Chapter 389 Surfing
Chapter 389 Surfing
The waves gently lap against Brighton's most distinctive pebble beach, where countless smooth, rounded pebbles stretch from your feet all the way to the azure water. They vary in size and display a rich array of colors, from dark gray and ochre to pure white, under the sunlight, and make a crisp, pleasant "crunch" sound when you step on them.
Sunlight spills across the azure sea, shattering into countless shimmering golden points. The scent of summer mingles with the salty tang of the sea breeze, permeating every corner.
Liu Lingyin walked barefoot on the pebbles, feeling a warm, comfortable sensation spreading upwards from the soles of her feet.
Feeling both pain and pleasure, Liu Lingyin squinted at the two eye-catching handsome young men, who were surrounded by a group of beautiful women, forming the most eye-catching scene on the beach.
"Hey bro, you're not bad looking either! Look how popular those two are, surrounded by so many beautiful girls. Why don't you go over there and see if you can bump into your future girlfriend!"
Liu Lingyin turned to her cousin Allen beside her and said in a teasing tone.
Allen shrugged helplessly: "Tristan's face is notorious for causing traffic problems in France, and as for the other one..."
He paused, as if searching for the right adjective, "He seems to have a special personal charm, so I won't go and join in the fun."
Liu Lingyin glanced at the two of them and nodded in agreement: "Yeah, that's true."
Not far away, Tristan was talking to several blonde women in English with a French accent.
His slightly wavy, bluish-purple hair swayed gently in the sea breeze, and the romanticism in his French genes filled his azure eyes with a warm smile, making his sculpted features appear even more profound in the sunlight.
Without needing to say much, the beautiful women surrounding him blushed and their hearts fluttered with desire.
Ryoga Echizen, just a few steps away, has a completely different art style.
He leaned casually and lazily against the railing, his open shirt revealing his muscular chest, and beneath his dark green hair were a pair of eyes with a cynical smile.
Several bold and hot young girls were trying to strike up a conversation with him, but he just casually twirled the orange in his hand and casually threw out a few words of response, which made the hot beauties surrounding him even more infatuated.
"Are you sure you don't want to go?" Liu Lingyin asked, raising an eyebrow.
"If I go, who will keep you company?" Allen smiled and reached out to touch Liu Lingyin's fluffy hair, smiling gently.
"I can play by myself."
Liu Lingyin replied while brushing aside the large hand that was bothering her head.
Because his eyes inadvertently caught sight of tourists riding jet skis on the sea, the eagerness in his eyes made his words seem particularly sincere.
Allen couldn't see the eagerness in Liu Lingyin's eyes because of his height, but that didn't stop him from knowing that this little girl wanted to do something he didn't agree with.
Feeling an itch in his hands, Allen, not wanting to be wronged, raised his hand and vigorously rubbed Liu Lingyin's little head.
While rubbing her hands, he said bluntly, "Alone? Don't even think about it."
"Let go! Don't touch me, you've messed up my hair!" Liu Lingyin's head was being held down, and she kept flailing her hands.
You're tall, that's amazing!
Allen reluctantly let go of her when he saw that her cute bob hair had been ruffled and messed up.
The fuzzy texture is really nice.
If you find an opportunity, keep kneading it (?ˉ??ˉ??).
Liu Lingyin: ??_??
Seeing the unfriendly look in his angry cousin's eyes, Allen's guilty gaze flickered, and he quickly changed the subject to soothe her, saying, "What do you want to play? I'll take you to play!"
Liu Lingyin pointed to the jet ski speeding across the sea in the distance.
"That's it."
Allen nodded quickly when he saw that it was a jet ski.
"Okay, I'll take you there right away."
Allen took his sister's hand and prepared to walk towards the jet ski rental shop.
Liu Lingyin looked up at Allen, who was leading her away, and noticed that he showed no intention of telling Tristan and the others. Curious, she asked:
"Aren't you going to tell Tristan?"
Ryoga Echizen is one thing, since we've only known each other for a short time, but isn't Tristan his friend?
Allen replied without turning his head:
"He's a grown man, he knows how to play by himself, why would I need to call him? Maybe if I went, I would just disturb him!"
Liu Lingyin glanced at the beautiful women surrounding the two men and nodded in agreement:
"Uh! That's actually quite possible."
The pebbles underfoot made a pleasant "clattering" sound with each step.
Liu Lingyin carefully adjusted her steps, feeling the subtle sensation of the smooth pebbles passing through the thin soles of her shoes.
The sea breeze caressed her hair, carrying the salty and refreshing taste of the sea, as if it could wash away all the worries of the world.
She looked up and saw that Brighton Beach was breathtakingly beautiful in the sunlight.
