Young Master Su, I Accept

The plane's engines roared like thunder, leaving a white trail in the blue sky. After some time, in his dreams, Su Chen finally reached his destination: a small island in the south, a renowned tourist haven. Su Chen, laden with several parcels and dragging two suitcases, struggled to disembark from the plane. He glanced at Su Xian'er, who hadn't brought anything with her. His emotions changed dramatically in an instant. 

He had misunderstood Su Xian'er; she was far from being a wasteful wife. In fact, she was considerate and gentle. Su Chen couldn't even bear to think about how exhausted he'd be if Su Xian'er also brought a lot of luggage. But before Su Chen could complain, the sudden hot wind from the south caught him off guard. "What is this?!" he thought, finding the environment challenging. 

The place seemed almost equatorial, with outdoor temperatures reaching at least 30 degrees Celsius. Physically, Su Chen wasn't too uncomfortable due to his robust constitution. However, mentally, he struggled to adapt to this sudden change. Thankfully, being a VIP, airport staff soon approached to help Su Chen with his luggage, allowing him to breathe a sigh of relief.

He observed three jovially chatting women, and Su Chen was truly furious. If not for being in public, he'd surely teach the trio a stern lesson. But he couldn't here, surrounded by so many people. However, the presence of these three women gave Su Chen immense pressure. Yang Danxuan was manageable since they had some previous interactions. 

But with Zhang Li, it felt like a grand showdown involving three nations. Each woman had her own story, yet all were firmly tied to Su Chen. None of them showed any signs of betrayal. But soon, Su Chen disregarded Zhang Li, feeling that only Yang Yuxin and Su Xian'er were reliable. Yang Yuxin adored him, and though they had their moments, Su Chen felt that even if she cried and threw tantrums, she lacked the courage to truly leave him. 

In his view, Yang Yuxin was his forever. At most, if they ever lived together, and Su Chen's attention wavered, she'd likely get infuriated and maybe vent her frustrations to Yang Danxuan. It would be troublesome if Yang Danxuan also had feelings for him. She'd likely badmouth Su Chen to Yang Yuxin.

Then there's Su Xian'er, who was more stable than Yang Yuxin. If forced to choose between them, what would he do? "What a joke," he thought, "only kids answer multiple-choice questions." Su Chen feared his thoughts were becoming too similar to typical male protagonists. It was dangerous. "Is this the perk of being the main male character, always thinking so optimistically?" he pondered. 

[Are these women playing with me? What's going on? Before boarding the plane, they all focused on me, claiming they wanted to travel with me. Once aboard, they completely ignored me. Did I offend them in some way? Well, it's normal for a man to be accompanied by three beautiful women, right?] 

Hearing these thoughts, Su Xian'er, who was nearby, internally scoffed, "You know what you did. This is what happens when you offend women, especially pretty ones." Yang Yuxin shared the sentiment; she had discussed this with Su Xian'er. Regardless, Yang Danxuan's attention was now on Su Chen, especially noting his sweaty appearance. She quickly approached, offering, "Are you tired? Want some water?" She then handed Su Chen a drink she had previously sipped from. He didn't mind and finished it in one gulp.

Just as he sighed inwardly, he thought, "This is the legendary benefit." 

"Don't worry," he reassured, "I've arranged for someone to pick us up. We'll be there soon, so let's not leave just yet. Let's wait!" After Yang Danxuan spoke, she tenderly wiped the sweat off Su Chen's brow.

In reality, she hadn't given it much thought. She simply wanted to help Su Chen out of a subconscious desire to care for him. To Yang Danxuan, such actions were completely normal. However, she would only do such things for a select few. But those few were the closest and most trusted, like Yang Yuxin. Now, in her heart, Su Chen seemed to hold the same place as Yang Yuxin. The national idol serving Su Chen made his fatigue vanish instantly, and he felt somewhat cherished.

[Damn, was I crazy earlier? Yang Yuxin? Su Xian'er? It seems that time does not necessarily favor those we've known the longest!]

[Well, it's said that she's the kindest and most caring heroine in the entire story. It's different with her. I guess I shouldn't be cold to Yang Danxuan anymore.]

