Seeing that, Sophia thought he should be the driver of the Pearson family. But she didn't say it, just pretending that everything was reasonable and Albert's friend was so cautious.
***
When they arrived, Ryan was already waiting there, and there were many people Sophia didn't know. It seemed that the company tour was real.
Ryan took over the suitcase from Albert and handed it to someone beside him. They went into the airport together and got on the plane.
Albert's ticket was in economy class. He was worried that Sophia would not choose a VIP ticket when she paid herself. It was his first time in economy class, but he didn't feel uncomfortable. It was just that the seats were more crowded, and there was no massage chair. But in this way, he was close to Sophia.
He thought he loved to fly economy class very much.
It was Sophia's first time to fly. She had never been on the plane because of her legs. Fortunately, she didn't feel sick.
The plane arrived on time, and it was about one o'clock in the afternoon. They had had a meal on the plane, and there would be a bus came to pick them up later.
Sophia had changed her clothes on the plane. It was hot on the island. She was wearing a cotton coat before she got on the plane, and she was wearing summer clothes when she got off the plane.
It was summer all year round on the island, and the temperature difference was very small. When they came out, a bus came to pick them up.
Instead of getting on the bus right away, everyone stood talking there and kept looking at Albert.
Albert got on the bus first, and Sophia followed. Then, others started to get on. They might be employees of the Pearson Group that they were reserved in front of Albert, Sophia thought.
It was a long trip, and everyone was tired. They went to the hotel directly and planned to rest for one hour before going out.
The tourism industry here was very developed. There were all kinds of hotels everywhere. The one Sophia lived was not very upscale, but clean and tidy, making people feel comfortable.
She was assigned to a single room. It was not large, but it had all the facilities, and it was very convenient.
Sophia opened the suitcase and put some of her daily necessities on the table. As soon as she tried to lie down for a rest, she heard a knock at the door.
She opened the door and saw Albert.
"Here you are." Albert handed her a bottle, "It's hot here, so there may be flies. I know it's tidy here and there won't be many flies, so you'd better put on some cream."
It was a bottle of cream, and it was her favorite jasmine fragrance. Sophia took it over.
"Thanks," Sophia said.
Albert smiled, "Well, take a good rest. We'll meet downstairs in an hour and a half, and I'll call you then."
Sophia closed the door and opened the cream. A faint scent of jasmine wafted from the bottle, filling the whole room with the scent.
She loved this brand of cream. It had a light fragrance, and the mosquito repellent effect was very good. A little on the body could repel files.
She remembered that on the night of the lab fire, Kevin came to deliver her the cream for her to repel mosquitoes. But before she could open it, the fire broke out. Later, in the ruins of the lab, she saw a small remnant of a spring.
But, how did Albert know she loved this kind of cream? Was it just a coincidence?
***
After a short break, Sophia went downstairs to meet others. A local guide came to take charge of the reception. He was a handsome young man. He said hello to people with a smile and seemed easy going.
When everyone was there, the guide said, "I'm your guide, Mike. The first place we'll go to this afternoon is the beach. I believe the beautiful sea is one of the main reasons you're here. So, I'll take you to the swimsuit store later. You can buy one if you need it. If you don't, please wait on the bus. We'll stay for about fifteen minutes there."
Sophia felt that when Mike was speaking, Albert looked her way.
She looked at him and caught him peeking at her.
Albert also noticed that and coughed awkwardly, "Well, do you want a swimsuit?"
Sophia shook her head, "I can't swim."
She could not learn to swim in her last life, and the previous owner of the body couldn't swim, either. So, she couldn't swim.
Albert said, "If you can't swim, you can play in the shallow water. You'd better wear a swimsuit. Your clothes may get wet, and you'll feel uncomfortable."
Sophia thought about it and said, "All right. I'll buy one."
Later, the bus stopped near a swimsuit store. Many people got off and entered the store. Some had taken their swimsuits and didn't go to the store. They just had fifteen minutes and didn't dare to go far.
Sophia got off and entered the store with Albert. The store was very large, and there were various kinds of swimsuits. Swimsuits of various styles and colors were hung all over the store, dazzling people.
There were so many people that the shop assistants had no time to serve each and could only stand not far away. They made an introduction only when the customers asked.
Ryan suddenly leaned over, glanced at Sophia, and then pointed at one swimsuit hanging on the wall and laughed, "Sophia, that one is beautiful. It's perfect for you."
Sophia looked in the direction he was pointing. It was a pink swimsuit with a tank top and a skirt, looking beautiful.
She was about to say something when Albert said, "Oh, no. It's ugly. Little cloth, high price, it's not a good deal. Look at that one. More cloth, the same price, that's a bargain!"
Was he buying meat, the more, the better?