Starting to Gain Experience from Push-Ups Chapter 1468 - 708: A Wonderful Holiday, Diving Into the Deep Sea Again (2)

Pan Wendi’s excited voice reached everyone’s ears through the underwater intercom.

Fang Cheng also dove down with Zhou Xiumei, guiding her on how to identify marine life hidden in the crevices of the reefs.

"Xiumei, that’s a crown-of-thorns starfish. Don’t touch it. Getting pricked by its spines will cause redness and pain."

"Hmm, I got it."

Zhou Xiumei nodded obediently, carefully avoiding the spiked creatures.

At this moment, she had basically adapted to the underwater environment. The original nervousness faded away, replaced by excitement and curiosity.

This was her first time personally experiencing the wonders of the sea, and having her sweetheart by her side, her eyes bent into crescent moons under her goggles, brimming with pure girlish joy.

She bravely followed Fang Cheng, searching for sea urchins and various sea snails around them.

These marine creatures nibble on the surface of coral reefs. Moderately harvesting them and removing excess individuals can actually maintain ecological balance and help protect the coral reefs.

This is also permitted by the Yong’an Island Marine Environment Protection Agency.

As the group gradually relaxed, searching for treasures on the rocks with their tools, a massive shadow suddenly swept across the deep water area behind them.

Whoosh—

With the sound of water being parted, a nearly two-meter-long blacktip shark swam straight towards them, swinging its tail.

It seemed attracted by something, following a scent from the deep sea area, continuously approaching them.

"Ah!"

Wen Xin let out a startled cry through the intercom, quickly huddling behind Pan Wendi in fear.

Zhou Xiumei instinctively grabbed Fang Cheng’s arm tightly in reverse.

Fang Cheng patted the back of her hand, signaling that it’s okay, hovering in place without moving.

The fierce-looking shark swam slowly to Fang Cheng and, unexpectedly, showed no signs of aggression.

It tucked in its fins and, like a dog wagging its tail for attention, rubbed its smooth snout against Fang Cheng’s leg.

The entire process was unusually human-like, as if the man before it was the ruler of this sea area.

Fang Cheng smiled, extending his hand to stroke the wide back of the shark along the flow of water a couple of times.

The shark seemed to enjoy this interaction, circling Fang Cheng once.

Then, curiously, it approached Lin Chuqiao, Wen Xin, and the others, blowing a stream of bubbles.

The nearly two-meter-long giant meandered around them, displaying a stark contrast of gentleness.

Although Wen Xin felt incredibly curious, she didn’t dare to touch it; she only dared to hide behind Pan Wendi, watching with wide eyes.

After playing with the humans for several minutes, the shark swam away contentedly, wagging its tail towards the deep sea in the distance.

"Wow, Brother Cheng, can you actually tame sea creatures?"

An exaggerated shout from Pan Wendi came through the intercom, vibrating everyone’s eardrums painfully.

Wen Xin and Zhou Xiumei were left speechless, their fear already replaced by intrigue.

Lin Chuqiao also stopped her action of prying sea urchins, her eyes glistening, watching Fang Cheng’s figure.

They weren’t surprised at all.

Because this man before them can always easily break the norms and bring about unexpected miracles.

Fang Cheng smiled slightly without giving much explanation, then gestured for everyone to continue freely exploring.

Happy times always fly by quickly.

The group swam underwater for over an hour, their net bags filled with fresh sea urchins, slipper lobsters, and various sea snails.

Fang Cheng checked his watch and signaled everyone to ascend along the anchor rope.

Everyone climbed aboard the rubber dinghy, bursting with laughter and discussing the fun bits of the diving experience.

Then, heading into the salty sea breeze and warm sunshine, they started the engine and sailed towards the "Sea God".

Back on the yacht, shedding the heavy diving gear, everyone took a quick shower in the bathroom.

After coming out, Lin Chuqiao and Zhou Xiumei took the initiative to handle the seafood.

The two women, carrying net bags full of sea goods, discussed recipes as they headed to the open kitchen in the lower deck.

Fang Cheng changed into a dry shirt and shorts, strolled over, and rolled up his sleeves to help:

"Let me give you a hand and show off my cooking skill."

"Get out, get out, the kitchen is a restricted area for gentlemen."

Lin Chuqiao unceremoniously nudged him out with her elbow.

Zhou Xiumei also joined in the rare agreement, chuckling with pursed lips, hiding a pair of sea urchin peeling scissors behind her back:

"Brother Cheng, don’t make things worse. Go rest on the deck; we’ll call you when the meal is ready."

Seeing the two of them form a unified front for a change, Fang Cheng helplessly raised his hands in surrender and turned to leave.

He returned to the deck, seeing Pan Wendi sprawled comfortably on a beach chair, holding a glass of ice-cold juice.

Fang Cheng walked over and dragged a chair over to sit down.

The two of them engaged in casual chatter, enjoying the breeze and admiring the sight of the seamless ocean and sky.

An hour later, a sumptuous seafood feast was served on the table.

Steamed slipper lobsters, sea urchin steamed eggs, stir-fried conches, and poached horned turban snails filled the table, exuding fragrances that made everyone’s fingers itch.

Wen Xin ate to her heart’s content, stomping her feet in delight.

She repeatedly praised the sisters’ cooking skills, claiming they were even better than the chefs in hotels, and gestured theatrically, bragging about the size of the sea urchins she had caught.

Once they’d had their fill, everyone helped tidy up the tableware.

Pan Wendi wiped his mouth and sprang up from his chair, eagerly asking:

"Have we rested enough? Where should we head this afternoon for fun?"

Fang Cheng sipped from his cup, gazing at the distant, deep horizon, and suggested: