"Well... I just remembered that I have something to take care of, so I'm leaving first!" Qiu Chengye said, turning and running off before Xie Mi could respond.
"Hey, Manager Qiu, don't go! I haven't taught you how to swim yet!" Xie Mi called out, unable to suppress a laugh as she watched Qiu Chengye flee.
"Hahahahaha..." Liu Woxing laughed so hard he nearly doubled over. "Xie Mi, you're so mean for teasing Manager Qiu like that!"
"Who told him to be so arrogant earlier? I'm just giving him a lesson!" Xie Mi replied with a smile, her eyes sparkling mischievously.
This scene was clearly observed by Niu Bi, who was hiding behind the camera. He stroked his chin, a knowing smile spreading across his face. "Looks like this pair of bickering lovers still has some fun ahead!"
By the poolside, the interaction between Xie Mi and Qiu Chengye caught the attention of other guests and staff, who began speculating whether there was some "story" between the two.
"Oh come on, Manager Qiu, why are you running? I won't bite!" Xie Mi shouted at Qiu Chengye's retreating figure, her tone laced with teasing.
Qiu Chengye didn't look back; instead, he quickened his pace and dashed into the villa.
"Hahaha, Xie Mi, look at what you've done! You've scared Manager Qiu half to death!" Liu Woxing pointed at Xie Mi, laughing uncontrollably.
"Well, he brought it on himself," Xie Mi pouted slightly and took a sip of juice from the table.
Liu Woxing leaned closer to Xie Mi and whispered, "But seriously, can you really swim? I remember your profile said you're a non-swimmer."
Xie Mi shot her a sideways glance and replied coolly, "Profiles are static; people are dynamic. Got it?"
Liu Woxing nodded in a seemingly understanding manner, but quickly reacted, widening his eyes as he looked at Xie Mi. "You wouldn't be saying you can swim just to prank Manager Qiu, would you?"
Xie Mi did not answer; she only smiled mysteriously before turning and walking to the edge of the pool, placing her empty cup on the table.
Liu Woxing watched Xie Mi's back, feeling as if she was brewing some big surprise, and couldn't help but feel anxious for Qiu Chengye.
"Attention all guests, the pool party is about to begin! Please get ready!" The voice of the host, Zhang Yan, came through the speakers.
The lights by the pool suddenly dimmed, and colorful lights illuminated the entire pool, creating a dreamlike atmosphere.
Cheerful music started playing, and the male guests began to remove their bathrobes, revealing their muscular physiques, which elicited waves of screams.
Xie Mi stood by the pool, watching the male guests frolicking in the water with a playful smile on her lips.
At that moment, an unexpected incident occurred.
The lights around the pool went out again, plunging the entire area into darkness. Immediately after, a chorus of panicked screams filled the air.
"Ah! What’s happening?"
"Oh my gosh, why did it suddenly go dark?"
"Help! I can't swim!"
In the darkness, chaos and panic quickly spread.
"Not good, someone has fallen into the water!" Xie Mi, with her keen hearing, sensed something was wrong. She immediately calmed down and began searching for the location of the person in distress.
"Help... help..." A faint cry for help came from the center of the pool. Xie Mi's heart tightened as she swam towards the sound.
Underwater, Qiu Chengye was struggling desperately. He couldn't swim and, in his panic, had swallowed several mouthfuls of water. His consciousness began to fade.
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