After lunch, Trần Ngọc Linh took Hoàng Hải Vân to a seaside café where they could sit and watch the waves crashing against the shore.
With no one else around, the beach revealed its untouched beauty.
She slowly sipped her drink, silently gazing at the sea. Before her, the white sand stretched endlessly, embracing the ocean like the delicate waist of a young woman in her prime. The crystal-clear water rippled gently, sending soft waves to kiss the shore, creating a soothing melody. A light breeze carried the fresh scent of the sea and sky, filling her lungs with tranquility.
Who would’ve thought this kid could be so romantic?
A small smile appeared on her lips.
Just days ago, she had been caught in a relentless storm of danger, constantly facing threats of death. Now, for the first time in what felt like forever, she found a sense of peace deep within her heart. And ironically, this peace came while she was with the son of a mafia boss.
Maybe this kid was just a seasoned playboy, well-versed in the art of understanding women.
Now full and surrounded by beauty, her eyes grew dreamy, her heart softening. She turned to Trần Ngọc Linh and asked in a quiet voice,
"Why are you being so nice to me?"
Still watching the ocean, he replied without hesitation,
"Because your performance in bed was excellent."
Her peaceful moment shattered. Snapping back to reality, she shot him a glare.
"So, do you always reward your girlfriends for pleasing you in bed?"
He turned to face her, replying calmly,
"I’ve never had a girlfriend. You’re the first."
She stared at him in disbelief.
"Never had a girlfriend?"
Without hesitation, he nodded.
"My standards are high."
She scoffed, rolling her eyes.
"Is it because of your high standards? Or because you kill people so often that girls run away the moment they see you?"
Then, her mind replayed his words—"You’re the first."
Realization hit her like a jolt, and she quickly waved her hands in protest.
"Let’s get one thing straight—I am not your girlfriend."
Seeing how hard she was trying to deny it, Trần Ngọc Linh didn’t look upset. Instead, he just found it amusing.
Smiling, he simply said,
"Not yet. But you will be."
Hoàng Hải Vân wasn’t in the mood to argue with him. Instead, she turned back to the ocean, letting her gaze drift over the shimmering sunlight dancing on the water.
 
In the afternoon, when the sun had softened, Trần Ngọc Linh and Hoàng Hải Vân changed into their swimsuits and headed down to the water.
After changing, Hoàng Hải Vân saw her body in a seductive bikini and couldn’t help but be surprised. This was the first time she had seen her entire body in broad daylight, through someone else’s eyes. It was unbelievably beautiful. Maybe she had always been beautiful, or perhaps the high-end, minimal-fabric swimsuit made her look even more stunning. Or maybe both.
Only now did she understand why this boy said his standards were high.
But why did this brat choose such a revealing swimsuit? Luckily, there was no one else on the beach.
She stood there staring for a moment, not noticing that the boy’s body she was inhabiting was starting to react. When she finally realized, she blushed and quickly used her hand to press it down. Damn it, this brat had way too many urges! But no matter how much she pressed it down, it kept rising back up.
Trần Ngọc Linh chuckled at the sight.
"Your mind says no, but your body says yes?"
Hoàng Hải Vân, utterly embarrassed, quickly averted her gaze from her original body and ran toward the sea, diving in and playing with the waves. Meanwhile, Trần Ngọc Linh lazily lay on the sand, sunbathing.
From afar, the water already looked beautiful, but up close, it was even more breathtaking. The clear, blue sea revealed the soft, white sand beneath. Hoàng Hải Vân let herself dive and splash around, soaking in the refreshing sensation.
After a while, she stood up and waved at Trần Ngọc Linh.
"Come in! It feels amazing!"
The moment she called out, Trần Ngọc Linh got up, walked toward her, and, strangely, seemed to have a smirk on his face.
As soon as he reached her, he wrapped his arms around her neck and pulled her into a deep kiss, prying her lips open to slide his tongue inside, hungrily tasting her.
Hoàng Hải Vân, now in Trần Ngọc Linh’s body, was naturally stronger. Her mind told her to push him away, but her body refused to listen. Instead, she found herself giving in, responding passionately to the kiss.
Just from that one kiss, her original body was already reacting intensely. The boy’s body she was trapped in was completely aroused, the heat surging beneath his swimsuit. Hoàng Hải Vân was still caught in that helpless struggle—her mind resisting while her body surrendered.
Instinctively, Trần Ngọc Linh’s body lifted her original form into his arms and gently laid it down on the soft sand…