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Chapter 245 The Trip of Three

Li Xue's gaze shifted back and forth between Tang Yao and Tang Xun.

Her confusion about who her sister was is indeed understandable.

Because the two sisters look so alike... with equally exquisite and flawless oval faces, and equally picturesque eyebrows and eyes, like a pair of meticulously crafted twin flowers.

of course.

If you say there's no difference, that's definitely a lie.

Visible to the naked eye.

Tang Yao was a bit more mature than her younger sister, and her exquisite and full curves made her look even more graceful and charming.

Compared to her older sister, Tang Xun was much slimmer and had a smaller frame. Although she was already an adult, she still paled in comparison to her sister.

But here's the thing.

Tang Xun's demeanor was aloof; her eyes, posture, and even the way she looked at others exuded a subtle sense of coldness.

Tang Yao, on the other hand, was completely different. She exuded a sweet temperament that was somewhere between maturity and youth... Especially when she smiled, shallow dimples appeared on her flawless, beautiful face, her eyebrows and eyes were curved, and she even had a bit of a girlish feel.

If Tang Xun hadn't subconsciously leaned against her older sister, unconsciously revealing her dependence on her sister...

It's really hard to say which of the two is the younger sister.

Tang Xun is a high school student...

I heard the college entrance exam isn't until next year.

Really are……

Looking at Tang Yao standing there so gracefully... Li Xue decided that she shouldn't bring up this matter in front of her.

To avoid making her angry.

Also.

She still thought Tang Yao was prettier...

"Hello."

Although Li Xue was lost in thought, her good manners allowed her to quickly react and greet Tang Xun.

Tang Xun subconsciously moved closer to her sister again, her cool face expressionless, she simply nodded slightly: "Hello."

Li Xue noticed Tang Xun's subtle movement, and now she could finally see who the younger sister was—although the girl seemed aloof, she still unconsciously relied on her older sister in front of strangers.

Meanwhile, Tang Xun, standing next to her sister, was also subtly observing Li Xue.

Since it was a trip, Li Xue seemed quite relaxed. She wasn't wearing a business suit anymore, but a khaki sleeveless top paired with a beige long skirt. She looked gentle and elegant, with natural makeup that perfectly complemented her naturally beautiful features. She exuded sophistication from head to toe, radiating the style of a sophisticated urban woman.

She dresses much better than her older sister.

As Tang Xun pondered this, she turned her head to look at her sister's fair and beautiful profile.

but.

She still thinks her older sister is prettier...

"Let's go."

Tang Yao was unaware that she had become part of the control group.

Otherwise, someone of high or low rank would get really angry.

After briefly introducing the two of them, she took Tang Xun's hand and led Li Xue with the flow of people to the security checkpoint.

The three of them were headed to Hakone, a hot spring resort in Sakura Prefecture.

The three of them set off in the afternoon.

After a lot of trouble, the three of them finally arrived at the hot spring hotel located on the mountainside, surrounded by green peaks.

It was already evening.

As dusk fell.

The hot spring inn is like a hidden gem in the mountains, exuding a rustic yet elegant atmosphere in the twilight.

This was booked by Tang Yao... She didn't know much about Sakura Prefecture in this world, and she even checked some travel guides for a while. Anyway, the reviews for this hotel were pretty good, but it was a bit expensive.

No, it's more accurate to say it's very expensive.

"finally reached."

Tang Yao saw the hotel was right in front of her, let go of her suitcase, breathed a sigh of relief, and then stretched out her arms, showing off her mature and full figure. The hem of her loose T-shirt lifted up slightly with her movement, revealing a section of fair skin.

See this scene.

Tang Xun moved a step closer to her sister with a hint of helplessness, pressed her down, and said in a cold voice, "Don't relax yet, go to the front desk to register first."

the other side.

Li Xue, who was just about to make a move, paused and glanced at Tang Xun.

Tang Yao didn't realize anything was wrong, nodded, and walked towards the hotel.

The hotel lobby was filled with a faint scent of cypress wood, and the warm yellow light cast long shadows of the three people.

The receptionist, dressed in a kimono, smiled and bowed: "Welcome! Do you have a reservation?"

There's no need for translation... because the other person's Mandarin is quite standard.

Sometimes Tang Yao also felt it was quite magical, but it was a parallel world, and she had already digested the similar shock the moment she saw the map of China when she first arrived.

soon.

