My Taoist nun girlfriend is from the Republic of China era, 1942.

Chapter 116 I Came from the Great Tang Dynasty in the East
When I returned from the capital, Jiangcheng was already fully in summer.

The air was thick with a sticky, humid heat, and cicadas were chirping loudly in the camphor trees outside the window, their calls making one feel restless and irritated.

Lu Yuan solemnly placed Chen Xiaomiao's trophy and award certificate on the most conspicuous TV cabinet in the living room.

"You know what, it actually looks quite decent when it's displayed here."

Lu Yuan crossed his arms and commented seriously, "Who knows, our family might really produce a great calligrapher in the future. When we display more of these, guests will see them as soon as they come in, which will be very prestigious."

"You're making fun of me again!"

Feeling extremely embarrassed, Chen Xiaomiao turned around and dashed into the kitchen.

As the weather gets hotter, Chen Xiaomiao takes off her long sleeves and trousers and puts on cool short sleeves and shorts.

The loose cotton T-shirts could no longer conceal the girl's increasingly shapely curves.

Her originally slender and thin frame seemed to be covered with a layer of soft, warm jade, and the parts that should be there became quietly fuller.

Her exposed arms and legs were as white as freshly peeled lychees, gleaming in the sunlight.

Is this girl's age real or fake?
He clearly looks like a high school student who is still developing, and his whole body exudes a fresh and vibrant energy.

Lu Yuan was nestled on the sofa reading financial news when he felt a gentle sink next to him, and a sweet scent of shower gel wafted over.

Chen Xiaomiao, who had just finished showering, handed him her phone: "Lu Yuan, look where Song Jia has gone off to play?"

The screen displays Song Jia's WeChat Moments, featuring nine photos of azure seas, skies, beaches, and coconut palms.

Song Jia wore a white dress and large sunglasses, with a bright and flamboyant smile.

Lu Yuan analyzed, "He's probably avoiding blind dates."

"But she couldn't find any work, so where would she get so much money to run around with?"

Chen Xiaomiao's focus is always very practical.

This beautiful place with its blue sea and sky must be quite expensive.

Lu Yuan smiled but didn't elaborate.

Song Jia probably made a lot of money when she was a "traitor," and she should be able to squander it for quite some time.

Suddenly, Lu Yuan noticed that Chen Xiaomiao was staring intently at the boundless blue ocean, displaying an almost obsessive longing.

Lu Yuan asked tentatively, "Xiao Miao, you've never seen the sea before?"

Chen Xiaomiao came to her senses and shook her head: "No, I've only heard my master mention it."

"Your master?"

"Ok!"

Chen Xiaomiao recalled: "My master said that the sea is the biggest mirror in the world. When the wind and waves are calm, it can reflect the clouds and birds in the sky. It is so blue that it is even more beautiful than the big indigo vat used for dyeing cloth."

"Want to go take a look? Get ready, we'll leave tomorrow."

"Huh? So fast!"

"Now that we have money and free time, going wherever we want is just a matter of saying a word."

"Then I'll go pack my things!"

Before she could finish speaking, Chen Xiaomiao had already skipped and hopped into the bedroom.

Watching her joyful figure, her slender waist swaying up and down with each jump, her increasingly pert hips, and her fair and tender calves beneath her skirt...

A slow smile crept onto Lu Yuan's lips.

Going to the beach is great, let's go to the beach.

……

The two decided to travel to Thailand.

Firstly, the visa-free policy there saves us the trouble of applying for a visa, and it's a good opportunity to let Chen Xiaomiao see the world.

Secondly, according to Lü Lei, his newly developed coastal villa hotel had just been completed and had not yet officially opened to the public, so Lu Yuan could try staying there for a few nights and experience it.

As the plane landed, a wave of heat hit us.

Chen Xiaomiao followed behind Lu Yuan, curiously looking around at everything.

The writing system, so different from what she had read in China, and the faces, which were similar yet distinct, all filled her with a sense of wonder.

As I stepped out of the hall, a young woman dressed in a local-style dress, exuding a capable air, quickly approached me.

"Sawasdee ka... Mr. Lu, Ms. Chen, you must be tired from your journey."

The woman clasped her hands together, greeted the guests in fluent Chinese, and wore a professional yet friendly smile: "I am the hotel's general manager, Dormay."

“Sawadika, Manager Domai.”

Lu Yuan nodded and gave a brief response.

Domai guided the two to a black Mercedes-Benz van, signaled the driver to start the car, and began her introduction.

"The hotel's infrastructure is all complete and it is currently undergoing internal trial operation. It will officially open to the public next week. You and Ms. Chen are the first group of distinguished guests the hotel will receive."

The car drove out of the city and headed south along the coastline.

The view outside the window gradually changed from a bustling city to swaying coconut palms and a blue sea.

Finally, the car stopped in front of the gate of a secluded resort.

The hotel's villas are built into the hillside in a staggered arrangement, each offering excellent privacy and views.

As Domai pushed open the heavy teak gate, a spacious courtyard was revealed before them, with an infinity pool in the center, its waters reflecting the sky and clouds.

Upon entering the living room, a full wall of floor-to-ceiling windows brings in the view outside without reservation.

Nearby lies a private beach with a fine, sugar-like surface, while in the distance stretches an endless sea of ​​distinct layers, ranging from light green to indigo. The sea and sky merge into one, a breathtaking spectacle that leaves one speechless.

The entire bay was deserted, as if it were their own world.

"ah……"

Chen Xiaomiao stood blankly in front of the French windows, her mouth slightly open, unable to utter a single word for a long time.

The "biggest mirror in the world" that her master had described was laid out before her eyes without any warning.

She instinctively kicked off her sandals, and barefoot, she opened the glass door and rushed out.

