Reborn Heiress: Seeking Revenge
Chapter 31 Lin Wenjie 2(2)_1

Chapter 31: Chapter 31 Lin Wenjie 2(2)_1

People could choose from several areas, and although the weather was cold, soaking in the hot spring made it impossible to feel the chill. Bamboo partitions created several distinct zones, and the vibrant green color was particularly eye-catching.

"Ah, I’ve never seen a hot spring like this!" Zhu Li exclaimed, unable to help herself. She grabbed Shangguan You, and they both started to run along the marble edge, shouting as they went.

"Mr. Lin surely won’t mind adding a few more of us, right?" Gui Mo said. Being incredibly thick-skinned, he just naturally followed them.

"We didn’t reserve a spot in advance either, but I’m sure Mr. Lin won’t mind me and Han joining," Lan Xuan said with an elegant smile, following them without waiting for the host’s reaction.

Since both men and women were present and it was outdoors, Shangguan You and Zhu Li didn’t dare to bare all. They put on modest swimsuits, leaving their arms and thighs exposed. Wearing swim caps, they submerged themselves in the shallow pool, sitting down completely in the water.

When the warm spring water enveloped every inch of their skin, their bodies felt inexplicably refreshed.

Shangguan You leaned back lazily against the edge of the pool, closing her eyes and savoring this rare, enjoyable moment.

"Youyou, come over to the deep pool! The water you’re in is too shallow," called out four robust men. Glistening in the sun, they each wore a pair of shorts, revealing strong chests as they slowly disappeared into the deeper water.

"Youyou, you can enjoy yourself, but don’t fall asleep," Lin Wenjie’s warm voice chimed in. He really wanted to join her in the water. However, with three other men around, it was safer for his Youyou to stay in the shallow part.

"Brother Wenjie, it’s been so long since I soaked, and with exams coming up, it’s rare to relax like this," she replied.

"Alright, I can’t win against you, Youyou. Do you blame them for making you leave alone?"

Lin Wenjie’s voice rang out once more. Mist drifted in the air, and after a brief silence, Shangguan You spoke softly.

"They did it for my own good, but they owe me, and debts must be repaid. Brother Wenjie, how are Mommy, Uncle, Grandpa, Eldest Uncle, Cousin Yu, and everyone else? I’ll be back for winter break."

"Yes, they’re all doing well. But that man, he’s really no good," Lin Wenjie said with a touch of gloom. If it weren’t for that despicable man, I wouldn’t have been so late in getting the news. If I had been there, none of this would have happened to Youyou.

In the entire hot spring area, only the conversation between Lin Wenjie and Shangguan You could be heard. The other three men listened intently, hoping to glean some information from their talk. Meanwhile, Zhu Li soaked in the hot spring, ogling the four handsome men and practically drooling. Such an opportunity to admire their physiques up close was rare indeed.

A discordant sound disrupted the warm atmosphere.

"Mr. Lin, your international call," the manager said respectfully, standing behind Lin Wenjie with a white bathrobe in hand.

SPLASH! The handsome Lin Wenjie rose from the bath. Zhu Li drooled as she ogled his robust physique, but before she could get a good look, he was quickly covered by the bathrobe.

"Youyou, something has come up in France, and I need to deal with it immediately. Take care of yourself. We’ll see each other in Beijing." Lin Wenjie gave her forehead his customary kiss before hastily departing. Shangguan You watched him go, her normally lustrous eyes instantly dimming. Lin Wenjie was the first relative she had seen since her rebirth.

Yet, after only an hour together, he was leaving again.

"Youyou, this is the ’Big Boiling Pot’! Come quickly, come quickly!" Zhu Li called, tugging Shangguan You along towards a fenced-off area where water steamed and bubbled furiously, exclaiming loudly.

As soon as they entered, a wave of heat washed over them.

"This hot spring reaches temperatures as high as 180 degrees Celsius; it can even cook eggs. Eggs boiled in the spring water are more nutritious because they’re completely natural. Besides the boiling spring, there’s also the Wishing Spring and waters for making wishes..." Lan Xuan explained. As the Crown Prince of B City, he naturally knew the place well.

While speaking, Lan Xuan took some eggs. He placed them in a small channel leading away from the ’Big Boiling Pot,’ just wide enough for one egg, and began to cook them in the spring water, which was GURGLING as it boiled, skillfully using chopsticks.

The remaining few began to copy Lan Xuan, looking quite serious about it. Besides doing it yourself, there were also staff members who sold eggs, both raw and cooked, strung together with grass.

"Crown Prince Lan, Crown Prince Han, you’re here?" Feng Shao’an’s excited voice called out from behind them just as everyone was busy cooking eggs and listening to Lan Xuan’s vivid explanations. A group of people quickly gathered around.

"There’s a barbecue party this afternoon! Prince Han, Prince Lan, Shangguan You—let’s all go together! It’s more fun with more people!" Feng Shao’an invited. Shangguan You looked at him curiously.

"Yes, it *is* more fun with more people! Since there are only five of us anyway, we might as well all go together," Feng Shaomei said, though somewhat reluctantly; if it weren’t for Prince Han and Prince Lan, she wouldn’t have wanted Shangguan You to join.

"That’s right! We’re all classmates from the same school. With exams coming up, let’s just relax and get together," another classmate chimed in.

"Yes, Shangguan You, Zhu Li, come with us!" someone else urged.

Shangguan You looked at Zhu Li’s excited expression, then at Lan Xuan and the other two men, who were all watching her, waiting for her input. She nodded. Something unusual must be afoot. But who was she? She was Shangguan You! Not only did she have her space and the Medicine King Canon, but a small fight was also a piece of cake for her.

Moreover, she had noticed that the absorption of Spiritual Energy in the hot spring was faster than usual. The Spiritual Energy in her body was steadily increasing. After a day of such absorption, it had reached a state of fullness. She believed that with the right opportunity, she could break through to the second layer.

「In Villa 5303」

The staff had already set up the barbecue pit and prepared the food. The girls were sipping soft drinks while the boys were drinking beer. They gathered in groups of three and five, and joyous laughter frequently echoed from the villa.