Tang Yao then received the key.

Two rooms... Tang Yao originally wanted to book three.

Unfortunately, this hotel is quite difficult to book.

There is really no way.

Tang Yao had no choice but to accept her fate.

However, she did make some preparations for this...

Led by the female general, the three began to walk along the wooden corridor toward the room. Ukiyo-e style paintings hung on both sides of the corridor, and the old floorboards underfoot made a slight creaking sound.

Tang Yao walked at the front, the wheels of her suitcase making a series of rhythmic sounds on the floor.

"I'll share a room with Xun later, and you can stay in the other room, Miss Li."

Tang Yao turned to Li Xue and explained her arrangement: "The two rooms are adjacent."

"it is good……"

Li Xue blinked and looked at Tang Yao, seemingly somewhat disappointed for some reason.

Tang Yao didn't have time to think it through.

Because we've arrived at our room.

open the door.

The room was more spacious and larger than I had imagined. In the center was a tatami rest area with indigo-blue mattresses, and by the window there was a low coffee table and two cushions.

The most eye-catching feature is the half-open wooden door on the right, through which steam can be faintly seen rising – that is the private hot spring courtyard.

The female attendant knelt by the door and explained in detail: "The hot spring is a natural sulfur spring that flows 24 hours a day. The courtyard is completely private, so please feel free to use it. I will come back later to confirm the dinner time. Please press the call button if you need anything. Excuse me..."

Say it.

The female general bowed, left the room, and led Li Xue to the next room.

Tang Yao turned around and waved to Li Xue.

Li Xue blinked and followed the female general.

After watching her leave, Tang Yao followed Tang Xun into the room.

And just as I put down my luggage.

Tang Xun grabbed her and led her to the courtyard, opening the door completely... A delicate Japanese courtyard appeared before them, with a stone-paved path leading to a circular hot spring pool in the center, surrounded by several low pine trees and stone lanterns. The hot spring pool was hidden in a lush green area, with crystal-clear water and steaming hot water.

Beyond the surrounding walls, one can gaze at the distant mountains. As dusk deepens, the outlines of the mountains unfold like an ink painting against the darkening sky.

The scenery is indeed beautiful.

"satisfied?"

Tang Yao turned to look at the girl who had slightly raised her snow-white chin and seemed somewhat lost in thought as she gazed at the hot spring.

Tang Xun snapped out of her reverie, turned to look at her sister's flawless, fair face even in the twilight, lowered her eyes, and whispered, "Satisfied..."

"I'm glad you're satisfied... By the way, I'm a little sorry that there was an extra person on this trip."

Tang Yao suddenly nudged Xun's shoulder gently and said softly, "But Miss Li is my sister's only friend..."

"I know."

Tang Xun gently shook her head: "Didn't I agree back then? Besides, I was also quite interested in that Miss Li..."

Tang Yao asked with some curiosity, "So what's your impression of her?"

"..."

Tang Xun thought for a moment, then said, "I'm not very familiar with her... I can only describe her as a mature woman."

Upon hearing this description, Tang Yao chuckled softly and said, "Oh, I see. Then it'll be just like my sister's, right?"

"..."

Tang Xun did not answer, choosing to remain silent.

Tang Yao: "Huh???"

Soon, a woman in a kimono knocked on the door, forcing the two sisters to pause the conversation and return to their room.

The female general came to confirm the dinner time and left quickly.

It was around 7 o'clock.

Dinner has been delivered.

It doesn't taste very good...

Tang Yao couldn't accept the taste of kaiseki cuisine. She didn't like the concept of using aroma to entice people but to create a state of mind. Besides, the food was served too slowly. She even complained to Li Xue about it.

But Li Xue thought it tasted pretty good and said it could help with weight loss...

Tang Yao was too lazy to complain, and simply made a promise to see her again after soaking in the hot spring.

Li Xue immediately agreed.

Also.

Incidentally.

Tang Xun seems to like it quite a bit, it seems only Tang Yao can't accept it.

Fortunately, we were able to eat our fill in the end.

The staff cleared away the last scraps of food.

Tang Yao immediately lay back, stretching out her arms and limbs on the tatami mat, completely relaxing, and let out a long sigh of relief: "Ah—I'm finally alive again."

to be frank.

this time.

