The white rose I picked up cried and said she liked me.

Or should we go back to the locker room and queue again?

Xu Xi looked toward the changing room and saw that in just a short while, many more people had joined the queue.

Going back now seems like it will take even longer than before.

Ugh... This can't go on.

Xu Xi's gaze fell on her brother's strong chest, and as she tilted her head, an idea popped into her mind.

Xu Xi took a step forward, spread out the mat, and held both ends in her brother's hands.

In this way, the gap was covered by her brother's body, and she had enough space to change her clothes.

"Brother, hold on tight, I need to change my clothes."

"Huh? This...this won't do!"

Xu Nian quickly shook her head and refused.

Because of this, Xu Xi's entire changing process would be exposed to his eyes.

"Tch~ Brother, just close your eyes."

Xu Xi pouted and teased.

Immediately afterwards, her pretty face flushed slightly, she lowered her head, and made a sound as soft as a mosquito's buzz.

"It's not like I can't leave it open, since I've already seen it..."

Recalling the awkward scene the night she moved into the restaurant, a blush crept onto Xu Nian's cheeks.

He quickly turned his head away and closed his eyes.

"Change it quickly."

Xu Nian said in a low voice.

Seeing her brother blushing, Xu Xi playfully stuck out her tongue and began to take off her clothes one by one.

Hearing the rustling sounds around her, Xu Nian's cheeks flushed even more, the blush spreading all the way to her ears.

Suddenly, two gummy bears were stuck to his chest, accompanied by a "Ah!"

"What's wrong, Xiaoxi?"

Xu Nian asked anxiously, not daring to open his eyes, but instinctively tightening the mat and protecting Xu Xi in his arms.

"No...it's nothing! I just tripped!"

In his arms, Xu Xi's little head seemed to be steaming.

Because their bodies were pressed tightly together, and she hadn't had time to put on her clothes...

"Oh...that's good."

Xu Nian breathed a sigh of relief and slowly loosened her arms.

As Xu Xi put on her swimsuit, she touched her burning cheeks, savoring the feeling from just now.

Ugh... It's so embarrassing, but... it feels so good.

......

After changing their clothes, their faces were as red as ripe apples.

After tidying up briefly, Xu Xi's phone rang.

She answered the phone, said a few words to the other end, then stood on tiptoe and looked around before finally waving in one direction.

"Hello, Ms. Xu, I am the swimming coach you booked."

A man wearing swimming goggles approached Xu Xi and Xu Nian.

"Hello, thank you for your help today."

Xu Xi gave the coach a polite smile.

The profound lesson she learned from her last trip to the seaside, when she almost got swallowed by the ocean, made her determined to learn how to swim.

"You're too kind. The two people on your appointment information are you and your boyfriend, right?"

"Uh...we're not, this is my sister."

Xu Nian quickly offered an explanation.

The coach glanced at the two's tightly clasped hands and flushed cheeks, and immediately gave them a knowing look.

"Okay, sir. Since swimming lessons involve physical contact, I'll teach you first, and then you can instruct your sister on the movements. Is that alright with you?"

"it is good."

Xu Nian nodded.

He would absolutely not allow any other man to touch Xu Xi's body.

"There are generally two most common swimming styles: breaststroke and freestyle. The former is suitable for beginners, while the latter is suitable for people with some swimming experience. It is faster and more elegant."

"Considering that you are both beginners, let's start by learning the breaststroke."

As the coach spoke, he walked into the sea and demonstrated the breaststroke to Xu Nian and Xu Xi in slow motion.

Xu Nian looked at it and it did seem very simple.

So he imitated his coach, plunged into the water and paddled a few times, but almost didn't float to the surface.

"Sir, when you are in the water, please try to keep your body flat and straight to increase the surface area exposed to the water and thus gain more buoyancy."

The coach reached out and straightened Xu Nian's bent back.

"When swimming, you must keep your back straight; the more you hunch over, the easier it is to sink."

"Oh... okay."

Xu Nian tried to flatten her body and successfully floated on the water.

"Okay, next I'll teach you the correct breaststroke technique."

The coach supported Xu Nian's arms and legs, waving them in the water to help Xu Nian develop muscle memory.

Xu Nian learned very quickly, perhaps because the breaststroke is relatively simple. It only took her about half an hour to master the basics and be able to move slowly forward in the sea.

"Brother, it's my turn next!"

Xu Xi watched and learned from the side, and basically mastered most of it.

However, the movement still has some flaws; sometimes it cannot withstand the impact of the waves and will move in the opposite direction.

"Sir, I'll leave it to you. I'll guide you from the side."

The coach crossed his arms and smiled at Xu Nian.

Xu Nian nodded, swam to Xu Xi, grabbed her little hands and legs, and waved in the water by feel.

"Straighten your arms... Yes! Don't bend them, use more force."

"The backward sweep needs to be fast, and the hands and feet need to be synchronized... Yes, yes, yes..."

......

Xu Xi was very clever. After just a few rounds, she was already able to swim freely in the sea, and her speed was much faster than Xu Nian's.

"Ms. Xu, you have two hours of instruction time left. Let's continue learning the freestyle movements."

"it is good."

Xu Xi did not hesitate. When Xu Bowen rescued Wen Yao, his smooth and flowing freestyle movements left a deep impression on her, and she vowed to learn that swimming style.

Following that, under the coach's guidance, Xu Nian began learning freestyle movements.

This swimming style is indeed quite difficult. Even though Xu Nian tried very hard to learn, it took her about an hour and a half to barely get the hang of it.

With the teaching session drawing to a close, Xu Xi asked to pay for extra time, but the coach politely declined.

The reason given was that he had other customers booked for the following time, and it was indeed impossible to extend the teaching time for the two of them.

Upon hearing this, Xu Xi had no choice but to give up.

Fortunately, she has a strong learning ability. With the guidance of her coach and brother, she learned the standard freestyle swimming style in just the remaining half hour.

Watching her younger sister swim with the fluidity of a mermaid entering the water, Xu Nian felt genuine admiration.

Three hours of water exercise left Xu Nian exhausted.

After getting ashore and seeing the coach off, Xu Nian lay down on the mat, her limbs spread out like an octopus, her eyes closed, and she fell into a deep sleep.

Xu Xi sat beside him, gently rocking his body.

"elder brother?"

Xu Nian showed no reaction; only her chest rose and fell slightly.

Xu Xi frowned as she looked at her brother, who was soaking wet.

Although the sun hasn't set yet, it's still a bit chilly this autumn. What if I catch a cold?

My brother is so lazy; he doesn't even dry himself off and change his clothes before going to sleep.

Thinking of this, Xu Xi sighed, took out a towel, and dried every drop of water off her brother's body.

Every time her fingertips brushed against her brother's chest, Xu Xi felt her cheeks burning.

She couldn't help but recall the wonderful feeling she had when the two of them embraced openly at noon.

I wish I could do it again.

Without hesitation, Xu Xi bent down slightly, intending to lie on her brother's chest.

She stopped halfway down the bend.

No, there are so many people on the beach, it's a little embarrassing.

But... I'm so hungry...

Xu Xi swallowed, feeling her lips were a little dry.

Perhaps it's because my cheeks have been burning hot.

She noticed her brother's slightly parted lips.

Xu Xi nervously looked around to make sure no one was looking in their direction.

She nervously closed her eyes and gently kissed him.

Just then, Xu Nian's eyelids twitched, and she slowly opened her eyes...

......