Rebirth to Save Myself

Chapter 108: Setting Sail, A Chapter of True Feelings, A Great Adventure

Su Xia went inside for a while before slowly coming out. The three of them looked over; it was a dress with a feather-decorated bodice and a few small sequins—simple yet striking. All four of them chose their wedding dresses based on their own preferences, with Kevin offering some recommendations. After changing into their clothes and getting a makeover, the makeup artist styled their hair, and they happily went to take photos.

Years later, when Su Xia sees that photo album again, she still remembers how naive and young they were back then, relying on their persistence and love for their ideals to embark on their own paths step by step.

Lin Zhe went home with Chen Wanying, and it took Chen Wanying and everyone else three or four days to get the wedding dress and hotel decorations sorted out. Lin Zhe then suggested chartering a boat for a sea trip. This was considered a gesture of hospitality from the Lin family to Su Xia and her friends, and the Lin family was very grateful for their help during Chen Wanying's ordeal. Besides, Chen Wanying was someone they had watched grow up, and now she was their future daughter-in-law, so they naturally wanted to give her face.

Having witnessed Chen Wanying's luxurious and magnificent estate, the three of them were completely unfazed when Lin Zhe arrived on his yacht. The five of them took the yacht to see the dolphins. The weather was beautiful, with sunlight shimmering on the sea. Although it was winter, it wasn't as cold as near the school. If anyone felt cold, they could go inside the yacht to enjoy the heating. The yacht was also thoughtfully equipped with fruit and drinks for everyone.

Lin Zhe was in the cockpit learning how to drive with the driver, while the four of them were taking beautiful photos together on the deck.

Su Xia couldn't help but sigh, "Life is so different when you're rich!"

"Yes, I've really seen a lot these past few days. Before this, I never imagined that the lives of the rich could be so extravagant," Ye Zhenzhen exclaimed.

Lu Lu nodded and said, "This is the first time I've ever ridden a horse in my life."

"Oh dear, even if they have a lot of money, it belongs to my parents and Lin Zhe's parents, not us. You all should work hard and strive to become self-made millionaires, then you can spend your own money as you please," Chen Wanying comforted everyone.

"Yes, yes, I will work hard to live the life I want. Although I'm not as wealthy as Wanying, at least I'll rely on my own efforts." Lu Lu nodded. The experiences she had gained these past few days hadn't made her want to give up; on the contrary, they had made her fighting spirit grow stronger.

Those wealthy people, apart from a few who inherited wealth, all achieved their success through their own hard work and struggle. With the support of the Chen family, she can wholeheartedly dedicate herself to her studies and strive for success.

"That's fantastic! No wonder she's Lu Lu!" Ye Zhenzhen led the applause. Her family background wasn't any worse than Lu Lu's. Plus, she was the youngest child in her generation, so many elders doted on her, which fostered her carefree and lively personality.

"Yes, I should learn from Lu Lu too." Su Xia clapped her hands. Her situation was similar to Lu Lu's, so she understood Lu Lu's feelings better than the other two. How many girls like them had entered society, experienced its glamour, and then made a wrong step? How many girls had sold their bodies for money? But she believed that she and Lu Lu would never become like that.

"Then I wish you all the best in ten years, that you will achieve the life you desire. Let's meet again then and see just how powerful dreams really are!" Chen Wanying raised her glass first, gesturing to them.

"agree!"

See you in ten years!

"Absolutely successful in ten years!"

"Beep beep, cough cough, can you hear me? Ladies, you can put on your scarves now and go to the deck. There are dolphins on the right side of the deck."

Upon hearing this, the four quickly put down their glasses and ran outside. As soon as they stepped outside, a strong gust of wind blew, but they couldn't resist the joy of seeing dolphins. They ran to the right and saw a group of dolphins following the yacht.

"Aaaaaaah, dolphins!"

"Oh my god, we can really see dolphins!"

"I haven't seen dolphins in ages!"

"very nice!"

It was a group of dolphins that had followed the boat out of curiosity, occasionally leaping out of the water. Because the weather was great, the seawater was a deep blue, and still quite transparent near the surface, so the dolphins were clearly visible.

"One, two, three, four, five, six, there are six dolphins!" Ye Zhenzhen cheered happily after counting.

"Sixes bring good fortune! This has a good meaning!" Chen Wanying nodded and said.

"Dolphins, wish me luck in making it ashore!" Su Xia suddenly said.

"Ahhh, I want to make a wish too. I heard that making a wish with a dolphin is very effective, so I'll wish myself success in the civil service exam!" Ye Zhenzhen said.

"I hope everything goes well for me when I go abroad!"

"Then I hope that Yingying and I can continue to live happily together like this forever," Lin Zhe said loudly, standing next to Chen Wanying.

"Wow, that's too much! Throwing dog food at us at this time, are you bullying the three of us single dogs?!" Su Xia said indignantly.

"Haha, then I hope I can help my dad's brand grow bigger and stronger!"

"To grow bigger and stronger!"

"Successfully landed!"

"Everything will be alright!"

After watching the dolphins, everyone went fishing for a while, planning to save the fish for a barbecue on the beach that evening. However, they overestimated themselves; after two hours of fishing, the five of them only caught one fish the size of their hand. The five looked at each other, and finally Chen Wanying spoke up:

"Maybe we should just let them go; they're obviously minors."

"I think it's okay."

"Let it go."

The failed fishing trip dampened everyone's enthusiasm. They'd seen the sea, encountered dolphins, and taken a yacht ride. So, they set off for home. That evening, on the beach, they started a barbecue, playing music, eating skewers, and drinking a few drinks. The atmosphere was wonderful; warm lights shone on the sand. Lin Zhe even invited a few friends to join them.

"I think we can play Truth or Dare."

"Yay! Let's make this a little more exciting in this dare!"

"Forget it, there are girls here. I have a set of license plates in my car, we'll just play according to what's on the plates."

"Hey, when did you get this in your car? You're not secretly finding a girlfriend behind our backs, are you?"

"Stop messing around, I'll go get it."

A moment later, he brought over a box slightly larger than a deck of cards. Then he began to explain the rules:

"Simply put, there are three types of cards here. Besides Truth or Dare, there's also a card called a 'Function Card.' The Truth and Dare cards are labeled, and you get whichever one you draw. The Function Cards have many variations, such as drawing a new card, having someone else take the punishment for you, or designating someone to be punished with you. To play, we shuffle all the cards and play them in order or some kind of mini-game, with the loser drawing a card."

"What if I lose and I draw a function card?" Ye Zhenzhen raised her hand to ask.

"Then save it for the next game."

"I think it would be better to distribute the function cards to everyone, a few cards each. That way, everyone knows what function cards they have, and if they encounter a dare or truth or dare they don't want to do, they can use the function card to cancel it out," Su Xia said after thinking for a while.

"That works too. Which option do the rest of you agree with?"

“I think Xiaxia’s plan is good,” Chen Wanying said.

“We have no objection, we’re just having fun anyway,” said the other people Lin Zhe had called over.

"Then let's proceed with this plan."

When they first started playing, everyone was a bit reserved because they weren't very familiar with each other. To liven things up, Zhenzhen drew the truth card. She glanced at the card and then slowly said, "Tell me about one of your romantic relationships."

“This isn’t fun, we all know that.” Chen Wanying shook her head; she was the one who helped Ye Zhenzhen with her relationship.

"We don't know!"

"Alright then, my dating history only has one phase, which ended with that guy bringing his girlfriend to me to show off."

"Next round, next round."

In the next round, she happened to draw Lu Lu's name. It was a coincidence, and it was also the truth. She looked at it and said, "Tell me your happiest moment. My happiest moment is now. The future looks bright, and it's the future I dreamed of when I was a child."

"Ahhh, why is it my turn?!" Su Xia exclaimed, then drew a dare card that read, "Call the person in your most recent call log and have them/her say they love you."

"What? Xiaxia, why aren't you reading it?" Ye Zhenzhen snatched it away, glanced at it, and then exclaimed, "Oh!"

"What? What?"

"Call the person in your latest call log and have him/her say 'I love you.' This isn't a dare, it's a confession magic weapon."

"Yes, you've perfectly ended your single life, miss."

"Not necessarily. It would be awkward if it were my parents or relatives."

