The sea breeze brushed gently across the water as the yacht rocked softly with the waves.
Several plates of freshly cooked seafood sat on the dining table, filling the air with an enticing aroma.
Su Bai rose and walked over to the temperature-controlled wine cabinet behind him. He took out an exquisite black leather case and opened it casually.
Inside lay a bottle of deep amber-colored liquor. Its elegant, sturdy lines caught the eye, while the gold seal shimmered with a restrained luster in the sunlight.
“Seafood goes well with a little liquor. It’ll help cut through the richness.”
Su Bai picked up the corkscrew and opened the bottle with practiced ease.
A rich, mellow fragrance of oak and dried fruit instantly spread through the air. The aroma was layered and complex, carrying a faint, lingering finish of sea salt and peat smoke.
Yu Ou glanced at the custom French label on the bottle, and her eyes lit up.
After spending so much time around Su Bai, she naturally recognized it as a limited-edition vintage from a top-tier distillery. A single bottle like this would cost well into six figures on the open market—and even then, it was nearly impossible to find.
Su Bai took four crystal tulip glasses and poured a shallow layer into each.
The liquor clung to the sides of the glasses before slowly sliding down, gleaming with a rich, oily amber sheen.
He pushed one of the glasses toward Yu Ou.
“Give it a try.”
Yu Ou stared at the crystal glass before her and unconsciously swallowed.
As an experienced water-sports instructor and former professional athlete, she actually enjoyed having a few drinks of strong liquor from time to time.
Just from the pure, mellow fragrance, she knew this was the kind of top-shelf drink she would probably never have the chance to taste in her lifetime.
But she looked at the sea outside, then at her position as captain, and hesitantly rubbed her hands together.
“Boss Su, I’m the captain today.”
Yu Ou swallowed again and reluctantly tore her gaze away from the glass, giving him an awkward smile.
“Operating a boat is no different from driving a car on land. Regulations say I absolutely can’t touch alcohol while I’m on duty.”
“The boat’s anchored and drifting right now.”
Su Bai lifted his glass and gave it a gentle swirl, his expression relaxed.
“There aren’t any other large vessels in this area, and everything’s perfectly calm. Just have a couple of sips to taste it and moisten your throat. It won’t be a problem.”
“Really? I can drink?”
Yu Ou’s eyes brightened, though she still wasn’t completely certain.
She had dealt with plenty of wealthy clients in the past. Some had so many rules that they were terrifying, and the slightest inconvenience would make them throw their status around. Others liked to deliberately force people to drink at the dinner table just to watch them make fools of themselves.
But Su Bai was completely different. From the moment he boarded the yacht, he had never once put on the airs of a rich man. He had cooked with an easy, effortless grace, and he treated his employees and companions with the casual warmth of an old friend.
“I’ve given you permission. What are you worried about?”
Su Bai smiled, his tone gentle.
“All right, then. I’ll take advantage of Boss Su’s generosity and see what this priceless liquor actually tastes like.”
Yu Ou stopped hesitating. She lifted the glass, held it beneath her nose, and inhaled lightly before taking a small sip.
The warm, mellow liquor glided over her tongue. Rich layers of fruit, caramel, and oak-barrel aging blossomed across her palate. It went down with extraordinary smoothness, sending warmth from her throat all the way to her stomach without the slightest trace of the harsh burn of cheap alcohol.
“What a fine drink.”
Yu Ou couldn’t help praising it aloud, her whole body relaxing.
“I’ve always heard people rave about how incredible well-aged imported liquor is. Today, I finally understand what they meant.”
She set down her glass and looked at Su Bai with a little more genuine warmth and admiration.
This young Boss Su was not only unfathomably wealthy; his manner was also so easygoing and considerate that being around him never felt oppressive in the slightest.
The four of them gathered around the table, eating freshly caught greater amberjack and drinking top-quality liquor. The atmosphere was exceptionally harmonious.
They thoroughly enjoyed their lunch.
Afterward, two professional sailors quickly stepped forward and cleared the table with practiced efficiency. They brought over warm lemon water and hand towels.
The afternoon sunlight on the sea had grown lazy and languid.
A gentle breeze swept past, and the yacht rose and fell steadily with the waves, creating a soothing, drowsy rhythm.
“Boss Su, the currents are mild this afternoon, and the yacht will be perfectly safe drifting here.”
Yu Ou wiped her mouth, then stood and stretched. Her slim, sun-kissed waist was faintly visible beneath her cropped tank top.
“You can go sleep in the master suite below deck. Once you’ve had a good rest, we’ll pull up the anchor and head to the next dive site.”
“All right. Thanks for your hard work.”
Su Bai nodded.
With his inhuman physique, Su Bai possessed an almost inexhaustible supply of energy. Even if he went several days and nights without sleep, he wouldn’t feel the slightest fatigue, so he had no need for a midday nap.
However, when he turned around, he happened to notice Zhou Jialu and Ke Yujia beside him.
