This hotel boasts numerous outdoor hot spring pools of varying temperatures, as well as indoor hot springs. The male and female bathing areas have different facilities: a 300-square-meter warm water pool (40°C), a ginseng pool (43°C), an aloe pool (43°C), a hot water pool (45°C), a cold water pool (5-8°C), sauna room (70°C), water hammer, spa bed, circular water curtain, surf bath, slimming bath, floating bath, rain shower, wooden barrel bath, massage bath, etc...

When Li Yan decided on the VIP private bath, the manager who took him to select a pool noticed he was alone and introduced him to smaller pools. Then he enthusiastically began recommending: "Hot spring water therapy is the optimal SPA fitness, wellness, and beauty project. It involves the combination of natural water with bathing, aromatherapy, and massage to promote metabolism. It can satisfy your need for six delightful sensory experiences: the visual appeal of natural landscapes, the auditory pleasure of therapeutic music, the olfactory enjoyment of natural aromatherapy, the gustatory pleasure of healthy dining, the tactile care of massage, and the mental relaxation of thoughtful reflection. Would you like me to recommend a therapist for you, sir?"

Li Yan shook his head: "I'm with friends, needing a hot spring pool big enough for three people, and we'll ask you for a therapist for massages separately."

After being led by the manager to check out, the VIP bathrooms were all quite spacious. Although they weren't outdoor hot spring pools, they were still well-designed, with a somewhat rustic atmosphere that matched soft lighting and pleasant music. Feeling quite satisfied, he selected one.

The VIP private bath included a hot spring pool, a changing room, and a shower, with clean towels and average-quality swimwear provided. Since they'd just bought clothes, Li Yan assumed they'd also purchased swimsuits; for him, a disposable swimming trunk was fine.

After securing the bath, Li Yan returned to his room to fetch the already-prepared Shinohara Mirai and Matsushima Kui, then returned to the bath.

They were very familiar with Beihai's hot springs, but it was their first time in Yun Country's, so they were curious. The manager noticed Li Yan brought two young girls, immediately showing a knowing and ambiguous smile — no wonder he didn't need a therapist; he already brought his own.

He greeted them to go in, had the attendant deliver drinks and fruit platters, and closed the door after ensuring they needed nothing else. Matsushima Kui, being cautious, went to lock the door from the inside before both went into the changing room to switch clothes.

Outside, Li Yan lit a cigarette, finding it a bit ridiculous: They'd only known each other for a day, yet here they were, about to soak in a hot spring together. Maybe Beihai folks think of hot spring bathing like swimming together.

Soon, with cheerful smiles, they emerged from inside, slightly bowing with a hint of embarrassment when seeing Li Yan, before heading towards the hot spring pool.

They were wrapped tightly in large towels, revealing nothing. But with their exposed shoulders not showing any straps, Li Yan's imagination ran wild. Were they wearing strapless swimsuits? This was too much to handle...

His turn to change, he finished up quickly, switched into the hotel's provided swimming trunks, and grabbed a towel. Normally, he wouldn't feel shy, but considering the two girls, he symbolically wrapped a towel around himself.

"How does it feel? Any difference from Beihai Country?" Li Yan smiled as he entered the water, seeing them place their towels by the pool as he pulled his aside to join them.

"It's alright."

"Not much difference."

Li Yan noticed both seemed a tad shy as he entered the pool, but their gaze landed on his swimming trunks. Were they ugly, or was he too well-endowed? Curious, he glanced at their swimwear, only to freeze with shock! With their arm movements slightly agitating the steamy water, he realized that in the hot spring, there were only two smooth bodies, without any signs of swimsuits!

"You…" Li Yan was too startled to finish his sentence.

"What's wrong?" Shinohara Mirai and Matsushima Kui exchanged puzzled looks, unsure why Li Yan's expression had changed so drastically. Was he about to say Yun Country's springs were better?

"Am I wrong, or aren't you wearing swimsuits?" Li Yan finally voiced his question.

Upon hearing this, the two Beihai girls, somewhat embarrassed, responded: "We're surprised why you're wearing... swimming trunks. Isn't it more comfortable to bathe without clothes in hot springs?"

"Well…"

Li Yan didn't know how to respond. If alone, sure, clothing didn't matter, just like swimming at home where you could go skinny-dipping without anyone seeing, though this hardly seemed like a public setting—but still, there were outsiders present.

