Chapter 424 - 259: What Kind of Swimsuit Should I Choose?

The mothers nearby were all trying to hold back their laughter.

Yu Bin’s face was stern. "I’m not the one who booked it."

"Uh... then who..."

Lin Jiang smiled and waved at the staff member, who then walked over.

"There are fewer than 80 people, so a boat for around 100 should be enough. You already agreed on the price, 32,000, right?"

"That’s right. That price includes the essential food service."

"What does the food service include?"

"It’s all listed here. We also offer other packages."

The staff member handed over his phone, which displayed the prices for the packages.

"In that case, add the 16,666 package. Please prepare it as soon as possible, don’t waste any time."

He ordered a top-tier package right off the bat. The staff member was overjoyed; his commission for the month was secured.

The other mothers looked at Lin Jiang with eyes full of admiration.

A man that handsome and wealthy was truly hard to resist.

Afterward, the two signed the agreement, and Lin Jiang transferred the money. They agreed to meet at the pier in half an hour to give the crew time to prepare.

They were about to set sail, so many of the mothers took their children back to their rooms to change clothes.

Even if they weren’t going to wear swimsuits, they at least had to change into a dress.

"Brother Yu, you really should stop trying to compete with him."

On the way back, Zhang Wanqiang said in a low voice,

"Not only did he rent a boat, but he also spent over ten thousand on food. And he drives a Maybach that costs more than three million. He’s on a completely different level. You really can’t compare."

"Enough, enough, don’t say it. God, what a killjoy."

Yu Bin said dejectedly, "If I hadn’t run into him today, I might have had a chance to get close to Zhang Jiahe’s mother."

"You can only blame bad luck. He’s sharp-looking and rich. There’s just no competing. You should go for Zhang Li instead," Zhang Wanqiang said.

"When we were hiking yesterday, she told me her husband is a sailor and is away from home all year. She must be lonely without any marital life for so long. Plus, she took the initiative to ride in your car on the way here. If you just make a move, it’s a sure thing."

Yu Bin thought about it.

’Although Zhang Li isn’t as good as Fang Jie, her looks and figure are still decent. As a second choice, it’s not a bad deal.’

"Quick, quick, she’s coming! Go say hi."

Yu Bin turned his head and saw Zhang Li jogging over with her child.

AHEM, AHEM, AHEM...

Clearing his throat, Yu Bin straightened his back, waiting for Zhang Li to come and start a conversation.

"Hurry, hurry, let’s go back and change. We only have half an hour, let’s not be late."

"Okay, okay..."

The mother and daughter quickened their pace, rushing past Yu Bin like a gust of wind, as if they hadn’t seen him at all.

The two men stood frozen in place for a long moment.

They had been getting along so well before, and she’d even made some slightly flirtatious gestures. He thought the next step would fall into place naturally, but she had just walked right past him as if he didn’t exist!

This was unacceptable to Yu Bin.

"Damn it! Is she playing me for a fool?!"

The parents left one after another. Since Zhao Wenxuan was already wearing shorts and sandals, Lin Jiang didn’t take him back to change and just waited in the ground-floor coffee shop for the others to gather.

[Wild Monster has been slain. Reward: Master-level Diving Skills, 500,000 cash.]

’It was completed that easily?’

Lin Jiang thought for a moment. ’Looks like my strategy was correct.’

’Renting a boat for 32,000 was something he could reluctantly accept, but adding the 16,666 package on top of that must have shown him the gap between the rich and the poor.’

Soon, a wealth of knowledge about diving skills flooded into Lin Jiang’s mind.

BUZZ BUZZ BUZZ—

His phone vibrated. It was an email with a digital copy of his diving certification.

It included certifications for all four major systems of freediving.

’Tongzi is getting more and more considerate.’

’Tomorrow is a free day. I can find a chance to get in the water and try it out.’

One by one, everyone gathered at the hotel entrance. After a headcount, they all headed to the pier together.

Once aboard, every child was fitted with a life jacket. There were also four lifeguards on duty, so the safety measures were extremely thorough.

Watching box after box of food and drinks being carried onto the boat, many of the parents sighed internally, thinking how great it was to be rich.

With all preparations complete, the yacht set off.

The children shouted and danced with excitement.

The parents all stood on deck, admiring the coastal scenery.

The yacht had three decks, but most people were on the main one.

Stealing a moment of leisure, Lin Jiang entrusted Zhao Wenxuan to Jiang Xiaoqi and went to stand alone at the stern, hoping for some peace and quiet to clear his head.

’I probably don’t need to worry too much about the filming.’

’Just as Fang Jie said, money can solve these kinds of problems. But later on, I might face issues with censorship and approvals, and I’ll also have to deal with the major cinema chains.’

’This part of the process will be a test of my connections.’

’But in this stage, Berkeley Cinema might play a crucial role.’

Lin Jiang frowned slightly, recalling the matter with Huipin Supermarket.

’I heard from He Jing before that they’re also planning to build a cinema there. Given how popular *Xia Luote’s Troubles* is, refusing to screen the movie there could be one way to accelerate their demise.’

’Besides, Tongzi rewarded me with a movie this time, so there will definitely be more rewards like this in the future, maybe even songs. So I need to start planning my entry into the film and television industry now.’

"What are you doing all the way out here?"

Hearing someone speak, Lin Jiang glanced back and saw Fang Jie approaching.

The sea breeze ruffled the hem of her dress and lifted her long, curly hair. The charm of a mature woman was on full display, like a flower of worldly splendor swaying in the wind.