Chapter 319: Burning Hot
There is a four-hour time difference between the Maldives and Seoul. It was already past 5 PM when they arrived in the Maldives, and the seaplane flights had already ended, so the group stayed in Malé City for a night.
The next morning, they took a seaplane to Soneva Jani Island.
A seaplane flies at a low altitude over the sea, and its maximum height will not exceed the maximum height a helicopter can reach. But this is not a helicopter; it is a proper airplane, and it is also a major feature of traveling to the Maldives.
A seaplane can only seat a dozen or so people. The one Jiang Shu was on could seat fourteen people, which was exactly the number of Jiang Shu, his manager, and all the IZONE members.
A true charter flight.
"Wow! The sea is so blue!"
"The cabin of this seaplane looks like train seats."
"The pilot isn't wearing shoes, does that count as reckless driving?"
"Then you buy him a pair?"
"Things are so expensive here, so I'd rather not."
With one word after another, the girls' chattering turned the already small cabin into a bustling market.
Jiang Shu held his phone, taking pictures of the scenery outside the window. Sitting next to him was still Sakura.
Soon, Jiang Shu finished taking pictures.
"Chairman Jiang, would you like to help me take a picture or..."
"You do it yourself. I’ll lean back," Jiang Shu said, leaning back against the seat.
Seeing this, Sakura stood up with her phone and leaned closer to the window.
For this comeback, Sakura had dyed her hair back to cherry blossom pink. As Sakura leaned forward, her soft hair, draped over her shoulders, naturally fell down and rested in front of Jiang Shu.
The scent of Sakura’s perfume mixed with the fresh fragrance from her hair drifted into Jiang Shu’s nostrils. The pleasant and not overpowering scent suddenly made Jiang Shu feel a little disoriented, and he couldn't help but look at Sakura’s profile.
DM Entertainment strictly prohibits artists from unauthorized adjustments to their faces. Sakura's nose remained in the 'short Sakura' state that Jiang Shu remembered.
Before going out, she had applied light makeup to cover her dark circles, and her cheeks had just the right amount of blush, making her look delicate and adorable.
Perhaps it was Jiang Shu's gaze becoming increasingly burning hot, and Sakura, who was taking pictures, subconsciously turned her head.
The moment their eyes met, Sakura's heart trembled suddenly.
Jiang Shu was first startled when he saw Sakura’s eyes, then he suppressed the enchanting thoughts that had surfaced in his mind.
【It’s been a while since I’ve been with a woman; I have ideas about everyone.】
Jiang Shu thought helplessly.
It was true that he hadn't had close contact with the opposite sex for some time, and his self-control had weakened.
However...
Kura was indeed alluring.
Sakura witnessed Jiang Shu's gaze change from burning hot to calm, which made her feel a little strange, not knowing what Jiang Shu was thinking.
"I'm done taking pictures."
"Mm." Jiang Shu nodded. He felt a little guilty, but not so much that he couldn't meet Sakura's gaze.
After Sakura sat back down, Jiang Shu turned his head to look out the window.
After flying for about half an hour, the group finally arrived at their destination.
Since the filming was taking place, it was essentially a private island. As soon as they got off the plane, an island butler came to guide everyone to their respective rooms.
"There are only six overwater bungalows here, so where will Chairman Jiang stay?" Kwon Eunbi asked after touring their accommodations.
Considering there were enough staff to take care of them, the island's butler was also Korean. Upon hearing Kwon Eunbi's question, the young woman, who looked to be about twenty-five, smiled slightly and pointed to a solitary overwater bungalow in the distance.
"Chairman Jiang's overwater bungalow is over there; you need to take a speedboat to get there."
Most overwater bungalows are built in the shallow waters near the shore, but about one or two hundred meters past the shore bungalows on each island, there will be a secluded ultimate overwater bungalow, offering services and privacy far superior to those shore bungalows.
"If the tide rises, will it submerge the overwater bungalow?" Zhang Yuanying asked curiously, shielding the sun with her hand, looking at the overwater bungalow.
"No, we have carefully calculated everything. Even with heavy rain and high tide, our overwater bungalows will not be submerged."
"Alright, let's assign rooms first. We still have an island tour later," Jiang Shu interrupted the girls who wanted to ask more questions.
When Chairman Jiang spoke, everyone naturally complied.
They paired up and divided the overwater bungalows.
"Kura, let's be together," Li Caiyan said to Sakura.
"Okay," Sakura replied with a smile. They had been good friends since the "Produce48" era, and staying together was not a new thing for them.
After getting Sakura's affirmative answer, Li Caiyan smilingly pulled Sakura in front of her and whispered under Sakura's puzzled gaze.
"I saw what happened between you and Chairman Jiang on the plane. If you go out tonight, I won't say anything."
Sakura looked at Li Caiyan, bewildered.
What was all this about?!
Why would she go out tonight to… uh…
Sakura's expression froze.
It seemed… it wasn't impossible?
Sakura secretly glanced at Jiang Shu.
He was pressing Zhang Yuanying's head, saying something.
Recalling Jiang Shu's gaze on the plane, Sakura subtly made a decision.
Li Caiyan chuckled, taking in Sakura's expression.
She also had her own little plan. If Sakura could really get connected with Chairman Jiang, she might also benefit.
Did this count as betraying a friend for glory?
Li Caiyan blinked, suddenly realizing this question.
...
After the island tour, they had lunch. Their trip was all-inclusive, with accommodation and meals, and they had fourteen global cuisines to choose from. For lunch, they had French cuisine.
After lunch, the members began their first day of filming. After resting last night, they quickly got into work mode today.
Meanwhile, Jiang Shu went to his ultimate 'I' person overwater bungalow to lie down and sleep soundly.
This was also Jiang Shu's travel habit.
First, sleep until he naturally woke up, until he didn't want to sleep anymore, then get up and go explore, eat and drink as he pleased, and see the sights.
In his opinion, traveling just for the sake of checking off places was too tiring. For a lazy person like Jiang Shu, travel was about relaxing, and it should be as comfortable as possible.
What could be a more comfortable way to relax than lying in a hotel and sleeping soundly?
The biggest feature of Maldives tourism is seeing the sea. You can see the sea while lying in an overwater bungalow. Besides being a bit lonely, it is perfectly ideal.
This is why many people come as couples or spouses; being alone is truly a bit lonely. Besides the sound of the water, there is nothing else.
If you listened carefully, you could hear the girls' laughter and playful noises from the shore during their filming.
Under the hypnosis of these sounds, Jiang Shu fell into a deep sleep.
The blue ocean outside constantly rippled, and the white clouds in the sky and the ocean below formed a beautiful painting.
