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Communication with English was also one of the criteria for boarding the ship. Hai Xiaomin had passed the test, so her English level wasn't too bad. Furthermore, when she went abroad, many places only had US dollars in currency.

"Give me one please. "Thank you!"

After paying and receiving the map, the peddler clasped his hands together in gratitude. Hai Xiaomin was flattered and quickly returned the gesture.

Perhaps it was because Hai Xiaoming was a kind person, the peddler kindly chatted with her for a while and found out that she only had one day's journey. She especially recommended a few places that were worth going to.

After expressing his gratitude, Hai Xiaoming bid farewell to the other party and walked to the other side of the island, where there was one of the wharves.

She decided to go to a small island called Granite.

As the distance between the islands wasn't too far, most of the transportation on the water were small boats. The dock wasn't too big either.

When Hai Xiaomin went over, she happened to see a few motorized kayaks carrying passengers away. According to the peddlers, during the peak season, the boats on the island were relatively tight, so she couldn't avoid being left without a boat. She quickened her pace.

Approaching the boat, through the dense tree shadows, I could vaguely see a person standing at the edge of the dock. He said in a fluent English, "Hello! "May I ask if this ship can go to Glarion Island?"

Had someone snatched it away?

A tall and handsome back gradually appeared in his field of vision. In front of him was an elderly boatman.

Hai Xiao Min came out from behind the tree and at the same time, revealed herself in front of the two of them.

The boatman looked at her and smiled apologetically. "I'm sorry, miss. You came a step too late. The last boat has already been boarded by this mister."

Hai Xiao Min looked at her husband in surprise. In fact, she had met him here as well.

Their eyes met, and Hai Xiao Min's clear and bright eyes lit up with a smile. Immediately, Ling Yao's sexy lips pursed into a smile.

Is the last boat on... Their minds fell to this point at the same time.

"May I ask where the nearest pier is?"

"Then I'll give her the boat."

The voices of a male and female came out at almost the same time.

The old boatman looked at the man and then at the lady. His eyes were full of interest. He laughed and made a suggestion. It just so happens that my boat can accommodate two guests at the same time. "

"Where are you going?" Ling Yao looked at Hai Xiao Min and asked in Chinese.

"Granite." She replied in English.

With this, everyone understood.

"Very coincidental, isn't it? "Come, let's board the ship together!" The old boatman waved happily at the two of them.

A shiny black man's shoe stepped on the swaying bottom of the boat. When the boat stopped shaking, Ling Yao turned around and stretched out his hand towards Hai Xiao Min.

He did not wear a coat or tie today. He wore a white shirt with two buttons at the collar, and his sleeves were rolled up to a length.

Once they were aboard, the old boatman pulled up the oar and shook it, slowly sailing to the surface of the sea.

The boat was equipped with engines, but the old boatman said he liked to row slowly and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way, and it was not far from the island, so there was no need to hurry.

Hai Xiao Min and the rest didn't rush him. With a companion on the boat, they chatted and watched the scenery at the same time, so they didn't find the time too hard to bear.

"Why are you alone?" Little Min Hai sat on a plank of wood, a foot high at the bottom of the boat, stroking her hair, which was ruffled by the sea breeze.

"You too." Ling Yao sat beside her and replied indifferently. His long arm was placed outside the boat, and his fingers streaked across the water, creating a series of small ripples. Very quickly, he was thrown behind the boat.

"Where's Mr. Jasseur?" Where are the other bodyguards? " She hadn't seen Zegna since she had boarded the ship. It was rather unusual.

Ling Yao retracted his arm, and put it on the boat's edge in a relaxed manner, "I'm on vacation, shouldn't I give them a vacation too?"

Hai Xiao Min smiled and gave him a thumbs up: "The boss who doesn't squeeze employees is the real boss!"

Looking at the beautiful young couple, the old boatman asked, "Are you two lovers?"

The two of them were stunned.

"No!" Hai Xiao Min immediately denied it.

"Does it look like it?" Ling Yao curled up one of his legs and calmly expressed his stance.

"Isn't it? But I think you two are getting along very well! " The old boatman looked puzzled.

"Where …" "Ahhh!" As soon as Hai Xiao Min spoke, the sound of the boat swayed left and right. She was caught off guard and fell forward. As soon as she left the boat, two arms wrapped around her.

The boat gradually calmed down.

"It's a reef. I forgot to remind you." The old boatman explained without a trace of panic on his face. Apparently, it was very common for people to encounter something like this while crossing the sea.

Hai Xiao Min still had some lingering fear in his heart. His face was pale from fright. He snuggled up against the man's firm chest and hugged it tightly. The rapid heartbeat beside his ear could not tell if it was his or his.

However, the old boatman looked at them as if he was right about this. He smiled and said, "Look, this gentleman is very nervous about you. Not everyone will be able to react quickly in a sudden accident, unless he is careful and wary of you in the beginning."

Hearing that, Hai Xiaoming felt as if her heart was hit by something soft, and looked up in surprise.

In a split-second, panic was exposed in Ling Yao's eyes. He quickly concealed it and explained disapprovingly: "If there is anything you need to pay attention to while traveling by boat, you should be careful in advance."

"…" Oh, does that mean her pre-school work isn't getting ready?

Indeed, what he saw just now was an illusion!

Just as she was about to sit up, the old boatman said again, "Miss, you'd better let your boyfriend hug you. We might encounter reefs along the way, but I don't think you have any swimsuits."

Hai Xiao Min: "..."

"Just carry me, I'll let you get off the boat. If you get hit again, you won't lose anything." A calm voice came from the top of his head.

"…" Hai Xiao Min was angry and amused. She had clearly taken advantage of him, but her mouth was like he was the one who had been taken advantage of!

"How sweet ~" The old boatman's face was full of smiles. "A couple like you are the most suitable to go to Glarion Island."

The boatman had already tacitly accepted that the two of them were a couple, so the two of them were too lazy to argue over this.

"Why do you say that?" Ling Yao followed up on his words.

The old boatman was very talkative and told them about the history of the island, but since it was a local legend, he thought it would be easier to speak in the local language.

"Then use your language!" Ling Yao replied calmly.

This time, Hai Xiao Min looked at him in a daze, because she didn't understand the language. Instead, the old boatman smiled and said something in his native language.

"You … know their language? " Hai Xiao Min was shocked.

Ling Yao nodded: "I studied on the boat for two days."

"Pfft – It's only been two days?!"

"Otherwise, how long will it take?" Ling Yao asked as if it was a matter of course. There was no sense of humor in his eyes at all!