Chapter 251: Let’s Go Soak in the Hot Spring Together
Lin Tian had a dream.
In the dream, he was so hungry that he snuck a bun from the steamer.
Just when guilt was gnawing at him, he turned around and saw two enormous buns chasing after him!
Those blasted buns were shouting as they came after him:
“Don’t run! Come back and eat me!”
“Why aren’t you eating!!”
Lin Tian jolted awake from the dream.
Surrounding him was the hotel room.
What a bizarre dream!
He was drenched in cold sweat.
Glancing at his phone, he realized it was already half-past eleven.
Had he really been sleeping that long?
Rubbing his head and tossing aside the hotel’s white duvet, he noticed a dull ache still lingering.
Memories from last night came flooding back.
First, he had spent the afternoon wandering around Ikebukuro with Gan Yan Yu, then they went wild at a live house all night long.
On the way back, Gan Yan Yu got drunk. Somehow, he ended up stripping her clothes off and they were shaking around in the backseat!
Is that where this dream came from?
Lin Tian rubbed his forehead.
d*mn it! After all that, to have a dream about Gan Yan Yu that wasn’t even a steamy one!
The rest of the memories got a bit fuzzy.
He vaguely remembered that after getting out of the car and walking Gan Yan Yu to her room, neither of them had said a single word.
The atmosphere was a bit… awkward.
“.”
Lin Tian shook off the odd vibe and took a deep breath before getting out of bed and pulling back the curtains.
The bustling spectacle of Tokyo was laid out before him.
Today’s agenda was—hot spring hotel!
Once this stop was over, it would be time to get serious about preparations for the competition, so he had to enjoy this!
Lin Tian quickly shot a WeChat message to Gan Yan Yu.
While waiting for her reply, he rummaged through his suitcase to pack what he needed for the day.
—Camera.
He had taken quite a few photos yesterday while exploring Ikebukuro.
However, during the process, he realized that taking these pictures was a hassle, especially because he and Gan Yan Yu couldn’t be in the frame together.
He had considered filming a Tokyo vlog for Douyin, but if he and Gan Yan Yu weren’t in the same shot, there was no way the fans would accept that.
Should he hire a photographer when they got there?
He pondered this as he was lost in thought.
“Ding-dong—”
At that moment, the doorbell rang.
Lin Tian opened the door to find Gan Yan Yu in a crisp white winter outfit, dragging a suitcase behind her.
The moment he saw her, his memories from last night and the dream surged back, causing his heart to skip a beat.
“When are we leaving?” she asked.
The young woman looked remarkably calm, completely betraying any indication that anything unusual had happened.
To Gan Laoshi, it seemed everything from yesterday was quite sensible.
But for some reason, Lin Tian felt an indescribable strange guilt lingering inside him.
It was as if he had given out a reward to someone who didn’t deserve it, and now that person was standing right in front of him.
—First, I owe you an apology.
Yet, seeing Gan Yan Yu acting normally, Lin Tian shoved those thoughts aside.
“Did you pack so quickly?” he asked, redirecting the conversation.
“I got up at nine.”
“If you didn’t sleep for eight hours, better watch out for today!” he teased.
“Not a problem! I can sleep on the bus!”
Lin Tian eyed the massive suitcase behind Gan Yan Yu curiously.
“What did you pack? Why’s it so heavy?”
It was just a day-and-a-half trip! Why bring a whole suitcase?
It can’t be filled with secret gadgets for weekends away with guys, right?
Hearing Lin Tian’s question, Gan Yan Yu blushed a little.
“Half of it… is swimwear.”
“What? Are you planning to sell them or something??” Lin Tian was shocked.
How much space do swimsuits take up?
Filling half a suitcase? Was she throwing a pool party or what?
“I just couldn’t decide what to wear, so I thought I’d bring them all!”
Who knew our fashionista Gan Yan Yu would ever be indecisive about what to wear?
Lin Tian didn’t quite understand why choosing swimsuits would cause such a dilemma. Sure, they’re a bit different from regular clothes, but she never fussed over outfits before this!
“Because what swimsuit you wear really impacts comfort when soaking in the hot spring, so I need to try them all!” Gan Yan Yu raised her finger seriously.
“Do you even hear yourself?” Lin Tian sighed and stepped forward to lift her suitcase.
It was a bit heavy, but manageable.
However, Lin Tian had plenty of his own stuff too so it wasn’t easy to help her out.
“Lin Tian.”
Just then, Gan Yan Yu suddenly lowered her voice.
“Do you know what He Zhi Chen has been up to these past few days?”
“What about him?” Lin Tian was puzzled by her sudden question.
He honestly hadn’t paid attention to it.
Since arriving in Tokyo, he had been busy organizing plans with Gan Yan Yu. Wei Xiao Xiao had her own work to attend to.
And technically speaking, He Zhi Chen was on vacation too, so he should be out having fun.
“Every time I come to find you, I have to pass by his room.”
“He doesn’t like to close the door. Every time I walk past, I see him at his computer working. He hasn’t gone anywhere!” Gan Yan Yu explained.
“Oh, really?” Lin Tian was a bit surprised.
That did sound kind of miserable…
“I think he’s been working because he doesn’t have anyone to go play with. He’s done so much for us—should we invite him along?” Gan Yan Yu whispered.
Wait, just because he’s working doesn’t mean he needs to be pitied!
Lin Tian felt a bit awkward but thought it over—why not?
Perfect, he really needed someone trustworthy to help carry stuff as well as a photographer to sh**t videos for himself and Gan Yan Yu.
“.”
Lin Tian messaged He Zhi Chen, letting him know about the hot spring trip.
Before long, he got a quick reply.
【Sure.】
A moment later, another message came through.
This time it was a voice note:
“By the way, Wei Xiao Xiao’s plans for today just fell through, so she’s at the hotel. Should I invite her too?”
“Sure.”
Lin Tian agreed without much thought.
Since an extra light bulb was already joining them, he didn’t mind a second.
The more people, the better—it might even keep him from getting into trouble again. He didn’t want to relive that nightmare from last night!
Putting his phone away and looking up, he suddenly noticed—
Gan Yan Yu had puffed up her cheeks, her face transforming into an adorable little dumpling, and she was staring at him with a look of haunting disappointment.
(End of Chapter)