[Come to think of it, she's not the main character anyway.]

[Marrying someone so gentle would be the greatest pleasure!]

"By the way, I've never seen you in a skirt. I wonder if it would suit you?" Su Chen's sudden question caught Yang Danxuan off guard. It seemed she hadn't expected Su Chen to say something like that. Su Chen observed Yang Danxuan closely. Today, she wore a white knitted sweater with slim-fitting pencil pants. 

These pants accentuated her long, straight legs, and he secretly wished he could measure them for himself. They also highlighted her perfect figure, and he thought that women without a pronounced posterior shouldn't wear such fitting clothes. He sneakily glanced at Su Xian'er.

Hearing Su Chen's words, Yang Danxuan realized he wanted to close the distance between them. She felt relieved and even responded jokingly, "Well, I'm a bit frail. If I wore a skirt, I might catch a cold. That's why I don't like wearing them," she added. 

Yang Danxuan paused, wanting to tell Su Chen that if he liked seeing her in a skirt, she could consider wearing one. The idea sounded sweet but was too shy to utter. She hesitated for a long time and ultimately kept it to herself.

Su Chen, oblivious to her shyness, chuckled internally. After a brief silence, he said, "Don't worry. I've studied medicine. If you get sick, I'll give you a shot." 

[Only Su Xian'er, who has been with me since childhood, can experience this sweet care.] 

Su Xian'er imagined a large syringe and blushed, feeling a bit scared. "Heh," she scoffed disdainfully at Su Chen, "Your mind is always on such things." Su Chen, of course, didn't hear her comment. 

But Yang Yuxin beside her did. Thinking of Su Xian'er's relationship with Su Chen, and realizing she hasn't had a deep conversation with him yet, she felt very dissatisfied. She shot Su Xian'er a glare, thinking, "Vixen!" Such is the nature of female friendships, they can break and mend quickly.

"Why do you call me 'sister'? I don't like that title," Yang Danxuan frowned, thinking Su Chen considered her as Yang Yuxin's elder sister. This made her feel empty and her joy vanished instantly, making her quite restless. Su Chen noticed Yang Danxuan's thoughts and explained, "You misunderstand. I have a younger sister, but never an older one." He paused and decided not to continue. He thought if he explained further, it might be embarrassing. Yang Danxuan, initially confused, eventually realized the affection in Su Chen's words and her face turned red.

At that moment, Yang Yuxin approached with a stern expression, "Why aren't we leaving?" 

"Danxuan said someone is coming to pick us up," Su Chen replied seriously. They locked eyes, and Yang Yuxin's eyes reddened. She thought, "Bastard, calling her so affectionately. You've always called me by my name." 

Su Chen mentally retorted, "You ignored me earlier. Now you regret it. If you don't come over, I'm leaving." Seeing Yang Yuxin's demeanor, Su Xian'er on the other side was furious. She knew Su Chen's intentions. She initially wanted him to just act out his part, but didn't expect Yang Yuxin to be moved so easily.

After a while, a beautiful young woman appeared before them. Su Chen took a careful look and sensed a strong confidence emanating from her.

The woman smiled and said, "We can go straight to the hotel. Everything has been arranged in advance." Su Chen nodded with satisfaction. This is the life of a young master. No matter where he goes or what he does, he doesn't have to lift a finger. Everything is taken care of for him. In the car with the air conditioner on, everything felt better. 

Yet, deep inside, Su Chen's passion burned fiercely. He leaned towards Yang Yuxin and whispered, "Don't forget what you promised." Her face flushed as she responded softly, "What did I promise?" Of course, she knew what he was referring to. At this moment, she hesitated to admit it, feeling it was too embarrassing. 

"If you're scared, I'll give you the courage," Su Chen chuckled, "Considering the hot weather, the hotel we're going to must have a large swimming pool. I hope you brought your swimsuit." 

[Hehe, I've heard you look stunning and tempting in a swimsuit. I won't believe it unless you show me.] 

Su Chen spoke and not only looked at Yang Yuxin but also leaned in closer. In reality, he had been ignoring Yang Yuxin's feelings because he felt the timing wasn't right. Maybe he felt he had to play his cards right. Su Chen didn't see himself as a good guy, otherwise, he wouldn't have been cast as a villain. Hence, if he had to choose between the two, he'd make sure Yang Yuxin was on his side. 

