia never lacked meat to eat.

But she didn't gain weight as a result.

why?

Because I've seen so much of this, I've come to dislike eating meat and prefer vegetables instead...

Stir-fried green vegetables are an essential dish in our family every day.

She and her mother both love to eat it.

"How did your studies go today?" the mother asked while rubbing clothes.

"Hmm...it's alright."

"How is it alright? It has to be really good. Sigh, you don't want to take over your dad's pork stall and sell pork in the future, do you? Study hard, so you can have a better future..."

"A more decent job."

"Yes, that's right."

Ye Banxia forced a smile: "I will do my best."

"Just trying your best isn't enough; you have to put in 120% effort, or you'll never escape your current life."

In fact, Ye Banxia felt that her current life was already quite good.

Of course, this was just something she thought about in her mind.

It wasn't said out loud.

My mother is currently occupying the bathroom, so she can't use it for the time being.

So I had to put my backpack down and turn on the fan.

Her house has air conditioning.

Although it was a second-hand window air conditioner that had already turned yellow.

My parents have been saving money to buy a big house, so they are very casual about the house they live in now.

Moreover, to save money, they only turn on the air conditioner when sleeping.

So now all she can do is use a fan.

"mom."

"Hey, what's wrong?"

How did you meet your father back then?

"Me? Back then, we were assigned."

"Assigned?"

“It’s a blind date—” the father’s voice came from the kitchen, accompanied by the sound of a spatula hitting a wok.

Ye Banxia felt she could already smell the aroma of stir-fried pork liver.

Looks like it's time to clean that old, broken range hood again.

Otherwise, the flavor wouldn't be so strong.

"Blind dates are fine too, they're convenient and quick. Look at your dad and me, we've been together for so many years."

"Haha, that's considered good luck."

"Don't listen to your dad. Just focus on your studies and stop thinking about romance."

"I didn't mean to," Ye Banxia explained.

"I know, I know, do you still have homework to do?"

"I want to take a shower before I write..."

"Let's eat first, then go to your room and turn on the air conditioner beforehand."

"Mmm!" This was probably the thing she was most looking forward to after getting home.

……

Chapter Seventy-Two Seaplanes

Let's turn back the clock to a little after 1 p.m.

Mo Xueyao and her group had just boarded the ship when a seaplane was placed on the spacious deck.

Although it could only fly at low altitudes, it was enough to shock Mo Xueyao, who had never seen the world.

That's incredibly wealthy!

Even though it's rented, it feels quite luxurious.

The plane isn't very big; it can only carry a maximum of three people—including the pilot.

As soon as she arrived, Mo Xueyao couldn't help but huddle over to observe.

Such large machines always fascinate men, and Duanmu Ji was in the same boat. He even crouched down to look for the engine that might be under the machine—but this thing wasn't a car.

This civilian version of the seaplane still uses a relatively old design.

The large fan blades at the front of the fuselage reminded Mo Xueyao of propeller planes from World War I and World War II.

The working principle is roughly the same, except that it can take off from water.

The two large landing gears look a bit like skis used for skiing.

The pilot was already dressed in his flight suit and goggles, and was standing by waiting.

"Can we sit down later?" Mo Xueyao asked excitedly.

Although she had flown before, the experience of flying on a passenger plane and this small plane was completely different.

Because this thing only flies at low altitudes and at relatively low speeds, and doesn't even have protective glass on either side, it's completely open, allowing you to enjoy the strong winds coming your way.

"Of course, everyone can sit on it, taking turns." Qiu Yi gave a thumbs up. "Hehe, never ridden one of these before? It's absolutely awesome!"

"Where are we going now?" Duanmu Ji couldn't help but ask, he was probably already thinking about getting on a plane.

"We need to go to a sea area where few ships pass by first, and it needs to be a bit further from the islands." Ye Wen was answering when she turned her head and saw a dignified-looking middle-aged man walking out, his arm linked with that of a woman who looked like her older sister. "Dad, Mom! Are you going to play later too?"

Everyone knows them; these are Ye Wen's parents.

They're both usually very busy, so this is probably a rare opportunity for them to take a vacation.

Perhaps it was because they were also there that Mo Xueyao and the others were able to benefit from it and enjoy something more upscale.

Private jets are something that's really too far out of reach for ordinary people.

"You young people should just have fun."

"What? I play too." Ye's mother, who looked very well-maintained, smiled and winked.

"Dad, are you fishing again?"

"Ah."

"With so much equipment, can you really say you caught it using skill?"

Mr. Ye was teased and immediately widened his eyes: "Today I'll just use the most ordinary sea fishing rod."

"Tch, I hope you don't end up catching nothing."

"If he can't catch it, I'll beat him up today." Father Ye pointed at Qiu Yi, his expression serious, but he was actually joking.

However, his humor is not something that most people can understand.

"Hello, Uncle!" Hua Yinyin took the lead in greeting him, seemingly unafraid of him at all.

The others also greeted him and then kept their distance from him.

Ye's father looked like the chairman of a large company, with an aura that was difficult for ordinary people to approach, which is what is called the authority of a leader.

The cruise ship sailed forward, and the boundless sea seemed to have no end.

About an hour later, the cruise ship finally came to a stop.

Looking around, there were no islands or land in sight.

It was as if the whole world consisted only of seawater.

This cruise ship, swaying slightly on the sea, is the only "land" they can stand on.

"Those who want to go swimming in the sea, remember to tie your lifelines so you don't get swept away by the waves!" Ye Wen shouted to the students.

The lifeline is attached to the lifeboat, which is staffed with dedicated sailors.

Although Wang Qianyu and Ye Wen are frequent visitors to the sea, it's still safer to have a few lifeguards with so many people.

Swimming in a pool is completely different from swimming in the sea.

As soon as Ye Wen finished speaking, Wang Qianyu, who had changed into her swimsuit, jumped into the water with a "plop," creating a large splash.

"Shallow Language—!!"

"Don't worry, I'll be fine!" Wang Qianyu gave an OK sign, looking completely at ease.

Ye Wen could only helplessly cover her forehead and strictly watch over the other students, who had to go down the ladder and be secured to the yacht's safety rope before they could go into the water.

It wasn't exactly pleasant, but it was safe enough. She had to be responsible for every student.

Taiyin sat quietly and obediently beside Ye's father, clutching a fishing rod that seemed disproportionate to her petite frame in her small hand. Neither of them spoke, as if they were having a competition to see who could catch the biggest fish first.

Mizuki Shi came along today too, but only made a brief appearance at the beginning. Right now, she's making desserts for them in the yacht's kitchen.

"Xiaoyao, Xiaoyao, let's take a plane together!" Chali patted her shoulder excitedly. "Let's go first!"