Departing for Vacation

A few days later—

"Yu You, come check the luggage again to make sure we haven't forgotten anything." Ye Shuang stood before a massive suitcase. Today was the day they were leaving for their overseas vacation, so basic necessities like clothes had to be packed.

"Ye Shuang, and this too." Bai Yuyou stood beside him, handing over a soft piece of fabric.

Ye Shuang instinctively took it and realized it was a pair of pink-and-white panties.

With a little bow on them.

"..."

"We’re bringing disposable underwear, so we won’t need these," Ye Shuang said. When traveling, dealing with laundry could be a hassle—even if there was a washing machine, it was best to avoid tossing underwear in there since other people had used it, risking cross-contamination.

And if they had to hand-wash underwear… well, disposable panties were just more convenient.

Ye Shuang didn’t want to end a tiring day of sightseeing by scrubbing underwear.

"Okay." Bai Yuyou reached out and took the panties back.

After one final check to confirm everything was in order, Ye Shuang led Bai Yuyou back downstairs.

"And this too."

Ye Shuang bent down and scooped up Yīwàn, who was sprawled on the floor sunbathing, belly-up. He tucked the cat into a pet carrier—since they were traveling on Chen Qin’s private jet, bringing Yīwàn along was no problem.

"Meow~" Yīwàn protested from inside the carrier, practically on the verge of complaining about how cramped it was.

"You’ve gotten too chubby too fast. Just bear with it for now—we’ll let you out once we’re on the plane." Ye Shuang poked the cat’s forehead through the bars.

After a few more indignant meows, Yīwàn settled down and curled up.

Ye Shuang wheeled the suitcase while Bai Yuyou carried the pet carrier, and the two of them made their way to the front door.

"I’m leaving now," the girl murmured softly at the doorway.

"Who are you talking to?" Ye Shuang chuckled, ruffling her hair.

"To… our home," Bai Yuyou said, tilting her head slightly upward.

Ye Shuang’s voice softened. "I see. Let’s go, then."

"Okay."

With a soft click, the door of their warm, sunlit home gently closed behind them.

...

"Over here, over here!" Tang Keke was already waiting downstairs, waving enthusiastically with one hand while holding a small green suitcase in the other. She wore a beige T-shirt and denim shorts, and when she swung her arms, her ample chest bounced along.

"I couldn’t sleep at all last night—I’m so excited!" Tang Keke grinned.

"You can catch up on sleep during the flight," Ye Shuang said, checking the time on his phone. "Hmm… An Shiyu promised to come days ago. Where is she?"

"Oi, right here." A voice came from behind. Ye Shuang turned and found An Shiyu staring at him.

"Huh? When did you get here?"

"A true ninja knows how to conceal their presence," the girl said, her eyes blank like two dots.

"Speak like a normal person."

"The big-boobed girl is too wide—she blocked your view of me." An Shiyu jerked a thumb toward Tang Keke.

"Hey?!" Tang Keke protested. She wasn’t fat at all!

An Shiyu wore an oversized white T-shirt, so large that it practically hid her shorts, leaving only her long, toned legs visible beneath the hem. On her feet were a pair of AJ1s, and the T-shirt bore the letters "NB." The whole look suited her well.

"What brand is 'NB'?" Tang Keke asked.

An Shiyu lazily replied, "Oh, it just means 'damn awesome.'"

"Are you even wearing pants…?" Ye Shuang couldn’t help but notice how bare her legs looked. Bai Yuyou sometimes dressed like that at home but rarely went out like that.

An Shiyu smirked. "Want to check? Just crouch down and look."

"No thanks," Ye Shuang quickly averted his gaze just as his phone rang. He answered—

"Hello?"

"Ah Ye, is everyone there? I’m almost there." The caller was, of course, Chen Qin.

"Yeah, we’re all here. Did you pick up Fugui?"

"Yep, he’s still slathering on sunscreen," Chen Qin said. "Just wait by the roadside—I’ll be there soon."

"Got it."

Ye Shuang led the three girls to the curb, and before long, a black Coaster pulled up. Since there were so many of them, Chen Qin had brought one of the company’s business vans.

"Hop in!" The door slid open, revealing Chen Qin sitting inside with a warm smile.

Chen Qin was dressed casually today in a simple floral dress, her makeup light and elegant, giving her an especially gentle and charming air.

"Chen Qin."

"Chen Qin-jie."

"Yo."

The interior was incredibly spacious, equipped with tables, chairs, and even a bed—practically a mini RV.

Aunt Li was still painting her nails but immediately brightened when she saw Bai Yuyou. "Come here, sweetheart, sit by Auntie."

"Okay…"

Ye Shuang took a seat across from Chen Qin, where a small table held an open laptop—she seemed to have been handling work.

"Do you even have time for a vacation?" Ye Shuang asked.

"Of course I do. I’m the boss—taking a break isn’t a crime, is it?" Chen Qin huffed, closing the laptop. She cleared the table and pulled chilled glasses and a bottle of liquor from the mini-fridge.

"Want a drink?"

"Since you’ve already taken it out, sure." Ye Shuang noticed Bai Yuyou peeking over from the side.

"You’re not allowed to drink."

Bai Yuyou retreated.

"There’s watermelon in the fridge too." Chen Qin bent down and pulled out a whole melon. "This one’s really sweet."

Ye Shuang recognized the label. "I bought one of these a few days ago—seven yuan per jin. Tasted great. I even gave one to Keke’s family."

"It was delicious," Tang Keke agreed.

"Why did mine cost nine yuan per jin?" Chen Qin frowned.

"Guess you just had bad luck," Ye Shuang said, a hint of smugness in his tone.

"Tch."

Cantonese people loved nothing more than bragging about who got the better deal.

The van rolled smoothly along the road, the ride steady thanks to the company driver’s skill—if he wasn’t good, he’d have been fired long ago. Chen Qin’s standard was a full cup of water that couldn’t spill while driving.

Of course, there was also a lead car with bodyguards clearing the way, so unexpected incidents weren’t a concern.

"Chen Qin, mind if I borrow your bed for a bit?" An Shiyu, apparently uncomfortable sitting, wanted to sprawl on the bed in the back and play her Switch.

"Go ahead, Shiyu." Chen Qin, now sipping her drink with Ye Shuang, smiled.

"Ora."

An Shiyu flopped onto the bed and started gaming. Watching her, Ye Shuang suddenly realized something. "You two knew each other before?"

"Yeah, I’m acquainted with An Shiyu’s grandfather," Chen Qin explained.