Shi Xing smiled and stood up: "You guys are really making a fuss, you know you've wasted my time."
Ding Xinwan stood up apologetically, "I'm so sorry, Miss, let's set off right away."
Cao Zixiao's face darkened: "No, you all have to give up one of your seats, otherwise nobody's leaving!"
"Ah Xu." Shi Xing didn't say anything, just called out Xu Bai in a calm tone.
When called upon, Xu Bai stood up and went to the bewildered staff member, saying in fluent Dhivehi, "I'll book this seaplane for double the price, and the rest of you don't need to come on board."
They were naturally happy to see this happen, and after swiping their cards with smiles, they went up and pulled down the luggage of the other people.
Luo Xi and Zhang Yu, who hadn't boarded yet, curiously went up to ask using their phones to translate, only to find out that they couldn't board either, as the entire seaplane had been booked by someone else.
None of the family members objected, and they continued to sit in their seats, excitedly taking pictures with their phones.
Ding Xinwan, who could barely understand what was being said, got up to go downstairs.
Shi Xing said to the staff, "This lady doesn't need to carry her luggage; she can come with us."
She turned back and gave a gentle smile: "You don't need to go down. Come with us."
This person's attitude was alright; they seemed like a normal person. There was nothing wrong with them being together.
Ding Xinwan smiled with delight: "Thank you so much, Miss! You're beautiful and kind!"
"It's nothing. When you're traveling abroad, you should help each other." She said, glancing at Cao Zixiao, who was standing there dumbfounded, with a half-smile.
Xu Bai gave him a cold look: "Sir, aren't you going down?"
The staff came up and explained to him in English, then asked him to leave.
He wanted to pester her further, but Xu Bai gave him a cold, sidelong glance and said nothing.
Cao Zixiao felt a chill run down his spine, shut his mouth, and left in silence.
As soon as they left, the seaplane took off.
The seaplane bears the exclusive logo of White Horse Manor, and its nine large, comfortable seats are all made of genuine leather. Every decoration and item on it is of considerable value.
The waters of the Maldives are so clear and blue that they look like a flawless piece of jade.
The sunlight shone directly down, illuminating the flawless blue sea of jelly-like water, making it sparkle with dazzling light.
A damp, salty breeze from the sea caressed my face, and the air was filled with the scent of the ocean.
Shi Qi excitedly took out her camera and started snapping away: "Ahhh! So beautiful! Just looking at it makes me feel refreshed and relaxed."
Shi Xing also loves this place; it's so beautiful!
The boundless, azure sea, with its crystal-clear blue sky, is a feeling that defies description.
The parents and Shi Muqing were all excitedly looking at the beautiful scenery below.
There are individual small islands on the sea.
Each island has its own name, and the hotel's name is the island's name. They are divided into resort islands and inhabited islands.
Fortunately, they went to the Seven Star Hotel, White Horse Manor.
Ding Xinwan, who was with them, was also going to the White Horse Manor.
Shi's mother was a warm-hearted woman. Seeing that Ding Xinwan was alone, she started chatting with her: "Little Ding, are you good friends with those three rude people?"
Hearing her speak, Shi Qi poked her waist: "Mom, how can you talk like that? If they are good friends, it's very impolite of you to talk like that."
"Do you think it's polite of you to talk like that?" Shi Xing said casually from the side.
Shi Qi gave an awkward laugh: "Hehe~"
Ding Xinwan waved her hand dismissively: "It's okay, I'm not that familiar with them, we just found travel companions online."
"You young people are so trendy, you can even travel with strangers you met online."
"I originally came out to relax by myself, but I was worried about my safety as a girl alone, so I thought I would find someone online to go with me."
At this point, her face showed a look of deep distress as she began to pour out her grievances.
"Who knew those three would be so eccentric? Before we came, I told them I wasn't traveling on a budget and that I was just looking to enjoy myself, and they all agreed. I told them I had booked the White Horse Manor, but they thought it was too expensive. So I suggested we not travel together, but they disagreed and kept insisting that since we had decided to travel together, we shouldn't give up halfway."
I figured it wasn't a big deal, so I paid two-thirds of the cost, and the rest they split equally, which they agreed to. Then, a whole bunch of other problems arose on the way.
Shi Qi didn't understand. She felt like she was being taken advantage of and suggested, "Since it's still early, let's part ways with them as soon as possible."
Ding Xinwan nodded in agreement: "I'll tell them right away."
Malé is a forty-minute boat ride from Cheval Blanc Randheli, which passed quickly as the group chatted.
Once ashore, a group of staff members came to welcome us.
Everyone warmly welcomed them, but since Ding Xinwan's villa wasn't with theirs, she left alone in a sightseeing bus.
"Aunt Shi, let me know when you have time and I'll come visit you!"
"Alright, alright, Xiao Ding, send me a message when you arrive to let me know you're safe." Shi's mother waved goodbye to her.
The two quickly formed a friendship within forty minutes on the road and exchanged contact information. Shi Xing and Shi Qi also got her WeChat.
They were also picked up by their private butlers.
Because the largest island villa was already booked by someone else, Shi Xing had no choice but to book three other villas instead.
Two two-bedroom garden overwater villas and one one-bedroom garden overwater villa.
The three villas are all next to each other and not far apart.
Originally, Shi Muqing and Xu Bai lived together, but he refused on the grounds that he needed to take care of Shi Xing and protect Shi Xing's personal safety.
Shi Qi looked at him, clicked her tongue, shook her head, and sighed: "You don't believe me when I say you have no sense of judgment."
Shi Muqing smacked her on the head: "Do you think I'm stupid? I was doing that for your sister's sake."
"But I don't think my sister needs your consideration."
"You brat!"
"Duck head, brother is doing this for your own good~"
"Get out of here, don't disgust me." Shi Muqing said with a look of disgust.
After the accommodations were assigned, the group dispersed to rest. The villa's butler offered Chinese-speaking services, so there was no need to worry about language barriers.
White Horse Manor consists of five separate islands, with villas and restaurants located on three large islands, which are connected by piers.
The other two small islands require local dhoni boats to reach.
There are five restaurants on the island: Indian Ocean Restaurant, Italian Restaurant, Sakura (Japan) Restaurant, French Restaurant, and international cuisine for parties and private dining.
There are also three bars and a spa up there.
The private spa is located on a private island and can be reached by taking a dhoni boat.
Among them are exclusive Guerlain-designed premium care products, including hair care, beauty salon treatments, yoga, Pilates, and more.
In addition to these, there are many other recreational facilities, as well as a kids' club, fitness center, and tennis courts.
Shi Xing and Xu Bai were taken to their own villa.
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