"The problem is, you’re being too polite with me. The words ’thank you’ are always on the tip of your tongue."
"Alright, I won’t say thank you to you anymore. If I need something, I’ll just come to you directly," Shen Qingqiu said with a smile.
"Okay! Teacher Shen, let’s go."
"I won’t be getting in the water. I didn’t bring a swimsuit. I’ll just hang out with you guys for a bit."
The sun dipped below the horizon, and the sky gradually darkened. The streetlights in the scenic area flickered on, painting the night with a different kind of beauty.
"You guys go get your swimsuits. I’ll wait for you here," Lin Jiang said.
[Task Description: She wants to transfer her household registration to Zhonghai, which requires returning to her place of origin to complete the paperwork. However, she is afraid of running into Shen Ziquan.]
"Sounds good. Let’s go."
Compared to Xu Yingjun, Shen Qingqiu’s figure was a bit fuller, but she hadn’t reached Chen Jingxian’s level.
Shen Qingqiu had studied abroad and had seen the uninhibited lifestyles of international students and foreigners. Although she had never worn one herself, she wasn’t completely opposed to the idea.
"Brother, it’s getting a little chilly. Let’s go back and soak in the hot springs," Li Yueting called out from a short distance away.
"I already bought the tickets," Shen Qingqiu said suddenly.
She was just afraid of a wardrobe malfunction, so she kept adjusting her swimsuit from time to time, but she never suspected Lin Jiang would be peeking at her.
"Alright, I’ll take this one then."
Teased by Lin Jiang, Shen Qingqiu felt a little embarrassed, and a hint of ambiguity crept into the atmosphere between them.
The call was very short, and then Shen Qingqiu hung up.
While the three of them were picking out the swimsuits, Lin Jiang stood by the register. Once they had made their choice, he had the clerk ring them up.
Shen Qingqiu had booked a private hot spring. As the weather had cooled, the spring was now indoors, but the overall environment was still quite nice.
The three women sat together, their bodies submerged, while Lin Jiang took several group photos of them with his phone from different angles.
Li Yueting said,
"I’m not cold."
"Hm?"
Afterward, Li Yueting and Xu Yingjun went back to their hotel room to grab their own swimsuits, and the four of them went to the hot springs together.
Shen Qingqiu and Xu Yingjun, however, were wearing two-pieces that perfectly accentuated their amazing figures.
Lin Jiang looked at Shen Qingqiu. "When did you buy them?"
Without giving Lin Jiang a chance to say anything else, Shen Qingqiu started gathering all the trash. From her movements, it was clear she was used to doing this kind of housework.
Xu Yingjun’s eyes, however, were darting all over the place. ’Looks like I’ll have to give her a proper lesson tonight.’
"As a modern woman, you can’t be so conservative. Junjun even bought a two-piece."
Shen Qingqiu’s chest was full and round, revealing a deep cleavage. He had originally thought she was of an average size, but now it was clear she was at least a C-cup.
Lin Jiang felt he could take a lot of the credit; he always made sure to knead them vigorously, and the results were plain to see.
Just then, Shen Qingqiu’s phone rang, shattering the quiet between them.
"Well..."
"No way! We came all this way. It would be a waste not to soak in the hot springs," said Li Yueting.
Lin Jiang’s voice broke Shen Qingqiu out of her reverie.
But she did remind them not to overthink it. They were out to have fun and relax, and she didn’t want to put too much pressure on them.
The three women went to change into their swimsuits. Lin Jiang wasn’t in a hurry; instead, he ordered some fruit and snacks. The night was long—how could they get by without something to eat?
"Oh, great. You’ve just put me on a moral high ground. Now I can’t look even if I wanted to."
"Don’t get the wrong idea. I didn’t mean anything by it. I know you wouldn’t look," Shen Qingqiu quickly explained.
She took the blanket from Lin Jiang, but instead of draping it over her shoulders, she placed it over her lap, making the atmosphere seem even more delicate.
The two of them chatted leisurely while Li Yueting and Xu Yingjun were in the lake, trying to catch small fish.
