Chapter 1250 Washing

After experiencing the slightly frightening incident in the dessert shop, it was Kiana who squatted in the corner with a droopy face, looking a little depressed.

"Okay, don't be sad." Mei patted Kiana's shoulder gently. "Now that we're out and the weather is so nice, why don't we go to the newly opened water park together? Relax and have some fun."

"Water park?!" Kiana's eyes lit up again, but then she looked towards the counter, a little hesitant, "But... I still have to work..."

At this time, the store manager, who had been smiling kindly, came over and said very cheerfully: "It's okay, it's okay, Kiana. There are not many customers today, so just go and play with your friends! Young girls should go out and play more! I will pay you half a day's salary, and you don't need to write a leave note!" Her tone was particularly relaxed, and even carried a sense of relief and joy.

"Really? Thank you, Auntie Manager! You're so kind!" Kiana cheered immediately, the gloom on her face clearing away. She excitedly ran back to the counter, carefully put away her precious game console and game cartridges, temporarily leaving them with the manager, and then changed back into her regular clothes.

"Then let's go!" Kiana ran back full of energy, took Mei and Bronya's hands and rushed out.

Zijing smiled and nodded to the store manager, then followed them out of the store.

However, the moment Kiana stepped out of the dessert shop's door, several passers-by who were originally hesitating not far from the door, as if observing something, almost immediately looked at each other as if they had received some kind of signal, with an expression of "safe" on their faces, and then walked into the dessert shop without hesitation and with light steps!

I could even vaguely hear their conversation when they entered:

"Let's go, let's go!"

"Finally, I can eat something in peace..."

“I heard that this place’s tiramisu is actually very good…”

The store manager, looking at the sudden influx of customers, smiled widely and greeted them warmly: "Welcome! Please come in!"

Zijing, walking last, instinctively turned back, taking the entire scene in. His mouth twitched slightly, and he glanced at Kiana, who was oblivious to the situation and excitedly discussing what to do at the water park. He wisely chose to remain silent.

……

The water park is filled with joyful screams, the sound of rushing water, and music. Huge slides, winding lazy rivers, churning wave pools... everywhere is filled with people playing in the water.

Kiana, Mei, and Bronya all donned adorable swimsuits. Kiana wore a vibrant orange two-piece, Mei an elegant light blue one-piece, and Bronya a simple black competition swimsuit. The three girls, each with their own distinct style, immediately attracted considerable attention.

"Hey! Watch out!" Kiana was the first to rush into the shallow water, picked up the rented water gun, filled it with water and shot it towards Mei and Bronya!

The clear, cool water streams through the air, bringing a cool breeze.

Mei chuckled and dodged, then picked up her water gun and fought back: "Kiana, stop it!" The two girls soon started fighting with laughter.

Bronya, on the other hand, appeared much calmer. She first observed the range and pressure of the water gun, then found a favorable position and began her "precision sniping" attack.

call out!call out!

The water stream hit the back of Kiana's head and Mei's shoulder accurately.

"Wow! Bronya, you sneak attack!" Kiana yelled and turned around to fight back.

"Bronya, the tactical execution is effective." Bronya dodged calmly while continuing to shoot, and there seemed to be a very slight upward arc at the corner of her mouth.

Zijing stood a little further away, also holding a water gun, but she didn't join the fray, simply watching them play with a smile. Feeling the cool, clean water splashing against her, and recalling that night not long ago, dominated by the fluorescent liquid and fraught with the risk of "social death," he felt an inexplicable feeling of... emotion?

This is what normal water play is like! No weird slime, no calculated "hunting," just pure playfulness and laughter. Sunshine, splashes, the energetic girls...it all seems so beautiful.

Just as he was sighing, a stream of water suddenly and precisely splashed on his face!

"Brother Amethyst! Stop staring blankly! Come and play with us!" It was Kiana. She made a face at Amethyst, then turned around and chased Bronya. "Bronya, don't run! Take my super-invincible water jet!"

Bronya nimbly dodged a water jet while calmly responding, "Kiana's attack name is exaggerated and lacks precision. I suggest changing it to 'Random Splash'."

"What did you say?! Look at me!"

Watching Kiana and Bronya chasing each other, bickering and shooting at each other, Mei stopped for a moment, walked to the rest area next to Amethyst and sat down, picked up a towel to wipe the water droplets off her face, and looked at the two people playing with a gentle smile on her face.

"It seems like suggesting coming here was the right choice," Mei said softly to Amethyst, her eyes sweeping over the happily playing Kiana and Bronya. "Kiana seems to be cheering up easily, and Bronya seems a bit more lively than usual." She looked at Amethyst again, her eyes gentle. "Teacher Amethyst looks much more relaxed, too."

Zijing took the other bottle of ice water from Mei, took a sip, and nodded. "Yes, thank you, Mei. Compared to the beach last time... this is paradise." His tone was full of heartfelt emotion. A girl like a Yamato Nadeshiko always had a keen sense of others' emotions and offered thoughtful care.

Mei blushed slightly and lowered her head. "I'm glad I could help." She paused and spoke softly, "That night... everyone did go a little too far."

"It's in the past."

Amethyst smiled and returned her gaze to the water. At this moment, Kiana had finally managed to "capture" Bronya, embracing her from behind. The two of them fell into the shallow water, splashing heavily. Bronya's usually expressionless face finally showed a clear, childlike look of frustration and struggle, while Kiana laughed triumphantly.

Mei looked at this scene and couldn't help but chuckle: "The two of them...their relationship has really improved."

Sunlight shimmered on the shimmering water, reflecting the girls' cheerful figures and laughter. The cool water dispelled the summer heat and washed away the subtle awkwardness left by the previous farce. Zijing sat beside Mei, feeling this relaxed and pure joy, and felt that this afternoon was particularly comfortable.