Collapse? No, this is just everyday life.

At first, Seele did disagree, but after seeing her brother's pleading eyes, she would always act impulsively and half-heartedly give in. Later on, she was sometimes even more enthusiastic than her brother.

"So..."

Then, Bronya started instilling in Seele the idea that girls shouldn't be too proactive and should keep a certain distance, blah blah blah.

Seele's expression was serious, and she nodded from time to time, but whether she actually listened was another matter.

Meanwhile, in Seele's mental world, Black Seele sneered: "Your dear sister Bronya said so much, but in the end, isn't it still you, Seele, who's lying on the rain bed?"

Chapter 52 I think it's just that I didn't cook it properly.

"My other self, Bronya, probably didn't mean that..."

Hearing the voice of Black Hope in her mind, Hope whispered a rebuttal.

"Huh? Seele, what did you just say?"

Bronya stopped her rambling and looked at Seele, who was muttering to herself with her mouth open, with some confusion.

"It's nothing, Seele just feels that Bronya's words make a lot of sense~"

Blinking her innocent eyes, Seele continued, "Sometimes my brother really goes too far. From now on, Seele must learn to say no!"

"Yes, that's more like it..."

"Seele, come here for a second~"

Bronya had just nodded with satisfaction when she heard Nangong Yu calling out from not far away.

"Seele, try to refuse him quickly, make him understand...Seele?"

Bronya put her hands on her hips, intending to stand beside Seele to encourage her, but when she turned around, she found that Seele, who had been standing next to her, had already disappeared.

Turning around again, I saw Xi'er running happily to Nangong Yu, who was lying on a beach chair, and asking, "Brother, what's wrong?"

I want to eat fruit.

Although the fruit platter was within easy reach, it tasted much sweeter and more delicious when fed by Seele than when eaten by myself.

Xi'er immediately understood, gave Nangong Yu a look that said she really couldn't do anything about him, then put some fruit on a small plate and happily squeezed onto the same beach chair with Nangong Yu.

Seeing their happy, gossiping faces, Bronya's eyes twitched, and she couldn't help but slap herself on the forehead.

Well, what I just said was a bit like talking to a brick wall; it seems Seele didn't listen to a word I said.

Bronya didn't give up after her little scheme to sow discord failed, and immediately moved in to join the fray.

Soon, the beach chair, which had been crammed with three people, began to groan pitifully.

......

No need to worry about studies or work; holidays are for enjoying yourself.

After spending the morning with Seele and Duck, everyone played volleyball together in the afternoon. Bronya and Nangong Yu were in one team, and Mei and Sirin were in another. To be honest, it was a complete stomp.

Nangong Yu and Ya Ya, who had been trained since childhood, gave Xilin and Mei a good lesson. It wasn't until Xilin, who was physically weak, was replaced by Xier that the situation on both sides became somewhat balanced.

In the evening, Nangong Yu and Mei set up the barbecue grill early. All the ingredients were readily available, and a whole large refrigerator of fresh food was enough for them to splurge on for the next few days.

After mixing the seasonings and marinating the ingredients, the sizzling sound of grilling soon filled the beach, accompanied by an enticing aroma that made people's mouths water.

However, happy times are always accompanied by small surprises. When Mei saw Kiana happily grilling a skewer of mushrooms, she couldn't help but exclaim, "Kiana!! Where did you get those mushrooms?!"

Because of their previous experience, even though there were mushrooms in the refrigerator this time, Mei and Nangong Yu didn't dare to take them out.

So, where did Kiana get the skewers of mushrooms from?

As expected, under everyone's watchful eyes, Kiana raised her hand without hesitation and pointed to the dense forest on the outside.

"I picked them right in the woods. The sun was too strong in the afternoon, so I went for a stroll in the woods. I didn't expect there to be so many mushrooms by the roadside. I thought I could pick them and grill them for dinner."

Looking at her genuinely innocent smile, everyone broke out in a cold sweat.

"Um, maybe we shouldn't eat mushrooms. Look at Kiana, last time you ate mushrooms..."

Mei was already trying to use gentle words, but Kiana responded, "Oh, don't worry, everything will be fine this time. I asked someone online about the mushrooms last time. It wasn't the mushrooms' fault, it was just my fault for not cooking them properly. Really, this time I'll cook them a little longer, and it'll be absolutely no problem!!"

As she spoke, she turned the mushroom over, and immediately, a strange, savory aroma wafted from it.

Finally, after everyone reasoned with her and appealed to her emotions, they exchanged two skewers of chicken wings for the ominous mushroom. As soon as they got it, Nangong Yu threw it into the charcoal fire, which made Kiana feel a pang of regret.

With the trouble resolved, everyone was finally able to enjoy a barbecue feast without any major incidents.

