The others were quite puzzled when Li Haochen suggested they return now, and they asked, "Going back so soon?"
"Yeah, we still have a day left. It's not too late to head back after fishing for another seven or eight hours."
"The return trip isn't short. It's better to go back earlier to be safe. If we push the time too hard and something unexpected happens, we won't have time to deal with it. Besides, the boat is too heavily laden right now, and we can't reach its maximum speed. However, you guys could try some trolling fishing; you might still catch something."
"I agree with Haochen's decision. It would be a disaster if our results were invalidated because we returned too late."
Thinking about it, their harvest was already quite bountiful. They couldn't afford to lose the bigger prize for the smaller one. With their minds settled, they decided to head back. However, they wouldn't waste the time. Li Haochen was right; they could try trolling. If it added a bit more, that would be great, but it was okay if not.
The boat started up, and its speed gradually increased. After a few minutes, they were at full speed. Although it was full speed, due to the heavy load, the speed could only reach about sixty or seventy percent. Fortunately, they had the foresight. If they had been six or seven hours later, it was truly uncertain if they would have made it back on time.
While Li Haochen was piloting the boat, Zhu Wenxuan and Tang Shengtian, full of excitement, went to the stern to try trolling. They had never done it before.
As for Xu Qing, she was enjoying herself, lying on the big bed in her underwear, applying a face mask. If the three men saw her, they would probably have nosebleeds; her figure could truly be described as stunningly beautiful.
Time flowed by, and it soon approached dusk. They had been sailing for nearly six hours. Li Haochen was getting a bit tired, so he reduced speed and called Xu Qing to take over.
Although she hadn't studied it, she was very smart. She had pestered Li Haochen to teach her how to drive the boat whenever she had time these past few days. After a few days, she was able to handle it, but she didn't dare to go too fast, only around seven or eight knots.
Taking advantage of this time, Li Haochen rushed to the toilet to relieve himself. He had been holding it for a while. As he took off his pants, a thick stream of water shot out, splashing everywhere and making a continuous rushing sound.
A minute later, Li Haochen shivered with relief and let out a long sigh, "Ah, that's comfortable!"
When he returned to the cabin, Xu Qing was getting addicted to driving. She increased the speed. Fortunately, it wasn't dark yet, and she was gradually getting the hang of it. Having someone else to share the pressure with, Li Haochen was quite happy. Anyway, he was watching beside her, letting her go as long as she didn't deviate from the course.
At this point, Zhu Wenxuan and Tang Shengtian also walked in. After being exposed to the northwest wind for five or six hours, their lips were a little purple.
"Hurry and drink some hot water to warm yourselves up. Honestly, playing with trolling in such strong winds? Are your brains not working properly?"
Xu Qing had a sharp tongue but a kind heart. After scolding the two of them, she handed the boat back to Li Haochen and went to the kitchen, likely to boil ginger soup.
Indeed, about ten minutes later, Xu Qing brought up two large bowls of ginger soup for Zhu Wenxuan and the others. They were so touched that they said, "We're so moved, we're moved enough to offer ourselves to you."
"Oh, yes, my bed is big enough. Why don't all three of you come in, hehe!"
"Uh, no, no, let's not. I'm afraid I won't even have a chance to meet the fifth sister in the future." Zhu Wenxuan felt a pang of fear. Why would they pick on that topic? It was like the old man of the sea hanging himself and wishing for a longer life.
Perhaps because she was in a good mood, Xu Qing didn't make any moves this time. It was precisely because she didn't make any moves that it was even more terrifying, scaring Zhu Wenxuan and the other into quickly returning to their rooms. Only after locking the door did they feel slightly at ease.
"It's just you and me left. On this long night, don't you have any thoughts, hehehe!"
"Then take off your clothes and come here, hehe!"
"Uh?"
Xu Qing was caught off guard by Li Haochen, and for a moment, she was stunned. This shouldn't be happening. From their interactions these past few days, he wasn't this kind of person. Had she misjudged him?
Looking at Li Haochen, with his sly expression, she knew he was just teasing her. She had always been the one to tease others, so how could she be teased back by him? Absolutely not.
"Hmph, good for you, Li Haochen. You dare to tease me, this young lady? Do you think I wouldn't dare?"
Xu Qing let out a coquettish cry, crossed her arms, grabbed the bottom of her clothes, and glared fiercely at Li Haochen, as if she were about to strip to prove her courage.
"Go ahead and take them off. I'm watching. If you don't, you're a dog, hahaha!"
"You... you..."
Xu Qing was so angry that her three souls were almost leaping out of her body. She pointed at Li Haochen but couldn't manage to utter two words. Her head was about to spew smoke.
"Take them off. Stop the nonsense."
"Ah... damn it, fine, I'll take them off..."
With a sudden tug of her hands, Xu Qing threw her white, tight-fitting t-shirt, still carrying her body's faint fragrance, onto Li Haochen's forehead.
"Holy crap!"
Li Haochen also panicked. She actually took it off? He was just joking. This wasn't like her to be so serious. It was over, this was bad. How was he going to resolve this now...
Li Haochen's mind was in a complete daze. He didn't even notice Xu Qing walking up to him with a smile.
"I've taken everything off..."
Suddenly, a scent of orchid wafted near his ear. Li Haochen was almost driven wild. After a silent thought of 'temptress,' he squinted and turned his head.
Seeing Li Haochen's expression, Xu Qing burst out laughing, her eyes rolling around. It was clear she had some mischievous plan.
"Oh, why are you squinting? Don't you dare to look? If you don't look, I'll look down on you, or maybe... you can't do it, hehe!"
How could he let her look down on him? He would look. Who was afraid of whom? It's not like he would be at a disadvantage. Li Haochen, without any hesitation, turned his head and shouted with wide eyes, "Damn, can't do it? Big brother can make you unable to get down for an hour... uh?"
Looking at Xu Qing in front of him, she wasn't naked at all. She was fully clothed. Li Haochen's mouth twitched. "Your sister, I've been tricked by her again."
"Aren't you disappointed? Hahaha..."
Xu Qing burst into laughter, causing her two large mountains to shake like an earthquake. The sight made Li Haochen's eyes go straight, and he blurted out, "So big..."
Initially, Xu Qing didn't understand and instinctively followed Li Haochen's gaze...
"Ah~"
Xu Qing screamed, covering her chest with her hands and stepping back a few paces. Her face instantly turned red. She glared at Li Haochen and furiously scolded him, "You good-for-nothing scoundrel, I never thought you were like this."
"Hey, you told me to look, so I did. What's wrong with that!"
"Hmph, if I tell you to look, you really look? Then if I tell you to get on, why don't you..."
"Stop, don't distract me from driving." Li Haochen was truly speechless. He really couldn't keep up with her thought process. He quickly interrupted her before she could continue, otherwise, he would be led into her trap again.
Xu Qing pouted, turned around, and walked towards the kitchen, leaving behind a figure that evoked endless imagination.