The tropical sun is unobstructed, and white flowers sprinkle from the top of the head. The air on the land was humid and suffocated, and Ye Fei was so hot that she was going to have heatstroke, so she ran to the sink in the bathroom. In the mirror, she wears tousled hair, her eyes are a little puffy because of lack of sleep. She washed her face with cold water, and patted her eyes and cheeks vigorously.
The body is exhausted, but my heart is a little excited.
When she returned to the island this time, she brought a lot of gifts to everyone, including beef jerky, a few boxes of snacks, beautiful hair accessories, Tieguanyin and Lapsang Souchong in her backpack. There are still many things I want to tell you: in the seminar some time ago, the topic of underwater creatures she introduced was quite popular. The person in charge of the association discussed with the two environmental protection associations of the school and jointly held a larger event. Several people were invited to talk about birds, beasts, insects, and Ye Fei, covering the sea, land and air. A counselor from the embassy also attended and invited Ye Fei to speak in English at the international school where his daughter was studying. Afterwards, the counselor said that the country's tourism bureau and travel magazines had a cooperative project, and that a special issue introducing island tours would be launched, and asked her if she would like to write an article.
Ye Fei happily agreed, saying that in a few days he would go to the local area to accumulate more material, and by the way, he also obtained the authorization of the owner of the picture.
Soon after the lecture, Xu Pengcheng sent a text message saying that he had seen her news on a friend's social network, and he was happy and proud of her. He also said that he would return to China in a few days.
Ye Fei looked at the ticket in his hand, smiled mockingly, and decisively deleted his information.
At this moment, the ferry was cutting through the waves, and the islands in the distance appeared, showing clear outlines from the blue-gray mist, and the green mountains were endless.
The gust of wind blew his face, Ye Fei narrowed his eyes and laughed unconsciously.
It was almost one in the afternoon when she came to Scuba Libre. The sun hung high in the sky, and the black shadow shrank into a ball under his feet. The platform was very quiet, there were not a few pairs of slippers under the steps, the door of the dive shop was ajar, and the dark brown glass reflected the blue sea. Ye Fei should be the same as before, everyone else has gone to sea, and only the boss stayed behind to watch the shop. She shook off the flip-flops, deliberately stepped on the wooden steps to a "puff" noise, then put the backpack heavily on the ground, and shouted at the door bravely: "I am back!"
There was a rustling sound in the room, and the steps were light, and then a slender hand opened the sliding door, revealing a dignified and beautiful face. The other party is the same height as Ye Fei, wearing the blue T-shirt and denim shorts in the store, showing two straight and well-proportioned long legs. She looks a few years older than Ye Fei, with capable short hair, bright and energetic eyes, with crooked eyes and a smile.
"You are Ye Fei? I'm Qiu Meixin." She enthusiastically stretched out her hand. "You were gone when I came last time. But everyone has told me about you. Oh, they are all out to sea, only in the afternoon. come back."
"Oh, yes, I'm Ye Fei." She shook hands with Qiu Meixin, feeling a little confused for a while.
"How long have you been flying from Beijing?" She picked up Ye Fei's backpack and placed it next to the chair. "You're welcome, sit down first." Then she walked to the tea counter, "What would you like to drink? Have coffee, black tea."
"White water is fine, I'll do it myself." Ye Fei rushed over and took the cup in her hand, "I set off almost this time yesterday."
"It's been a long time on the road." Qiu Meixin leaned on the table and looked at her with a smile, "Have Jia Jun told you about the accommodation?"
Ye Fei shook his head. She just told Chloe that she would come in the summer. Chloe's reply was: "The boss said, okay." She thought everything was business as usual, so she came hastily, never thinking of who to confirm with.
"Oh, yes, IDC (Instructor Training Course) will start in a few days. We have booked a group of rooms at a nearby resort. It is the off-season now and the price is very reasonable. Would you like to check it out?"
Ye Fei drank his mouth water: "I just live with Inda."
"Ah, some time ago, an employee moved to Inda's place." Qiu Meixin put his chin on, "I have to check to see if the dormitory is vacant."