In the distance, the palace pier stretches out on the azure sea, its exquisite Victorian architecture gleaming in the sunlight, truly like an elegant noblewoman gently spreading her magnificent, pearl-adorned skirt across the water.
Further away, the horizon where the sea meets the sky is shimmering with a silvery glow, and several seagulls gracefully glide across the sky, emitting clear cries that are captivating to behold.
"Lingyin, we're almost there, don't go too far!"
Alan's joking voice drew her attention to a lively corner.
It's like a vibrant marine paradise, with all sorts of brightly colored marine equipment neatly arranged.
A hand-painted wooden sign read "Sea Breeze for Rent" in delicate pink and blue cursive English, followed by a detailed list of available rentals: surfboards, jet skis, speedboats, and even the currently popular stand-up paddleboards. The entire stall exuded the cheerful atmosphere unique to summer.
A tanned shop assistant was busy tidying up the ropes. When he saw them, he flashed a bright smile with his pearly white teeth: "What a perfect day for a sea trip! What would you like to experience?"
Just as Allen stepped forward to talk to the shop assistant, Liu Lingyin's attention was completely drawn to a row of water motorcycles parked next to the floating platform.
The streamlined body, painted in a bright color, ripples gently on the shimmering sea, captivating the eye.
Looking at the crowds coming and going in the store, Allen suggested, "Wait here for me. I'll go in and rent a jet ski so I can take you for a spin on the sea."
"..."
What's the point of being led around by others? It's only exciting to personally ride the waves.
Allen raised an eyebrow and asked, "Do you have any other ideas?"
Liu Lingyin nodded without hesitation: "Of course, you don't need to take care of me, I can take care of you instead!"
"you sure?"
Liu Lingyin nodded.
"OK!" Allen confirmed that Liu Lingyin could indeed drive.
He turned and went into the store to queue. When it was his turn, he said to the clerk, "We'd like to rent a jet ski and a surfboard."
The clerk at the counter smiled and nodded: "Okay, please wait a moment while I register you."
Under the guidance of the shop assistant, Allen quickly completed the formalities, paid the deposit, and received the receipt. Then, carrying a key to a speedboat, he and Liu Lingyin followed another shop assistant to the shelf where life jackets were stored.
The shop assistant enthusiastically handed over two orange life jackets: "Would you like me to give you a brief explanation of how to use them?"
"Thank you, but no need." Allen skillfully selected a life jacket that fit Liu Lingyin and handed it to her.
Liu Lingyin asked in confusion, "Don't you need to?"
As Allen helped Liu Lingyin put on her life jacket, he replied, "I'm going surfing."
"Oh!"
OK!
If she knew how to surf, she would love to try it; it must be so exciting.
Although she's a homebody, she doesn't mean she's just playing around! It's just that she prefers to stay home most of the time, but if she has the chance to play, she'll play to her heart's content.
When a homebody gets into it, she goes all out.
After carefully checking that Liu Lingyin's life jacket was in good working order, Allen picked out an orange and black surfboard for himself and took it away.
She followed Allen onto the slightly swaying floating platform, the seawater rippling beneath their feet, refracting tiny, diamond-like sparkles. The two reached the rented jet ski, where a sharp-eyed shop assistant immediately came to their aid.
"Thank you, but I don't need it. Please help my sister instead."
Allen's gaze swept over Liu Lingyin's petite figure by European and American standards, his tone carrying the unique concern of an older brother.
The shop assistant chuckled knowingly, first taking the keys and securing them to the two jet skis that were gently bobbing on the water. Then, he helped Liu Lingyin onto one of the red and white jet skis and considerately gestured for her to get on.
Allen put down his surfboard and helped hold the swaying speedboat, watching as Liu Lingyin carefully climbed onto the rocking boat.
Liu Lingyin had to be careful; if she fell into the water, it would be incredibly embarrassing!
As the motorboat swayed gently with the waves, she quickly tightened her grip on the handlebars, clamped her legs tightly around the fuselage, and tensed her entire body like a wary cat.
After confirming that Liu Lingyin was seated firmly, Allen reached out and took out the surfboard lanyard. After securing it to his ankles, he dragged the surfboard with one hand, then pushed off with his long legs and gracefully straddled Liu Lingyin behind him. His movements were as fluid as if he had practiced countless times.
Liu Lingyin looked on with envy. Being tall and having long legs is really amazing!
She also needs to nourish herself, so that she can grow taller while she is still growing.
"Once we pick up speed, the waves will get really big, so make sure you hold on tight."
Allen reminded him, but there was still a hint of unease in his eyes.
"Yes! I'm holding on tight."
Liu Lingyin responded in a calm voice, gripping the handles even tighter with both hands.
Seeing this, Allen finally sat down with peace of mind.
