PDLP Chapter 430 Return Chapter: Meeting Raven in Florida
Chapter 430 Return Chapter: Meeting Raven in Florida
Chapter 430 Returning to Florida to See Raven
On his last day in Concrusewarg, Lin Yu-an took care of all the follow-up matters.
He did not forget the entrustment of the big brothers in the live broadcast room, and he donated another 100,000 Danish kroner to the community.
At Nanook's doorstep, as he prepared to say goodbye, Lin Yu-an finally asked the question that had been lingering in his mind for a long time.
"Nanook," he looked at the old hunter, "I remember on the day of the ice fishing competition, when you invited me, you asked if I wanted to see how to hunt musk oxen with a bow and spear."
"Yes, I remember." Nanuk nodded.
"But—in the end, we still used guns." Lin Yu'an's tone was tinged with confusion.
Nanuk laughed, calmly watching him: "Haha, that's a test, young man."
"This is a tradition in our village. Does a modern hunter with the best equipment still have the most basic respect for our ancient hunting methods?"
Nanuk reached out his rough hand and patted Lin Yu'an's shoulder heavily, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes.
"If your answer at the time had been hesitant or dismissive, then there wouldn't have been any subsequent invitations. Tools may change, but the hunter's heart must not."
Lin Yu'an instantly understood that the invitation about the bow and spear was, from the very beginning, an interview, a threshold.
The flight from Conkruswag back to Ilulissat takes only a few tens of minutes.
When the propeller plane broke through the clouds and saw Disco Bay covered with ice floes again, Lin Yu-an felt as if he had been transported to another world.
He had just been engaged in primitive battles on the wasteland, eating raw meat and drinking blood, and now he was back on the edge of modern civilization.
After getting off the plane, Wang Hu was eager to get home and brag about his experience to Marina. The two said goodbye in a hurry at the airport.
Lin Yu'an immediately returned to the small wooden cabin with Noya overlooking the iceberg and sea.
Pushing open the door, the room was warm and filled with a faint milky fragrance and Noah's unique cool scent.
"You're back?"
Noah was sitting on the rug in front of the fireplace, holding Sparks in her arms. Hearing the noise, she turned around, her eyes filled with joy.
Lin Yu'an put down his backpack, walked quickly over, and gave her a hug that carried the chill of the cold wind.
"How was the trip? Did you get hurt?"
Her fingertips, warmed by the room's warmth, gently brushed away the remaining snowflakes from his shoulder, her movements tender and delicate.
Lin Yu'an grabbed her hand and pulled her closer: "Injured? Of course not. Darling, and you even successfully hunted down a musk ox weighing several hundred kilograms."
The wildness in his eyes had not completely faded; it was the aggression unique to a man who had just conquered nature.
"The Musk Ox King?"
Noah looked up, her eyes sparkling in the firelight of the fireplace.
She leaned close to Lin Yu'an's ear, her warm breath gently brushing against the nape of his neck, a hint of provocative laughter in her voice: "I've heard that those prehistoric beasts have incredible stamina, able to fight for days and nights in blizzards—"
Her hand slid inside his shirt, her fingertips lightly tracing his taut abs, her voice becoming languid: "But right now, I want to check for myself—is the hunter who conquered the bull even more ferocious than his prey?"
Lin Yu'an's Adam's apple bobbed violently, and the flame in his eyes was instantly ignited.
"As you wish."
He grabbed Noah's waist with his other hand and lowered his head to seal her alluring red lips with his own.
The cold wind howled outside, but inside it was full of spring.
The two nestled together on the rug in front of the fireplace, the orange firelight casting intertwined silhouettes on the wall, enjoying this long-lost, warm tranquility that belonged only to them.
Mars lay obediently to the side, occasionally letting out a comfortable purring sound.
"By the way, Noah."
Lin Yu-an hesitated for a moment, "Ennis sent an official email today. The annual awards dinner will be held on May 10th in Miami, Florida."
He looked into her eyes and earnestly invited her, "Come with me. It's not just an awards ceremony, it's also a rare vacation."
"Florida has a great climate right now, with sunshine, beaches, and palm trees. We could go there to relax."
Before Lin Yu'an could finish speaking, Nuoya gently shook her head.
She reached out and pressed her finger to Lin Yu'an's lips, a clear and gentle smile on her face.
"I won't go."
