The girls quickly dispersed to enjoy their time freely. Some took charge of setting up tables and barbecue grills in an open area near the pool, while others changed into swimsuits and spshed into the water. Everywhere Qian Ran looked, there were groups of girls in swimsuits ughing and pying—glistening, radiant, and beautiful. Now he truly understood the allure of the pyboy lifestyle; there was a distinct pleasure in simply watching.

  However, Qian Ran knew not everyone here was of interest to him, nor could he realistically pursue them all.

  “Do I look nice?”

  A soft, somewhat shy voice spoke from behind him. Qian Ran turned around, and the sight made his heart beat a little faster. Zhu Lu stood before him in a daring swimsuit, her long, shapely legs crossing as she nervously held her hands over her chest. The bold outfit featured a pyful bow on her hips, making her both cute and irresistibly alluring.

  Zhu Lu’s figure was soft, curvy, and sensually plush, a unique standout among the girls.

  "Stunning, truly mesmerizing," Qian Ran praised, unable to hide his admiration.

  Zhu Lu’s mature, curvy silhouette was in a league of its own.

  “Do I really look that good?” Zhu Lu’s smile blossomed, and her shyness faded as she absorbed Qian Ran’s compliment.

  “Trust me, you’re the most dazzling girl in the css today,” Qian Ran assured her. He wasn’t exaggerating—Zhu Lu’s figure set her apart, even among others like Wu Feng or Cui Yajie, who also had impressive physiques.

  “If that’s true, then why haven’t you…” Zhu Lu’s cheeks turned a deeper shade of red as she trailed off, looking down shyly.

  "A true feast is saved for st, didn’t you know?” Qian Ran teased, his gaze roaming appreciatively over her figure. He wasn’t one to rush things with Zhu Lu; he valued the experience of romance itself.

  Just then, another voice interrupted, breaking the moment.

  “Zhu Lu, there you are. And Qian Ran… didn’t expect to see you here.”

  It was a girl in a pink swimsuit with a hint of allure, though not quite as eye-catching as Zhu Lu. She had shoulder-length pink hair and fox-like eyes that sparkled with curiosity and mischief. This was Cui Yajie, one of Zhu Lu’s closest friends and, formerly, a frequent companion of Dai Huabin.

  Upon seeing Qian Ran, Cui Yajie’s face turned a delicate shade of red. She’d never realized just how well-built he was. Dressed only in a pair of athletic shorts, every muscle on his toned physique exuded strength without being overly muscur—just the right bance to keep her attention.

  “Oh, him? He’s way too zy for css trips,” Zhu Lu said with a teasing smile, moving closer to Qian Ran and wrapping her arms around his. The feel of her softness against his arm made Qian Ran’s expression falter briefly.

  “True,” Cui Yajie nodded in agreement, eyes lingering on Qian Ran. She knew that rumors about his extraordinary talents were anything but exaggerated. Many specuted that, if he wanted, he could join the inner court right now.

  She also couldn’t help noticing Zhu Lu’s recent progress. Since spending time with Qian Ran, Zhu Lu’s power had soared three whole levels, leaving her own rank further behind.

  Feeling slightly envious, Cui Yajie excused herself. “You two have fun; I’ll catch you ter.”

  As she walked away, Zhu Lu pouted. “You know she likes you, right?”

  “Oh?” Qian Ran raised an eyebrow, his hand instinctively going to her toned thigh, his fingers tracing small circles. Cui Yajie had a captivating beauty of her own, and if she were to express interest, he certainly wouldn’t hold back.

  “Mm-hmm. And I know you’re thinking about it,” Zhu Lu shot back with a knowing smile. “But, only if you take me first.”

  Qian Ran chuckled, delighted by her forwardness. “Then it’s decided—I’ll make sure I take my time with you.”

  Though he’d initially pnned to let things develop more gradually with Zhu Lu, her readiness left him with little reason to dey.

  After spending time with Zhu Lu, Qian Ran took in the scene around him. He noticed other interesting faces in the crowd, like Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo, twin sisters in matching white swim dresses, whose pyful antics with other girls added to the liveliness of the pool. Individually, the sisters were charming but not striking; together, however, they exuded a unique allure. Perhaps, when the time was right…

  As for the other girls, there was little that stood out to him.

  “Guess it’s time to find my darling Zhou Yi,” Qian Ran thought to himself with a smirk. There was something strangely thrilling about it. Though the idea of teasing these innocent girls felt almost unfair, Zhou Yi was another story entirely—she was perfectly suited for the kind of enjoyment he had in mind.