The exams had finally wrapped up, and true to his word, Zhao Kai delivered.
The drive to his family’s beach resort was quiet at first, exhaustion settling into their bones now that the pressure was gone. But the moment the car rolled to a stop and the doors opened, everything changed. Warm sea air rushed in, carrying the scent of salt and sunshine. The sun hung low in the sky, painting the ocean in gold and amber, the water glittering like it was alive.
Yang Jun stepped out last, duffel bag slung over his shoulder, and just stared.
It was beautiful. Ridiculously beautiful.
“Claim your room and change into your swimming shorts!” Liu Jian shouted, already halfway across the lobby. “We’re wasting daylight!”
He didn’t wait for a response.
Zhao Kai shook his head fondly and grabbed his ba
