Xu Chen had been on countless adventures, but had never sailed on a sailboat at sea in such a serious manner. It was even a bit exciting for him, sailing in the sea breeze and feeling very content.
However, Xu Chen didn't have much time to enjoy his cool demeanor at the bow of the ship, as suddenly dark clouds rolled in the sky, fierce winds started blowing, and the sea waves churned.
"It's going to rain! Lower the sails!" Jia Meixi commanded.
Xu Chen and Qingyin lowered the sails just as the raindrops started falling, pattering on the deck.
Xu Chen and everyone quickly took cover in the cabin.
There was only one bedroom in the cabin, with the rest being storage compartments below the deck.
Of course, there were also bathrooms and showers, but the number of times one could shower at sea was strictly limited to once a day.
As the rain poured down again and the sea waves surged, the small boat drifted on the sea after the sails were taken down.
Looking out through the porthole in the cabin, Xu Chen muttered to himself, "Why is it so easy for it to rain every time I go on an adventure? Am I the rain god?"
"Don't flatter yourself!" Star Dance came over and lightly poked Xu Chen.
"Star Dance, sis..."
Star Dance always had such wisdom and gentleness, as if nothing could truly faze her. The fragrance on her body was also so light and pleasant.
Xu Chen leaned against Star Dance's arm, gently closed his eyes, and listened to the sound of the waves and the heavy rain.
The cabin was not like outside; it only had two beds and a hammock.
The winds and rain were still strong at night.
Jia Meixi slept on the hammock.
Qingyin and Izayoi shared a bed.
Naturally, Xu Chen and Star Dance leaned against the other bed.
"You guys are all resting in here, do you even care about the ship?" Jia Meixi came down and sat on Xu Chen's bed, drinking tea.
"Yeah, what if we encounter pirates?" Qingyin pouted.
"If we encounter pirates, we'll offer you up and we'll be safe," Star Dance joked.
"Star Dance!" Qingyin exclaimed in annoyance.
"Seriously, I've been handling the ship all day, unlike you guys who are sheltered from the rain. Who wants to go outside and be the lookout on the crow's nest?" Jia Meixi said.
"How about I go?" Xu Chen suggested.
"No way, your body is so fragile, what if you freeze?" Qingyin worriedly said.
"If you're so worried, why don't you go?" Star Dance said.
Naturally, no one was going to give Izayoi a hard time.
"Hmm, I'll go then!"
"Qingyin, put on the cloak before you go," Xu Chen caught up and draped a deep purple cloak over Qingyin's shoulders.
"Xu Chen..." Qingyin, with her round shoulders covered by the cloak, felt a sense of tenderness within her heart when Xu Chen, in his black vest and gray tight-fit capris, draped the cloak on her.
Qingyin went out to stand watch, and of course, they would take turns.
"Should we play cards?" Jia Meixi, bored under the flickering lantern, suggested.
"Sure!" Star Dance smiled and the group sat on the bed. She said to Izayoi, "You can join too."
"Me?" Izayoi had been sitting by the window, seemingly indifferent, but now she came over without confirming or denying.
"Remember, the loser has to face punishment, girls!"
"How should I be punished?"
"You'll know if you lose once..."
However, after a while, everyone also felt a little tired and decided to take a break.
The door opened and the wind and rain blew in. Qingyin walked in. She took off her cloak, her hair, shoulders, and neck were all soaked with rainwater, and her vest and pants were also wet.
"Sister, let me help you wipe it off." Xu Chen went up with great concern and used a towel to wipe her body.
"Really? No need to wipe the front~~"
Qingyin took off her vest and handed Xu Chen her shorts, saying, "They're all wet, why don't you wash them for me?"
"Okay," Xu Chen agreed.
