Yi Anguo couldn't help but laugh. "I didn't expect you to have moments of insecurity!"

"Nonsense, when have I ever lacked confidence? I'm just a bit conservative. I don't want a crowd of people to see me in a swimsuit," Chen Ting said, concerned with her image.

She certainly wouldn't admit she was afraid of others seeing her less-than-slender figure! At the same time, she secretly resolved to lose weight as soon as she got back. Yi Anguo obviously liked her very much but seemed a bit resistant. Could it be because he wasn't satisfied with her figure?

"Actually, girls don't have to be stick-thin to be beautiful. Some look better with a bit more roundness," Yi Anguo comforted her. "During the Tang Dynasty, plumpness was considered beautiful. Overly thin girls weren't as well-liked. Wasn't Yang Guifei known as one of the four great beauties of history? In reality, Yang Guifei wasn't thin at all. Her figure was a lot like yours—neither too thin nor too plump, just right. But who would ever say she wasn't beautiful?"

"Are you serious? Yang Guifei's figure was really like mine?" Chen Ting asked, her eyes lighting up with excitement.

Of course, Chen Ting knew who Yang Guifei was; she had read about her in history books.

"Of course. These are real historical facts. How could they be fake?" Yi Anguo nodded affirmatively.

By this time, the Hu sisters had changed into their swimsuits and walked over. Although the swimsuits they wore were relatively conservative, their excellent figures were impossible to hide.

Chen Ting had just regained a bit of confidence from Yi Anguo's words, but seeing the sisters' nearly identical, perfect figures, she felt discouraged all over again.

"The most important thing in life is to be happy and have confidence in yourself. Think about whether I'm right or not," Yi Anguo said before heading into the sea to swim with the Hu sisters.

People who live in the south are generally adept swimmers. The southern provinces are crisscrossed with rivers, so most everyone learns to swim at a very young age, growing up playing in the water. Swimming in the sea felt a little different from swimming in a river, but it was similar enough. The sea was boundless, but most people who went for a swim at the beach didn't venture into the deep water, preferring to play in the shallow areas nearby.

The seawater was very salty; even the air by the sea tasted of salt. It was fine to visit occasionally, but Yi Anguo didn't particularly enjoy coming often. He had been to the seaside in Shenzhen and visited several beach resorts. Although those places were crowded with swimmers, the water was always murky with very poor clarity, which he found quite disappointing. Here in Sanya, however, the seawater was much clearer than in Shenzhen, despite the crowds. No wonder so many people flocked to Sanya for vacation just to swim at this beach.

This stretch of beach was the hotel's private domain, accessible only to registered guests. As a result, the conditions and facilities were quite comprehensive. The hotel was situated right on the coast, and you could see the ocean from your room at any time. Of course, these large hotels were all star-rated, so their prices were naturally steep. But for people on vacation, who really cared about that? The main point of a trip was to have fun and be happy. If you couldn't enjoy yourself to the fullest, what was the point of even coming?

As soon as she hit the water, Hu Qian excitedly dove under the surface. After she came up for air, she exclaimed happily, "The water here is so clear! The quality is so much better than in Shenzhen."

"Of course. This area is mainly for tourism, with no industrial pollution. How could Shenzhen compare?" Yi Anguo said with a smile.

"But Shenzhen is so crowded. The beaches are still packed during holidays."

"It can't be helped. People go there because it's close, convenient, and doesn't cost much," Yi Anguo replied. "Coming here to vacation and swim is a different story. It's quite expensive, not something the average person can afford."

"Brother-in-law! Have you ever thought about buying a hotel here when you have the money? Then you could come and play whenever you want. How convenient would that be!" Hu Qian said with a laugh.

"I think *you're* the one who wants the convenience of coming here whenever you please!" Hu Jing glared at her sister. "The hotels here must be incredibly expensive. Buying one would cost a fortune! Besides, their business is booming and they're making so much money, why would they sell to you? Do you think you can just buy whatever you want just because you have money? A hotel that profitable is a golden goose that lays eggs. Who would be willing to part with it? None of these owners are fools."

"Qian's idea isn't bad," Yi Anguo nodded. "It's definitely not possible now, but if an opportunity arises in the future, it's something to consider."

"See, Sis? Even Brother-in-law says my idea is good! You can make money on the investment and enjoy life at the same time. Why not?" Hu Qian said cheerfully. "You're running a company and making money, and so is Brother-in-law. With all the money you two will earn, why not enjoy life properly? Isn't money meant for spending and enjoying? You can't take it with you when you die."

"Oh, so you think you're right, do you? If you're so capable, earn your own money in the future. Buy a hotel if you want, enjoy life however you want. No one will stop you. Just stop relying on your brother-in-law for everything!" Hu Jing reprimanded her. Then she turned to Yi Anguo. "And you, stop indulging and spoiling her. She'll become rotten. She's actually encouraging you to buy a hotel here just so she can come and play conveniently."

