Chapter 1288: More Smiles

Liu Xin'ai and her friends had already finalized their travel plans.

Cai Xiaotang had also booked the rooms.

They were just waiting for everyone to set off together in two days.

Liu Xin'ai originally did not have much desire for traveling or sightseeing.

But perhaps because she had been trapped for too long, she found herself looking forward to this trip.

Time passed in the blink of an eye.

Two days later—

After a few hours of driving, Liu Xin'ai and her friends arrived at the Resort.

The scenery here was indeed very nice.

As soon as she got out of the car, Liu Xin'ai was attracted by the beautiful scenery.

Taking a deep breath, she discovered that the air here was also very fresh, and it even carried the scent of green grass.

Seeing the group get out of the car, a staff member walked over politely and said, "Excuse me, do you have a reservation?"

Cai Xiaotang responded, "Yes, we made a phone reservation for a scenic room two days ago."

"Are you Ms. Cai?"

"That's right."

"The guest room is already prepared; once you finish the check-in procedures, you can go to your room to rest."

Cai Xiaotang nodded and went to handle the procedures first.

Afterward, guided by the staff member, the group walked along a winding path to their reserved room.

This room was very large; it was perfectly fine for three people to stay in.

Moreover, the view was excellent; outside the floor-to-ceiling windows, it faced a beautiful field of flowers.

Pushing open the window, the chirping of birds reached their ears, crisp and pleasant.

In the lazy atmosphere, Cai Xiaotang stretched and remarked with a look of intoxication, "It really is the place I chose; it's quite nice."

After hearing this, Jiang Baobao couldn't help but laugh: "That line should be left for us to say."

"Hey, it's just that I was getting anxious since none of you were saying anything."

"It's not that we weren't saying anything, but that this scenery is so intoxicating that we all forgot to comment." As she spoke, Liu Xin'ai also walked to the window.

She gazed into the distance and murmured, "I feel like I could spend the whole day just sitting by the window admiring the beautiful scenery without doing anything else."

"If we really arranged it like that, then this day would be wasted," Cai Xiaotang said, leaning against the railing with a smile. "There is a lot of beautiful scenery here; we should walk into the picturesque views and take a stroll."

Jiang Baobao expressed her agreement: "That's right, and there's a swan pond and a small petting zoo here where we can go and feed the animals."

"Not just that, there will be performances and a bonfire party in the evening; it's very lively!"

These two were getting more and more excited as they talked, and they couldn't wait any longer!

Liu Xin'ai, however, asked with a puzzled look: "How do you two know so much?"

"Because we did our homework in advance."

"You do homework even when you go out for a trip?"

"Of course, otherwise how can we achieve the optimal travel experience within a limited amount of time?"

This...

Liu Xin'ai felt that a go-with-the-flow style of travel was more suitable for her.

Because that would allow her to maintain a sense of anticipation for the trip.

The surprise of accidentally encountering a favorite view was something she could remember for a lifetime.

However, if there were friends around who had done the homework, Liu Xin'ai was still grateful.

Because...

"I really love going out with people like you; it's worry-free."

Cai Xiaotang didn't intend to let her stay so worry-free.

She crossed her arms and arranged: "Woman, don't you think about being lazy! You will decide what we have for dinner!"

Cai Xiaotang deliberately put on a fierce look, wanting to scare Liu Xin'ai a little.

But in reality?

Her cute, feisty appearance only made the others laugh.

Rubbing her brow, Liu Xin'ai said: "I'll take on this task; I guarantee everyone will like it."

Seeing Liu Xin'ai smile so easily, Cai Xiaotang and Jiang Baobao exchanged a glance.

Both of them saw a look of relief in each other's eyes.

Ever since Liu Xin'ai returned home, the smiles on her face had become much more frequent.

Her mood had also brightened up.

And this kind of appearance, full of smiles, was exactly how a young person should be!

Just as Jiang Baobao and Cai Xiaotang felt deeply relieved, the staff member brought over fruit and desserts.

This fruit was grown within the Resort itself.

It tasted sweet and fragrant.

The desserts were exquisite and delicious; when eaten, the sweetness gently dissipated.

They were tasty without being cloying.

The group chatted while eating, and before they knew it, they had finished everything.

Having eaten and drunk their fill, they had regained their energy.

The three discussed it and decided to go for a walk in the small woods of the Shanzhuang first.

This small grove is not large in area, yet many species of birds live inside.

The chirping of each species of bird is different, and as they intertwine, it is ethereally unbelievable.

Liu Xin'ai walks through the woods, feeling as if her very soul is being cleansed.

It seems that choosing to come here to relax was the right decision.

All the vexation in her heart can be swept clean by the beautiful scenery here!

It is just a pity that Liu Xin'ai has limited stamina.

She has not walked for long before she feels a bit tired.

Meanwhile, Jiang Baobao and Cai Xiaotang up ahead are in high spirits.

Liu Xin'ai does not want to ruin her friends' mood, so she says, "I will go back to rest first; you two continue strolling."

Jiang Baobao and Cai Xiaotang turn around and ask, "Tired?"

Liu Xin'ai wipes the sweat from her forehead and nods gently.

Cai Xiaotang finds it incredible: "We haven't been walking for long, and even Baobao hasn't said she's tired."

"This..."

Before Liu Xin'ai can give an answer, Cai Xiaotang thinks of something and mutters in realization: "You are always kept locked up and don't move around, so your stamina naturally won't be good."

As soon as the words fall, Cai Xiaotang notices Jiang Baobao bumping her arm.

It is obvious that Jiang Baobao is giving her a hint.

But she wants to hint...

Ah!

Suddenly, Cai Xiaotang understands.

An expression of annoyance immediately appears on her face.

Then she says to Liu Xin'ai, "I'm sorry, Xin'ai, I shouldn't have poked at your sore spot!"

Liu Xin'ai, however, looks as usual.

She smiles, shakes her head, and says, "No need to apologize, because what you said is very true; my stamina is indeed not very good."

"But it's not too late to exercise now!"

"Yes, I want to make up for everything I missed in the past."

"Then it must be done little by little; for now, let's go back and rest."

Seeing that Jiang Baobao and Cai Xiaotang are also going back, Liu Xin'ai immediately stops them: "I can go back by myself; you two go and stroll some more."

"But..."

"It's alright, I'm just going to sleep for a while when I get back, so I don't need company."

"This... alright, but we must walk you back."

The cautious way her friends are acting makes Liu Xin'ai feel very helpless.

She cannot bring herself to stop them, so she can only walk slowly back along the path with her friends.

While walking, Liu Xin'ai stares at Jiang Baobao's large belly and asks, "Your due date is also approaching; won't Li Beijue worry if you walk around like this?"

"He does worry, but the doctor said that I should walk more, as it helps with a smooth delivery, so he hasn't said much else."

After hearing this, Liu Xin'ai carefully examines the shape of Jiang Baobao's belly.

Then she touches it and reaches a conclusion: "You will have a safe delivery."

"How do you know? Is it a premonition?"

Jiang Baobao stared at the screen, her heart sinking as she realized the evidence had been wiped clean.