Even as a "normie," I'm completely oblivious to it.

"Okay! I got it! You two can build some sandcastles first! I'll come over after I finish teaching Yun'er how to swim!"

Yu Che called out to himself from the shore, and Yu Zhe responded, but decided to continue focusing on the task at hand.

It seems they've accepted the swimsuits they're wearing.

I knew it! She's so cute, what's there to be embarrassed about?

Incidentally, Yu Zhe had also changed into a swimsuit at this time.

He's a boy, so his swimsuit doesn't need to be as fancy as theirs.

At first, Yu Zhe came out of the changing room wearing only a pair of comfortable and loose-fitting floral swim trunks.

The result was pushed back by Zixiao and Xiaoruoke together as soon as it came out!

The two of them insisted that Yu Zhe wear a thin jacket over his upper body.

What are you doing?! Is it really necessary? Boys can go shirtless on top of their swimsuits!

However, Zixiao and Ruoke both blushed and insisted on their request, so Yuzhe had no choice but to wear a floral top that matched the swim trunks.

Thinking about all this, Yu Zhe heard Yun'er's soft complaint coming from in front of him.

"Hmm... Brother Yuzhe, you need to concentrate when you teach me to swim... You went to see Sister Yuche again. Do you think backpacks and swimsuits look that good?"

"Ah...hey, sorry, sorry, isn't she talking to me? Okay, let's continue. Yun'er, I'll try to let go. You slowly feel the buoyancy. As I just said, coordinate your arms and legs to find the feeling of swimming."

"Okay...let it go, ah...no! Brother Yuzhe, don't let it go yet...ah! Brother Yuzhe...! Pfft...haa! Cough cough!"

"Are you alright?!"

Yu Zhe didn't expect that as soon as he let go, Yun'er didn't stay on the surface of the water for even a second before struggling to sink into the water and choking on a mouthful of water.

Startled, Yu Zhe quickly pulled her up.

I've been teaching you for ages and you still haven't grasped the essentials?!

This isn't right... Yun'er should be quite smart, she shouldn't have learned nothing.

Mo Lingyun gripped Yu Zhe's arm tightly this time, forgetting that she still had a mouthful of seawater in her mouth. Her eyes sparkled as she looked pitifully at Yu Zhe.

"Phew... Brother Yuzhe... won't give it to me..."

"Yun'er, spit out the water in your mouth before you speak."

"Ha...yes! It's all right now!"

"..."

Are you trying to imitate a fish in the sea?

Yu Zhe could feel the strength with which she gripped his arm.

Even though she was trying to appear calm on her face, the fact that her heterochromatic eyes—one bright green in the left eye and the other deep purple in the right—made her appear insecure and wavering after choking on water, completely betrayed her true emotions.

Yu Zhe guided her to swim to a shallower area closer to the shore.

Seeing that her smile had become more natural, Yu Zhe breathed a sigh of relief and then asked.

"What's wrong, Yun'er? You seemed a bit out of sorts just now."

"N-nothing's wrong? I'm sorry, Brother Yuzhe... You've taught me for so long, I must have disappointed you just now... Let's try again, this time I'll definitely be able to swim longer!"

"You shouldn't try it yet..."

This isn't just scaring yourself, it's purely trying to scare me.

"Alternating between kicking your legs to accelerate the water...yes, isn't that great?"

Yu Zhe watched as Yun'er's leg movements became increasingly skillful.

It sank to the bottom if you don't let go.

But this time he dared not let go and let her swim on her own again.

Instead, Yu Zhe grabbed Yun'er's arm and led her back to the deeper water.

The wavering in her eyes became obvious again, but now that she was in physical contact with Yu Zhe, her reaction wasn't as intense as before.

"Yun'er?"

"exist!"

"Hey... look at you, jumping around like that. This isn't like you. Hurry up and tell me what you're afraid of, or I won't teach you to swim."

"No! Um... it's nothing important, Brother Yuzhe, do you really want to hear about it?"

"I definitely want to listen."

"Oh well..."

In fact, Mo Lingyun was in a very tense state at this moment.

To better describe her condition, she swam forward with all her might, her head touching Yu Zhe's lower abdomen. Only when she leaned against him did she finally feel completely at ease.