Zhou Jialu was half reclining on the leather sofa, her cheeks carrying a faint flush from the liquor.
Her watery, almond-shaped eyes rippled as she gazed at Su Bai. Her long legs were crossed ever so slightly, and the slender toe of one foot, clad in nude stockings, brushed lightly against the leg of his trousers as if by accident.
Ke Yujia’s small face was flushed as well.
The young woman clutched the hem of her pink hoodie with both hands, lowering her head as she gently bit her lip. Every so often, she would sneak a glance at Su Bai.
Her gaze held a trace of shyness, but even more obvious was the dependence and anticipation she could not conceal.
Their little movements might have been subtle, but with Su Bai’s keen senses, he saw them clearly.
Having spent so much time with them at East Lake Club, Su Bai understood their feelings perfectly.
This wasn’t really about taking a nap.
They were clearly taking advantage of the alcohol and the privacy of the open sea to make a move.
The corners of Su Bai’s lips curved into a knowing smile. He rose smoothly, taking Zhou Jialu’s soft, warm hand in one of his own while ruffling Ke Yujia’s hair with the other.
“Come on. I’ll show you the master suite.”
A hint of seduction flashed through Zhou Jialu’s eyes. She rose obediently and leaned softly against Su Bai’s side.
Ke Yujia’s face reddened as she followed the two of them obediently.
The three of them made their way down the spiral staircase to the master suite on the yacht’s lowest level.
When Su Bai pushed open the heavy soundproof wooden door, the spacious interior was astonishing.
The master bedroom occupied the widest section of the yacht’s central hull. Its modern, minimalist luxury was infused with an intensely romantic atmosphere.
Soft, warm concealed lighting lined the room, while large expanses of seamless mirrors had been cleverly set into the ceiling and the wall behind the bed.
At the very center stood an enormous round bed upholstered in leather and covered with dark gray silk bedding that felt cool and smooth to the touch.
Curved panoramic portholes on either side came almost level with the waterline. Through the specially treated one-way privacy glass, they could clearly see the blue sea shimmering outside and the occasional fish gliding past.
The entire room was private and enclosed, shutting out all the noise of the outside world.
“This bed is huge…”
Ke Yujia took off her little white shoes and stepped onto the thick, soft shag carpet as she looked around curiously.
Zhou Jialu, meanwhile, kicked off her high heels with complete naturalness, stretched her long, shapely body, and threw herself onto the broad, yielding bed with a soft, satisfied moan.
“Junior, this mattress is so soft.”
Zhou Jialu turned over, propping her chin up with one hand. The collar of her clothes was slightly open, revealing a large expanse of snow - white and delicate skin.
Ke Yujia walked to the floating bedside table beside the bed and was about to put her small handbag on it.
Inadvertently, she glanced at the half - open storage drawer under the bedside table.
Inside the tidy drawer, several beautifully wrapped and unopened special small boxes were neatly stacked.
There were patterns with strong suggestive meanings printed on the boxes. Beside them, several soft silk eye masks, customized pink fluffy straps, and several small and delicate special props were also neatly placed.
Although Ke Yujia was young, having been influenced by what she saw and heard in the dance troupe and the club, how could she not know what these things were for.
"Ouch..."
The little girl withdrew her small hand like she had been scalded, as if struck by an electric shock.
Two deep blushes instantly spread from her cheeks to the tips of her ears, and even her long, fair neck was tinged with an alluring pink.
She covered her burning cheeks, turned around, and murmured in a flustered and incoherently soft voice:
"Why are these things even prepared on this yacht..."
"Hehe, on a yacht, the fun is fancier than you can imagine."
Zhou Jialu was lying on the bed. Looking at Ke Yujia's shy appearance, she couldn't help but giggle.
She rolled over to her side, stretched out her long, fair and tender fingers, and playfully picked up the silk eye mask on the bedside. There was a hint of mischievous eagerness in her eyes.
"Little Yujia, don't you practice basic skills every day in the dance troupe? Today is just the right time for the big boss to check your training results."
Ke Yujia was so embarrassed by Zhou Jialu's teasing that she lowered her head. The toes of her two little feet in white stockings curled slightly on the soft carpet, and she was as shy as a ripe shrimp.
Su Bai reached behind him to lock the thick sound - proof door of the master bedroom.
Along with a soft click of the lock, only the gentle breathing sounds of the three people and the faint rhythm of the waves outside the window could be heard in the room.
Su Bai walked to the bedside and sat down. He reached out and pulled the shy Ke Yujia into his arms. His warm palm naturally wrapped around the little girl's slender waist, which was too delicate to hold in one hand.
Looking at the little childhood sweetheart in his arms with a blushing face and watery eyes, Su Bai let out a soft laugh, with a look full of calmness and banter on his face.
"The yacht is rented out to do whatever we want, after all."
Su Bai's fingertips gently brushed across Ke Yujia's tender cheek and he teased:
"Come on, it's time to show off the talents of a dance student, Little Yujia~"

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