Xue Guangxi had volunteered to join Kang Sola while on the cruise which he strongly recommended.

"Yes, why? I'll be your host. I'll tour you around. Is there a problem? I'll bring Butler Lee with me." Guangxi said, sensing something off from Kang Sola. 'She still does not trust me? Is it awkward to be around me?'

"That's… That's not it, Second Young Master." Kang Sola was trying to clarify her point. "It's just that, I'm used to working with my videos alone. I… Well, it might be awkward on my part if there's someone watching me take my videos."

Xue Guangxi was trying so hard not to laugh. "Kang Sola. I already watched all of your videos. All of it. What difference would it make if I see the making of it?"

Kang Sola's face from the other end of the line turned purple. Her humiliation from earlier that evening had returned. Even if he did not say it explicitly, he had emphasized the point that he had seen even the humiliating ones, especially with his comment 'All of it.'

"Well, I guess it could not be helped." She said, feeling dejected.

"Come on, cheer up! It will be fun! Let go of your reservations, let's just have fun! It will be dope!" Xue Guangxi urged her. It was the same usual Xue Guangxi who loved parties and enjoyment so much.

"Okay."

They set out a convenient schedule, falling on a weekend. The cruise was a cruise-to-nowhere one, meaning it will not leave the region or the country. It will 'park' at some point in the middle of the sea or somewhere with a good sceneries. The main selling point was the on-board activities. The cruise could last from three to seven days long.

They met at Baoshan port at eight in the morning. Kang Sola was carrying a big backpack. Butler Lee got it and secured it for her.

She was quite geared up. She was holding a selfie stick in one hand, and there was also a GoPro that was hung on her neck.

"Pleasant morning, Miss Kang Sola." Xue Guangxi greeted her upon her arrival. "Ready?"

"Morning! Yes! Lead the way, Second Young Master."

"Alright!"

They mounted the Sea Carnival in high spirits. They checked out and tried the activities one by one. They started with the dry activities – those that don't require to get wet or don't require them to be in the water. They tried the trampoline and velcro room first.

They donned this special jumpsuit which will attach itself to the Velcro-dominated walls and ceilings. Then they started jumping for several times on the trampoline, until they found momentum. Finally they attached themselves to the wall.

It was so much fun.

They were both laughing. While they were playing, Butler Lee was in charge of taking the videos.

Sometimes they landed awkwardly on the trampoline making it even funnier. Sometimes they intentionally strike a pose in the air before falling back to the ground, or on the wall the moment their jumpsuit attached on the Velcro.

They were no more than two big children.

Their next stop was the mini golf. They played against each other. Once in a while she talked to her camera.

Guangxi thought it looked weird to be talking to a gadget, but he understood completely its effect. It's as if she was talking directly to the audience.

In between their activities they visited the refreshment sections and simply roamed around the s.h.i.+p. It was still quite a sight even if they were only walking around. Even when they only stayed on the deck, it still quite enjoyable, being surrounded by the vast blueness of the sea.

At night, they were performances and live music. They noticed that the pa.s.sengers on board the Sea Carnival were mostly young professionals who probably wanted to unwind and to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. There were also young couples and families with small children.

During the first night, there was a chamber with a puppet show, another chamber with musicals and concerts, and of course, there was a bar for party people like Xue Guangxi. There was also a fine-dining restaurant for those who prefer the peace and the quiet.

Xue Guangxi allowed Kang Sola to check on these choices. However, in his mind, he had already chosen the bar with the burning, dazzling dance floor.

"Would you like to eat dinner, like fine-dining style? I personally think it's boring." Xue Guangxi suggested, but in the end killed his suggestion outright. He wanted to eliminate the choices such that his preferred choice would prevail.

"Do you want to watch the puppet show or the musical, perhaps? Then maybe we can hang out at the bar." Xue Guangxi was trying to relay his plan to her.

She laughed. She could read through his actions. "Why don't we check out the bar? We can also eat dinner there, right?"

"Of course. Off to the bar. Yahoo." Xue Guangxi was ecstatic.

"What would you like to drink? Martini? Uhm, tequila? Beer?"

"Hey, we're only sixteen!" Kang Sola protested. "I don't drink."

Xue Guangxi shrugged. "Suit yourself. I thought you're here to make videos. You can make videos trying out those drinks. You can just taste it then record your reaction. You don't have to finish the drinks."

"I can finish them for you." He winked at her. "I'll be your black knight."

"What?!" She was shaking her head, but she knew that she would probably do his suggestion anyway.

And yes, she ended up doing the video of her trying out some alcoholic drinks.

"It's bitter!" She had said while tasting the beer. Her face voluntarily made this crumpled expression. Guangxi could not help but laugh.

"This one, it tastes like ginger ale! It's quite good!" She smiled.

She was really only tasting it, as was suggested by Guangxi. The burden of finis.h.i.+ng it all fell on Xue Guangxi. She had probably tried out around ten drinks already. Xue Guangxi was red on the face, and a bit intoxicated.

"Let's call it a night." He said.

"Are you okay?" Kang Sola asked, full of concern.

"I'm fine. Butler Lee is with me. You may retire to your room. See you tomorrow, Kang Sola."

"Oh, alright. Good night, Second Young Master. Thanks for today." She said, her forehead was dominated with horizontal lines.

"I'll take him to his cabin, Miss Kang. Good night." Butler Lee said.