Chen Ma said, "Yes, we'll make breakfast first, and then we'll call the young master when it's ready."
Xiao Mei and Chen Ma went to the kitchen. Susu, with nothing to do, wandered from the dining room to the living room, and then from the living room to the front gate, gazing into the distance, eagerly anticipating Yanan's arrival.
After Yanan arrived, she and Susu checked everything once more to ensure nothing was missed. Once they were certain, their group proceeded to the private airport.
Susu, along with Xiao Xingxing, Yanan, Chen Ma, Xiao Mei, Xiao Lin, and four bodyguards, filled the chartered plane just enough.
In addition to the two bodyguards who had been constantly with Susu, Tianyi had added two more, which finally put Tianyi at ease about them leaving for the island a day in advance.
The plane took off close to noon. Susu and Yanan sat on a long, comfortable sofa by the window, looking out at the ground becoming smaller and smaller.
Unintentionally, they noticed a burst of flames erupting from somewhere, followed by a plume of black smoke.
"Did somewhere catch fire?" Susu asked worriedly.
Yanan casually replied, "It might be a fire, or they could be burning trash."
As the plane climbed higher, the plume of black smoke disappeared from view.
At this moment, Xiao Xingxing squeezed between them, poking his little head out and asking, "Mom, Aunt Yanan, what are you looking at? Are there little birds outside?"
"No," Yanan said, patting Xiao Xingxing's head. "If there were birds at this altitude, the plane wouldn't dare to fly."
Xiao Xingxing saw many white clouds outside and pressed his hand against the window, saying, "So many clouds, I want to eat cotton candy, the sweet kind."
"Such a little foodie," Yanan chuckled, patting him. "When we get to the island, there will be lots and lots of delicious food for you to eat your fill."
"Really?" Xiao Xingxing tugged at Susu, asking, "Mom, is it true?"
Susu turned to look at him and smiled, saying, "Yes, when we get to the island, everyone can play and eat to their heart's content."
Everyone on the chartered plane was filled with anticipation, chatting and laughing happily.
Taking advantage of Tianyi's absence, Xiao Xingxing wanted to nuzzle into Susu's arms coquettishly.
Yanan, with quick reflexes, pulled him over and said, "If you want to be spoiled, come to me. Your mother is pregnant with twins now, you mustn't bump her belly, or you might not have younger siblings to play with later."
"You're just like my dad," Xiao Xingxing sighed helplessly like a little adult.
Yanan hugged him and said, "Don't forget, I also took care of you for a while. Why can't you be spoiled with me?"
"Alright," Xiao Xingxing leaned against her, then suddenly said, "Aunt Yanan, when will you have a sister for me too? The more brothers and sisters, the more fun it is."
Yanan pushed him away and said, "You little rascal, I'm not even married, where am I supposed to get a sister for you?"
Xiao Xingxing said innocently, "You can have a sister with Uncle Kangxi. Mom said you two are a couple."
Yanan's face immediately turned red. Susu quickly covered Xiao Xingxing's mouth and explained to him awkwardly, "Just because you're a couple doesn't mean you can have children. You have to get married first before having children, understand?"
Xiao Xingxing pushed Susu's hand away and said, "But Mom, you and Dad had me before you got married, right? And you're only having the wedding now?"
Susu didn't know how to explain it to him in a way he would understand. Everyone on the plane fell silent for a second, then awkwardly chuckled.
Yanan pinched his little cheek and tried to explain, "Your mom and dad are legally married. They are just having a wedding ceremony now."
"Aunt Yanan can also get the certificate with Uncle Kangxi first, and then have a sister," Xiao Xingxing's little head was turning quite fast, making Yanan even more embarrassed.
Susu said sternly, "Children shouldn't be so impolite. Don't meddle in adult matters."
Although Xiao Xingxing felt unconvinced and didn't know what he said wrong, he still said "oh" and then rested his head on Susu's lap, playing with his toy.
However, the child's innocent words reminded Susu. She whispered to Yanan, "Xiao Xingxing is right. Although you are both busy now, you can take some time to get the certificate."
Yanan said dejectedly, "It's not me who's busy, it's him. Look how busy he's been lately that he couldn't even attend your wedding, only letting me represent him. Where would he find time to get the certificate?"
Susu said, "No matter how busy, he should at least have time to get the certificate. Just take your household registration book and ID card to the civil affairs bureau, it's very simple."
"I don't want to be the one to bring it up, it makes me seem like I'm desperate to marry him, like I'm cheap."
Susu nodded and said, "That's true. This kind of thing should be brought up by the man first, otherwise it's too easy for that blockhead Su Kangxi."
"Exactly, I really don't know why I fell for that blockhead!" Yanan said, grinding her teeth in annoyance.
Susu chuckled inwardly, thinking that after the wedding, she would tell Su Kangxi to be more proactive and quickly get the certificate, so as not to lose a good girl like Yanan.
Several hours later, the plane landed smoothly on the island. A special car took them to their reserved hotel.
For the next two days, Susu shared a room with Xiao Xingxing and Yanan. The bodyguards' rooms were next to theirs.
The four bodyguards took turns guarding their door in pairs to ensure their safety.
After dropping off their luggage, Susu pushed open the floor-to-ceiling window of the room and walked onto the balcony barefoot, letting out a heartfelt exclamation.
Yanan and Xiao Xingxing hurried to her side, looking out at the sea view from the balcony.
It was truly the most beautiful sea view they had ever seen. Although it was almost dusk, seabirds occasionally glided over the sea. The fine, snow-white sand made them want to walk on it, and not far away stood a white lighthouse.
The lighthouse was white from top to bottom, with only the tip being a vibrant red. The seabirds' crisp calls occasionally guided those adrift at sea back home.
Yanan excitedly suggested, "Shall we go for a walk on the beach?"
Xiao Xingxing turned and ran back into the room to find his sand toys. He soon returned with a colorful little bucket and said to them, "Mom, I want to play in the sand. Last time I went on vacation abroad with Dad, he also took me to the beach to play in the sand."
"Okay, you and Aunt Yanan go first. Mom will come find you after I unpack," Susu agreed.
Yanan took Xiao Xingxing's hand and ran directly from the first-floor balcony to the beach.
The beach in front of the hotel belonged to the hotel. All guests staying at the hotel could access the beach directly from their hotel balconies.
Susu watched their joyful figures, one big and one small, and couldn't help but smile. Yanan, when happy, was still like a child.
She quickly unpacked her luggage. After putting everything away, she took out her phone to report their safe arrival to Tianyi.
However, when she dialed his number, it was busy. She didn't know what he was busy with, so she sent him a message instead, "Mr. Qin, we have arrived safely. What time will you be here tomorrow? We'll be waiting for you."
After sending the message, she waited for a few minutes, but he didn't reply.