My private beach

  Xiao Fei and Wei Feng both went back to their rooms to rest, while Zhang Jin, still full of energy, relaxed again. He came downstairs to scatter a mixture of corn feed with his special ingredients for the little chickens and ducks in the east courtyard, letting them peck at it themselves. After throwing two basins of his specially made fish food into the fish pond, Zhang Jin moved a recliner to the shaded area by the fish pond in the backyard and lay down.

  With a laptop in his arms, he wandered aimlessly, browsing through news and interesting things that were either true or false. From time to time, he would pick up the teapot from the tea table next to him and take a sip, or pull out a cigarette from the pack on the tea table and take two puffs. His relaxed demeanor made people envious.

  Because his brother was coming to visit and needed to be entertained, Zhang Jin took a leave of absence yesterday while treating his own patients, and agreed to continue next Monday. So the whole afternoon was spent like this by Zhang Jin.

  It wasn't until almost five o'clock in the afternoon, when the sun was setting, that Xiao Fei and his three companions finally came down after sleeping for more than two hours, fully refreshed.

  Hearing the footsteps behind him, Zhang Jin didn't turn his head and asked in a vague tone, "Are you awake?"

  Xiao Fei walked two steps to Zhang Jin's side, plopped down on the bluestone pavement, pulled out a cigarette from Zhang Jin's case and lit it, comfortably leaning against the edge of Zhang Jin's chaise longue before opening his mouth to answer: "Yeah, I'm awake! This sleeping after drinking is really comfortable! And your wine doesn't even give you a headache or dry mouth. Plus the sea breeze in the room, it's truly enjoyable. Your life is almost enviable!"

  "It's just like that." As he spoke, Wei Feng also walked over and sat down on the ground in a similar manner, stretching out his legs comfortably and saying: "Now living in the city, it's always noisy to the point of being unable to sleep so soundly. And compared to the air here, it's not even comparable."

  "You should be content! How can you say that the air quality in Shenzhen is always excellent, and even when it's good, it's rare? According to your words, those people living in heavily polluted industrial cities shouldn't be alive. Zhang Jin, who has 'immigrated' to a nearly pristine natural environment, speaks with some 'standing up and speaking without feeling pain'."

  "Yes, and I don't know how people survive in those places where you can't even see the blue sky. Isn't that like smoking for 24 hours a day?" At this time, Mu Xinran also brought out a chair. She couldn't just sit on the ground like Xiao Fei and Wei Feng, who didn't have to worry about their image, besides, she was wearing a skirt!

  Behind Mu Xinran, Lan Feifei also walked out with a 'black crystal' in one hand and a small stool in the other. After hearing what several people were talking about, she chimed in: "Exactly, exactly! Zhang Jin's place is still better, it's beautiful, the air is good too. In the future when I retire, I'll also come here to spend my old age!"

  Lan Fei's naive appearance and tone of yearning made several people burst out laughing at the same time, especially Zhang Jin, who had just brought the tea to his mouth, and suddenly spat it out: "Cough... Haha... You're retiring? You haven't even graduated, haven't worked yet, and you're thinking about retirement? Is there anyone like you?"

  "This is a long-term plan," Lan FeiFei said with a hint of embarrassment as everyone laughed.

  "Huh? Long-term planning?" Xiao Fei took over the conversation with ill intentions, sneering as he said: "Since you've planned all the way to your retirement in several decades. Can you tell us what you plan to do during these few decades? For example, when are you going to marry Old Fourth? When are you going to have kids with Old Fourth? Do you want a boy or a girl? What will you name them?"

  Xiao Fei's string of questions thoroughly embarrassed Lan Feifei, who was already thin-skinned. Her face turned bright red as she lowered her head and focused on stroking the sparse black fur of the water crystal, pretending to be a deaf-mute and refusing to speak again.

  What's even more outrageous is that Wei Feng actually saw his own brother 'teasing' his woman and not only didn't stop him, but instead added fuel to the fire: "What? Feifei darling, you've planned all this out? Marriage and having kids are our business, how could you make a private decision without discussing it with your family leader me first? I'm criticizing you!"

  Here is the translation:

  "Alright, this time Blue Fairy couldn't even handle an ostrich. She picked up Black Crystal and ran back to the house with her head down. 'This Wind guy is too despicable, how could he help others flirt with his own woman? Isn't that like bending one's elbow outward?' Blue Fairy thought to herself."

  Finally, Wei Feng's behavior was so unbearable that Mu Xinran couldn't help but glare at him fiercely and speak out in defense: "What kind of boyfriend are you? You're actually helping others bully your own girlfriend! I really don't know what Feifei sees in you. If I were Feifei, I would have kicked you to the curb long ago. There are plenty of good men around! Does my husband Xiao Fei dare treat me like this?"

  Mu Xinran's words once again triggered Wei Feng and Zhang Jin's laughter, only this time it was directed at Xiao Fei, that henpecked guy.

  After laughing for two sentences, Lan Feifei's face still had a lingering flush as she poked her head out from behind the door, "Xinran jie, I want to go swimming by the sea, are you going?"

  Muxinran was already infatuated with the emerald waters of Haiwocun Village when she was viewing the scenery on the previous rooftop. Upon hearing Lanfeifei's suggestion, she jumped up and repeatedly agreed: "Let's go, let's go, wait for me, I'll go change into my swimsuit too."