"Why?" Lin Yu'an asked anxiously. "If you're worried about flying, we can take a private jet, or—"
"It's not because of flying," Noah interrupted him softly.
She turned her head and looked out the window at the vast, icy sea: "Ann, this is Greenland, my home turf."
I feel very safe here. Those high-society parties aren't for me.
"and----"
Noah turned her head, her eyes, which seemed to see through everything, fixed on Lin Yu'an, a playful yet magnanimous smile on her lips.
"In Miami, someone is eagerly waiting for you to meet her!"
Lin Yu'an's heart skipped a beat. "You mean—"
"Raven," Noah said calmly, "I bet she's thinking of you right now."
Lin Yu'an fell silent.
This time he broke the world record and will even be crowned "Catch of the Year" in Miami, where Raven is the star and he absolutely cannot let her be absent.
Noah straightened Lin Yu'an's collar, her tone devoid of any jealousy, only displaying composure and understanding:
"Go ahead. Mars and I are doing fine here. Go collect your trophy, and also—go see her."
Looking at the sensible woman in front of him, Lin Yu'an felt a surge of inexplicable emotions as memories of his past life resurfaced in his mind.
Noah was helping him avoid the potential "battlefield" and giving him space to deal with this complicated relationship.
He reached out and pulled Noah into a tight embrace, his voice low and firm: "Noah, I'm sorry."
"You don't need to apologize." Noah leaned against his chest, listening to his strong heartbeat. "As long as you have me in your heart, that's enough."
"After all, this is our second life, isn't it?"
"No, that's not enough."
Lin Yu-an opened his arms and cupped Nuoya's face in his hands, his eyes more serious than ever before.
He looked at the woman who had accompanied him through two lifetimes and made a promise: "Give me a little more time. I will take care of everything during this trip to America."
"I assure you, I will find a solution—a solution that allows Raven, you, and everyone to be reunited and live together."
"We are a family, and no one can be missing!"
Noah looked at the determination in his eyes, paused for a moment, and then gave him a bright smile.
She leaned in and gently kissed Lin Yu'an's lips.
Okay. I believe you.
"Go, bring back the biggest trophy. Claim your glory. Mars and I will be here waiting for you to come home!"
Outside the window, the aurora borealis danced once again in the night sky of Ilulissat.
Lin Yu'an looked at the distant coordinates on the map—Miami.
He knew that the next leg of the journey might be more difficult than hunting cattle, but it would also be more anticipated.
The journey from Greenland to Florida spanned nearly 60 degrees of latitude.
As the Gulfstream G650 business jet landed on the runway at Opaloca Executive Airport, Lin Yu-an looked out the window at a world completely different from what he had seen just hours before.
Gone are the vast, icy plains and the biting winds.
Only the ultimate blue and green—the azure waters of Biscayne Bay, the lush green palms swaying in the wind, and the palpable heat in the air.
The cabin door opened, and the Miami sunlight poured in without reservation.
Lin Yu'an took off his heavy parka and wore only a simple white linen shirt and casual pants, casually rolling up the cuffs to reveal his bronze forearm muscles.
A black Cadillac Escalade was already parked next to the helipad, waiting.
"Welcome back, Mr. Lin." The driver respectfully took his simple luggage.
"Go directly to Coconut Grove Bay Pier," Lin Yu'an said casually as he got into the car.
As the car entered the I-95 highway, the scenery rushing past on both sides felt both familiar and strange.
Lin Yu'an leaned back in his chair, rubbing his knuckles.
As Noah said, once you've chosen this path, you must have the ability to ride the storm—whether it's a storm at sea or a storm in an emotional battlefield.
Forty minutes later, the car stopped in front of the familiar private pier in Coconut Grove Bay.
Before even getting out of the car, Lin Yu'an's gaze was fixed on the most conspicuous sailboat in the berth—the "Polaris".
It seemed to have just been meticulously maintained; the white hull gleamed in the sunlight, the teak deck was spotless, and even the stainless steel railings shimmered with a dazzling luster.
On the high flybridge deck, a figure with his back to the dock appears to be checking the mainsail's jacking cable.
That's Raven.
She was wearing a very revealing athletic bikini top and loose, quick-drying surf shorts.
Her long, golden hair was casually tied into a high ponytail, swaying behind her as she moved.
