Jingxia Rose

Chapter 129: Group Photo

After setting up the tent, Wen Qi sat and rested for more than ten minutes before leading Ji Xuan toward the boarding point.

Sunlight spilled onto the lake, making it sparkle, and the warm afternoon breeze caressed people, bringing a comfortable warmth.

The two bought boat tickets and put on life jackets.

Wen Qi went up first, and then reached out to take Ji Xian's hand. Ji Xian wasn't afraid of taking the boat, but as soon as she stepped in, the boat suddenly rocked.

Ji Xian was startled, but Wen Qi had already reached out and put his arm around her back, gently pulling her close and holding her in his arms.

The boat stopped rocking the moment we sat down, and the boatman began to row.

About ten minutes later, the boat arrived at the dock. Wen Qi went ashore first, and then helped her up, reminding her, "Be careful."

There are more tourists on the island than in the park. There is a waterside pavilion with elegant scenery and many crabapple trees planted on it.

Although the crabapple tree has not yet blossomed, it has sprouted new buds.

It's a great place for taking photos and checking in; many tourists who come to Jixi Trail also visit the island.

Of course, fishing is also a must.

The island is not very big, but it is divided into east, south, west and north sides. The east side is a large Diaoyutai (fishing platform).

"Want to take pictures?"

Wen Qi held her hand, and along the way they saw many girls posing for photos. After thinking for a moment, he asked her a question.

Upon hearing this, Ji Xian shook his head, "No, I won't take pictures. Just looking at the scenery and imprinting it in my mind is enough."

Neither of them are people who like taking photos.

They were together for four years, but when they finally broke up, neither of them could find a single front-facing photo of them together on their phones.

Suddenly, Wen Qi stopped in his tracks. "Let's take a picture together."

Ji Xuan was slightly taken aback, looked at him in surprise, then nodded, took out her phone, opened the camera, determined the position for taking the photo, and then looked around.

Seeing three young and pretty girls huddled together looking at photos ahead, I took a deep breath, walked over, and tentatively asked, "Hi, could you take a picture for us?"

The three girls turned around and glanced at her, then looked at Wen Qi behind her. Their eyes lit up, and they immediately smiled and agreed, "Okay."

After saying that, the other girl took Ji Xian's phone and gave them some pointers on the position and posture.

The little girl who had Ji Xuan's phone then found the right angles to take pictures of them.

Ji Xian felt he had taken enough photos after several, but then the girl said, "Sister, you and your brother-in-law are so photogenic. I'd like to ask you to be my models. Let's change the background. It would be better if you stood over there. You two should get closer. Brother-in-law, put your arm around sister's waist. Sister, you look so beautiful when you smile. You would look even better if you smiled a little brighter."

Ji Xuan was a little embarrassed by her emotional praise.

The little girl was very outgoing, calling everyone "sister" and "brother-in-law" without any awkwardness.

Wen Qi and Ji Xuan were thus 'forced' to take nearly twenty photos, each from a different angle, with a different background, and in a different pose.

They made up for all the group photos they had missed over the past few years.

During the conversation, Ji Xuan also learned that these girls were from the Photography Department of Peking University and were out today to take photos.

Ji Xian thanked them several times, but felt that such thanks were too one-sided and not enough. He added a few people as friends and wanted to transfer money to them, but he was afraid that it would be too vulgar.

There happened to be a milk tea and snack shop on the island, so she simply treated them to milk tea and snacks.

The three girls did not refuse and gladly accepted.

When they parted, they also wished each other well, saying, "Sister, brother-in-law, may you be happy forever."

As Ji Xuan and Wen Qi walked towards Diaoyutai, they couldn't help but sigh, "It's so good to be young."

Wen Qi turned his head to look at her, tightening his grip on her hand. "You're just right now. Whatever you want to do in the future, I'll do it with you." Ji Xian's eyes were smiling, and her lips couldn't help but curve into a beautiful smile.

"Remember to send me a copy of those photos too."

"I just treated those three girls to three cups of milk tea, which cost 87 yuan, and five snacks, which cost 92 yuan. The total is 179 yuan. If you want photos, reimburse me for this first. The photos were taken together, so I can't pay for them all by myself."

Ji Xuan's almond-shaped eyes were filled with a teasing smile, like the lake beside her, reflecting shimmering light and crystal clear.

The spring scenery is so vibrant and beautiful.

Wen Qi's heart stirred at the sight. He forcibly suppressed the urge to lower his head and kiss her, a smile playing on his lips. He immediately took out his phone and transferred 52,000 yuan to her Alipay account.

"Is that enough? How about another 1314?"

As he spoke, he entered more numbers, adding two more zeros after 1314. Any more and his Diamond VIP status would be limited.

Ji Xuan was surprised and quickly pressed his hand down. "Can't you tell I was joking? Who told you to actually transfer the money?"

Wen Qi's smile deepened, and he finally transferred the 1314 yuan. He put away his phone, took her hand, and said, "Didn't you treat them to milk tea and snacks?"

"This is on you. You can decide what you want to eat and drink. If it's not enough, I'll transfer more."

See? Wen Qi is never stingy when it comes to money.

He used to buy bags worth hundreds of thousands and watches worth millions without batting an eye.

That's incredibly wealthy and powerful!

Perhaps due to his family background, he generally doesn't consider things that can be solved with money to be problems.

Ji Xian glanced at him with a sullen look, feeling that the money of more than 100,000 yuan that he had obtained so easily was like ill-gotten gains.

She was amused by her own thoughts, and while laughing, she couldn't help but lean against Wen Qi's arm.

Seeing her laughing so happily, Wen Qi seemed to be influenced by her, and the curve of his lips grew wider and wider.

The two walked to the fishing platform on the east side and accurately found Yi Xu, Jiang Huaichuan, and Chu Feng.

The three men, holding fishing rods, were intently watching the calm water.

"Did you catch anything?"

Wen Qi walked over and asked casually.

Upon hearing this, the three of them turned their heads to look at each other. "Oh, you're here! When did you arrive?"

"Two points." Wen Qi glanced at the three of them using their cue sticks. "Who won?"

"Me!" Chu Feng raised his hand proudly. "I've caught two, while the other two haven't caught a single one and are having a fierce competition."

Jiang Huaichuan, who was sitting next to him, raised his hand and patted the back of his head. "Are you trying to impress me?"

"Look, he's gotten desperate and even resorted to violence." Chu Feng scoffed.

Yi Xu noticed Wen Qi and Ji Xuan's hands clasped together and looked up in surprise, "Oh my, brother, has the rain stopped and the clouds cleared?"

"Ah."

Wen Qi responded succinctly, without offering any further explanation.

Seeing that he was so quiet that he couldn't say a word, Jiang Huaichuan didn't expect him to say much more. He waved to Ji Xian and said, "Long time no see, beautiful Ji."

Chu Feng also called out "sister-in-law".

Ji Xian greeted them with a smile and asked about their fishing trip.

Yi Xu pouted, but before she could speak, Chu Feng couldn't help but mock, "Sister-in-law, stop touching their sore spots, or they'll break down and get all red."