How come you're also my ex-girlfriend?

Xu Yan pushed the door open and went in, not forgetting to close it behind him. Stepping into the courtyard felt like entering a completely different world from the outside.

The various flowers, plants, and greenery that I had never seen before, the delicate wind chimes at the entrance, and the patterns carved on the walls all seemed to be in a postmodern art style.

After entering through the main gate, it was very quiet inside, as if no one was there at all. For a moment, I even felt like a thief who had sneaked into the mansion while the owner was away.

Although Ye Shutong didn't tell him exactly which part of the room she was in, Xu Yan felt that he already knew.

Ascending the wooden spiral staircase, passing through a rather business-like living room on the first floor, the second floor appears to be a multi-purpose activity room with more entertainment facilities. The space is large and has many partitions.

The pool table in the center showed no signs of having been used, so what was she doing there?

Once you get to the third floor, it seems to be a place specifically for sleeping and resting, with the floor-to-ceiling window leading to the balcony half open.

Even before getting close, Xu Yan could almost hear the sound of waves crashing on the beach, but all he could see was reinforced concrete, not golden sand.

Xu Yan walked to the window with a hint of uncertainty, then reached out and tapped the glass twice, making a distinct sound.

The deep blue pool was calm. A figure sitting on a lounge chair put down his phone and turned his head.

Some of her damp long hair clung to her fair skin.

Xu Yan never imagined that he would one day see Ye Shutong like this... in a swimsuit.

Although it's not a very revealing or exaggerated bikini that skirts the edges of skin, it still has a more girlish style, and even the chest and hip areas are covered by a pleated skirt, so it can be considered quite conservative.

But all of this is still unimaginable for Ye Shutong.

Yesterday I saw her wearing her school uniform, but today she's covered in wet patches; the contrast is beyond words.

"you..."

Xu Yan was momentarily speechless.

Ye Shutong had already stood up from the chair. Her long, straight, and well-proportioned legs were perfectly proportioned, without any particular feature that stood out.

Her slender waist, unbound and free of clothing, formed a perfect contrast with her healthy, perky hips. And further up... she had indeed developed quite a bit. Even with her tall figure of over 1.7 meters, one could still see her impressive natural endowment.

Those beautiful collarbones, with their contours, were the very bones of Xu Yan's dreams.

A few damp ends of hair clung to the neck and collarbone, adding a touch of messy, destructive beauty.

It's like the saying that imperfect works of art are perfect.

She walked barefoot on the ground, her translucent toes and plump soles pressed against the floor without making a sound, leaving only damp marks.

As he drew nearer, a familiar, light, and delicate fragrance wafted towards him, and the combined allure created a tremendous impact that swept over Xu Yan.

Do you want to go swimming?

Xu Yan: ?

What kind of opening line is that? Are you a swimming coach?

If she were willing to offer any escort services, it would likely generate a fortune.

Xu Yan struggled to suppress the urge to complain, glancing at the slightly ruffled surface of the pool water.

What are you doing here?

When the sunset is at its most brilliant, the fire in the west is burning fiercely. If there is such a thing as the Western Paradise, it is probably in the midst of fire and water.

However, is the so-called paradise simply a world without extreme sorrow? A pointless, wandering thought.

In short, the warm orange-red light was shining on her wet long hair and fair shoulders, making it look as if the heavens were personally mixing the colors for her.

"I just happened to be passing by, and since it was hot, I decided to go swimming."

She said that.

Xu Yan felt that she was treating him like a fool, and that her lie was completely insincere.

What a coincidence! I was just passing by below when I glanced up and you happened to see me? Why don't you say that we're all living in a novel, and this is just a carefully crafted plot by the author?

Do I look like an idiot?

Xu Yan asked the other person a question in a slightly serious tone.

Ye Shutong glanced at herself lightly, then turned around and went to the edge of the pool.

"Splash!"

The posture was quite elegant, as if it were covering for Xu Yan to explain how the mermaid returned to the sea.

She practically 'slid' into the pool, and Xu Yan could even clearly see the rosy undertones of her feet.

Ripples spread across the water's surface. Xu Yan walked to the edge of the pool and watched as Ye Shutong swam gracefully, displaying perfect lines as she moved from one side to the other and then back.