Her originally fair skin, after being exposed to the sun for so long, has turned into a healthy and attractive wheat-colored tan. The smooth muscle lines of her back look as if they are coated with oil in the sunlight, exuding a wild and powerful beauty.
Lin Yu'an didn't let the driver go in. He carried his bag and walked quietly onto the pier.
He didn't say anything, but simply stood quietly by the boat, admiring the vibrant scene.
Raven seemed to be having a little trouble. She stood on tiptoe, trying to reach the slightly high pulley buckle, humming an unknown tune.
Just as she extended her left hand, the sunlight shone precisely on her ring finger.
There, a huge blue diamond ring remained, untouched by the tedious work on the ship.
Instead, it resembled a star that embodied the essence of the sea, shining brightly between the ropes and the canvas.
A gentle smile unconsciously curved the corners of Lin Yu'an's lips.
"It seems my first mate hasn't been slacking off while I was away."
The sudden sound startled Raven, who was focused on her work.
She turned around abruptly, and the rigging buckle in her hand snapped back onto the mast with a "snap".
When she saw the familiar figure standing on the dock, her sapphire-like eyes widened instantly, then burst forth with a light of surprise that could ignite the entire harbor.
"Honey?!"
Without any hesitation or distrust, she leaped directly from the flybridge deck! Like a nimble petrel, she crashed heavily into Lin Yu'an's arms!
"You're so slow, honey!"
She clung tightly to Lin Yu'an's neck, practically hanging on him, her voice filled with undisguised longing and resentment.
Lin Yu'an smiled and caught the energetic projectile, supporting her waist with both hands and spinning her around halfway to dissipate the impact.
My nose was instantly filled with the familiar scent of her, a blend of coconut oil sunscreen and sea breeze.
Lin Yu-an held her waist with both hands, about to say something apologetic or tease the "lioness" of Miami, but Raven didn't give him the chance at all.
Her gaze swept over the small, still-healing wounds on the back of his hand, left from the icy plains, and a hint of tenderness flashed in her blue eyes.
The next second, her fingers naturally climbed up his collar, and she pulled him towards her with a sudden force, tilting her head back to kiss him.
There were no unnecessary words.
This was not a perfunctory greeting kiss, but a deep, aggressive kiss that she completely dominated.
The icy chill brought back from Greenland was instantly swallowed up by the scorching heat of Miami.
For a long time, the lips are divided.
Raven's cheeks were flushed, her eyes hazy yet alluring. She reached out and poked Lin Yu'an's firm chest muscles with a lingering touch.
"Looks like you haven't neglected your training even in the freezing cold; your touch is pretty good."
She turned around and pushed open the door to the salon behind her, giving him a charming wink as she beckoned with her finger, the blue diamond on her ring finger drawing a dazzling arc in the sunlight.
"Come in, Captain." Her voice carried a hint of command: "There's some work we need to take care of before I see my annoying family."
With a "bang," the hatch slammed shut, shutting out the glaring sunlight and noise from the outside world.
The sea breeze was still scorching hot at the pier.
Several seagulls landed on the wooden posts of the pier, tilting their heads to examine the enormous creature before them.
The "Polaris," which had been quietly moored at its berth, began to sway slightly in the calm bay, with fine ripples lapping against the edge of the dock.
After a long while, as the last ripple subsided, the Polaris finally returned to calm.
Inside the cabin, the afternoon sun streamed through the portholes onto the messy teak floor.
The air was filled with a warm, musky scent, mixed with the aroma of cigars and tobacco.
Raven was wearing a casual shirt, with only one button fastened, revealing a large expanse of firm, tanned skin and her long, slender, and powerful legs.
She leaned against the headboard, a slender lady's cigar between her fingers, and gently played with Lin Yu'an's firm abdominal muscles with her other hand.
Her signature long blonde hair fell casually over her shoulders, and her eyes held a hint of wildness that had not yet faded.
"My God—" Raven exhaled a smoke ring, her voice hoarse and languid, "Lin, what were you doing in the Arctic these past few months—exploring or undergoing Spartan training?"
"Your stamina is more terrifying than a sailboat sailing at 15 knots."
Lin Yu'an leaned back on the pillow, took the whiskey she offered, took a sip, and a smug smile appeared on his lips: "Maybe it's because the meat there is more nutritious?"
"Tell me," Raven turned around, her cat-like eyes fixed on him, full of curiosity. "You must have done more than just this one crazy thing in Greenland."
