Chapter 6: The Wheel of Fortune
The black sedan is speeding on the coastal road, the waves are constantly lapping against the cliff wall below, as if a giant beast is surging and chasing the waves under the cliff, the deep blue sea in the distance and the red sun that is about to set are set against each other, like an oil painting, the work boats and ships coming and going are all frozen in this painting, only the occasional speeding boat sets off the rolling white waves.
The soft piano music flowed in the car, and the melodious melody was mixed with a refreshing aroma, and the quiet atmosphere made Xue Rin sitting in the back seat a little uncomfortable.
He cleared his throat, straightened his cuffs, and glanced casually at the girl sitting next to him.
The girl was wearing a white lace over-the-knee dress, ballet flats studded with rhinestones on the soft floor mats, and a classic water-pink bag was placed on the leather seat between her and Xue Rin, the girl was looking out the window at the sea, her soft hair hung down neatly on her shoulders, and her carefully groomed nails and delicate makeup complemented each other.
Xue Rin was originally very disgusted by the "blind date" without his consent, but after receiving Lin Qingyu's first phone call, he softened his attitude.
The tone of the girl's speech did not have the usual arrogance of the rich lady, let alone make any ridiculous excessive demands, but took the initiative to invite him to dinner without being humble or arrogant, he had been in the rich second-generation circle of high society for many years, and he knew the tricks of those materialistic girls very well, and he could easily deal with them, but suddenly there was such a master, and he was a little panicked.
"Miss Lin, is this the first time I've been to Atlas Island?" Xue Rin's tone was relaxed, but his voice was a little hoarse.
"Well, I haven't been lucky enough to be there, I'm usually too busy, I heard that Qianxiang Group has invested in several projects in Atlas Island, and I just happened to go and see it this time. Lin Qingyu turned her head, her voice carrying the upbringing and ability she had cultivated since childhood.
"Well, we go out to sea during the day, you can go diving, you can also go fishing, whatever you like, and go to the club at night to experience the hot spring SPA, is this arranged?"
Xue Rin faced such a gentle and lovely beauty, his voice softened unconsciously, and a long-lost smile appeared on his face.
When talking on the phone before, Lin Qingyu was deeply impressed by Xue Rin's magnetic voice, she has always admired mature and attractive men who are older than her, but Xue Rin, who is the same age as her, has a little taste that does not belong to his age, even if she is vaguely tempted, she can't guess what he planned, such a wealthy son full of mystery and pride inspired Lin Qingyu's long-lost desire to conquer.
"Listen to you, thank you for inviting me out this weekend, I just hope I don't cause you any trouble. Lin Qingyu retracted her chin slightly, a sweet smile on the corner of her mouth, and her big eyes looked at Xue Rin softly.
The girl's sudden softness and shyness made Xue Rin a little embarrassed, so she had to cross her hands in front of her chest and replied briefly, "You're welcome." ”
After experiencing the baptism of the first two voyages to sea, Yao Zhixia's resistance to seasickness has improved a little, from vomiting at the beginning, to now only chest tightness and nausea, she has taken a big step forward, in the words of Boss Liu, she has already left the school.
The pier is full of people, and the port in the distance is a large cruise ship port specially prepared for group tours of Voyage Island, and the port is brightly lit and the cries of sales come and go.
The wharf where Yao Zhixia works is relatively secluded, as yachts are moored for private leases, and owners and workers are moving supplies and drinks for dinner reservations for guests.
Yao Zhixia sat cross-legged on the wooden floor at the edge of the pier, took out the seasickness medicine prepared in advance from his bag, took a tablet and put it in his mouth, and swallowed it with a mouthful of warm water.
She has always had the habit of bringing a thermos cup, since she was a teenager, she was malnourished, always unable to eat hot meals and "raised" a stomach disease, stomach disease hurt so much that she couldn't straighten her waist, knowing that there was no cure for this disease, in order to save some money, she simply didn't take much medicine, and the pain only relied on hot water slowly.
Yao Zhixia raised his head and looked at the already blurred sea, occasionally hearing the chirping of seabirds hovering overhead, the distant shore was dotted, the lights flickered on the sparkling waves, the sea water regularly slapped the side of the yacht, and the yacht that was not too large was sinking and floating under the impetus of the sea water.
The sudden gust of sea breeze made Yao Zhixia, who was thinly dressed, feel excited, and she rubbed her arm with her hand that stood up with sweat.
"Xiao Yao, the preparations are almost complete, you go to the back kitchen to help first, and when the guests arrive, we will set off." "Boss Liu is the owner of the yacht where Yao Zhixia works, he has been in the shipping industry all his life, and has made a lot of money in recent years by relying on the hot tourism industry of Xingtu Island, and the ship that is going to sea today is the most luxurious one of the several ships he owns.
"Okay! I'll go!"
Yao Zhixia stood up, patted his pants and apron, boarded the deck from the dock, and went down the stairs to the back kitchen on the lower floor.