How can she swim so well? Is she really a mermaid?

When she surfaced and leaned against the metal staircase by the pool, Xu Yan felt the location was strange, mainly because she was too tall to see clearly...

It refers to her face.

So Xu Yan squatted down, squinted at Ye Shutong, and said, "You have more free time than I thought."

The girl, still soaking in the pool with half her body exposed, had amber eyes that looked like black mirrors, so much so that Xu Yan could even see himself in them.

She's always like this, as if she wants to see right through you, but doesn't let you understand her in the slightest.

Selfish and self-serving.

"I'm on holiday, and I don't have anything to do."

It seemed like a very sincere answer.

"So... how did you come here by chance?"

"If you can come, why can't I?"

"No, that's not it. If you want to come, you can definitely come with us. After all, they are your classmates whom you've known for almost three years."

The boy thought for a moment before answering.

Ye Shutong watched Xu Yan finish speaking quietly, without replying for a long time.

If Jiang Yiyao is a typical example of someone who is high on offense but low on defense, then what is Ye Shutong? I can't see any weakness in her defense, but I can sense that she seems a little unhappy.

Just as Xu Yan was waiting for the other party to speak and was gradually losing patience,

Suddenly Ye Shutong spoke up, "Aren't you hot?"

This sentence made Xu Yan think of something inexplicably: Brother Bin, does your hand hurt?

What does this question mean?

"It must be really hot today..."

Xu Yan had just finished answering.

Ye Shutong straightened her back, thinking that the girl was about to come out of the water, but she didn't expect that she would just stretch out one hand and accurately grasp Xu Yan's wrist.

At this moment, Xu Yan had already realized what was happening, but he hadn't expected Ye Shutong to be so strong.

"Splash!"

The next moment, Xu Yan was pulled into the calm water, and it was no longer just ripples, but huge splashes of water.

Xu Yan instinctively closed his eyes. Although he was not in a hurry after losing his balance, he still found it difficult to adjust his posture and stand up in the water.

At this moment, the hand that had released her wrist landed on Xu Yan's waist and abdomen, not to caress him, but to adjust his center of gravity, and with his feet on the bottom of the water, Xu Yan stood up.

Water droplets dripped from his hair, and the moment he opened his eyes, he seemed to see a rainbow halo.

"you..."

Just as I was about to speak, I realized that the culprit had already climbed the stairs and was standing on the shore, now squatting there quietly watching me, now a 'drowned dog'.

She remained expressionless, but Xu Yan clearly sensed a hint of schadenfreude.

Is it still hot now?

Looking at the girl's round and full shape squeezed out by squatting, Xu Yan couldn't help but laugh.

"Come here, I want to whisper something to you."

They tried to sneak closer to the shore, but their intentions were quite obvious.

Even though she could see it clearly, Ye Shutong showed no intention of leaving, and even stretched out her arm towards the boy in the water.

"Take a dump whenever you want."

Xu Yan: ?

So brazen and fearless?

That's true. After all, I'm the kind of nice guy who looks like a warm and caring person at first glance. How could I possibly hurt a woman?

A lightning-fast strike!

Grasp the other person's soft wrist directly.

Pull hard!

Even with her superhuman strength, Ye Shutong seemed unable to resist Xu Yan's power at this moment.

But Xu Yan didn't expect that Ye Shutong would rush straight towards him, without missing a beat!

If she stood still, it would probably be a huge accident. Even being hit by her own head would be bad enough for her. Don't ask if she has a big head or a small head.

So... what other options are there?

"Splash!"

The pool water churned even more violently this time, with ripples that lingered for a long time, as if a bomb had been dropped.

Xu Yan, who had caught Ye Shutong in his arms, felt only the softness of her body and the fluids flowing between their bodies.

Suddenly... I feel unwell again.

When Xu Yan opened his eyes, his hands passed under the other person's armpits and landed unmistakably on that delicate, silky back, with almost no covering.

At this moment, nothing else can be seen.

Besides being so close, I could see her eyes and her breath.

In the silence, a gentle breeze brushed past the tip of my nose, but couldn't lift the damp strands of hair.

My heart was pounding, and voices echoed in my mind.