In the summer in Baijia Village, beside the winding little river, Fang Yi's "Water Duck Corps" was the most eye-catching sight. Every day, they practiced against the setting sun, and their skills grew steadily with each passing day.
On this early evening, Qiao Xue came down to the riverbank once again to watch Fang Yi teach the children how to swim. She watched with intense concentration, even memorizing some of the essential techniques.
Fang Yi could tell that Qiao Xue was itching to learn how to swim herself, but being a young woman, she felt too shy to go into the water. So, he called her over to a secluded corner by the riverbank, where the water was partially concealed by a cluster of bushes, and taught her there. At first, Qiao Xue was hesitant and rigid, but gradually she got the feel for it, grew bolder, and quickly mastered several movements.
Chapter 47