He was confident Yang Yuxin couldn't leave him. It was wise to secure those who might leave. Investments were like this; with a steady ace up his sleeve, he had the confidence to invest in other ventures. Even if he failed, there was a fallback. Yang Yuxin remained silent. She even turned her head away, refusing to look at Su Chen. 

She was boiling inside, "You ignored me before, so now I won't bother with you. Don't act like I can't live without you. I lived just fine without you before." Su Chen had no clue about Yang Yuxin's thoughts. His heart was filled with joy. 

[It's so confusing. Even though I used to be a champion swimmer, I'm unsure of my capabilities now without my skillset.] 

[Which style should I use? Backstroke?] 

[It seems pretty good, and I might not even have to exert much effort.] 

As Su Chen contemplated, Yang Yuxin couldn't hold back anymore, "I don't want to swim with you, go by yourself." 

"Not going?" Su Chen was stunned, "That's not what you told me earlier." 

[What's happening? Why is she reneging on her word? Is she shy or truly not interested?] 

[She promised to show me, so what's changed?] 

[I bet she's got plenty of beautiful swimsuits in her bag. Why not show me now?] 

[Damn, did she trick me?] 

"I never said anything. Don't get the wrong idea," Yang Yuxin blinked innocently, a trace of glee at the corner of her mouth. Inside, she thought, "Beg me. You'll pay for how you treated me before. I won't easily give in." Yang Yuxin felt a touch of pride. She wanted to tease and annoy Su Chen. She had made up her mind that unless Su Chen pleaded, she wouldn't agree. 

"Besides, after such a long flight, I'm tired and want to rest," Yang Yuxin said, trying to hold back her laughter. 

"Tired?" Su Chen's face darkened, "You're tired even when I haven't done anything yet? So weak." "Look..." Su Chen wanted to mention Su Xian'er, but he stopped himself. Su Xian'er, on the other hand, knew what Su Chen meant. Thinking about it made her feel that he was too much, always engaging until dawn. Who could handle that? 

However, seeing Yang Yuxin stand her ground made Su Xian'er happy. Yang Yuxin knew what Su Chen was hinting at, and it was her vulnerable spot. She didn't want to dwell on it and changed the subject, "Actually, I don't know how to swim."

Su Chen looked at her with disdain, "When we were kids, I saw you win the swimming championship. Wasn't I right there?" 

Yang Yuxin looked at Su Chen with curiosity, "I don't remember you being there. Eh, that was so long ago. I've forgotten how to swim now," Yang Yuxin said triumphantly.

The woman from his childhood remarked, "You once told me when we were kids that you'd marry me when we grew up. What about now?" She continued with a hint of bitterness, "You've probably forgotten about that, haven't you? Now you're just looking down on me, aren't you?" The more Yang Yuxin thought about it, the angrier she became.

"Don't ask. If you ask, I'll just say I can't swim," she snapped. Su Chen widened his eyes in disbelief, then changed his tone and said, "Fine then, if that's the case, I'll go by myself. Maybe I'll find some pretty girls to join me there." Yang Yuxin remained silent, unfazed by his comments.

She wasn't afraid of his provocations; she knew he was just trying to goad her into a reaction. At that moment, Yang Danxuan, who was nearby, was finding it hard to resist chiming in. She wanted to tell Su Chen, "It's okay, I brought my swimsuit too." But after glancing at the visibly upset Yang Yuxin, Yang Danxuan decided against voicing her thoughts.

However, another pleasing voice soon interrupted, "Young Master Su, how about I go with you?" Su Chen looked up to see it was the woman who had come to pick them up. For some reason, he felt there was something distinctive about her. Yang Yuxin, too, shifted her attention to the newcomer, curious about this "bewitching beauty."

Without uttering a word, Yang Yuxin took a detailed look at the woman and then turned her head away in reassurance. She thought to herself, "She's just average, at best a seven out of ten, no more than that. There are countless girls who show interest in Su Chen. I don't think this one can pose any threat to me."