The kitchen space is not large, but everything is available, Chef Zhao has already done the preliminary processing of some of the dishes tonight, and when he saw Yao Zhixia coming in, he said happily: "Xiao Yao, have you taken medicine this time? It's good after a long time, don't look at my physique, I was more seasick than you at the beginning." ”
"Take the medicine, you can rest assured. Master Zhao, is there anything else you want to prepare? I'm here to help. Yao Zhixia took out a black bandana from the toolbar and tied it to her hair.
Master Zhao wiped the towels on the operating table with his hands, took out a few potatoes and carrots from the vegetable basket, and handed them to Yao Zhixia, "Xiao Yao, you peel and wash these potatoes and carrots, and then go to the deck to set up the dishes, and there will be nothing to do in the back kitchen, I'll take care of it." After Master Zhao finished speaking, he turned around and began to work on other things on the stove.
Yao Zhixia took the potatoes and carrots, took the peeler, squatted on the ground and peeled them intently. Since she was a child, Yao Zhixia has often helped her mother in the kitchen, which is an easy task for her, and she quickly peels the potatoes and carrots clean and places them in a basin with clean water.
She washed her hands quickly, wiped her apron again, set the cutlery in a tray, and turned to the deck to stack it.
When the car arrived at the dock, the sun had completely set, and the driver went to open the trunk after helping Lin Qingyu out of the car, and took down the suitcases of Xue Rin and Lin Qingyu and pushed them.
Xue Rin took Lin Qingyu to the mooring place of the private yacht in front, a breeze hit, Lin Qingyu gently rubbed his arm a few times with his hand, and in the next second, there was a warm dark blue men's cardigan on his shoulders.
Lin Qingyu looked at Xue Rin, and saw that he was looking ahead calmly, so he had to lower his head and say "thank you" to him, Xue Rin didn't say anything, just raised his hand and looked at his watch.
Boss Liu had been waiting on the dock in front of the yacht for a long time, and when he saw the person who came and the driver who followed behind, he concluded that this was the guest who chartered the boat tonight.
He waved his hand vigorously, grinned, and stretched out his right hand, "Hello, hello, are you Mr. Xue? ”
"It's me, are you all ready?Can you leave immediately?" Xue Rin didn't pay attention to Boss Liu's outstretched right hand.
"It's all ready according to your orders!
Boss Liu embarrassedly withdrew his right hand that had been fisted, rubbed his left hand, and reached out to help Lin Qingyu get on the boat, but Lin Qingyu had already raised his hand close to Xue Rin's side, and smoothly placed it in the palm of Xue Rin's hand dragged in the air, his palm was cold, the bones were distinct, the fingers were slender and slender, and he was wearing a somewhat old silver ring on his little thumb.
Boss Liu saw that the beauty was already protected, so he had to turn around and get the suitcase in the driver's hand, but the driver also declined his help and carried the luggage directly onto the deck.
Boss Liu, who had no courtesy, had to take the two guests to the viewing area first, and at this time, Yao Zhixia, who had already decorated the dining area on the other side of the deck, just walked to the boarding place, and saw the back of the boss with the two guests, and the driver who was pushing two luggage to observe around, so he hurriedly stepped forward to take the luggage.
"Hello, I'm here to help you put your luggage in your room. Yao Zhixia said and reached out to get the luggage.
"No, thank you, you can show me the way. The driver's refusal was gentle and polite.
Yao Zhixia nodded, and led the driver along the porch to the end of the boat, and when they reached the door of a room, Yao Zhixia asked, "Luggage...... Do you want to divide it?"
The driver nodded, "This burgundy is the lady's luggage, and you put it in the lady's room that you asked you to prepare in advance." ”
The driver pointed to another black suitcase, "This is Mr.'s luggage, you put it in another guest room." ”
"Yes. ”
Yao Zhixia pushed the burgundy luggage, opened the door in front of him, and as soon as he opened the door, he could smell the fragrance of flowers, the silk bed was as white as new, and on the coffee table in front of the sofa was a tray filled with fresh flower petals and various bath supplies specially prepared by Yao Zhixia in advance.
Yao Zhixia pushed the luggage to the front of the wardrobe, turned around and went out, closed the door, changed the key to open the other room next to it, the driver put the black luggage inside, looked around, and retreated.
"Aren't you together?" asked Yao Zhixia.
"I won't go, I will come to the port to pick them up on Sunday night, serve seriously, don't make mistakes, the food that Mr. explained in advance that he will not eat must not be served, the room will be cleaned in time, there can be no dust, odor and insects, the night light will ensure that there is safety and electricity, all actions will be quiet and orderly, Mr. is more particular about wine, and it will be supplied in strict accordance with the list we provide, don't play tricks. The driver commanded methodically, and after speaking, he left the yacht without looking back.
After Yao Zhixia listened to this rigorous explanation, she was already adapted to the yacht service work, but she became nervous. She quickly tidied up her hair bun, pinned the broken hair scattered at the corners of her forehead behind her ears, pulled her white shirt again, dusted off her black apron, took a deep breath, straightened her somewhat sour waist, and walked towards the dining area.