"It's nothing."
Lin Yu'an put down his wine glass and began his Versailles report casually: "I just happened to participate in Greenland's largest sled dog rally and won the championship."
"Champions?!" Raven's eyes widened. "You beat those Inuit locals? On their home turf?"
"It was all thanks to the dogs," Lin Yu'an chuckled and continued, "Then, to feed those dogs, I had to go for a spin on the icy sea."
"We hunted a narwhal."
"What?!" Raven nearly dropped her cigar. "A narwhal? That kind of sea unicorn with long tusks? That's extremely rare!"
"Yes, and a few ringed seals, to feed the dogs." Lin Yu'an said calmly. "Oh, by the way, before I left a few days ago, I went inland again and hunted two musk oxen."
"Musk ox—" Raven took a deep breath, "Those Pleistocene monsters that look like tanks? What did you use to hunt them? A bow and arrow?"
"The Type 56 semi-automatic rifle." Lin Yu'an recalled the scene, "The sense of oppression it exuded was truly well-deserved."
"As for that record that everyone's been talking about—a 205-kilogram Atlantic halibut—I've applied for a Guinness World Record, and I expect the certificate is on its way."
After listening, Raven remained silent for a full five seconds.
Looking at the man from the East before her, the light in her eyes transformed from initial admiration to complete worship, and then to a frenzied infatuation.
Sled dog champion, narwhal, musk ox, Guinness World Record —
This is more than just a report card; it's a male at his peak displaying his most perfect fangs and feathers to his mate.
For a woman like Raven who admires strength, this is the ultimate drug.
"You're a monster—" Raven muttered to herself.
She stubbed out her cigar, rolled over and straddled Lin Yu'an, cupping his face in her hands, her eyes burning with passion: "You have conquered the Arctic, Lin. Now, you are the true king of the polar regions."
Lin Yu'an smiled and put his arm around her supple waist, feeling her body temperature: "Whether I'm a king or not doesn't matter. However, there's something I'd like to ask you."
"What?"
"The evening of May 10th," Lin Yu-an looked into her eyes, "the IGFA annual awards banquet. Ennis said I was going to accept the 'Outstanding Fish of the Year' trophy."
I want you to come with me.
"In what capacity?" Raven raised an eyebrow, a playful smile playing on her lips.
"With my best partner in America, and—" Lin Yu'an lightly pecked her lips, "the person I most want to see in this sea area."
Raven smiled. Her smile was so radiant it seemed to brighten the entire cabin.
"Deal, my champion."
She leaned down, her long golden hair cascading down like a waterfall, obscuring their faces, and her voice became low and seductive again: "But there are still a few days until the banquet—we can't waste any time—"
The North Star, on the calm dock, rocked once again.
Three whole days.
Lin Yu-an and Rui-wen almost never left the penthouse suite at the W Hotel in Fort Lauderdale.
The view outside the window changes from the pink Atlantic Ocean at dawn to the shimmering blue-green sea under the midday sun, and then to the brightly lit city skyline at night.
Inside the window, however, comes a different, more private and passionate rhythm.
In these three days, Lin Yu'an seemed to be trying to dispel all the chill that had accumulated on the Greenland ice sheet over the past two weeks, and also to preemptively exhaust the longing he would feel during the long waiting period ahead of time.
Lin Yu-an's physical abilities are already extraordinary, and Raven, as a top water sports expert, has equally amazing physical fitness.
During these three days of this almost absurd closed-off adjustment, the two people's biological clocks miraculously achieved perfect synchronization with Miami time.
By the afternoon of the third day, the sunlight had softened.
"Ding-dong—"
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The doorbell rang, breaking the lazy atmosphere in the room.
Raven, wearing a silk bathrobe, her long, wet blonde hair casually draped over her shoulders, held a slightly warm cup of coffee in her hand and went barefoot to open the door.
Standing outside the door was a team of staff pushing mobile coat racks and exquisite gift boxes. Leading them was Marco, the stylist sent by Scout, an Italian with a neatly trimmed beard.
"Good afternoon, ma'am. I'm Marco." He gave a polite slight bow, his gaze not lingering on Raven's somewhat languid posture, demonstrating a high level of professionalism.
"The awards banquet will begin at 7 p.m. tonight. We are here to present Mr. Lin and you with your award robes."
Raven stepped aside to let the team file in.