Being passionate enthusiasts of Yun Country's culture, they soon figured out the crux. Shinohara Mirai bashfully shielded her chest, letting Matsushima Kui explain.

"I get it. In Beihai Country, we have two types of hot spring experiences: when there are many people or strangers, we wear swimsuits. With family or close friends, no clothing is worn." Matsushima Kui explained somewhat coyly and awkwardly, "We don't have boyfriends and have only bathed with family or female friends before… Upon seeing you, Mr. Li, it did seem a bit strange..."

"I'm honored you consider me a close friend…" Li Yan was slightly embarrassed. He still wasn't used to it, and wouldn't easily take off his swimming trunks.

"It's really fine, in the water... you can't see much..." Matsushima Kui added. The two girls huddled on one side, Li Yan on the other. Though the pool was big enough for three, their feet occasionally bumped.

At first, the view was vague, but knowing they were both entirely nude, right beside him, invisible and yet so close, made it hard not to let his mind wander.

Li Yan even moved his feet cautiously to avoid an unintended surprise touch.

Breaking the awkwardness, Matsushima Kui laughingly brought up a topic: "We originally thought Yun Country people wouldn't like Beihai people, but today we've found everyone is quite friendly."

That topic could shift Li Yan's focus, leading him to engage: "Actually, most Yun Country people don't have the opportunity to directly interact with Beihai people or even foreigners. Their impressions come from books, movies, news, rumors, etc. We dislike the extremists, like your politicians."

Both nodded.

"Politicians like the Prime Minister gain the most media attention, so their actions are most known. We don't understand what ordinary people think. Yet, this doesn't prevent Yun Country people from studying and appreciating Beihai's advances in technology and management. Beihai dramas, anime, or even adult films have large fan bases in Yun Country. Composers like Kitaro are also well-liked. You visiting Yun Country as tourists, just ordinary individuals without extreme behaviors, others will be curious rather than hostile. Just like when ordinary Yun Country tourists visit Beihai, I believe Beihai's storekeepers would also warmly welcome them rather than show hostility or discrimination."

"Beihai people also enjoy Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Kung Fu films, Three Kingdoms... hehe…"

"Hehe, in recent years, the Republic of Li has greatly contributed to friendly relations between Yun Country and Beihai Country."

"Is that so? Why?" Shinohara Mirai and Matsushima Kui were curious about how the Republic of Li contributed to the two nations' friendship.

"The origin theory in Li Country, claiming everything originated there, not only irked Yun Country's online community but Beihai's as well. Initially, some people from Li Country attributed Yun and Beihai's culture to Li Country origins. Later, some individuals from Li Country started rumors, which Yun Country and Beihai people partook in humorously, eventually solidifying into a common understanding."

"Beihai also once had a craze for Li Country idol dramas, as well as Yun Country's martial arts and historical dramas..."

...

As cultural discussions carried on, the initial awkwardness faded away. Seeing the girls so composed, Li Yan didn't hesitate to remove his swimming trunks and join them in the hot spring.

They casually chatted about Yun Country's films popular in Beihai Country, Beihai Country's films popular in Yun Country, and soon were discussing adult films that hadn't officially entered Yun Country's markets but circulated widely online.

"Why do Yun Country men like adult films?" The two girls were curious, finding it intriguing.

Li Yan felt a bit embarrassed: "Because they're men, I guess. It's not just Yun Country—it's the same in many countries. In Si Country, adult films are also a well-developed industry. Actually, Cloud Island's softcore films have superior artistry, storytelling, and provocativeness compared to Beihai AV, but after Cloud Island's local and Lan Island markets were overtaken by Beihai AV, they completely disappeared."

"Do all men like watching, then? Mr. Li... do you watch?" The two looked at Li Yan with amused wide eyes.

Li Yan touched his nose, slightly embarrassed: "I'm a man and an adult. Watching sometimes seems pretty normal, doesn't it… How about you? Are Beihai women as open as portrayed in those films?" Not wanting to remain passively embarrassed, he asked back.

"No, not at all…" Both blushed, quickly shaking their heads in denial. Their movements made ripples, stirring Li Yan's already wavering heart.

"Oh? Have you ever watched them?" Li Yan asked further.

Matsushima Kui and Shinohara Mirai shyly glanced at each other, then softly replied: "We've watched… but only a little…" (To be continued. For more details, please log in to www.qidian.com. Support the author and genuine reading!)

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