CHAPTER 73: CHAPTER 73 JIU CITY JOURNEY 5_1

But he would rather see her like this. Even if it seemed childish and ridiculous, it was far better than her former listlessness.

"HA, it really is so beautiful... Mr. Wan, this is my first time traveling. It’s so fun! I’ve wanted to visit Jiu City for a long time; my mom also wanted to come..."

She paused for a moment but still giggled, "It’s really fun..."

He was infected by her youthful enthusiasm and also smiled. "Xixi, if you like it, I’ll take you out to have fun more often."

On the way back, Yan Xixi got off a few stops early because she hadn’t finished admiring Penjing Beach.

The river at Penjing Beach was clear, its waters flowing over the flats. Various trees grew interspersed, their roots and branches gnarled and twisted. Each tree presented a unique scene, distinct from the others, resembling a collection of bonsai arranged for display. The bizarre tree branches and trunks, reflected in the water, had naturally mutated. This was said to be because of an excess of calcium, as they grew by deriving all their nutrients from the water. The tour guide explained that these "celestial branches and jade leaves" were God’s creation, made especially for Immortals to admire.

"Mr. Wan, do you think it was really created by Immortals?"

"Of course. How else could it be so beautiful?"

"AH, you agree with this view?"

"Why wouldn’t I? If it weren’t for the magic hands of Immortals, how could nature be so divinely crafted?"

He smiled wryly. She insisted on walking such a long way, so he had no choice but to accompany her. He also didn’t want to spoil her mood at that moment.

By the time he lay down on the large hotel bed, Wan Donglin was completely exhausted. Yan Xixi, however, was still incredibly excited. Her formerly pale face was now flushed with a faint blush, making her stunningly beautiful.

She was barefoot on the hotel’s heated floor, constantly flipping through the photos on her camera.

"Mr. Wan, look at this tree! Its shape is so unique..."

"Mr. Wan, look at this waterfall! It’s so beautiful..."

"And this one—WOW, it’s so clear! It could be a desktop wallpaper. I’m going to set it as my phone’s screensaver..."

"Mr. Wan, look at this..."

Her voice was suddenly cut off. She felt her feet leave the floor as he swept her up and carried her to the large bed.

"Xixi..."

Her hand went limp, and the camera gently fell onto the soft carpet.

He paid it no mind, pressing down on her, his eyes dark.

At that moment, she was still smiling, her eyes shining with an unbelievable brightness.

Truly, he had never seen such beautiful eyes, eyelashes, forehead, or dark, glossy hair... There wasn’t a single flaw on her entire being. This lovely creature... He could even see his own reflection in her eyes. Her long, dewy eyelashes, her radiant gaze. The Creator... how miraculous. She was perfection itself, even more ethereal and beautiful than Jiu City.

She suddenly kissed him—a very mischievous, very light kiss. Her eyes crinkled with laughter as she said softly, "Mr. Wan, I’m so happy today..."

She was truly bursting with joy.

"Xixi... Xixi, I’m very happy today too."

His voice was slightly hoarse. At this moment, he memorized every part of her, as if capturing her image with his eyes.

She giggled, but soon her laughter was swallowed by his passionate kiss... At their most ecstatic moment, he suddenly realized: This was the first time she had laughed during their moments of intimacy.

Especially that smile—so adorable, so gentle, like the multicolored lake waters and the vibrant flowers... That smile was truly more radiant than red blossoms against a backdrop of snow.

Even though he had no interest in this kind of "queue up, get on the bus; get off, take photos" tourism, for the very first time, he felt it was worthwhile. It truly was worth it.