The coldness was unbearable for the human body, so Guo Xiaoxiao could only stay in the water for a while, but she was reluctant to leave the icy cold feeling.

Randy watched in horror from the shore. Xiaoxiao was swimming so fast! She reached the center in no time.

That's the deepest part of the water, so be careful not to get into any trouble.

Randy took off the animal skin and quickly went into the water, swimming towards Guo Xiaoxiao. However, Guo Xiaoxiao was fine and swam back to shore because she felt it was too cold.

"Be careful, don't scare me. If you get a leg cramp and sink in the cold water, you'll get really sick."

"This isn't the first time. If it sinks this time, it will be the third time."

Randy has a lingering trauma from Guo Xiaoxiao's drowning incident; he remembers screaming when Guo Xiaoxiao fell into the water.

So much so that when Guo Xiaoxiao entered the water, Randy's heart couldn't help but clench.

I was terrified that something unexpected might happen, and I wouldn't be able to explain it when I got back, nor could I forgive myself.

This time, Randy was determined not to let Guo Xiaoxiao drown again.

"Xiaoxiao, come here, let me hold you. Just sit on me and let me slide around for a bit."

Guo Xiaoxiao did not refuse; she immediately put her hands on Randy's neck and sat on his arms.

I couldn't help it and shivered.

Randy immediately noticed that the water was too cold, more than twice as cold as the river water.

There must be underground water gushing up from under this waterfall.

Otherwise, it would be spring water, and it wouldn't be so cool.

For Guo Xiaoxiao's health, Randy wanted to take her up with him.

"That's about enough. We've swum two big laps already. It's time to go up and go home."

Guo Xiaoxiao: "Ah, I just came down. I don't want to go up."

You're shivering from the cold, why aren't you going up? But you know Guo Xiaoxiao is just pretending to be strong, she's reluctant to leave this frigid temperature.

Next time there's no space by the river, I'll go home. The waterfall is simply not a place for females to stay.

Randy coaxed, "Go back, I'll fill the basin with water for you, you can play in the basin."

He also learned to lie, but it was a white lie, a small lie that caused no harm.

Even if Arthur tries to stop him, there's nothing he can do. He's already agreed, so let Arthur be the bad guy.

Guo Xiaoxiao shook her head, imagining Arthur's stern face, how he would forcibly drag her out and threaten to throw the water basin away if she didn't obey.

She knew Arthur's temperament all too well; he was uncompromising when it came to matters of principle and bottom line.

Last time, Guo Xiaoxiao was really ruthless; she kicked the herb pot over. Otherwise, you'd see her drinking disgusting herbs every day now.

Guo Xiaoxiao: "Randy, you've gone astray. You want to coax me back, right? Arthur won't allow me to soak in water. He'll only allow me to use animal hides dipped in water to wipe myself down."

Randy, with his innocent mind, was caught red-faced in the cold water, his body gradually warming up, making him a perfect fit to be held.

"I was just worried about you. It's so cold. I couldn't stand being in there for so long."

Randy readily admitted it, whereas if it were Cang Jue, he would have stubbornly refused to admit it and would have sworn to let Guo Xiaoxiao go back to play.

Then, as soon as he got home, he turned on everyone and completely forgot what he had said.

Cang Jue is exceptionally gifted at coaxing people; with persistent and gentle persuasion, he's sure to win you over.

Guo Xiaoxiao: "But we've only been here a short time! It would be such a waste to go back. Look, it's still bright outside. If we stay here a little longer, it won't get dark yet."

Randy: "Aren't you hungry? We're going to miss dinner."

Randy felt a little smug. He thought about how the four people had seen Guo Xiaoxiao hadn't gone back yet, and their anxious faces were filled with a hint of schadenfreude. What was going on?

Did he think that, like Cang Jue, he would kidnap Guo Xiaoxiao and return home after half a month?

He had indeed considered abducting her without warning, but with the scorching sun and parasites around, it was definitely not the best time to take Guo Xiaoxiao on a trip.

Guo Xiaoxiao: "I'm not hungry. We'll eat by ourselves when we get back. Mickson knows they won't worry, since I came out with you."

Randy: "Xiaoxiao, you don't understand. They'll be very worried. They might have already come out looking for you."

Guo Xiaoxiao underestimated the love these five men had for her. They would think of her constantly if she left even for a moment or didn't return within the allotted time.

I'm afraid something might happen to him outside, or he might be taken away again and never come back.

The incident involving Cang Jue also left a deep mark on everyone's minds.

Guo Xiaoxiao is soft-hearted; she sometimes agrees to things without thinking.

Don't be fooled by how principled they are now. They dare to take charge and give orders, and they dare to speak out loud about things they don't like. They can even stand firm when the other people are arguing.

But the fundamentals haven't changed; she's still the same Guo Xiaoxiao.

Guo Xiaoxiao: "How could that be? I'm with you, you know? With you by my side protecting me, I'm perfectly safe."

Randy liked hearing Guo Xiaoxiao's words of affirmation towards him.

With her by his side, no one would dare to bully her; he would protect Guo Xiaoxiao very well.

Okay, in that case, let's soak a little longer.

Another half hour passed, and Guo Xiaoxiao was freezing cold.

Take the initiative to say to Randy

"Why don't we go ashore?"

Randy flicked Guo Xiaoxiao's nose; it was obvious she was freezing.

If you insist on being strong, you'll have to drink herbal medicine when you actually get sick.

After Guo Xiaoxiao took office, she felt extremely cold for a while. She quickly put on her robe, and Randy held her in his arms to warm her up before leaving.

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