RING RING RING—
Li Yueting and Xu Yingjun were both very relaxed. In contrast, Shen Qingqiu was a little reserved.
From what Shen Qingqiu said, as long as they performed as usual, there shouldn’t be any problems.
Before long, the three women emerged in their swimsuits. Li Yueting was wearing the same one as before.
"Yes, yes, yes! Let’s buy them together. Teacher Shen, let’s go pick out a swimsuit."
"Sure."
"In a few days, maybe. I have two students with exams coming up, so I’m a bit busy and can’t get away."
"I really don’t know what to do with you."
Shen Qingqiu grew flustered at his words.
At first, Lin Jiang didn’t pay much attention to the call. But just as Shen Qingqiu hung up, he saw a blue exclamation mark suddenly appear above her head.
"Here, for you."
"Then let’s all buy one together."
"It can’t be done by proxy, right?"
Lin Jiang spread his hands. "I came straight here after finishing up some business, so I didn’t bring that stuff."
Lin Jiang was quick. He went in, randomly picked out a black pair of trunks, and the battle was over in a minute.
The group’s conversation soon turned to the girls’ graduate school entrance exams.
"After we went back to the room, I changed and came out first, so I went to buy the tickets. I can’t let you pay for everything. I have to contribute something too."
Lin Jiang changed into his swim trunks, and when he walked out, even Shen Qingqiu couldn’t help but glance his way.
"That’s a two-piece. That’s not really... I don’t want that kind."
Shen Qingqiu looked at the other swimsuits. They really were a bit dowdy and unattractive.
The first word that came to Lin Jiang’s mind was "proportional." It felt like if she had even a little more or a little less flesh on her bones, she would lose that perfect quality.
Under the tranquil night sky, it was yet another different kind of experience.
"It’s mainly about your aura. A one-piece suit like those wouldn’t look good on you anyway."
Her usual life was a straight line between two points, with no extra social or recreational activities, so her state of mind wasn’t as relaxed as Li Yueting’s and Xu Yingjun’s.
Lin Jiang and Shen Qingqiu also got out of the hot spring pool and sat on the edge, eating fruit.
[Task Name: Household Registration]
"It’s fine. It’s not a big deal."
After weighing her options, Shen Qingqiu was still conflicted, but she couldn’t resist their coaxing.
"Okay, I’ll call you then."
It took them about half an hour to pack everything up, put it in the car, and stroll back to the hotel.
"That’s more like it."
"Let’s pack up and head back."
The two women went over to Shen Qingqiu to help her strategize.
"There aren’t many styles here, and the one-pieces are all a bit old-fashioned. This grass-green one is the only one that’s not bad."
Compared to before, Xu Yingjun’s figure also seemed to have gotten even better.
The hot springs were located behind the hotel. Like most such places, they also sold swimsuits, though the selection wasn’t very large.
"Exactly. They happen to sell them here, so we can just buy one." Xu Yingjun looked at Lin Jiang. "Brother Jiang, you probably didn’t bring one either, right?"
Shen Qingqiu watched Li Yueting and Xu Yingjun, lost in thought, as if recalling her own college days.
However, Shen Qingqiu didn’t say much on the topic.
When she turned, she saw that Lin Jiang was holding a blanket.
"Just put it on. You keep pulling at your swimsuit. It’s making me tired just watching you."
Li Yueting pulled Shen Qingqiu along, while Xu Yingjun grabbed Lin Jiang, leading them to the swimsuit shop.
But with the other two’s encouragement, she quickly adapted and they all got into the water one by one.
"Teacher Shen, I think that light green one looks nice," Li Yueting said.
After the photos were taken, Li Yueting and Xu Yingjun went off to other spots to start their own photoshoot.
In that moment, everyone’s soul found peace and comfort.
"Auntie."
"Brother, take a picture for us."
Shen Qingqiu smiled, stood up, and brushed the dust off her bottom.
[Task Reward: "Once is Enough" (Song), 20 Points]

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