Whale Shark

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The terror level of the iceberg roller coaster was much lower than the one they had just ridden. The four-seater water car plunged down with the current, splashing water that poured into the car like rain.

Good thing we wore slippers.

Sitting in the car, Ye Shuang felt his feet get soaking wet and couldn't help but shake his head. The young woman beside him was also wearing a raincoat, her small hands clinging to his arm. Her little expression of squeezing her eyes shut when the water splashed her just now was exceptionally cute.

Compared to the roller coaster just now, which one do you like better? After the ride ended, Ye Shuang smiled and asked.

I like both, but this one is all wet, Bai Yuyou said. Her delicate face was still dotted with water droplets, making her eyelashes flutter with every blink.

Ye Shuang took out a tissue, wiped the water droplets from her face, and smiled. Alright, what do you want to ride next?

Hearing this, Bai Yuyou thought for a moment. That roller coaster from before...

She paused. Seeming to notice Ye Shuang's slightly stiff expression, she slowly averted her gaze.

That roller coaster wasn't fun. Let's go ride the carousel or the bumper cars.

What's so fun about a carousel? Come on, let's go back to the roller coaster. Seeing Bai Yuyou's expression that clearly said she thought he couldn't handle it, Ye Shuang let out a light cough.

How could he let this girl look down on him?

The result was obvious. After two rounds, Ye Shuang was completely humbled.

Humbled and begging for mercy.

I'm dying. Ye Shuang's eyes were hollow. Meanwhile, Bai Yuyou, sitting next to him, looked completely unaffected. She simply reached out, wrapped her arms around Ye Shuang's head, and let him rest against her soft chest.

For some reason, Bai Yuyou kind of liked the way Ye Shuang relied on her. She even leaned down a little to make his resting spot more comfortable.

Reaching out to stroke the back of his head, Bai Yuyou held him a little tighter.

Ye Shuang's fragile state is so cute...

I really want to keep holding him like this forever.

The young woman thought silently to herself. She had actually always hoped to grow to a point where Ye Shuang could rely on her one day.

Just then, his phone rang. Ye Shuang glanced at it and saw that it was Chen Qin calling.

Qin? What's up? Ye Shuang sat up straight and cleared his throat, trying to make himself sound a bit calmer.

After all, having just ridden the roller coaster several times, his voice was still weak.

Ye, Chen Qin called out from the other end of the line, pausing for a moment. I have some good news for you.

Good news? Hearing this, Ye Shuang was a bit curious.

Mhm, Chen Qin said, but then seemed to think of something. Ye, are you still out having fun? Are you having a good time?

Yeah, I just rode the roller coaster three or four times, Ye Shuang smiled.

That impressive?

It was nothing... Ye Shuang said. He glanced at the expressionless Bai Yuyou who was still holding him, and let out a slightly guilty cough.

Anyway, what's the good news you mentioned?

I'll tell you when I get back tonight, Chen Qin giggled, her tone full of smiles. Considering that Ye Shuang was still out having fun, she didn't want to spoil his mood, and she also wanted to tell him in person.

Wouldn't that count as a little surprise?

You have to tell me in person? So mysterious. Ye Shuang smiled too, but since Chen Qin put it that way, he didn't press the matter.

The two chatted casually about a few other things, and soon Chen Qin hung up. Ye Shuang checked his messages again and put his phone away.

At this time, Bai Yuyou gazed at Ye Shuang with her beautiful eyes, curious about the content of their conversation.

Was that Sister Chen Qin calling?

Yeah, she said she had some happy news to tell me. It's probably something good at the company, Ye Shuang said.

What's wrong? Seeing Bai Yuyou staring straight at him, Ye Shuang asked.

Bai Yuyou opened her arms. I want a hug.

Oh?

Not like this, I want to hold you. Seeing Ye Shuang hug her, Bai Yuyou shook her head in his arms.

In the end, Ye Shuang finally realized she meant she wanted him to rest against her chest again.

Just treat it as relaxing, Ye Shuang couldn't help but think as he rested his head there.

...

Besides the regular amusement rides, Changlong Amusement Park actually had animals on display, mostly marine life. At this moment, Ye Shuang asked Bai Yuyou,

Do you want to go see the marine animals?

Okay, Bai Yuyou nodded.

Holding the young woman's small hand, Ye Shuang walked with her to the whale shark pavilion. He had brought Bai Yuyou to the aquarium before, but coming here again, their states of mind seemed completely different.

The Bai Yuyou walking beside him was no longer ignorant, and she didn't stutter when she spoke. Walking quietly, her aloof temperament and nearly perfect appearance constantly drew the gazes of the other tourists.

Currently, in a huge circular indoor viewing area, there was a massive glass wall with various fish swimming inside, creating a dazzling display. Ye Shuang looked at Bai Yuyou beside him. With one arm hugging his, she was watching quietly, the blue reflections dancing in her beautiful eyes.

Just then, a huge whale shark swam over, drawing gasps of awe from the crowd.

Ye Shuang couldn't help but smile and say, It's really beautiful, isn't it?

A lot of times, you have to experience things in person to know just how magnificent they are, whether it's scenery or animals.

Bai Yuyou watched the whale shark slowly swim away and nodded. It's very spectacular. So big.

She reached out to touch the glass, but perhaps noticing the no touching sign, she withdrew her hand. Seeing Bai Yuyou so focused, Ye Shuang felt a stir in his heart. He took out his phone and captured the scene in a photograph.

Tapping into his phone's photo album, Ye Shuang realized there were already hundreds of photos of Bai Yuyou, even though he had never intentionally tried to take pictures of her.

Every little moment spent with the young woman seemed to be recorded in his phone's album.

At this moment, Bai Yuyou also withdrew her gaze, turned her head, and spoke softly to Ye Shuang,

Ye Shuang, I remember what you once told me.

Hmm? Which one? Ye Shuang looked up.

You told me that in the same place, the scenery you can appreciate is different at different stages of life, Bai Yuyou said.

I think I finally understand what that means.

Hearing this, Ye Shuang merely smiled.

Bai Yuyou continued, At different stages, it's not just the scenery, but even your feelings for a person are different.

In the past, I really liked you, Ye Shuang. I wanted to stay with you all the time, to be together forever.

Listening to her, Ye Shuang asked, And what about now?

Bai Yuyou looked at Ye Shuang and said earnestly,

Now, I like you even more.