Chapter 182: Let’s Go to the Seaside
Chen Yuan planned to introduce Sakura to this world properly.
Everything seemed so new in her eyes.
This esteemed young lady was confined at home, not allowed to interact with the outside world, and the entire dark room had no windows.
The only company she had were some outdated cartoons and worn-out toys…
So now, even just watching a bird take flight and land was beautiful to her.
Thus, Chen Yuan booked a hotel on the way and took her to the nearest seaside town.
This city, which was very close to the sea, meant that even students commuting to school must have gone to the beach with a couple of friends on a weekend.
They would take off their shoes, step on the soft sand, and chase after each other.
They would marvel at the power of the ocean during high tide and chase after lone turtles and crabs during low tide.
But Sakura had none of that.
She had never even seen the ocean.
By the time they got to the town, it was nearing evening, and the sunset was just falling on the sea, resembling the entrance to a new world.
The crimson waves echoed continuously, resonating throughout the entire town…
Chen Yuan and Sakura got out of the car and walked slowly along the sunset-lit streets of the town.
The streets were clean and quiet, with very few people around.
The buildings on either side had a 1950s feel, mostly wooden Japanese-style houses, with a few modern two or three-story buildings.
In between them were clusters of late cherry blossoms.
Compared to the crowded and anxious scene at the traditional bridge a few hours ago, this seaside town felt like it was cut off from the world.
It seemed that as night fell, the entire town began to rest.
At that moment, Sakura softly said again, “So beautiful.”
She had repeated this countless times today.
Yet in Chen Yuan’s eyes, no scenery could compare to the girl beside him.
They walked slowly towards the sea, with the setting sun in front of them.
The closer they got, the stronger the refreshing sea breeze felt.
The countless treetops on the surrounding mountains swayed in the wind, rustling gently, harmoniously composing layers of rolling waves along with the rise and fall of the tide…
Suddenly, several tandem bicycles for tourists rode towards them.
It seemed like they were a group of young people, perhaps visiting this peaceful and beautiful place for sightseeing.
Or maybe they actually lived nearby.
Sakura was originally immersed in the picturesque world around her, but when she saw those oddly shaped bicycles coming over, her eyes suddenly lit up.
Chen Yuan had the same idea.
In this calm and serene seaside town, facing the sea wind, on the clean and empty roads, with a long enough distance…
Nothing was more comforting than a bike ride!
Chen Yuan immediately stopped them and explained his intentions.
After a brief negotiation, they noticed the super cute girl behind Chen Yuan.
Looking into her bright eyes, no one could resist.
As a result, they pooled together to lend a bicycle to Chen Yuan.
Fortunately, they lived close to the town, so after agreeing on everything, they returned the bike to a designated location.
Chen Yuan gave them the rental fee and successfully obtained a tandem bicycle.
Then, with the sea breeze, the two began to ride…
To be precise, it should be Chen Yuan pedaling and not making her exert any effort.
Sakura sat in the back, holding her little hat, stretching out her head to enjoy the wind.
The sea breeze was already strong, and Chen Yuan pedaled even faster!
Her eyes were blown wide open, and her hair flew behind her, long strands trailing behind the bicycle.
Suddenly!
Chen Yuan yelled out!
“Whoa!!”
Ahem…
He didn’t even know why…
It felt like a genetic instinct…
He didn’t believe anyone could resist shouting that out while riding downhill!
However, this shout left Sakura stunned, blinking her clear eyes at Chen Yuan’s back…
Then…
Imitating Chen Yuan’s earlier shout, she called out in a distorted accent:
“Ummh!!!”
She didn’t understand why Chen Yuan shouted that, but since he did…
He must have a good reason for it!
And after she shouted, it seemed that something inside her was truly released, making her feel refreshed…
Hearing her mimic his shout, Chen Yuan couldn’t help but laugh.
There’s always that one person who won’t resent your madness but will join you in your craziness…
Then, Chen Yuan let out a loud roar:
“Whoa!!”
“Ummh!!!!” Sakura shouted back fiercely.
“Hahahaha……”
The two rode along, shouting as if they had lost their minds…
…..
“The outside world is like this, huh……”
When they reached the seaside, they found a big rock and sat together, watching the sunset and chatting.
Sakura gazed longingly, her expression blank.
“This is just the beginning…” Chen Yuan smiled, leaning back on his hands and half-laying down, “The world is vast; you’ve only strolled through a mall, taken a ride, and seen the sea.”
Chen Yuan: “It sounds like you know what the world is like.”
“In Yuan’s eyes, what is the world like?”
Sakura watched the sun gradually draw in the last light, the crimson ocean slowly darkening, and soon nightfall would come.
Her eyes were vacant yet splendid; Chen Yuan could see the sunset reflected in her eyes.
As the sky grew darker, her eyes also dimmed…
“The world… it’s too big.”
Chen Yuan turned to look at the sea, seemingly recalling his experiences in other worlds.
“When people die, they really become souls.”
“And they might even meet God.”
“He might send you to another world…”
Perhaps when he shared these experiences with others, no one would believe him.
But saying it to Sakura, he had no such concerns.
Whatever he said, she would believe…
Maybe apart from Sakura, he had no one else to share his experiences with.
“You think the world is like this, but it’s not.”
“There are worlds where knights and magic abound.”
“There are worlds filled with vampires.”
“And there are worlds with mechas and monsters.”
“And then… the Xianxia World where the sky and earth meet…”
Chen Yuan detailed all the so-called worlds he had experienced to Sakura…
