Chapter 363 - 220: Jiang Silu Calls Dad for the First Time, a Relationship Breakthrough

Chapter 363: Chapter 220: Jiang Silu Calls Dad for the First Time, a Relationship Breakthrough

Song Miaomiao went over too, snapping pictures with her phone.

Liu Shiting sat under a beach umbrella, sipping a drink with a smile on her face.

Jiang Silu leaned against the railing, gazing at the distant horizon, feeling a sense of peace.

Lu Fan walked over to stand beside her and asked softly, "Are you cold? There are jackets on the boat."

Jiang Silu shook her head. "I’m not cold."

"How are your preparations for the competition coming along? Has Teacher He been helping you?"

"Yes, Teacher He gave me a lot of advice." Jiang Silu nodded. "My thoughts are much clearer now. Thank you."

"That’s good," Lu Fan chuckled. "Just tell Dad if you need anything."

Jiang Silu murmured, "Okay," and said no more.

But she seemed to have something she wanted to say, yet held back.

The yacht sailed for about an hour before stopping in a bay.

The sand on the beach was white, fine, and soft, and the seawater was crystal clear.

In the distance, a few small, verdant islands dotted the sea.

"It’s so soft! It feels amazing!" Lu Yao was the first to jump off the boat, shouting with excitement as she stepped barefoot onto the sand.

Song Miaomiao took off her shoes as well, stepping cautiously onto the sand. She smiled and said, "It really is soft."

Liu Shiting disembarked unhurriedly, lifting the hem of her skirt before finding a clean spot to sit down.

Lu Fan brought several beach umbrellas and chairs from the boat and set them up on the sand.

He also carried over a case of drinks and some fruit, setting it all nearby.

The four girls began to have fun on the beach.

Lu Yao pulled Song Miaomiao to go wading, and the two of them giggled as the hems of their skirts got wet.

Jiang Silu, meanwhile, was crouching on the sand, collecting seashells.

Seeing this, Liu Shiting took out her phone and started taking pictures of Jiang Silu.

’After all, if I want to get Uncle Lu’s attention, I have to put in some effort.’

"Wow, Lulu, you look so pretty," Liu Shiting praised as she snapped a few photos.

The photos captured a pure and adorable image that would surely leave a lasting impression.

Lu Fan sat under the beach umbrella, watching them play with a smile on his face.

’Though all four girls are very pretty,’ he thought, ’my own daughter is still the most beautiful.’

After a little while, Lu Yao ran over, grabbed Jiang Silu, and said, "Lulu, let’s go check out that spot over there! It looks like there’s a cluster of reefs. We might find some crabs!"

Jiang Silu let herself be pulled along, laughing as she said, "Slow down, slow down!"

The two ran over to the reefs and crouched down, turning over rocks.

Sure enough, they found a few small crabs, making Lu Yao squeal with excitement.

After playing for a bit, Lu Yao suddenly asked, "Silu, can we go check out that little island? Do you think your dad could take us over on the boat?"

"I’ll go ask," Jiang Silu said, hesitating for a moment.

She ran back to the beach, found Lu Fan, and asked a bit sheepishly, "Lu Yao wants to go check out that little island. Is that okay?"

Lu Fan glanced at the distant island and nodded. "Sure. I’ll have the captain take us over."

He stood up and called the girls back to the boat.

The yacht cruised for another ten minutes or so before stopping near the small island.

The island was deserted, with nothing but a pristine beach and a few coconut trees.

Lu Yao was the first to jump off, darting back and forth on the beach like an excited puppy.

Jiang Silu, on the other hand, walked to the water’s edge alone. The waves lapped at her ankles, cool and pleasant.

She looked down into the clear water, able to see the little pebbles and tiny fish below.

The sun glittered on the surface of the water.

She couldn’t resist wading a few steps deeper into the sea.

The water rose to her calves, and the hem of her skirt floated on the surface like a blooming flower.

"Lulu, don’t go too far out!" Song Miaomiao called from behind her.

Jiang Silu looked back with a smile. "It’s fine, the water is really shallow."

She took a few more steps forward.

Suddenly, the sand beneath her feet gave way. She stumbled forward, and in an instant, the water was up to her chest.

Jiang Silu panicked. Her hands flailed wildly in the water as she tried to stand, but the sand was too soft to get a foothold.

A wave crashed over her, pulling her completely under.

"Help—" She choked on a mouthful of water, unable to scream.

On the shore, Song Miaomiao was the first to realize something was wrong. She screamed, "Lulu! Lulu’s fallen in the water!"

Lu Yao saw it too, her face turning pale. "Help! Uncle Lu! Someone’s drowning!"

Liu Shiting stood up and shouted toward the water, "Silu! Grab onto something! Don’t panic!"

But Jiang Silu couldn’t hear them.

She thrashed in the water, her hands slapping desperately at the surface, but the more she struggled, the faster she sank.

Seawater, bitter and briny, flooded her mouth and nose.

Lu Fan and Chen He were just getting some snacks from the yacht at that moment.

When he heard the screams, he immediately bolted out.

Chen He was right behind him.

But in that moment, Lu Fan moved with shocking speed.

He sprinted to the water’s edge, and seeing Jiang Silu’s struggling form, he dove into the sea without a second’s hesitation.

In a few powerful strides, he reached her side, grabbed her arm, and hauled her up from under the water.

"Don’t be afraid, I’m here." His voice was steady, but his hands were trembling.

Jiang Silu choked and coughed violently on the seawater. Tears mixed with the saltwater, blurring her vision.

She clung desperately to Lu Fan’s clothes as if to a lifeline, crying out, "Help... save me... Dad..."

Lu Fan wrapped one arm around her waist and used the other to paddle, pulling her toward the shore.

Waves crashed over them again and again, but he never lost his grip.

At last, his feet touched the sand.

Lu Fan carried her out of the water and gently laid her on the sand.

Jiang Silu lay there, coughing uncontrollably as she expelled the seawater she had swallowed.

Tears streamed down her face, and her whole body trembled.

Lu Fan knelt beside her, patting her back. His voice was hoarse as he said, "It’s okay. It’s okay now. You’re safe."