Someone Jumped Into the Sea

Tourists gathered at the shore, eagerly awaiting the legendary “Blue Tears,” even rushing through dinner to avoid missing the rare spectacle.

“Isn’t ‘Blue Tears’ only supposed to appear from March to April? Can it really show up this season?”

“I don’t know, but the locals say it can. Apparently, it showed up last night, so let’s wait and see.”

“Pfft, I think it’s just a tourist trap to lure people here.”

Snippets of conversation floated among the crowd. Some, tired of speculation, quietly moved away to gaze at the sea.

Since they were already here, returning to the hotel seemed pointless.

When Fang Zhou and Qin Yun strolled to the seaside, they witnessed a scene of flashing phone lights in the dark, with countless tourists lingering by the shore, discussing the elusive wonder.

After Qiao Sisi left, Han Xi followed without a word.

Unlike her dramatic entrance, her departure felt like a hero’s quiet exit.

Now, silence hung between the two. Qin Yun seemed too stunned to speak.

Fang Zhou knew he’d upset many tonight, so he kept a low profile, fearing more words would lead to more mistakes.

“Let’s sit for a while.”

Finally, Qin Yun seemed tired. Her high heels were thin and long, torturous for anyone.

“Alright.”

Fang Zhou took off his plaid jacket, laid it on the sand for Qin Yun to sit, then gently removed her heels to massage her calves.

The soothing kneading seemed to melt away her anger.

Qin Yun looked up at Fang Zhou, softly saying, “Thank you, Fang Zhou.”

Fang Zhou continued massaging, casually asking, “Thank me for what?”

“Thank you for not abandoning me.”

Her voice was soft, just loud enough for Fang Zhou to hear.

He paused, looking at Qin Yun, seeing vulnerability in her eyes.

So, she feared he might choose someone else?

“Silly, you’re my girlfriend. Of course, I won’t leave you.”

Fang Zhou knew his actions tonight would drive Qiao Sisi and others mad, but everyone needs something to protect.

This was the best choice.

Love shouldn’t be about weighing pros and cons, but at a crossroads, you instinctively choose the least harmful path.

And he’d felt Qin Yun’s sincerity over time; their relationship had healed.

Without considering marriage, Qin Yun was indeed a good girlfriend, with no reason not to choose her.

But… he still needed to find a way to make it up to the others, especially Chu Xinran.

Thinking of this made Fang Zhou uneasy.

He took out his phone, found Chu Xuan’s WeChat, and sent his location.

“Xinran isn’t in a good state.”

Fang Zhou knew Chu Xinran’s family secretly monitored her after a suicide scare.

But he felt he had to do something to ease his anxiety.

Chu Xuan didn’t reply, but Fang Zhou knew she’d receive the message.

She’d added him to get first-hand news about her daughter.

Regarding the others, he’d have to think of a plan later.

The man massaging her calf suddenly stopped, staring intently at his phone, which puzzled Qin Yun.

“What’s wrong?”

“Nothing, let’s sit for a bit and head back. I’m a bit tired.”

Fang Zhou shook his head, not wanting to tell Qin Yun.

She nodded, retracting her leg, then patted the spot beside her, saying, “Sit with me.”

“Alright.”

Fang Zhou obliged.

Sitting beside Qin Yun, he gazed at the vast sea. Besides a few lighthouses, nothing was visible, yet the darkness felt comforting.

At the crowd’s edge, a young couple sat together, counting stars and watching the sea.

Suddenly, the girl’s gaze fixed on a distant spot.

She saw a small figure moving, nearing the sea, about to be swept by the waves.

Her heart tightened, and she jumped up, telling her boyfriend, “Someone’s jumping into the sea!”

She dashed off like lightning, faster than her 800-meter test run.

Realizing, her boyfriend ran after her, shouting, “Someone’s jumping into the sea! Help!”

A ripple spread through the crowd.

Tourists turned, watching the man run and the direction he headed.

“Whoa! Someone’s really heading into the sea!”

“Quick, save them! Call 911!”

“Damn! Jumping into the sea in the dark, do they have a death wish?”

Soon, a dozen people stood up, racing to the sea, challenging death.

Fang Zhou and Qin Yun, sitting far away, only heard the commotion, unaware of the situation until an old man beside them stood, shouting, “Anyone who can swim, help! Someone’s jumped into the sea!”

Fang Zhou jumped up, asking, “Where? I can swim!”

The old man pointed, shouting, “Over there!”

Before Qin Yun could react, Fang Zhou dashed off.

Her medical instincts kicked in, and she discarded her other heel, following Fang Zhou.

The young couple, first to arrive, plunged into the sea, searching in the dark.

Fortunately, those arriving later had flashlights, illuminating the sea clearly.

“There!”

A woman in a white wedding dress floated on the water, like a wilted jasmine, lifeless.

“Get her out!”

But the sea was unkind. The once-calm surface suddenly surged, and the woman vanished beneath the waves.

The young couple, exhausted, returned to shore, while others hesitated as the tide rose.

Then, a dozen men in black appeared, diving into the sea to rescue her.

When Fang Zhou arrived and saw their faces, his heart sank.