She was quite tired, dealing with comics, websites, games... all sorts of random things.

After all, Avalon was in its early stages, and she needed to do many things herself.

Although she has a strong ability to adjust, and can be revived after a good night's sleep... fatigue doesn't disappear instantly, it just accumulates.

This trip with Xun is also a way for me to have a short vacation.

"You just finished eating... don't lie on the ground."

Upon seeing this, Tang Xun immediately reached out to pull her.

Tang Yao let her younger sister pull her wrist as she struggled to sit up, sitting cross-legged.

She was probably really relaxed, and she didn't care about her image anymore.

However, being beautiful does indeed allow one to do whatever one wants, even in this pose, it still looks good. Tang Xun sighed somewhat helplessly, kneeling on the tatami mat, and began to help her sister smooth her long hair.

but.

Her gaze, however, turned to the other side.

Outside the window, the night was already deep.

The mountain mist gradually rose, enveloping the hot spring inn in a hazy veil, while the distant calls of nightingales added to the tranquility.

Tang Yao noticed her sister's gaze and laughed, "Go ahead and try it if you want."

Upon hearing this, Tang Xun turned around and looked at her older sister.

"..."

Tang Yao pretended not to notice.

Tang Xun kept staring at it.

Tang Yao had no choice but to ask, "Do you want to soak with your sister?"

Tang Xun glanced at the bathrobe the female general beside her had brought, then whispered, "Um, it's very dark outside, I..."

"...Then wait for me a moment."

She didn't finish.

But Tang Yao still couldn't resist; her younger sister said she was afraid of the dark.

Forget it.

We were only able to book two rooms initially.

Tang Yao was already mentally prepared. She sighed softly, then stood up and began rummaging through her suitcase.

Then, under Tang Xun's questioning gaze, he carried a pile of clothes and sneakily headed towards the toilet.

"???"

Tang Xun was full of questions.

Before she could react, her older sister ran into the bathroom and closed the door.

Then, a full ten minutes later.

Tang Yao finally came out of it.

She had just come out.

Tang Xun was stunned.

Because Tang Yao changed into a two-piece black swimsuit... The swimsuit was made of light and soft material, clinging to her delicate body and perfectly outlining her full and shapely figure, making the large expanse of skin exposed outside the swimsuit as white as snow, forming a strong contrast with the black swimsuit.

Especially under the indoor lights, it appears exceptionally white, as if shimmering with a captivating luster, breathtakingly beautiful.

Tang Xun's only thought upon seeing this was—thank goodness she didn't go to the beach.

My older sister is really beautiful.

just.

The issue is.

This isn't at the beach!
We're going to soak in a hot spring!

"How about it?"

Tang Yao walked up to her younger sister with a slightly flushed face, brushing aside her silky black hair that draped over her shoulders—a gesture that made her even more alluring.

Tang Xun pursed her lips and then said, "You and your sister are going to a hot spring? And you're wearing swimsuits?"

Tang Yao straightened her back slightly and said confidently, "Yes!"

That's right!

This is what she prepared!

"..."

Tang Xun remained silent, thinking that her older sister was truly the biggest idiot in the world!
……

A few minutes later, the two sisters, having finished rinsing, stood by the hot spring pool.

As night deepened, the stone lanterns in the courtyard emitted a soft glow, and the steam from the hot spring enveloped the two figures in a hazy mist.

finally.

Tang Xun couldn't go against her sister's wishes... and resigned herself to her fate.

Let her wear whatever she wants.

The warm, soft poolside.

Tang Xun tied up her long, black hair with a hair clip, revealing her slender neck. Then she untied her bathrobe and put it into the box next to her where clothes were kept. She stepped into the hot spring first, and the warm water instantly enveloped her body. She breathed a sigh of relief and slowly sank into the water, only revealing her shoulders and firm collarbones.

Tang Yao stood by the pool, hesitated slightly, and then carefully stepped into the water.

The warm water flowed over her ankles and calves, finally reaching her waist. She exhaled softly, and her tense shoulders finally relaxed.

The surface of the hot spring water rippled slightly.

A gentle night breeze rustled the dwarf pines in the courtyard, while the distant mountains disappeared into the darkness, their outlines barely visible.

The two soaked in the water quietly for a while, neither of them speaking.

But soon.

