Unbridled, Depraved

The Indian Ocean in the morning light looks like a broken sapphire, and the sparkling sea surface reflects countless stars.

Shen Qianhe sank barefoot into the creamy sand, with sand warmed by the sun flowing between her toes.

The six-month pregnant belly outlines a full curve under the light blue gauze skirt.

Xie Jincheng walked beside her, holding a parasol in one hand and supporting her waist with the other, fearing that the occasional waves would wet the hem of her skirt.

"You don't have to be so nervous."

Shen Qianhe smiled and squeezed his fingers, "The doctor said that proper walking is good for the baby."

Xie Jincheng pushed up the gold-rimmed glasses on his nose and said in a low voice: "The waves are a bit big."

"puff--"

Shen Qianyu's snickering could be heard from behind, "Brother-in-law, this wave is not even as big as the splash in my foot basin!"

Xu Shuqin took Xiao Chengzhou's arm and patted her little daughter's head gently after hearing this: "You are so disrespectful."

Just then, a rapid engine sound broke the tranquility of the sea.

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a white speedboat cutting through the blue waves, dragging out long snow-like waves on the blue sea.

Shen Qianyu stood on tiptoe, her straw hat blown back by the sea breeze, revealing a surprised smile: "Brother! Over here!"

Xiao Heng stood at the front of the speedboat, his black shirt rustling in the sea breeze.

Next to him stood a young girl with a high ponytail and wearing white casual clothes.

She held the railing with one hand, standing straight as a pine tree, with a heroic spirit between her eyebrows.

"Wow--"

The moment the speedboat docked, Xiao Heng jumped down, and the splashing water wet his trouser legs.

He turned around and stretched out his hand as usual, but saw the girl chuckle, support the side of the boat with one hand, and landed steadily on the shallows with a beautiful leap.

Drops of water slid down her calves, creating small pits in the fine sand.

"Dad, mom."

Xiao Heng's voice was three times softer than usual. He wiped away the water stains on his sleeves without leaving a trace. "This is Ji Nian, from the Criminal Investigation Team of the Gangcheng Police Station."

Ji Nian took a step forward and nodded slightly: "Hello, uncle and aunt."

Her voice was clear, neither humble nor arrogant.

Shen Qianhe's eyes lit up.

He actually brought someone to meet his parents. It seems like he caught up with him?

After the sunset sank into the sea level, tiny lights lit up among the coconut trees on the beach.

The open-air restaurant is arranged in a semicircle. There is a blooming frangipani in the center of each rattan table. The sea breeze blows over the napkins with a light salty smell.

Waiters filed in, with silver plates laden with freshly caught lobsters, oysters drizzled with lemon juice, and mango slices arranged in the shape of petals.

There was a celadon stewing pot in front of Shen Qianhe. When he opened the lid, the aroma of angelica and wolfberry immediately filled the air.

"mom......"

Shen Qianhe protested quietly, "I want to eat that baked lobster with cheese."

Xu Shuqin elegantly cut a piece of cod and glanced at Xie Jincheng who was checking the ingredients of the salad dressing: "Ask your exclusive nutritionist."

"Aheng."

Xiao Chengzhou was cutting steak and asked casually, "What is Miss Ji's specific responsibility in the police station?"

Ji Nian put down his knife and fork, straightened his back naturally, and his shoulders formed a beautiful arc under his white top.

"The third major crime team is mainly responsible for solving cases involving gangs and drug trafficking."

She picked up the water glass and took a sip. "I was the team that solved the serial jewelry theft case in Hong Kong last year."

"Wow!"

Shen Qianyu's fork poked the lemon slice, splashing a few drops of juice, "Is it the case where the gangster robbed the gold shop at gunpoint? The news said that half of the glass wall was broken during the exchange of fire!"

Ji Nian's eyelashes cast fan-shaped shadows under her eyes: "To be precise, it was a firefight at the dock warehouse. One person was killed and three people were captured."

The table suddenly became quiet.

Xie Jincheng paused slightly when wiping the corner of his mouth, and Xiao Chengzhou's knife made a slight scraping sound on the porcelain plate.

Xiao Heng gently touched Ji Nian's wrist under the table.

But she misunderstood his meaning and added: "Don't worry, I'm not hurt, just a few scrapes."

She rolled up her sleeves to show the already faded scar, "It's better than the last time Heng was in... um..."

Xiao Heng suddenly stuffed a piece of bread into her mouth.

"Officer Ji is awesome!"

Shen Qianhe rushed to the rescue and her pregnant belly accidentally hit the edge of the table.

Xie Jincheng immediately put his hand between her abdomen and the table. She took the opportunity to pinch his tense arm muscles: "Brother, when you injured your arm last time, was it Officer Ji who bandaged it for you?"

Under the candlelight, Xiao Heng's earlobes turned blood red at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Xie Jincheng changed the subject at the right time: "Dad, what time do you want to go fishing tomorrow?"

Before Xiao Chengzhou could answer, Ji Nian suddenly spoke up, "Uncle likes sea fishing? I know there is a fishing spot in this sea area. Just last week, a fisherman caught a 80-pound tuna."

Xiao Chengzhou's eyes lit up behind his glasses: "What are the specific coordinates?"

The two of them drew a nautical chart on a napkin and chatted animatedly.

......

The bright moonlight coated the beach with a layer of silver frost. Ji Nian knelt on one knee on the fine sand, and his fingers deftly helped Shen Qianhe tie his slippers.

Amid the sound of the waves, their conversation could be heard faintly:

"Officer Ji, what do you like about my brother?"

Ji Nian's voice was filled with laughter: "He helped me block a knife."

Shen Qianhe took a breath and said, "When did this happen?!"

"When I was undercover in Myanmar, your Chief Xiao used his back as a human shield for me."

"what?!"

Shen Qianhe's scream startled the seabirds on the reef.

No wonder he took a long time to recuperate after returning from Myanmar last time.

"Shh-"

Ji Nian raised her index finger to her lips, her eyes curved into crescents, "He didn't let me tell you even though he had ten stitches."

She suddenly lowered her voice, "But your brother is pretty cool in a fight."

"..."

The next morning, Shen Qianhe was awakened by the sound of birds chirping outside the window.

The chirping of tropical birds mixed with the regular beating sounds is like a wonderful morning song.

She pushed open the floor-to-ceiling window, and the salty sea breeze instantly rushed in, blowing away the last trace of sleepiness.

Ji Nian and Xiao Heng were practicing martial arts on the beach, Xiao Chengzhou was coaching them with his arms folded, and Xu Shuqin and Shen Qianyu were sitting on the balcony drinking juice.

Xie Jincheng hugged her from behind and rested his chin on her shoulder: "Awake?"

"Ah."

Shen Qianhe leaned in his arms, looking at the scene in front of him, and suddenly sighed, "It's great."

The sea breeze blew through her hair, bringing with it a salty and fresh feeling.

Xie Jincheng's hand gently covered her pregnant belly. At this moment, the two little ones seemed to sense their father's touch and kicked back and forth.

His lips pressed against the sensitive skin behind her ear, and his low chuckle sent tingles down her spine. “Yeah.”

In the distance, Ji Nian suddenly jumped onto Xiao Heng's back and was carried towards the waves by him.

Xu Shuqin's scream and Shen Qianyu's laughter scared away a flock of seabirds.

When Xie Jincheng's kiss fell on her earlobe, Shen Qianhe suddenly remembered that under the moonlight last night, Ji Nian said that the scar on Xiao Heng's back looked like a crescent moon.