"Whether it's true or not, just take out your phone and you'll know."

Su Xia slowly took out her phone and opened her call log. The first number listed was "Lu Jingnian." She then remembered that she had spoken to Lu Jingnian on the phone that afternoon, talking about her recent trip here. She said somewhat awkwardly, "He's abroad. Maybe we should call someone else."

"That won't work; it can be done overseas too."

"That's it."

Su Xia reluctantly dialed the number, put it on speakerphone as requested, and prayed in her heart that Lu Jingnian would not answer.

"Hey?"

"Ah, it's me."

"I know."

"That, that, it is,"

"Well, you tell me and I listen."

Have you had breakfast?

"Hehe, I'm already at my internship company at this hour. Guess if I've had breakfast?"

"Yes, I forgot."

"It's okay, why are you so nervous? We just talked on the phone yesterday, and you're already missing me again?"

"No, don't talk nonsense, I need to talk to you."

"What's up? Let me guess, are you playing a game?"

"Ah."

"Then it must be punishment, requiring me to say certain specific things, right?"

"Ah."

"OK, that means I love you."

"That's boring, it's over already," a boy said.

"I'm done, can we move on to the next round?" Su Xia quickly turned off the speakerphone and then whispered in her ear, "Thanks!"

"You're welcome. I'm telling the truth."

Su Xia blushed and then said, "I'm going to go play now."

"Okay, let's talk later."

After hanging up the phone, Su Xia looked up and found that all three of her roommates were staring at her. She could only awkwardly change the subject, saying, "Everyone, please continue!"

By the time they finished and headed back, it was already past midnight. Lin Zhe's parents had booked a hotel by the sea so everyone could rest nearby, since everyone had been drinking and it wouldn't be convenient for them to drive.

The next day, everyone prepared to pack up and go home. With the Lunar New Year approaching, it was time to go back to their parents' homes. At this point, Lu Lu's problem came to the fore, and Su Xia sought out Chen Wanying and Ye Zhenzhen to discuss it together:

"As you can see here, we have plenty of rooms. My parents would be very happy if Lulu stayed for the New Year," Chen Wanying said.

"I don't think it will work, because I'm going to my maternal grandmother's house for Chinese New Year," Ye Zhenzhen said, sounding a bit hesitant.

“I can too. My parents heard about Lulu’s situation and would love for her to come and celebrate the New Year with us,” Su Xia said. Because of their similar experiences, Chen Chunqi and Chen Jianguo had always wanted to meet Lulu.

"Then let Lulu choose between the two options herself. It's not good to leave her alone in the dorm during the New Year," Ye Zhenzhen decided.

“I think it’s a good idea.” Chen Wanying and Su Xia nodded in agreement.

So the three of them went to Lu Lu's room, knocked on the door, and Lu Lu opened the door and asked in confusion, "What's wrong?"

"Would you like to come to my house for the New Year, Lulu?" Su Xia asked.

“Or you could stay and spend the New Year with me. That way you wouldn’t have to pack anything, which would be so convenient!” Chen Wanying said.

"Wanying, you promised to let Lulu choose! Why are you starting to snatch people away?" Su Xia couldn't help but question Chen Wanying.

"I didn't steal it. I just mentioned the advantages of staying at my home. Do you understand what advantages are?" Chen Wanying shrugged.

"Oh, stop talking, let Lu Lu say it herself. Lu Lu, tell me, do you want to spend the New Year at Wan Ying's house or Su Xia's house?" Ye Zhenzhen looked at Lu Lu.

"I... I'll just go back to my dorm," Lu Lu said.

“It’s Chinese New Year, and even the dorm supervisor has to go home for the holidays. The dorms won’t be open to the public. You might as well come back with me.” Su Xia said, trying to pull Lu Lu away, but Chen Wanying grabbed her arm.

“Come to my house, Lulu. My house is big. If you don’t want to face my parents and other relatives and friends, you can hide in your room and no one will know where to look for you.”

"Then you might as well come to my house. My family doesn't need to visit relatives at all. You can sleep in every day until you naturally wake up, then stay in bed and play on your phone. You can sleep in the same room as me, and we even have a guest room."

"come to my home!"

"come to my home!"