Afterwards, Seele was dragged to the villa by Kiana and the other two to play a card game. Bronya finally seized the opportunity to be alone with Nangong Yu, and the two took a walk on the beach together.

The beach was pleasantly cool at night. Although the salty sea breeze wasn't very pleasant, it was perfectly acceptable for Nangong Yu to have a beautiful woman by his side.

The two walked side by side on the beach, the receding waves gently kissing their feet again and again, erasing the clear footprints they left behind.

Naturally, their hands came together, and their fingers intertwined.

“At this time normally, we should already be in the studio.”

The calm sea divided the world in two, and the artificial stars twinkled with a brilliance no less than that of the real starry sky. Bronya smiled and gathered her long silver hair, which had been blown about by the sea breeze, with her other free hand.

"Yeah, we might even argue about certain things~"

Looking at Bronya's face, which was clearly illuminated by the moonlight, Nangong Yu winked meaningfully.

"Don't tease me about that incident. Didn't I already say I regretted it?"

Bronya puffed out her cheeks cutely, her voice carrying a hint of displeasure.

The round, bulging shape reminded Nangong Yu of Miss Pufferfish. Intrigued, he reached out and gently poked it with his finger. With a "poof," the air deflated, making Bronya furious. She opened her mouth and bit the finger that had poked her.

"Sigh~"

Hearing Nangong Yu's gasp, Bronya immediately loosened her teeth and asked nervously, "Does it hurt a lot?"

As she spoke, she grasped the hand from which she had bitten her finger and examined it closely in the moonlight.

Visibly, a row of deep teeth marks was left on the fingertip, and upon closer inspection, tiny traces of blood could be seen seeping out.

"Hug, sorry."

It was an unconscious action on her part. She hadn't intended to use so much force. She wanted to take out a band-aid and put it on, but then realized she was wearing a swimsuit and there was nowhere to put a band-aid.

"Why are you apologizing? I brought this on myself."

Nangong Yu squeezed their still clasped hands and said nonchalantly.

"We don't have any band-aids on us right now, so let's go back first."

"If you had a band-aid on you right now, then there would be a much bigger problem."

"?"

Seeing Bronya's puzzled expression, Nangong Yu quickly coughed twice to change the subject: "Ahem, it doesn't really hurt anymore, it's okay. I want to walk with you a bit more."

Bronya's eyes flickered as she savored his voice.

I want to be with her...

Nangong Yu tried to pull Bronya forward, but Bronya remained standing in the same spot.

"actually......"

Bronya suddenly stepped forward, stood on tiptoe, and wrapped her arms around Nangong Yu's neck.

“I have an even better way to relieve the pain.”

"What method?" The sudden warmth of the body pressed against her made Nangong Yu's Adam's apple bob, and her heart began to race.

Under the bright moonlight, their faces were very close, close enough to feel each other's breath. Looking at Bronya, whose face, once cute and somewhat childish, had become increasingly charming and alluring.

"Like this."

Bronya's face flushed red, and she smiled sweetly. At that moment, Nangong Yu suddenly understood what it meant to have a smile that could launch a thousand ships. This unintentional charm was the most alluring. His hands gradually wrapped around her slender waist.

The clouds obscured the full moon's view, causing the two intertwined shadows to slowly merge into the darkness.

Soon, the moonlight broke through the clouds, illuminating the silver threads that gleamed and slowly cascaded down between her lips.

"How's it going? Are you feeling better?"

With slightly panting, hot breaths, Bronya asked in a sweet voice.

"It doesn't feel like enough..."

"is it?"

Biting her lip, with a seductive glint in her eyes, Bronya once again tiptoed.

"Then... let's do it one more time."

Chapter Fifty-Three: The Whole Big Operation?

Back at the villa, the four people in the living room were engaged in a fierce battle.

Kiana and Sirin's faces were covered with strips, Mei's were next, and Seele's were the least, with only two strips hanging down on her cheeks.

Upon noticing the two returning, Seele immediately put down her cards and trotted over in her slippers.

Seeing this, Kiana quickly threw her cards into the deck and said happily, "I'm not playing anymore, it's no fun."

"Tsk." Xilin clicked her tongue and threw out her hand card as well.

Kiana should have lost this game.

Seeing that the two of them were like this, Mei could only smile helplessly and then throw in all her good cards.

"Brother, Bronya, where did you go? Seele has been looking for you for ages and can't find you."

Seeing the two people standing very close together, Seele's cute eyebrows furrowed slightly.

"It's nothing. I was just bored and took Bronya for a walk on the beach."

Upon hearing this, Bronya glanced at Nangong Yu, paused, and then said nothing.

"Want to take a walk on the beach? That would be wonderful."

A hint of longing appeared in Seele's eyes, but unfortunately it was too late to go out now.

It was getting a bit chilly in the evening, so Nangong Yu and Bronya quickly put on the coats they had prepared after returning to the villa.