"Um... I hope you won't be angry when I tell you this, Brother Yuzhe. Back in that little village, I'd never been in water this deep before. No... I should say I've only been submerged like this twice in my life, and this is the second time. As for the first time..."

"Huh? Ah...!"

Yu Zhe suddenly remembered.

The first time Yun'er came into contact with such deep water was just a few months ago!

That was at the Su family villa, not long after Yun'er returned.

At that time, in order to make her give up her suicidal thoughts, Yu Zhe chose to use the most ruthless and direct method.

—Push her to the bottom of the lake and prevent her from coming up.

At that time, Yun'er almost choked to death on the water, which is no exaggeration. Yu Zhe was so anxious that he cried when he performed artificial respiration on her.

So, does Yun'er have some kind of psychological trauma related to underwater?

That's normal. After all, you've been through a life-or-death situation before. How could you not be afraid if you encountered that situation again?

but...

Yu Zhe gave a wry smile.

"That was then, but I won't hold you back now."

"Hmm...I know."

Mo Lingyun pressed her cheek against Yu Zhe's lower abdomen and rubbed against the water several times, revealing her current feelings.

“I feel at ease... but as soon as you let go of my hand, I’m afraid I’ll sink and not be able to come back up. I’ve finally managed to survive, and I don’t want any possibility of suddenly not seeing you again... just thinking about that makes me afraid to swim.”

71. Let's swim a little longer then.

You call this trivial?

Well, maybe Yun'er herself doesn't care, but in Yu Zhe's eyes, this is a very important matter.

You have already said goodbye to all the misfortunes of the past and have looked back to today. You are the girl who deserves happiness the most. How can you continue to be dragged down by those unpleasant memories of the past?

Yu Zhe is undoubtedly the person who understands Yun'er best in this world and knows the best way to dispel the gloom in her heart.

Thinking of this, Yu Zhe slowly loosened his arms once again.

"You have psychological trauma, right? I get it. You still need to practice more."

"Practice more...? What do you mean...? Ugh!"

Before Mo Lingyun could react to the meaning of Yu Zhe's words, she felt her support suddenly disappear, her arms lost their footing, and the fear that the water had brought to the depths of her mind returned.

I was just thinking about how to kick my legs to swim, but before I could even make a move, I sank back into the water.

Naturally... she choked on another mouthful of water.

But he only choked a little and before he could even feel the discomfort, he was pulled out of the water again.

"Hey! Brother Yuzhe! You should have told me before you let go!"

"Huh? Didn't I say that? Well, I'll tell you in advance this time. Get ready, three...two...one!"

"Wait...! Puff... Ha!"

"Here we go again, get ready, count down from three!"

"Ah, I give up, I give up, okay, Brother Yuzhe! Don't let go... Ugh!"

..................

Su Yuzhe can be considered to have transformed into a devilish coach.

Of course, he was careful with his training, making sure Yun'er didn't feel any pain. Each time her face was submerged in the water for no more than a second, Yu Zhe would pull her up immediately.

It's easier than washing your face normally.

But the frequency is just too high!

With her long hair soaked and noticeably heavy, Yun'er's eyes were more than just pitiful; they were practically protesting!

Yu Zhe laughed and said, "What do you mean? Don't want to practice anymore? It's not too late to give up now."

"Giving up is out of the question! If I still can't learn it after you teach me like this, I'll punish myself by doing a handstand for an hour!"

"Ambitious."

"But..." Yun'er

She brushed a strand of purple hair stuck to her face behind her ear and tried to offer a suggestion, "But... Brother Yuzhe, please don't always let go so suddenly. The water here really feels deep, and I get worried when I can't reach you..."

"Alright, alright, I won't let go this time, but Yun'er, the water is deep, but did you actually sink to the bottom just now?"

"No...you always pull me up very quickly..."

"Next time I'll let go, instead of being afraid, you should try swimming with the techniques I've taught you."

"Um... I tried my best. I was mainly worried that I might not be able to swim anymore..."

Yu Zhe interrupted her, smiling and winking quickly at her.

"Even if you can't swim and sink, you just said I'll pull you out in the shortest time, right?"

"!"

"Since that's the case, then there's nothing to worry about~"