Traveling through the second dimension, the joy system encourages me to laugh heartily!

However, a well-dressed, smiling stranger was clinging to them at that moment.

This scene is strikingly similar to the incident yesterday at the buffet where the man with the gold-rimmed glasses tried to flirt with Hua Qianhui.

On this luxurious cruise ship that gathers all sorts of people, a stunning beauty like Hua Qianhui, if she is not accompanied by a man, would indeed easily encounter people trying to flirt with her.

Hua Qianhui maintained a polite but distant smile, politely declining:

"I'm sorry! Please stop following us! I'm afraid my boyfriend will misunderstand!"

After saying that, she turned to leave, but just then she saw Chen Ming and Qing Zijin walking towards her in the distance, and she trembled like a startled deer!

The composure on her face shattered instantly, replaced by an almost panicked emotion as she pondered how to explain things to Chen Ming.

[Honestly, I didn't want to cause trouble! It was Manman who insisted on dragging me to the upper-level restaurant to "try my luck"!]

(Because of Chen Ming's cold attitude towards Wang Manman during their outing today, Wang Manman still needs to continue looking for new targets.)

[I'm just... just indulging my cravings within my budget, not trying to hook up with rich kids!]

Hua Qianhui wanted to cry but had no tears.

Encountering someone who strikes up a conversation is just a normal interlude in the journey.

But now, she has already expressed her desire to be Chen Ming's Xiao Jiu; they just need a little more time to get to know each other.

Now that Chen Ming has caught her being flirted with by another man, what if he thinks she's "keeping an eye on things"?! Wouldn't all that hard-earned goodwill be ruined...?

A strong sense of crisis made her make a decision instantly—ignoring her best friend Wang Manman who was still standing there in a daze, Hua Qianhui adjusted her breathing and quickly walked towards Chen Ming and Qing Zijin.

Wang Manman was also stunned when she saw Hua Qianhui suddenly leave her behind. It wasn't until she saw Chen Ming's figure in the direction Hua Qianhui was looking that she realized what was happening and slowly followed after her.

"Mr. Chen! Ms. Qing! What a coincidence! You're also taking a stroll around here?"

Hua Qianhui tried her best to make her smile look natural and bright, as if the panic just now had never happened.

Chen Ming's gaze swept over her indifferently, then glanced at the slightly embarrassed stranger in the distance, and casually replied, "Yeah, just taking a walk to digest."

Hua Qianhui was taken aback by Chen Ming's reaction, which seemed a bit too calm.

However, it's good that Chen Ming wasn't angry, which means this man trusts me a lot!

[Ding! Hua Qianhui's favorability +10, current favorability 50!] (During today's trip to Kobe, as they got to know each other better, Hua Qianhui's favorability has quietly climbed from 15 points yesterday to 40 points.)

Following Chen Ming's lead, Hua Qianhui smiled sweetly and said goodbye, "Then...then I won't disturb your walk any longer! I'll go back to my room to rest first, I have to get up early to go to Osaka tomorrow!"

She specifically emphasized "going back to her room" and "Osaka tomorrow," implying that she had no other plans. After speaking, she gave a slight bow and turned to leave gracefully.

Hua Qianhui's special trip here was less about pleasantries and more about making a clear statement and casually asserting her presence...

Qing Zijin nestled quietly beside Chen Ming, watching Hua Qianhui's hurried departure, a strange, thoughtful expression on her face. She gently tugged at Chen Ming's arm, her voice carrying a knowing certainty, and whispered:

"Senior... it seems this Miss Hua has made up her mind to follow you."

"Ok?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Ming turned his head suspiciously to look at the girl in his arms, "How did you figure that out?"

Qing Zijin tilted her head back, her clear eyes sparkling with confidence, and a sly smile curved her lips:

"Don't underestimate a woman's intuition! Didn't you notice that the way she looked at you just now was noticeably different from yesterday? Hmm... there was less of that initial tentativeness and distance in her eyes, and more of an indescribable... sense of belonging and cautious concern?"

Qing Zijin couldn't describe it accurately, but she truly captured that subtle change.

Sixth sense?

This works??

Chen Ming replayed Hua Qianhui's gaze in his mind—a clear and sweet smile... seemingly no different from yesterday?

If he didn't have the system's appraisal function, which allowed him to clearly see that Hua Qianhui's favorability had increased, he really wouldn't have noticed anything amiss.

But Qing Zijin was able to tell the difference with her naked eye. Does this mean that women really have a sixth sense?

Of course, the system's secrets must never be revealed. So Chen Ming shook his head slightly, feigning ignorance, and said:

"Really? I didn't notice anything different..."

"Slow-witted man!"