The soft, hot sand enveloped her toes as she stumbled to the beach, letting the salty sea breeze tousle her hair.

She faced the boundless sea and roared with all her might.

"Ah—!" All the emotions that came with arriving in the new world seemed to be swept away by the sea breeze and vanished without a trace with this shout.

Lu Yuan stood quietly not far behind Chen Xiaomiao.

Watching that figure running, jumping, and cheering like a child on the beach, his heart softened and opened up.

"Why don't you go for a swim in the sea?" he asked with a smile as he stepped forward.

Chen Xiaomiao shook her head, wading back and forth in the water at the edge of the waves, but dared not take another step forward.

After playing around for a while, she ran back to Lu Yuan's side and stuck out her tongue shyly.

"I can't swim, so I'll just enjoy watching from the sidelines."

The two settled in and rested for a while in the villa. Soon, a waiter pushed a food cart and brought over a sumptuous Thai lunch.

The sour and spicy Tom Yum soup, the fresh and sweet curry crab, and the fragrant and sticky mango sticky rice—each flavor is a completely new experience for Chen Xiaomiao.

The waiter respectfully inquired, "Mr. Lu, Ms. Chen, is there anything else you need?"

Lu Yuan wiped his mouth and instructed, "Prepare a motorcycle for me; we want to go out for a stroll this afternoon."

Once the sun had set slightly, the two drove away from the hotel.

The sea breeze rushed towards me, carrying a warm, salty scent.

The azure sea lies on the other side of the highway, and the sunlight shines on its surface, making it sparkle like a layer of crushed diamonds.

"Lu Yuan! Drive faster! Go even faster!"

Chen Xiaomiao shouted loudly in Lu Yuan's ear, her voice scattered by the wind.

"Sit tight!"

Lu Yuan laughed loudly and increased the force on his wrist.

The little motorcycle sped forward merrily, and Chen Xiaomiao's laughter, like a string of silver bells, scattered along the winding coastline.

The two had no destination in mind, so they just kept driving along the road.

I passed by a wide beach with colorful parasols. Many people dressed in light clothing were sunbathing on the sand, while others were splashing in the water.

Chen Xiaomiao covered her eyes in embarrassment and muttered softly, "How can they be so shameless? They're dressed like they're not wearing anything at all."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan chuckled quietly.

After driving a while longer, the highway turned inland, and the bustling scene gradually faded away, replaced by vast expanses of lush green fields and low-rise houses.

The saltiness of the sea in the air had faded, and a commotion arose from not far away.

Lu Yuan slowed down and turned onto a side road, where a bustling local market came into view.

The market wasn't large, but it was bustling with people and full of vibrant, lively atmosphere.

Lu Yuan found an open space to park the car, and took her hand as they walked into the bustling crowd.

Chen Xiaomiao was like a little mouse that had entered a rice granary, looking around curiously, when she was drawn to a stall selling freshly squeezed juice.

The stall owner was a dark-skinned middle-aged woman who greeted them warmly in broken Chinese as they approached: "Hello, have some water, it's delicious!"

The stall was filled with all kinds of fruits, mangoes, pineapples, watermelons... all cut up and placed on ice.

Lu Yuan pointed to a green fruit: "Hey, two drinks, please."

The vendor deftly poured the fruit pulp and ice into the blender, and with a loud bang, two glasses of emerald green juice were handed over.

Chen Xiaomiao held the icy cup, took a big sip, and the unique sweet and slightly sour taste spread in her mouth.

“Delicious!”

Her eyes lit up, and she took several big gulps of the cool juice as it went down her throat, dispelling the summer heat and making her feel completely comfortable.

As the two walked and drank, Chen Xiaomiao's gaze was drawn to a barbecue stall.

The stall owner was a lean young man. As the two approached, he pointed to the meat skewers on the grill, still speaking broken Chinese.

"Chicken, delicious, ten yuan a skewer."

After paying, the vendor brushed a layer of sauce onto the grilled meat skewers, wrapped them in paper, and handed them over.

Chen Xiaomiao took a skewer, blew on it, and tentatively took a small bite.

The chicken was roasted until the skin was slightly charred, while the inside was tender and juicy. Paired with a sweet, sour, and slightly spicy sauce, the taste was surprisingly good.

"Great! Delicious!"

Chen Xiaomiao's mouth was covered in sauce.

Lu Yuan watched with a smile, and after she finished eating one skewer, he handed her another one.

Why aren't you eating?

"Watching you eat is even more enjoyable than eating myself."

Lu Yuan pulled out a tissue and wiped the oil from the corner of her mouth with a natural and practiced motion.

Chen Xiaomiao kept her head down and continued to nibble on the meat skewers, but her ears were quietly turning red.

After passing through the market, the road ahead became increasingly secluded.

A small temple appeared by the roadside, its red tiles and golden roof gleaming in the sunlight. Several monks in orange robes were quietly sweeping fallen leaves from the ground.

"Shall we go in and take a look?"

"middle!"

Lu Yuan parked his motorcycle under the shade of a tree outside the temple.

As the two walked in, a faint scent of sandalwood wafted in, as if the noise and heat had been shut out from outside the walls.

Chen Xiaomiao had never seen a temple of this style before, and she curiously looked at the golden Buddha statue enshrined inside the hall.

She followed the example of the locals she had seen on the roadside, took off her shoes, walked barefoot onto the wooden platform in front of the temple, put her hands together, and bowed to the Buddha statue.

"Why are you, a Taoist priest, worshipping Buddha?"

Lu Yuan asked softly from behind her.

"It's not about worshipping Buddha!"

Chen Xiaomiao turned around and corrected him seriously.

“I just wanted to greet the Bodhisattva and tell him that I came from the Tang Dynasty in the East... to rest here for a while.”

(End of this chapter)