Ye Fei turned the cup and thought, if not, would it be possible to sleep on the street? Indeed, I can get back two hundred dollars this time, maybe I can live in a more remote homestay. But before, I was still preparing to use this great fortune to feast on, ginger and shallot lobster, curry crab, steamed grouper... I feel sad from it.
Qiu Meixin chatted with her about the experience of the journey for a while, and said guiltily: "I'm sorry, I still have something to do, and I can't go away now. When Jiajun and the others come back, I will help you confirm the accommodation. Are you hungry? Do you want to eat something first?"
Ye Fei nodded: "Thank you, you are busy, don't worry about me." She watched Qiu Meixin walk into Chen Jiajun's office, sit in his chair, and tap the keyboard intently, the printer creaked from time to time. sound.
She felt a little boring, and went around the platform twice, said hello to Qiu Meixin, and walked along the beach to Joy's for dinner.
When passing by the Monkey Bar, Ye Fei slowed down and saw the hammock dangling by the door, with a big beard lying on it, and curly hair tied in a pigtail. If you look carefully, it is Songxi.
Ye Fei shouted his name. Songxi saw her, got up and hugged: "Hi, baby, you are back! I really miss you." He nodded his cheek, "You still owe me a kiss."
Ye Fei put four fingers together and patted his face twice: "Give it back to you both!"
Song Xi's grievance: "Don't you want me? Otherwise, we go for a walk on the beach at night?"
Ye Fei kicked him: "Lie down obediently. Be careful. I tell Jasmine!"
Song Xi narrowed his eyes and curled his lips mockingly: "Don't mention her."
Ye Fei was taken aback: "Why?"
Songxi sighed and hugged her lightly, resting her forehead on her shoulder: "Faey, my heart hurts so much. I need some comfort."
"What did you do wrong again? Annoyed Jasmine." Ye Fei pushed him away, "Apologize well."
"Impossible!" Song Xi fell back on the hammock and turned over.
Ye Fei rubbed his hair: "Bad boy, I'm going to eat, and I'll ask you later."
When I walked to Joy's, I saw her as soon as I entered the door, and lunged at her with a smile. Ye Fei saw Wanpeng's photo with her on the Internet, patted her on the back, and asked, "I haven't seen you in a few months. You are more beautiful and happier in Inda. Is there any good news for me?"
Inda smiled sweetly and shyly.
Ye Fei coughed twice: "I heard that someone moved to your dormitory, hehe, development is going very smoothly. Pity me, there is no place to live."
Inda squeezed her eyes desperately, with her index finger in front of her mouth, motioned her to lower her voice, dragged her to the corner, and whispered: "Jasmine moved in some time ago... However, she moved away again these two days. You can. Don't ask her..."
Halfway through, Jasmine happened to come out of the kitchen, and when she saw Ye Fei greeted her, hugged her gently, smiling somewhat reluctantly. She seemed to be thinner than Ye Fei when she left, her cheekbones were a little awkward, and her big eyes dimmed.
Ye Fei took out the little gifts for the girls, a box of cookies and two hairpins. She knew that Jasmine and Songxi had a bad relationship, so she couldn't ask why, and she couldn't even tease Inda and Wanpeng any more. I can only say that I am hungry. I ordered a fried rice and talked to Inda about how much I missed the food in the store.
Jasmine sat aside, holding her cheek in a daze, as if it didn't exist.
Inda said, "It's great for you to come back. Go live with me."
Ye Fei remembered, and said, "I went to the dive shop just now. There was a woman here. I haven't seen it before.
"You mean Amelia?"
"It should be." Ye Fei replied, "I only know her Chinese name, and she is also Chinese."
"Oh, that's right. She is a good friend of KC. She often comes to help when the coaching course starts. She is very smart and capable. I heard that she is a real estate agent and she is very rich."
Ye Fei said: "Oh. Looks very smart and capable."
Inda said with joy: "I'm starting to make desserts. Would you like to try it?" She went into the kitchen, took out two chocolate cakes from the refrigerator, and handed them to Ye Fei and Jasmine.
Ye Fei took a sip: "Your craftsmanship is really good!"
Inda smiled brightly: "Wanpeng likes to eat."
Jasmine took a bite too, but she was not interested, and she lowered her head, digging with a spoon little by little.
