Chapter 808: Hot Spring Bathhouse
Che Haicheng’s attitude reflected the thoughts of most people; they quietly agreed, and no one was willing to give up their own supplies for those few Colombians.
Some even took pleasure in mocking them:
“They don’t want to leave themselves, so what does it have to do with me!”
“We’re all adults here; if you chose the path, you have to walk it yourself!”
Zhang Weiwei felt helpless and silently set aside some of her own food and fresh water.
A few others did the same, leaving portions of water and food behind.
After Li Zongyu counted the number of people who decided to leave, he told them to wait here for a moment, while he went to find Zhang Yi and Zhu Yunque.
At this time, Zhang Yi and the others were not idle either.
Zhang Yi assigned two crew members to guard the cave while he took Zhu Yunque and Zhou Ke’er to the hot spring.
It was a misty place, located deep underground.
A bubbling pool of hot spring water emitted a strong sulfur smell.
Zhou Ke’er happily said, “This kind of spring water is very good for the body and can even cure skin diseases! There’s even a saying that it helps women keep their skin youthful.”
Zhang Yi raised an eyebrow and teased, “What, do you want to soak here for a while?”
Zhou Ke’er’s face flushed slightly. “No, not really. We’re pretty busy now, and I don’t want to waste everyone’s time.”
However, Zhu Yunque felt an itch all over her body.
On the ship, taking a bath was a luxury.
After all, the ship’s fresh water supply was limited, and everyone had to ration their use.
Even she could only take one hot shower a week, and each time it couldn’t last more than ten minutes.
So seeing such a good hot spring now, she felt itchy all over and really wanted to jump in for a wash.
If she knew that the water rationing only applied to her alone, she would probably be furious.
Long-distance sea voyages indeed had limited fresh water, but the amount Zhang Yi carried with him was more than enough.
“Zhang Yi, I’m going to take a bath here.”
Zhu Yunque stared at Zhang Yi with eyes that left no room for refusal.
Zhang Yi stroked his chin. He had planned to bring some of this hot spring water back.
But soaking in a hot spring outside of its natural environment was pointless.
So he nodded, “Alright, then let’s take a bath here first.”
With Zhang Yi’s approval, Zhou Ke’er and Zhu Yunque were both extremely happy.
Zhang Yi assigned a few sailors to stand guard outside while he soaked inside the hot spring.
There were several spring outlets, and Zhu Yunque asked Zhang Yi for a bath towel before running off to another spot.
Naturally, Zhang Yi soaked together with Zhou Ke’er, so they could help each other scrub their backs.
You have to admit, it had been a long time since Zhang Yi soaked in a hot spring.
The last time he remembered was a year ago, during a team-building trip with several colleagues from his company, at a hot spring bathhouse.
Thinking back on those times, Zhang Yi felt a bit emotional.
Those colleagues and friends had all died in the apocalypse.
Fortunately, he now had other people by his side.
For example, Zhou Ke’er, who lay in the pool with Zhang Yi, enjoying the relaxing effects of the hot spring on their bodies.
The sensation of every muscle relaxing was incredibly comfortable.
Anyone who enjoys soaking knows that the perfect season for a bath is cold winter.
The colder outside is, the better; the colder it is outside, the more enjoyable the hot spring.
Li Zongyu came to find Zhang Yi, and upon learning that Zhang Yi was bathing, he waited obediently outside.
After more than half an hour, Zhang Yi finished his bath.
Soaking too long made his head dizzy.
He shouted towards the cave beside him, “Alright, time to go back!”
As he spoke, he drank the watermelon juice in his hand.
Soaking in a hot spring while drinking a beverage was one of life’s great pleasures.
But he called out several times with no response.
Zhou Ke’er frowned worriedly, “Could it be that they’re dizzy from soaking too long?”
Seeing this, Zhang Yi said to her, “Go check.”
Zhou Ke’er was very surprised; Zhang Yi’s gentlemanly behavior left her a bit puzzled.
Zhang Yi sneered, “I just don’t like to invite trouble.”
Zhu Yunque, as a special-status young lady, might be clingy if someone saw her body.
It would be like those train perverts from back then — they’d accuse you of being the pervert, and you wouldn’t even have a chance to defend yourself.
Zhou Ke’er instantly understood Zhang Yi’s meaning and went to find Zhu Yunque.
After a while, Zhou Ke’er helped a flushed Zhu Yunque walk over.
She looked like she had soaked too long, and her blood was rushing upward.
But when she saw Zhang Yi, a trace of grievance flashed in her eyes.
She clearly gave him the opportunity, but Zhang Yi didn’t take the bait. What else could she do?
Zhang Yi didn’t express much concern, just said coldly and turned to leave.
Zhu Yunque gritted her silver teeth.
Soon, they saw Li Zongyu’s group.
Since they were survivors on Rockflow Island, let’s call them the Rockflow Group for now.
Zhang Yi glanced over and recognized some familiar faces.
Not that they were his acquaintances.
Among them were some wealthy businessmen from the Huaxu Kingdom, and even local officials from Tianhai City whom Zhang Yi had seen on TV.
Only those with some financial backing could afford to vacation on an island in the ocean; ordinary people wouldn’t have the leisure or money.
At that moment, Zhang Yi suddenly heard an excited high-pitched voice.
“Ah! It’s Alice! You’re Alice!”
From the Rockflow Group, Su Nuanxi excitedly ran out, heading straight for Zhu Yunque.
“Senior Sister, do you remember me?”
Zhu Yunque looked at the girl in front of her and after a moment of thought, said in surprise, “You’re Lisa? You’re actually here!”
Su Nuanxi trembled with excitement.
“Senior Sister, it’s so great to see you here. Are you also part of the Rescue Team?”
Zhu Yunque tidied her hair, nodded, and smiled:
“My uncle is the head of the Huaxu Kingdom’s Jiangnan region. This time, I’m leading the team along with a friend to rescue you.”
Su Nuanxi’s eyes widened, overflowing with excitement.
“Oh my goodness! This is amazing! Having you here makes me feel so much safer.”
“At first, I was really scared, not knowing who was coming. But now that you’re here, I’m completely reassured!”
Like Zhu Yunque, Su Nuanxi also studied at MIT.
Of course, it wasn’t based on grades, but through d funds securing a spot.
People of their status had their own circles in Colombia; it wasn’t surprising, it was almost inevitable that they knew each other.
After all, no matter where they were, Huaxu Kingdom people were used to sticking together.
Zhang Yi raised an eyebrow but didn’t care much.
He had someone count the number of people and then said to them:
“Before I take you away, I must first make a statement about discipline!”