Qing Zijin gave him a playful glare: "Perhaps this is what they call 'the onlooker sees more of the game than the player'! Never mind, let's not talk about this anymore..."

The girl keenly sensed that Chen Ming didn't seem to want to discuss the topic in depth, or rather, Chen Ming actually knew the truth but was unwilling to point it out.

So, understandingly, she chose to stop there, not wanting to influence Chen Ming's judgment with her own observations.

Qing Zijin, holding Chen Ming's large hand, pointed to the brightly lit interior of the cabin, changing the subject, her voice regaining its cheerful tone:

"Let's go! Let's go to the big theater to see a show! The advertisement on the beach says there's a great magic show tonight..."

Chen Ming stopped dwelling on the matter, took Qing Zijin's soft little hand in his own, and let her lead him toward the grand theater.

The two found seats in the grand theater to watch the performance, and two hours passed quickly...

After the performance, Chen Ming took Qing Zijin's hand and returned to the luxurious suite on the top floor. The heavy carpet absorbed the sound of their footsteps, leaving only the low hum of the central air conditioning and the gentle whisper of the waves lapping against the hull of the ship.

Qing Zijin kicked off her high heels and put on soft cotton slippers, her movements exuding a lazy and comfortable air.

As soon as she straightened up, a warm and firm embrace came over her from behind.

Chen Ming wrapped his arms around the girl's slender waist, rested his chin gently on her shoulder, and inhaled the faint fragrance emanating from her neck...

Qing Zijin was taken aback when she was suddenly hugged, then a sweet smile curved her lips.

She turned her head slightly, looking at the man's face behind her with a half-smile. He was slowly leaning closer, his deep gaze locking onto her lips.

The girl's long eyelashes fluttered like butterfly wings a few times, then she obediently closed her eyes, tilted her face slightly, and welcomed that familiar tenderness.

A long, tender kiss flowed silently in the quiet suite.

For a long time, the lips are divided.

A delicate blush spread across Qing Zijin's fair cheeks, her eyes brimming with shyness. She gently nudged Chen Ming's chest, her voice as soft and sweet as melting honey:

"Okay, senior~ let's go take a shower first?" His tone carried a hint of coaxing.

Upon hearing this, Chen Ming deliberately frowned and feigned displeasure, saying:

"Huh? You're disgusted with me?"

"Disdain you, my foot!"

Qing Zijin was instantly amused by his blaming remarks. She glared at him with a charming and coquettish look, and said coquettishly, "I already let you kiss me, and you still talk about me like that! Humph!!" She puffed out her cheeks, looking cute and adorable.

Chen Ming was amused by her reaction and chuckled as he pressed on:

Is there any necessary logical connection between letting me kiss you and disliking me?

"Of course!"

Qing Zijin rolled her eyes in annoyance, trying to reason with him, "Normally, girls won't kiss someone they dislike! Because they'll find it... disgusting!"

She paused, her cheeks flushed even more, and her voice lowered, carrying a serious shyness, "Girls will only kiss...the people they like."

These words sound like a statement of a universal truth, yet also like an expression of one's own feelings.

"Ok??"

Chen Ming raised an eyebrow, expressing skepticism about this "girls' logic," and jokingly teased, "I don't think so, do I? You can only represent yourself, how do you know what other girls are thinking?"

"Hmph! I don't care! Anyway... anyway, girls won't kiss someone they genuinely dislike!"

Unable to argue with him, Qing Zijin resorted to being a little temperamental, but her tone remained unusually firm.

The two of them chatted back and forth like any young couple in love who enjoy bickering, engaging in a meaningless "academic debate" while embracing each other and heading towards the bathroom.

The sound of warm water flowing soon filled the air, and the rising steam blurred the figures entangled behind the frosted glass door, also blocking out their sweet bickering.

After a long while...

Qing Zijin nestled affectionately in his arms and fell into a deep sleep.

Chen Ming's nightlife had only just begun; he still needed to teleport back to the lakeside villa to comfort the girls in his harem...

The next day, early in the morning...

Chen Ming, who had been "working hard" all night and barely slept, had just managed to doze off for a short while when he was shaken awake by the energetic Qing Zijin.

"Senior, it's already morning~ Time to get up! The sun's already high in the sky... Ugh~ I just can't do anything with you~ Hehehe~"

Having fully recovered her energy, Qing Zijin swayed her slender waist for a full half hour before finally going to the bathroom to wash up, completely satisfied.

Chen Ming, who was initially a bit grumpy when he woke up, suddenly became incredibly calm.

He sat up, stretched, and slowly got dressed.

After a quick wash, she went out with Qing Zijin, who had already prepared for her.

When the two arrived at the buffet restaurant, Hua Qianhui, Wang Manman and tour guide Liu Yuanyuan were already there, sitting at a table by the window with plates full of food in front of them.

