Warhammer 40K in a box

Chapter 386 Let's Go Diving
Before the morning dew had dried, Li Jingyi was already sitting upright in a rattan chair in the hotel lobby.

The faint morning light shone through the French windows, outlining a hazy halo around her, making her figure appear like a lady stepping out of a classical painting.

The navy blue long-sleeved quick-drying wetsuit clung to her body, perfectly outlining her graceful curves—her smooth shoulder lines were as elegant as a swan's, her cinched waist was slender enough to be grasped in one hand, and her full bust was faintly visible under the professionally tailored wetsuit.

Her exposed legs were exceptionally long and fair, gleaming like pearls in the morning light.

The professional diving shoes on his feet still had wet marks, and a few grains of sand clung to the edges of the soles, as if he had just returned from a morning swim.

The rattan chair creaked softly as she adjusted her posture. The special fabric of her wetsuit had a matte finish in the morning light. Her long legs were crossed naturally, and her knees were flushed with a faint pink hue, like newly blossoming peach blossoms.

Her fingers rested lightly on the diving watch, her slender wrists displaying graceful lines, and her rounded nails were trimmed short and neat, exuding a touch of competence.

Outside the floor-to-ceiling windows, palm leaves rustled in the morning breeze, casting a flowing play of light and shadow upon her.

She turned her head slightly, and the morning light slanted out her silhouette—the high collar accentuated her slender neck, the shadows of her collarbone were like meticulously sculpted works of art, and her eyelashes cast delicate shadows on her porcelain-white cheeks, trembling gently with her breath.

The pearl earring on her earlobe trembled gently as she tidied her hair, shimmering with a warm glow in the morning light.

A few unruly strands of hair were tucked behind her ear; this unintentional gesture carried a touch of languid sexiness.

She would occasionally glance up at the lobby entrance, her eyes calm yet filled with anticipation, a slight smile revealing a shallow dimple on her lips, as if she were remembering something interesting.

Inside the water bag resting on her lap, one could vaguely see a neatly folded bath towel and a corner of a waterproof notebook.

A large bag sat at her feet, neatly containing all her diving equipment, with snorkels and masks arranged with meticulous care.

Beside her was a smaller waterproof bag containing a set of diving gear, clearly a carefully prepared set.

She glanced at the elevator every now and then, her fingertips unconsciously tapping the diving watch dial.

When the elevator doors opened with a "ding," and Chen Xi finally appeared, a fleeting, almost imperceptible joy flashed in her dark eyes, only to be quickly masked by a professional calm.

"Have you had breakfast yet?" Li Jingyi asked Chen Xi with concern. "We'll be out all day today, so you can't go without a proper meal."

"Don't worry, I'm full!" Chen Xi patted her belly and laughed, then asked curiously, "You look really professional. Where are we going today?"

"Today I'll take you to see the real Hainan." As she stood up, the morning light flowed down the smooth muscle lines of her back, and the high-elastic fabric of her navy blue swimsuit showed a soft luster in the changing light.

As the waterproof bag was handed over, her fingertips, cool as morning dew, gently brushed against the back of Chen Xi's hand; the touch was fleeting yet unforgettable.

"The equipment is all ready." Her voice was even softer than the morning breeze, filled with undisguised anticipation.

Chen Xi took the bag, his gaze lingering on her for a few more seconds without him noticing.

“When I saw you yesterday, you were like a mountain spirit. Today…” His voice suddenly stopped, as if something had caught his breath, or as if he was searching for the most appropriate words.

She stopped tidying her gear and looked up. The morning light shimmered in her dark pupils, reflecting a radiance like pearls flowing from the seabed. The slight tilt of her head caused a stray strand of hair to trace a graceful curve in the air, its tip almost transparent in the light.

"Hmm?" she asked softly, her voice rising slightly at the end, tinged with curiosity.

"Today, she looks like a mermaid diving into the deep sea." Chen Xi's Adam's apple bobbed, his gaze lingering on her beautiful curves encased in her swimsuit, from her slender neck to her smooth shoulders and back—every line was perfectly proportioned.

“This outfit suits you very well.” His tone was so sincere it was almost clumsy, which made it all the more touching.

A slight smile played on her lips, and the arc of light that rose from her hair as she turned made Chen Xi unconsciously slow her breathing.

"This is the first time I've heard someone describe a wetsuit so poetically." The sunlight outlined the smooth lines of her back muscles, rising and falling with her movements.

"I suggest you change into your swimsuit at the hotel." She pointed towards the lobby restroom, her eyes filled with a kind reminder: "That way you can go straight into the water when you get to the beach and won't have to fight with other tourists for the changing rooms."

"Okay, thank you." Chen Xi nodded and turned to walk towards the restroom.

Li Jingyi's gaze was fixed on him. The hum of the lobby air conditioner could not mask the increasingly loud heartbeat in his chest, and the tips of her ears were faintly pink in the morning light.
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Half an hour later, the two arrived at the yacht marina by the sea, where Li Jingyi had already rented a yacht.

The white speedboat swayed gently with the waves, the ropes slapping against the hull with a rhythmic "pat-pat" sound, which intertwined with the cries of seagulls in the distance to create a morning seaside symphony.

"I'll steer the boat." Li Jingyi deftly untied the rope, her slender fingers deftly moving through the knots.

Her graceful leap into the driver's seat was as skillful as that of a seasoned sailor; her navy blue swimsuit shimmered in the sunlight, outlining the smooth muscle lines of her back.

The engine roared suddenly, and the speedboat slicing through the mirror-like calm sea like an arrow, leaving a trail of white waves on the azure surface, like an invisible pair of scissors cutting through the silken sea.

Upon reaching the dive site, Chen Xi proactively lifted the anchor and threw it into the water. The crisp sound of the anchor hitting the water startled several seabirds that were hanging low on the surface of the sea.

Li Jingyi stood by the ship's railing, her hair, slightly damp from the seawater, shimmering with a golden halo in the morning light.

A glistening droplet of water slid slowly down her slender neck, paused briefly at her delicate collarbone, and finally disappeared into the navy blue collar, leaving a fleeting watermark.

"Ready?" She adjusted her mask straps, her professional demeanor from explaining diving techniques now replaced by a playful invitation, her dark eyes shining like two black pearls in the sunlight.

Chen Xi nodded calmly.

Although it was his first time snorkeling, these techniques were not a problem for him. He could remember most of them after hearing them once.

Although his movements as he carefully put on the equipment were somewhat clumsy, each step was precise and accurate.

"Follow me!" Li Jingyi gracefully leaned back into the water like a mermaid, her body drawing a perfect arc, barely stirring up a splash.

(End of this chapter)