Title: The OOC Villainess and the White Moonlight Heroine are BFFs
Translator: Little Bamboo Spirit
Extra 11 - A resplendent summer (1)
Fiji.
"... So," An ashen-faced Yue Qing carrying a surfing board questioned, "why do you want to go to the tropics even though it's summer?" Shouldn't they go somewhere cold to escape the heat?
Luo Ze dully said, "Because this is the southern hemisphere."
Jiang Shuyao: "The tropics are pretty good too?"
Yue Qing didn't understand. He didn't want to come here. Why would anyone want to go to the tropics in such hot weather? He didn't know what was wrong with these people. Jiang Shuyao even took her paid annual leave to accommodate Yue Xia's whims.
It was one thing for Yue Xia's friends to go along with it, but why did their parents agree too? That was the most baffling thing…
Shi Yunjian was dragging suitcases beside him.
Wang Shiya took a few steps forward and whispered into Yue Xia's ear, "Have you told your parents?"
"Do you even need to ask?" Luo Ze still had a dull expression. "You can see it on their faces."
Wang Shiya looked back.
Yue Deliang, Li Meizhu, and Luo Ze shared the same expressions. Their walking postures resembled the dancer in the Plants vs Zombies game.
Wang Shiya: "..."
Luo Ze: "Really, she does whatever comes to her mind."
She had been away on a business trip for half a month. When she went to bring Super Smart home, she heard a piece of news.
"I want to get engaged to Shi Yunjian," Yue Xia said, "Let's go to the Southern Hemisphere.
Luo Ze: "?" Huh? For a moment, she didn't know which part was more shocking. Was it the first part or the latter…?
Luo Ze asked with difficulty, "Does Shi Yunjian know?"
Yue Xia: "Nope."
Luo Ze: "Then how can you be sure he'll agree?"
Yue Xia: "He likes me. It's impossible for him to refuse."
Luo Ze couldn't refute that statement.
The sun was scorching, but fortunately, the tourist facilities were very developed here. The group entered the hotel and saw the sea view through the floor-to-ceiling windows, but they weren't in the mood to enjoy their vacation and were even questioning their lives.
Room Number 1:
Li Meizhu was spacing out. "Isn't this too early…"
Yue Deliang: "Hasn't Little Shi already moved into our home?"
Li Meizhu said, "But I feel weird when I picture him calling me "Mom" in the future."
"Look on the positive side," Yue Deliang calmly said, "We won't have annoying in-laws. Little Shi can officially move in and bring his dog."
Li Meizhu rolled her eyes. "I've told you so many times that the dog belongs to Luo Ze! Can you stop thinking about someone else's dog?"
Yue Deliang: "Wife, I really like small dogs…"
Room Number 2:
Luo Ze asked: "You took annual leave?"
"Mhm." Jiang Shuyao stopped poking the small potted plant with her fingertips. "It's necessary to be present at times like this."
Luo Ze had been holding back the entire way here. "Did she make any plans? Even if we came here… has she put any thought into the where, when, and how?"
Jiang Shuyao: "Xiaxia didn't say anything."
Luo Ze: "Could she be planning a surprise?"
"... No." Jiang Shuyao smiled knowingly and helplessly said, "I think she simply hasn't thought about it."
Room Number 3:
Shi Yunjian put away the bra that Yue Xia took off and threw out like a frisbee as soon as she entered the room. "Want to go surfing?"
Yue Xia: "Nap first."
Shi Yunjian: "Okay."
Room Number 4:
Wang Shiya was carefully adjusting her camera's resolution and angle.
Room Number 5:
Yue Qing: "..." What on earth happened? Why were they here?
***
For two consecutive days, the group tried everything the island had to offer: diving, surfing, and playing volleyball on the beach. However, everyone was preoccupied with thoughts. Their worried state was easily seen when their eyes met.
When was the proposal going to happen? So anxious!
When? Where was the ring hidden? Was one of them carrying it on their body? How many carats? Was kneeling needed? Who was the one kneeling?
Did Shi Yunjian know? Why was he so calm?
Ah? Could it be that I'm the only one that knows?
Ah? Could she know too?
Ah? Could it be that Yue Qing is the only one that doesn't know?
Yue Xia was in the spotlight, but she was her usual carefree self.
Shi Yunjian seemed completely unaware and was diligently applying sunscreen on Yue Xia.
And so, as the vacation progressed, the knowing parties became increasingly psychically and emotionally exhausted. Their faces turned sallow from tension and worry.
On the third day, Wang Shiya even had dark circles under her eyes.
"Let's go camping!" Yue Xia was full of energy. "I brought lots of snacks!"
Once the command was issued, the dance queen led her little zombie followers out.
Today was a rare day of good weather. The sun was hiding behind the clouds and was faintly discernible. There was plenty of light, but it wasn't too hot. It even felt a bit cool when the sea breeze blew over them.
On the beach, there was a vast landscaped lawn that faced the surging, blue sea. The group settled down there. When the sea breeze blew, they felt refreshed, physically and mentally.
Wang Shiya rolled on the grass a few times before rolling over to Jiang Shuyao. She finally sighed, "I can finally relax."
No matter what, Yue Xia wouldn't propose here, right? This place didn't even have a roof.
Jiang Shuyao: "Yeah."
Li Meizhu and Yue Deliang seemed to share the same sentiment as them. The old couple sat down next to each other and even started to drink.
Yue Qing had gone off somewhere.
Yue Xia was lying on the lawn with her face looking upwards and fiddling with a blade of grass.
Shi Yunjian finished setting up the tent. He silently came over, rubbed against her a bit, and laid down next to her.
They were lying there, shoulder to shoulder with their arms touching. The sun suddenly came out from behind the clouds, and the sunlight became stronger. Shi Yunjian provided shade to Yue Xia's eyes with his hand.
Yue Xia: "The breeze feels so nice."
Shi Yunjian softly smiled with a besotted expression.
Just as Yue Xia was about to speak, she heard a familiar "ding" in her mind.