Seeing them enter, Hua Qianhui flashed a carefully crafted sweet smile and waved in greeting.

"Good morning, Mr. Chen and Ms. Qing! I've brought you some breakfast; I hope you like it."

Because she had made up her mind, she became even more proactive than yesterday.

The five of them sat around a table, quietly enjoying their breakfast. The atmosphere was somewhat subtle. Hua Qianhui tried hard to find topics to chat with Chen Ming, while Qing Zijin ate her food quietly, occasionally glancing at Hua Qianhui with a meaningful look, as if she saw her former self.

Not long after breakfast was finished, soothing background music filled the cabin, followed by a familiar, gentle announcement:

"Dear passengers, good morning! Our second stop on this voyage, Osaka, is just around the corner! The Spectrum of the Seas cruise ship is about to dock. This is now free time. Passengers who wish to disembark and explore Osaka city should bring their passports and other relevant documents and proceed to the designated waiting area in an orderly manner. Please be sure to pay attention to the cruise ship's departure time today and return on time. We wish you a pleasant and unforgettable journey in Osaka!"

"Yay! We can get off the boat and go play again!"

As soon as the announcement ended, Qing Zijing seemed to be injected with energy, her eyes sparkling. She immediately lowered her head, like a primary school student preparing for a spring outing, and carefully checked her belongings—"Bag, OK! Camera, OK!..."

After confirming that everything was in order, she excitedly grabbed Chen Ming's arm, looked up, and smiled as brightly as the rising sun outside the window: "Hehe, senior, let's go!"

Looking at the beautiful girl in his arms who had devoted herself to "playing" the oboe for him last night, and seeing her expectant expression, Chen Ming affectionately pulled her into his embrace and waved.

"Alright! Let's go!"

The group rejoined the flow of people disembarking.

Tour guide Liu Yuanyuan explained with a smile: "Osaka is the kitchen of Japan, and our first stop is the beating heart of this kitchen—Kuromon Market."

The moment you step inside, the sounds and smells hit you like a real tidal wave.

Hundreds of shops stand side by side, forming a narrow, bustling canyon. Above, a dense web of awnings and lanterns hangs overhead, while underfoot, the ground is wet and reflective.

The king crab's vibrant orange claws, the blood-red tuna sliced ​​open, the emerald green of piled-up melons, and the sizzling, glistening brown of grilled scallops—colors here are no longer just visual, but a delicious impact that can be felt through the senses and taste buds.

Holding her phone, Aoko Emi searched for the best angle amidst the bustling crowd, trying to capture as much footage as possible of her journey.

Hua Qianhui stopped in front of a barbecue restaurant. The stall owner shouted loudly as he handed her freshly grilled beef skewers. The grease dripped down and burned her delicate hands, but Chen Ming saw that she was eating with great relish as she smiled.

Chen Ming didn't pay attention to what Wang Manman was doing.

Before the hustle and bustle of the Black Gate Market had even faded, Liu Yuanyuan had already led Chen Ming and his group to the foot of the Tongtian Pavilion.

This slightly dated observation tower, like a retro thumbtack driven into the sky, overlooks the dazzling lights of the New World city below.

The group took the elevator straight up, and their view suddenly opened up.

Dense rows of buildings stretch out in all directions, until they blend into the gray skyline. In the distance, a cool, dark green emerges above the concrete jungle.

"That's Osaka Castle!"

Liu Yuanyuan pointed in that direction, "Wait a moment, we'll go touch another heart of Osaka."

In the afternoon, the massive stone walls of Osaka Castle loomed close, carrying a heavy sense of history, while the surface of the moat reflected the sunlight and the imposing presence.

The massive castle tower, supported by layers of flying eaves, displays dazzling gold and a somber white, forming a strange contrast with the vibrancy of the Kuromon Market and the modernity of Tsutenkaku Tower.

Chen Ming and his group passed through a series of city gates and climbed the steep steps, each plank making a creaking sound under their feet.

The wind was quite noisy on the top floor, and looking out from the railing, the veins of Osaka flowed beneath my feet.

Hua Qianhui pointed excitedly at the distant, faintly visible harbor and our cruise ship, comparing them;

Aoko gazed for a long time at the hillside below that had once been called "Sanada Maru," now covered by quiet residential houses.

After exploring Osaka's old castle, dusk fell, bathing the city in a deep blue silhouette.

On the way back to the port, Chen Ming watched the neon lights outside the car window light up one after another, feeling somewhat disappointed!

Although Osaka's attractions are no less impressive than Kobe's, and Aoko and Hana Chie had a great time, he spent the entire day there trying to find a beautiful and innocent girl.

Hopefully, the next stop, Tokyo (Yokohama), will bring him some surprises.