Liu Lingyin turned the key, and the engine immediately emitted a deep roar. The two felt a slight vibration coming from their seats, mixed with the sound of waves crashing against the floating platform, like a sleeping beast being awakened, ready to pounce.
"Ready to greet the sea breeze of Brighton?" Allen asked, raising his voice, his excitement barely contained.
Liu Lingyin took a deep breath, the saltiness of the seawater growing stronger, accompanied by a faint smell of engine oil, causing her anticipation to surge like bubbles.
"Ready!"
"OK, let's go!"
"Yey!"
The motorboat slowly broke through the calm sea, leaving a long white trail behind it.
The speed gradually increased, the sea breeze grew stronger, making Liu Lingyin's hair fly behind her. She leaned forward slightly, feeling the perfect fusion of the waves and the engine's vibrations. Go!
The sea breeze whistled in my ears, and the roar of the engine and the splashing waves intertwined to create a stirring symphony.
Liu Lingyin lowered her body slightly, feeling the vibrations from each wave as the motorboat cut through the sea, and a joyful smile appeared on her lips.
She and Allen, who was riding the waves not far away, would occasionally switch tracks, drawing two parallel white trails on the azure canvas.
Just as they were having a great time and turning around to make their final sprint back to shore, Liu Lingyin caught a glimpse of another moving scene in the distance.
"Brother, look over there!" she shouted, gesturing with her little head for Allen to look.
Allen, who was constantly watching the waves beneath his feet, heard his cousin's voice and looked in the direction of the sound.
"It looks like Echizen and Tristan are surfing. With that kind of energy, they might even be competing."
"Brother, let's go over and see what's going on."
"Okay, watch your speed, don't get too close, the waves are big over there, be careful not to capsize and fall into the sea."
"Okay!" ヾ(≧▽≦*)o
Soon the two approached and saw two familiar figures riding surfboards on the undulating blue waves, their movements as skillful as sea sprites.
Tristan, with his purple hair, shone like a sea god in the sunlight. He chose an elegant blue-purple longboard, his movements fluid and rhythmic, his body swaying naturally with the rise and fall of the waves. Every turn was light and precise like ballet, as if he were not conquering the waves, but dancing with them.
He noticed the approaching motorboats and even had the leisure to wave in their direction, flashing his signature, elegant, and charming smile.
On the other side, Ryoga Echizen had a completely different style. He was on a more challenging black shortboard, and his movements were full of explosive power and unrestrained freedom.
He precisely cut into the tubular part of the wave wall, instantly enveloped by a curtain of crystal-clear seawater, and then burst out of the water in the next moment, his dark green hair flicking out a string of sparkling water droplets.
His face wore that usual wicked smile, somewhere between focused and nonchalant, as if the surging ocean was nothing more than a game to him. He even boldly performed a somersault on the crest of a wave, the movement clean and crisp, exuding a wildness that made hearts race.
"Wow! Tristan and Echizen are amazing!"
Allen watched with bated breath, his blood boiling.
"Their surfing is amazing!"
Liu Lingyin was also attracted by the exciting scene before her. She immediately controlled the throttle of the motorboat at an extremely slow speed and, together with Allen, drove the vehicle slowly towards the edge of their race area, so as not to interfere with them, while still being able to clearly appreciate this unexpected sea duel.
"Go Tristan! Go for it!"
Allen shouted as he controlled the surfboard, his voice carrying on the sea breeze.
Liu Lingyin also smiled and waved, raising her voice to cheer them on:
"If you're cheering for Tristan, then I'll cheer for Ryoga Echizen! Ryoga Echizen! Go for it!"
Hearing their voices, Tristan gracefully maneuvered his surfboard toward them while maintaining his balance, and replied with a smile, "Hi! Allen! Rin! It's great to meet you guys."
His voice carried a hint of laughter, and he remained composed even while exercising.
Ryoga Echizen was even more direct. Taking advantage of a successful wave-cutting maneuver, he precisely caught sight of Rin's figure. The playful smile on his lips deepened, and he even freed one hand to casually wave at them, his provocative gaze seeming to say—"How about it, not bad, right?"
"Hahaha! I'll have a competition with you guys too."
As he spoke, Allen joined in, riding the surging waves.
"Then let's race! Whoever gets past the dock first wins."
As Liu Lingyin made a sharp turn, she recklessly charged forward without any regard for martial ethics.
He also left behind a really smug remark, "Looks like you're all definitely going to lose to me. Hahaha..."
Allen: "..." It's that time of year again when I can't have this little sister.
Tristan: "..." Luckily, he only has a gentle older sister.
Ryoga Echizen: "..." Luckily, he only has a younger brother.
The three of them said in unison:
"rush--"
"rush--"
"rush--"
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