Chapter 45: Chapter Fifty: Even Goddesses Are Human

Upon reaching the city, with time still early, Chen Ci fulfilled the little girl's longing for the sea, taking her to the area's most famous scenic spot, Gulangyu.

After her first time seeing the sea, Na Zha experienced her first boat ride in life.

At first she was a bit unaccustomed, showing signs of seasickness.

Fortunately the trip was short; they docked after about ten minutes, smooth sailing all the way.

Next came the little girl's stunning moment.

The island beach had clear white sand and coconut groves, exactly the scene from her dreams.

Chen Ci went to the hotel to check in and put away their luggage, then took her to the natural seaside bathing area.

Na Zha changed into her swimsuit, ready to embrace the sea.

Of course, the swimsuit Chen Ci picked for Na Zha was a very conservative one-piece, with a skirt attached at the bottom.

She herself was holding a bikini, eager to try it, but Chen Ci glanced at her unremarkable petite figure and ruthlessly rejected it.

That said, for her young age, those slender, long white legs were almost against the rules?

Moreover, Na Zha's athletic talent was high; she basically didn't need outside instruction, and after splashing around with a life ring for a while, she actually learned to swim?

This caused the nearby onlookers, including Chen Ci, to look disappointed and secretly shake their heads.

Chen Ci spread a blanket not far away, lay down to sunbathe, while keeping an eye on Na Zha playing in the water.

Sunlight fell on his six-pack abs… which he used to have, but lately, being too busy and neglecting exercise, his six-pack was quickly turning into a single lump.

This won't do; strong, conspicuous abs are one of the Seven Weapons for Picking Up Girls in the Chen Family Annals.

Once I'm done with this busy period, I definitely need to train them back…

After a while, Chen Ci felt a bit tired, so he put on headphones and closed his eyes to rest.

After a little longer, Little Na Zha, perhaps tired from playing, came out of the water and lay down beside Chen Ci on her own.

She casually took the headset from his left side and plugged it into her right ear.

Still half-asleep, Chen Ci was startled awake by her and slowly turned around.

Na Zha's little face was right before him; having just come ashore from the sea, she seemed to have a special aura.

Her pure, moist little face actually made Chen Ci feel a hint of coolness under the scorching sun.

Chen Ci couldn't help reaching out and gently pinching her cheek; his fingertips felt damp, as if he had really pinched out water.

"Tired from playing?" Chen Ci asked.

"Mm."

Na Zha first nodded, then quickly shook her head.

Chen Ci chuckled: "What do you mean?"

"It's boring to play alone."

Chen Ci pretended not to understand: "Then do you know anyone here? Call them over to play with you."

"Brother-in-law~~"

Na Zha hugged Chen Ci's arm and shook it; Chen Ci sat up.

Na Zha was overjoyed, thinking Chen Ci was getting up to play with her.

"If you're tired from playing, let's eat first; I'll take you to have seafood."

"Seafood……" Na Zha immediately perked up: "What should we eat?"

"Whatever you want to eat, we'll have it."

"Really? Thanks, brother-in-law!"

The next morning, Chen Ci took Na Zha to breakfast.

The young lady sat listlessly opposite, her big eyes dull and vacant, not knowing where she was staring.

Seeing her poor condition, Chen Ci ordered only two bowls of hot porridge.

He hadn't slept well either last night, but compared to Na Zha, his complexion was at least fairly healthy.

Looking at Na Zha's pitiful, pallid face, Chen Ci felt both heartbroken and a bit amused.

As it turned out, yesterday afternoon's seafood feast had made this girl suffer terribly.

It was all things Na Zha had never seen in her hometown; she ate a lot, and ended up with diarrhea halfway through the night.

After all, she has a "mainland" stomach; not being used to seafood is normal, and having eaten so much, Chen Ci couldn't have stopped her even if he tried.

The result was that Chen Ci understood a truth: even a goddess is human, and she also gets diarrhea…

"Na Zha, after you finish the porridge, go back to your room to rest; I have to go out for a bit."

As soon as he finished speaking, Na Zha's bewildered eyes regained a little sparkle: "Where are you going, brother-in-law?"

"I'm going back to my old house to tidy up some things; if I'm not back by noon, call the hotel front desk to order lunch."

Upon hearing that Chen Ci might not return at noon, the little girl immediately panicked, reaching out to grab his sleeve.

"No."

"What's wrong?"

"I want to go with you, brother-in-law."

Na Zha strained to keep her big eyes open; her pale little face looked even thinner.

Indeed, Na Zha's condition is so poor; leaving her alone here in an unfamiliar place wouldn't be good either.

But at this moment, Na Zha's petite figure is still too frail, as if a gust of wind could blow her over.

"Can you travel now? I'll first take you to the hospital for a check-up."

"Brother-in-law, I'm fine."

Na Zha said this while puffing out her chest and lifting her head, trying to show she really was okay, but the exhaustion on her small face remained.

Chen Ci thought it over: "Alright, drink the porridge first."

Hmm...

Chen Ci's old family house is just a two-story small building situated in the urban area.

From the outside it looks quite old, but the location is excellent, close to the city centre.

Across from the old house stands an old-style residential building, which is also property owned by Chen Ci's parents.

However, these have nothing to do with Chen Ci nowadays.

"Brother-in-law, did you used to live here?"

After breakfast, he went out again to bask in the sun for a while, and Na Zha's complexion seemed to have regained a bit of rosiness.

However, his steps were still unsteady, and he followed Chen Ci closely, holding onto his arm.

"Yeah, what's wrong?"

"It's pretty much the same as my home..."

Na Zha said softly, "The environment here is indeed rather ordinary, all old houses in the old urban area."

Chen Ci had always given her the impression of being a wealthy young master who spends money like dirt, which gave her a sense of contrast.

Chen Ci gave a light smile: "Let's go..."

The courtyard gate was open, with a few vans parked outside, likely belonging to the film crew renting the house.

Someone should be inside; Chen Ci took Na Zha and directly rang the doorbell.

Sure enough, someone soon came to open the door.

That person wore a baseball cap, and after opening the door glanced at Chen Ci.

He said nothing, and his gaze shifted to Na Zha beside him.

Suddenly he frowned, then turned and left without a word?

Chen Ci only felt baffled, but he couldn't be bothered to care, and followed, bringing Na Zha through the main gate.

Upon entering the house, Chen Ci only then saw that the familiar living room was unusually lively.

About ten people were moving things; some were moving furniture, others were laying tracks and various filming equipment.

At that moment he heard someone behind him shout: "Why are you standing there like an idiot? Get to work!"

Chen Ci turned his head, confirmed the gaze, and realized he was shouting at him.

"Did they mistake him for a crew member?"

Just as Chen Ci was about to explain, a voice came from the doorway: "Hey, lend a hand."

On the ground stood a fish tank over half a person tall, almost full of water, with a few turtles swimming inside.

Chen Ci was closest to the doorway, and for a moment many pairs of eyes locked onto him, which was rather awkward.

Chen Ci turned his head and instructed Na Zha: "Go upstairs first, find a place to rest for a while..."