The white rose I picked up cried and said she liked me.

A few days later, on a sunny morning, a gentle breeze was blowing and the sunlight was just right.

A black SUV was parked in front of Qi Yu's villa, its doors wide open.

Xu Nian and Qi Yu worked together to carry the folding barbecue grill, bags of charcoal, and portable camping tent into the car one by one.

Xu Xi and Zhao Lin carried the skewered meat, washed vegetables, and various ingredients, putting them one by one into the trunk.

Soon, the trunk was packed full.

"All done!" Xu Xi clapped her hands and instructed Xu Nian, "Brother, drive carefully when you're driving, otherwise these vegetables will easily spill out. It's not convenient to get water by the sea, and washing vegetables is a hassle."

"Okay, don't worry." Xu Nian gave an OK sign, then took out her phone and started checking the navigation route to the beach.

Although the days are gradually moving into winter and the temperature is getting cooler, the seawater temperature is no longer suitable for swimming.

But Qi Yu called Xu Nian in the morning, saying that Zhao Lin had insomnia last night and kept talking about wanting to see the sea and feel the sea breeze.

During pregnancy, a woman's hormone levels become abnormally disordered, which can lead to all sorts of strange thoughts in her.

Some people might suddenly crave local delicacies from another city in the middle of the night, or inexplicably become addicted to the smell of car exhaust, or suddenly fall into a sad mood and drag their husbands to watch tear-jerking movies all night.

In comparison, Zhao Lin's request seems perfectly reasonable.

After learning about the situation, Xu Nian discussed it with Xu Xi and decided to take the day off to go camping at the beach with Qi Yu and Zhao Lin.

After all, of all things, the pregnant woman is the most important.

"Ayu, could you please go to the supermarket in our neighborhood and buy some things?"

Zhao Lin, with her slightly protruding belly, rummaged through the trunk, taking inventory of the items.

"We only brought two swimming rings, and now we're short two more. We also need some drinks and fruit."

"Okay, I'll go right away." Qi Yu nodded and turned to walk towards the neighborhood supermarket.

"Hey, wait a minute." Xu Xi called out to Qi Yu, "Just buy one more swimming ring, my brother and I can share one."

Upon hearing this, Xu Nian, who was standing next to him, blushed slightly.

The last time I went swimming in the sea with Xiaoxi wearing the same swimming ring was when I was young.

At that time, he was unaware of his feelings for Xu Xi, and only regarded them as the intimacy between brother and sister.

Now that their relationship has changed to lovers, what would it be like to go swimming in the sea together wearing the same swimming ring?

Thinking about this, Xu Nian couldn't help but feel a little excited.

Upon hearing this, Qi Yu scratched his head, a little ulterior motive forming in his mind.

He looked in Zhao Lin's direction and gave an awkward smile: "Lin, how about... how about we put on a swimming ring too?"

Zhao Lin blushed, looking somewhat shy.

"Yes...yes, that's possible, but you'll have to buy a bigger swimming ring."

She glanced at the swimming ring in the trunk of the car.

"This swimming ring is too small for both of us; I'm afraid it will squeeze the baby."

"Okay, no problem." Qi Yu rubbed his hands together and headed excitedly to the neighborhood supermarket, where he quickly bought the remaining items he needed.

Once everything was ready, the four of them got into the SUV and closed the doors.

Xu Nian drove, Qi Yu sat in the passenger seat, and the two girls sat in the back. The car slowly drove away from the villa area and headed towards the sea.

It's autumn, the season of falling leaves, and the streets are glittering with gold. Golden leaves dance in the wind, spreading the joy of harvest throughout the city.

Along the way, the girls whispered among themselves, pressing their ears together, and occasionally bursting into mischievous laughter.

"Linlin, tell me quickly, what...knowledge do you and your Ayu have?"

Xu Xi lowered her voice, whispered close to Zhao Lin's ear, and smiled with her eyes crinkling.

Zhao Lin's cheeks flushed red, and steam seemed to rise from her head: "This... how can I say this?"

"It's okay, tell me about it, and I'll share some of the little facts my brother and I have discovered."

Xu Xi smiled mischievously and said in a serious tone.

"Knowledge is something that, if I give you one copy and you give me one copy, then we both have two copies, and everyone benefits. You agree, right?"

"Ah... okay then." Zhao Lin's face was as hot as a pot of boiling water. She leaned close to Xu Xi's ear, biting her lip, and spoke in a voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz.

"Just... just like that... like that... and then like that... like that..." (The following 20,000 words are omitted)

Xu Xi listened with a smile, occasionally covering her mouth and giggling, her little feet pacing excitedly on the floor, looking like she had gained a lot.

"Hehe~ Teacher Zhao is indeed very knowledgeable and erudite. A single conversation with you is worth more than ten years of study!"

She smiled sweetly and gave Zhao Lin a thumbs up.

"Oh dear, don't say that...it's too embarrassing."

Zhao Lin covered her face, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment, and reached out to poke Xu Xi's arm.

"Alright, I'm done. It's your turn now."

Upon hearing this, Xu Xi made a comical expression, then began to play dumb.

"Ah, Linlin, what are you saying? It's so windy here, the signal is bad, I can't hear you!"

Zhao Lin's face stiffened, and she realized that she had been tricked by Xu Xi.

"You little rascal, Xu Xi!"

She angrily grabbed Xu Xi's ponytail and gently pulled it, while simultaneously slipping her other hand inside her clothes and tickling her all over, saying coquettishly.

"Teacher Zhao needs to teach you a lesson; lying and deceiving others is wrong!"

"Haha, hahahaha..." Xu Xi giggled as she was tickled, her small body trembling violently, just like a fish splashing onto the shore, repeatedly raising her hands to beg for mercy.

"Waaaaah~ Teacher Zhao, I was wrong, I'll tell you right now, I'll tell you right now."

Then, she whispered in Zhao Lin's ear again.

"Let me tell you, these are all my exclusive techniques! First like this... then like this... then like this... and finally like this... then like this..." (Two hundred thousand words omitted)

As Zhao Lin listened, her cheeks grew increasingly red, her eyes darting around unconsciously, and she let out gasps of surprise, as if Columbus had discovered a new continent.

"My God! You two...you're really playing dirty tricks!"

......

Looking through the rearview mirror, Qi Yu in the front row saw the two girls in the back row laughing and whispering. He couldn't help but lean closer to Xu Nian, lower his voice, and ask curiously.

"Brother Xu, what are you two whispering about, Xiaoxi and Alin?"

"How would I know?" Xu Nian was focused on driving and paying attention to the road, completely unaware of the commotion in the back seat. She instinctively asked, "Xiao Xi, what are you two talking about?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Xi's beautiful eyes darted around slightly. She covered her mouth and smiled gently, "It's nothing, Linlin and I were just discussing some study tips~"

She didn't seem to be lying; she was indeed learning knowledge, just that kind of knowledge.

Xu Nian pouted and turned to Qi Yu, saying, "Did you hear that? They're studying knowledge. You have a mouth, but besides eating and drinking, you don't even know how to open it and ask questions?"

Qi Yu's lips twitched, and he said weakly, "I always feel... they're not talking about anything serious."

Xu Nian parked the car at the traffic light, looked in the rearview mirror, and observed Xu Xi and Zhao Lin in the back seat. Seeing their shy and playful smiles, she inexplicably felt a tightness in her waist.

"Damn... I have a bad feeling."

"Me too." Qi Yu nodded vigorously, expressing his deep agreement.