Ye Fei sighed in her heart, only to feel that her mood also fell with her.
Knowing that Ye Fei was back, the chef specially added two more shrimps to her, and the fried rice was filled with prawns. She had lunch, chatted with Inda for a while, and walked back to the dive shop against the sun. She looked at the time, and the submarine was about to return.
Ye Fei stood on the platform with a pergola in his hands, looking out over the open and tranquil sea. The clear blue seems to melt in the air, refreshing people's spirits, and the nearby sea water caresses the white sandy beach like clear crystals. She sat down on the wooden board at the edge of the platform, dangling her legs in the sea breeze, and her heart was happy and calm.
Just for this piece of sea, it is worth coming back here.
After more than ten minutes, a speedboat appeared on the sea, split the blue waves, and came straight to the trestle bridge. Ye Fei recognized that it was Scuba Libre's boat, stood up and dusted the fine sand from his shorts.
Wenka was driving the boat, and a coach in Wanpeng and the diving shop was also there, with three or four guests. Chen Jiajun sat on the bow. After the speedboat slowed down, he jumped onto the trestle bridge and tied the rope. Wan Peng handed over the equipment, and Chen Jiajun bowed and carried it on his shoulders.
It was the first time that Ye Fei saw him put on a diving suit and a black wet suit. The zipper on the back was pulled down to the waist, the sleeves were removed, and a knot was tied on the back of the waist. He carried the equipment and the gas cylinder on his right shoulder, carrying the fins and orange buoy in his left hand, his body slightly to his side, still standing upright.
Ye Fei half raised his hand and waved it gently. Chen Jiajun also bends his mouth when he sees her.
Qiu Meixin also walked out of the room when he heard the sound of the motor, and patted Ye Fei on the shoulder: "Jiajun and the others are back." As he walked down the steps, he walked over to meet everyone. She naturally took the flippers and buoys in Chen Jiajun's hands and asked, "Is there any problem with the venue?"
"Well, the same way, just waiting for everyone to come."
"Your friend is here." Qiu Meixin raised her chin to Ye Fei, "just arrived at noon."
Ye Fei walked down the steps, not embracing him or shaking hands, he could only half-raised his hand and waved: "Hello, long time no see."
Chen Jiajun nodded: "Long time no see."
"Fei, you are back, I know you will be back!" Wanpeng ran back carrying his equipment, threw it on the platform, turned and stretched out his arms towards Ye Fei, "Don't mind if the diving suit is still wet."
"Don't mind or mind." Ye Fei laughed and hugged him vigorously.
Wenka got off the ship carrying the oil drum, frowning and said: "It's a pity, I have oil on my hands."
With his arms bluffing, Ye Fei gave him a hug: "Uncle Wenka, I'm so happy to see you again."
Chen Jiajun has put down his equipment and stood by the wooden frame with his hips akimbo: "There is nothing wrong with today, let's go to work tomorrow."
Qiu Meixin groaned: "Ye Fei has been flying for a long time. Don't talk to people about going to work so quickly. Let her take a good rest. Besides, she is also on vacation, so she must have some free time."
Ye Fei said: "I can come anytime, and I'm already on vacation when I get back to the island."
Qiu Meixin said, "I will catch the wind for you today. Let's go to dinner together. The boss pays the bill. How about?" While talking, he smiled and looked at Chen Jiajun.
He chuckled softly: "Can I still say'no'?"
Qiu Meixin took the pen and paper: "I want to eat anything, I'll remember it, and I will order some food later. Ye Fei, how about you? It doesn't matter if you order more. Go directly to Joy's at seven o'clock."
"Sour and spicy seafood salad, and Tom Yum goong, let's follow everyone." Ye Fei stood aside, feeling like a guest, "Oh, I just saw Yinda, and she said she was the only one left in the dormitory."
"Oh? Jasmine has already moved?" Qiu Meixin looked up, "Do you want to stay in the dormitory, or follow me to see the resort room?"
"The dormitory is ready." Ye Fei opened his backpack and took out the various foods he brought to everyone.
Wanpeng said: "Fei, this bag is a bit small, next time we change to a larger one, we will pick you up at the airport!"