  The reactions of the two women naturally stirred up their men, so Xiao Fei and Wei Feng also couldn't sit still anymore and went upstairs to change. As the host with the duty of accompanying guests, Zhang Jin had no choice but to follow them upstairs and put on his swimsuit.

  Several people who treated Zhang Jin's home as a seaside resort villa had apparently planned to play in the water before they set off, so several people brought quite complete equipment, including swimsuits, swim caps and goggles. And Zhang Jin, who moved to live by the sea, would not be able to stay at home without preparing equipment.

  Zhang Jin's small building was right by the sea, and from the front door of the small building, passing through a courtyard of over ten meters wide, it was already the beach. So, there was no need to mention packing clothes or luggage bags at all, not even towels were needed. In the end, the five people just wore their swimsuits out the door, swaggering towards the sea.

  Due to the remote location and lack of pollution, the seawater here is crystal clear; also because most villagers in Haiwazi Village work outside, there are very few permanent residents in the village, and Zhang Jin's home is located at the farthest corner of the entire village. Adding that it was not the time for low tide to pick up seafood, his house front beach except for the five people, there was no one else. It can be said that this place has now become a private beach exclusively enjoyed by the five!

  Treading on the fine sand that still retained scorching temperatures after sunset, the group soon arrived at the water's edge. When they saw the crystal-clear seawater right before their eyes, the two women, who had been walking quickly all along, couldn't help but let out a cheer and ran towards the sea.

  After five people swam a big circle in the water and played a game of splashing each other in the shallow water, they lined up on the beach with their bodies submerged in the water and their heads resting on the sand. They enjoyed the gentle lapping of the waves against them while chatting leisurely.

  At this time, the sun had thoroughly sunk into the mountains, and although the sky was not yet dark, the light had gradually dimmed. "This kind of August weather, with the warm cool sea breeze blowing, and being immersed in the warm cool seawater, is truly a pleasure!" Xiao Fei said somewhat nostalgically as he felt that soft, fluffy feeling, as if he were about to be melted into the seawater.

  As for Xiao Fei's feelings, Wei Feng deeply resonated with them and hastily chimed in: "Exactly, boss! I've discovered that I'm even more envious of you! You have your own villa, with a top-notch environment and scenery; you have your own private beach, with sunshine, sandy beaches, and crystal-clear waters - everything is perfect. Whether you want to swim in clothes or naked, it's all up to you; every day, you get to enjoy delicious food and fine wine. This isn't the life of a normal person! If there were beautiful women surrounding you as well, it would be a life that even gods wouldn't trade!"

  Originally, Zhang Jin was secretly pleased to hear the envy from Lao San and Lao Si, but when Wei Feng mentioned women, Zhang Jin's face suddenly turned sour: "Lao Si, you're not comfortable with yourself, are you? Seeing that all of you are in pairs, I've been trying my best to pretend I didn't see it, yet you still deliberately come to expose my wound, which pot doesn't open, don't mention which pot!"

  Wei Feng didn't feel the slightest bit of guilt, and instead deliberately rubbed against Lan Fei's curvaceous body beside him, then said with a lecherous smile: "Boss, you should just be content! You have to let your brothers find some mental balance, right? If your brothers' lives are in every way inferior to yours, won't that make them feel like they're total failures? I'm fine, I've got the broad-mindedness of a real man and an indomitable spirit. But Third Brother is different, you know that his mind is really fragile. What if he's been holding it all in and finally can't take it, and ends up making Xiran become a widow?"

  Xiao Fei, who was about to fall asleep, was suddenly awakened by Wei Feng's words. This guy pulled out his loudspeaker and started the usual program with Wei Feng - arguing. "How can Lao Si's mouth be so poisonous? It's a wonder he hasn't been kicked out of the People's Public Servants team! The leaders are blind, the masses are blind, heaven is blind! I, Xiao Lao San, am upright and just, with a broad chest and a heart like the sea. Wealth and honor cannot corrupt me, poverty and lowliness cannot move me. I'm not envious of others' prosperity, how can I be jealous? Moreover, if Lao Da is doing well, it's not like I won't get any benefits from it! I'm happy for him! Lao Da, you judge, you say I'm such a good man, but Lao Si's stinky mouth has ruined me into what?"

  Seeing Wei Feng and Xiao Fei both sat up, apparently wanting to turn their verbal sparring into a full-scale language war. Zhang Jin hastily intervened, "You two stop it, after all these years you still haven't had enough of quarreling? Look at the sea waves in front of us, the sandy beach beneath our feet, the blue sky above our heads and the sunset over there, such beautiful scenery, yet you're here bickering like dogs. Don't you think you're affecting the atmosphere? Forget it, let's talk about what you want to eat tonight instead?"

  Xiao Fei and Wei Feng at this time not only stopped the war, but also formed an alliance in a flash, saying in unison: "You are the landlord, of course it's up to you! But whatever you do, don't go against us!"

  That night's dinner was decided by Zhang Jin after some thought, and also discussed with the four guests who didn't seem like guests - barbecue. The location of the barbecue was on the rooftop of Zhang Jin's small building.

  As a foodie, Zhang Jin has been buying large quantities of various kitchen utensils from home goods stores since he acquired the culinary skills of a master chef. Even when he moved to Haiwuzi Village, he brought all these dining essentials with him. Large woks, small woks, steamers, various models of clay pots, stew pots and braising pots, ovens, stoves, various pot lids, knives, forks... everything is complete. Of course, barbecue grills and skewers are also included.

  Now Zhang Jin and five others sat around the barbecue stove on the top floor of the small building.