Yi Anguo gave a helpless, bitter smile and dove into the water. If I can't afford to provoke her, can't I at least avoid her?

Vacation time always flew by. In the afternoon, Yi Anguo took his daughter, Yi Xinyi, to play in the sand with a small shovel and then carried her into the sea to teach her how to swim. For some reason, Chen Ting still felt too embarrassed to change into a swimsuit and join them in the water.

Some of the company employees who knew the inside story were getting confused. What exactly was the relationship between the company's vice president, the Chen family's young heiress Chen Ting, and this Mr. Yi? Mr. Yi had not only brought along a pair of beautiful twin sisters but also a daughter. Wasn't he supposed to be Miss Chen's boyfriend, her fiancé?

Many of the department managers had paid several tens of thousands of yuan to join this trip, all for Miss Chen's sake. The current situation, however, was becoming incomprehensible to many of them. The reason everyone respected Yi Anguo and cooperated fully with his work was, frankly, for Miss Chen's sake. Who would dare to disrespect or refuse to cooperate with Miss Chen's boyfriend, her fiancé? The entire company would be his one day. You'd have to be planning on quitting—or have been kicked in the head by a donkey—to cross him.

But if Yi Anguo wasn't Miss Chen's boyfriend, let alone her fiancé, was there any need for them to revere him and cooperate so fully with his work?

However, whenever Miss Chen was with Yi Anguo, she was all smiles and laughter. The way she looked at him… as people with life experience, they all understood what that gaze meant. It wasn't just these sly, seasoned veterans of the workplace who could see it; even the Hu sisters had sensed it.

Hu Jing didn't mind so much. She knew quite well that Yi Anguo had other women besides her, and she never expected him to marry her. She only cherished how well he treated her in the present. At least now, he rarely stayed out all night and treated her place as his home. For her, that was enough. She felt she had already received so much. Asking for more would only be counterproductive, and that wasn't an outcome she wanted.

But her younger sister, Hu Qian, was unaware of all this. Seeing another woman threatening her sister's position, she immediately felt a prickle of annoyance and wanted to stand up for her.

"Sister! Look at that woman, constantly laughing and joking with Brother-in-law. The way she's looking at him, it's like she wants to snatch his very soul away! She knows he's a married man, yet she's still seducing him so brazenly. You have to go over there and stop her!" Hu Qian urged. "You're his wife! You have to assert your claim right now!"

"Stop being ridiculous!" Hu Jing warned, explaining to her sister. "That woman is the heiress of Chen Enterprises. Your brother-in-law told me about her, so don't cause trouble! He has his own plans and his own difficulties. Besides, she has been very nice to him and doesn't have any ill intentions."

"The heiress of Chen Enterprises? So what? Does being an heiress give her the right to seduce another woman's husband?" Hu Qian retorted, unconvinced.

"That's enough! Let's go back to the room and rest. These are all people from Chen Enterprises. Your brother-in-law works there as a department manager. He needs his colleagues and subordinates to cooperate with his work, which is why he organized this team-building trip. The goal is to get to know everyone and build good relationships. We shouldn't get in his way."

Hu Jing quickly pulled her sister away, worried she would cause a scene if she stayed any longer. That would cause a lot of trouble.

No matter what, she couldn't let her man lose face and be put in an awkward position in front of so many people. Besides, if she stayed, watching Chen Ting constantly laughing and acting so intimate with Yi Anguo would still make her uncomfortable, even if she understood the situation. It was better to leave. Out of sight, out of mind.

Although Hu Qian was reluctant to go and still worried about the woman with her brother-in-law, she had no choice but to be dragged away by her sister.

Yi Anguo had actually been keeping an eye on Hu Jing and especially Hu Qian. He was worried that the impetuous younger sister would see Chen Ting acting so close and chummy with him, get angry on her sister's behalf, and start an argument with Chen Ting. That would create an incredibly awkward scene for everyone to watch. But when Chen Ting was with him, she just loved to cling to him, acting playfully and being physically close while they laughed and talked. He couldn't really do anything about it. If he forcefully stopped Chen Ting from getting close to him in public, especially with company staff all around, it would make her lose face and put her in an impossible position. Chen Ting wasn't just the heiress of Chen Enterprises; she was also the vice president and its future successor. If he embarrassed her like that, how could she maintain her authority as vice president? It would only lead to people gossiping about her behind her back.

Seeing the two sisters finally leave, Yi Anguo let out a huge sigh of relief, feeling the tension drain from his body.

Although Yi Anguo knew Hu Jing wouldn't interfere or blame him even if he got entangled with other women, he also knew that respect was mutual. The more tolerant and uncomplaining she was, the less he wanted to hurt her or make her unhappy.

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