Chen Jiajun said: "There should be new sheets and pillowcases. In the warehouse, you can look for Ye Fei."
"I know where it is. I just sorted it out two days ago." Qiu Meixin smiled, "I'll get it to her."
Wanpeng helped Ye Fei carry a backpack and sent her to the dormitory. She changed into new sheets, washed away her sticky sweat, wrapped her hair in a quick-drying towel, and slept on the mattress.
It was going to be late when I woke up, and it was almost seven o'clock by looking at my watch. Ye Fei changed clothes, took off the towel, and stood on the terrace combing her hair. Her hair was still a little damp, she casually tied a ponytail, and her bangs turned up when she slept. Fortunately, she brought a few hairpins with her, pulled out a purple flower, and pinned her bangs on her sideburns.
When she walked to Joy's, the setting sun had sunk behind the clouds on the horizon. The long table booked by Qiu Meixin is at the corner of the lobby, and you can just see the brilliant sunset on the sea, and half of the sky is dyed fiery red. Everyone was seated, and Chen Jiajun was sitting at one end of the long table with two seats beside him. Ye Fei nodded to him, turned to the other side, and sat down next to Wanpeng. Inda came over and asked her what kind of drink she needed. Wan Peng turned his head and asked Ye Fei, "What do you want to drink? We just ordered Coke and juice. What do you think we want to add?"
Chen Jiajun said: "No need. Help them order. Girls all drink mango milkshakes."
The wooden boat-shaped platform outside the door was covered with crushed ice and various seafood on it. Qiu Meixin picked two squids for barbecue. She came back, sat on the other side of Ye Fei, and said with a smile, "I knew you would help me order a good mango milkshake."
There was a humming and rotating sound of the mixer over the counter. Not long after, Inda held the tray and brought four cups of light milky yellow drinks. Ye Fei and Qiu Meixin each took a cup, and the remaining two cups were placed in front of the seat next to Chen Jiajun.
He glanced at it and said, "Where is Bo Mai? It will be melted if it doesn't come."
Qiu Meixin smiled: "I went to ride an elephant in the afternoon. I was tired from playing. I went to sleep in my room. Maybe I just woke up. Let me make a call
Chen Jiajun looked helpless: "Well, let her get up. It's seven o'clock, and I won't sleep again in the middle of the night."
As he was talking, there was a small figure running along the beach, shouting "Papa Papa", and plunged into Chen Jiajun's arms.
Ye Fei was shocked and almost choked on the mango milkshake. She turned her head and coughed twice, then took the straw and continued to drink. She was afraid that she would be too gossip, half of her face was buried behind the slender glass, and she glanced over. It was a little girl with oozing eyes, who looked four or five years old. Chen Jiajun smiled and hugged her, let her sit on her lap, bowed her head and chatted with her. The little girl's voice was soft and soft, and Chen Jiajun also lowered her voice, with a very gentle tone and a smile in her eyes. The two spoke the local dialect, which Ye Fei couldn't understand.
Looking behind him again, an ordinary-looking local woman walked over, who looked a few years older than Chen Jiajun. She smiled gently, stretched out her hand, and said a few softly, as if calling the little girl's name, Ye Fei heard the syllable of "Bai Mai". Bai Mai refused to sit back in his chair and waved his hands, seeming to describe how huge the elephant he rode on.
The staff of other dive shops reached out to tease Bo Mai. She turned around and hid her small head in Chen Jiajun's arms, her big eyes timidly.
There is a group of big and small question marks in Ye Fei's heart, twisted together. She looked at Chen Jiajun, the Bo Mai in his arms, and the woman around him, trying to find out the relationship between the three in terms of appearance. He happened to see his gaze swept over, and quickly lowered his head, and drank another gulp of mango milkshake.
Qiu Meixin lowered her voice and said in Chinese: "Bo Mai is Jia Jun's goddaughter. Jia Jun is usually too busy to come. Every time I come, I will pick up Bo Mai to see him. Her mother will also take care of him."
Ye Fei nodded: "They live nearby?"
"Not far." Qiu Meixin said the name of a nearby town. "In the tsunami that year, Jia Jun found her on a fallen tree. Thanks to the branches and leaves, she was not drowned... but she was born. No parents can be found."