Chapter 157 - Hiding Deep Among the Lotus Flowers (2/2)
Just then, Ye Xiaoxian faced a dilemma over whether to enjoy the scenery fully or to avoid sunburn under the canopy. Although she had applied some of the sun cream that she had made to her skin, she would still get burned if exposed to intense sunlight.
After a mental struggle she finally said, “Alas, I love my skin better. I think I should stay under the canopy.”
Seeing her slightly frowning face, Xiao Baoshan felt that she was more adorable than ever before. Since they had got on the boat, Xiao Baoshan had been rowing hard away from the sh.o.r.e. Several boats had been with them on the lake at the beginning, but the lake was so expansive that they couldn’t see any of them after turning a corner.
A few moments later, Ye Xiaoxian heard something rustling against the wooden hull. The boat was brus.h.i.+ng past the lotus leaves. Immediately, the light faded as she found herself surrounded by lotus flowers and leaves. Xiao Baoshan had steered the boat deep among the lotus flowers.
“Baoshan, why are you taking the boat in here? We may get lost!” Ye Xiaoxiao got a bit nervous.
Xiao Baoshan put down the paddles and squatted down to pick several seed pods. Then, he moved under the canopy and handed the seed pods to Ye Xiaoxian. “These are edible.”
Ye Xiaoxian’s eyes suddenly lit up. “Lotus seeds!”
Lotus seeds were thought to have medicinal use in relieving the acc.u.mulation of excess yang energy. They could be used to simmer the soup or be eaten raw.
When she was about to peel the lotus seeds, she found that Xiao Baoshan didn’t go out to row the boat. Curiously she asked, “Why are you still here?”
“I want to stay with you for a while,” he said. “Little Ye, I feel so comfortable here. It’s just like we’re hiding in a haven of peace. Don’t you think so?”
Hearing that, Ye Xiaoxian also looked around. The lotus flowers and leaves surrounding the boat isolated them from the outside world. The secluded s.p.a.ce was indeed a peaceful haven and it was so quiet that she could only hear the melodious gurgle of the water and the tender wind.
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