Tang Yao couldn't help but twist her body slightly.

to be frank.

She had never actually gone to a swimming pool or beach, at least not using Tang Yao's identity.

And it turns out.

Different bodies have different ways of playing, and it takes time to get used to it.

She feels very uncomfortable soaking in the hot spring while wearing a swimsuit.

Because the water is warm, and she doesn't wear a swimsuit when she takes a bath.

She couldn't help but turn to look at Kaoru beside her.

The girl sat curled up, not wearing a swimsuit. Her skin was delicate and fair, with a creamy luster, like the finest mutton fat jade, with a healthy pinkish glow that was dazzling.

Tang Xun noticed her sister's gaze, turned her head, looked at her sister who had grown up with her, and asked expressionlessly, "Are you feeling unwell?"

"..."

Tang Yao buried half of her fair face in the water, ignoring her younger sister.

"Actually, I'm very curious why you suddenly care so much about your body. We used to shower together when we were teenagers."

Tang Xun continued, "Back then, you would deliberately compare yourself to me, showing off that your figure was better than mine..."

Tang Yao choked on her sister's words, and a few bubbles rose to the surface of the water.

She looked up, her cheeks flushed from the heat of the hot spring: "I was just being naive back then..."

Talk about it.

This really happened.

After all, Tang Yao had never held back before, and could easily tease her younger sister.

"Then I'd rather my sister never understand."

underwater.

Tang Xun reached out and gently took her sister's hand, her voice so soft it was almost inaudible: "Then my sister will always be my sister... and will never belong to anyone else."

Tang Yao didn't hear what she said.

But I noticed a hint of loneliness and worry on Xun's face.

Tang Yao was slightly taken aback, then looked away and down at the outline of her black swimsuit under the water. She suddenly felt that the fabric was indeed superfluous, after all, she had already decided to accept her identity.

And it really is uncomfortable!

Kaoru wasn't wearing a swimsuit, and she didn't seem to mind at all.

"..."

Think of this.

Tang Yao hesitated for a moment, but finally reached out and, after a few seconds of hesitation, untied the ribbon.

wow-

The delicate, snow-white skin trembled precariously, exposed to the air, with water droplets slowly dripping down along their paths, adding a touch of allure.

Tang Yao sank completely into the water, with only her shoulders and head showing.

A night breeze swept through the courtyard, bringing a refreshing coolness.

The glow of the lanterns swayed on the water's surface, reflecting Tang Yao's faint outline.

Tang Xun glanced back, revealing a helpless expression that said, "I knew it..." But other than that, she didn't say anything.

Tang Yao was slightly taken aback, then looked at the mountains hidden in the darkness in the distance, and suddenly realized... it really didn't seem like a big deal.

It's not a big deal at all.

Those hesitations, anxieties, and shyness seem to be things I imposed on myself…

Think of this.

Tang Yao blushed slightly, and after a moment of silence, she simply took off the rest of her clothes and placed them by the pool.

Well.

This definitely makes me feel much more comfortable.

Tang Yao breathed a sigh of relief and slowly relaxed.

Tang Xun turned around again and looked at her sister.

"what?"

Tang Yao was a little shy, so she glared fiercely at her younger sister, adopting the posture of an older sister, and said with her pretty face flushed red, "Can't I regret it?"

"..."

Tang Xun didn't speak, but slowly moved in the water to stand in front of her sister, took her other hand, and looked at her.

At this moment, Tang Yao's gentleness was on full display, exuding a fatal charm.

Tang Xun looked at her older sister and then suddenly said, "Sister, you really are an idiot."

"I……"

Tang Yao was about to speak.

Tang Xun suddenly moved forward and then embraced her sister's snowy body, whispering, "What's there to be shy about, you idiot?"

For an instant.

It seems that a certain shackle has been broken.

Yes.

Why should I be shy?

Tang Yao was stunned for a moment, but finally reached out and hugged her younger sister's delicate body, whispering, "It's none of your business..."

"..."

Tang Xun didn't say anything more, pressing her soft face against her sister's snow-white shoulder, her ear tips turning red.

Tang Yao calmed down and found that being hugged like this was quite comfortable, warm and cozy...

I don't even know why Li Xue picked him up...

wrong.

Tang Yao quickly banished the strange thoughts from her mind.

(End of this chapter)