"That's right, Mr. Shaw is a big boss in the city, it's definitely right to listen to him!"

For a moment, everyone started to cheer.

After collecting the money, Henry Shaw started drinking with everyone again.

The villagers, excited, soon dispersed. Henry Shaw took out a pill from his pocket and swallowed it, and his heavy drunkenness was greatly alleviated.

The The Shaw Family is a cultivation family, so making an anti-alcohol pill isn't difficult. Everyone from the The Shaw Family living in the mortal world has some of these pills.

Henry Shaw knew he would be drinking today, so he had already brought one with him.

After taking the pill, the spiritual awareness of the The Shaw Family became even clearer.

At this moment, Diana Brooks came in carrying a basin of water.

Seeing Henry Shaw lying there with his eyes open, Diana Brooks exclaimed in surprise, "Brother Shaw, you're awake?"

As she spoke, she didn't stop moving. Placing the basin of hot water down, Diana Brooks said, "Brother Shaw, you're drunk, don't move, I'll help you wash your face and feet."

Saying this, she wrung out a towel, ready to help Henry Shaw wipe his face.

"No need, no need, I can do it myself."

Henry Shaw hurriedly struggled to get up.

Chapter 007: Energy Stone

The night breeze blew, and Henry Shaw's mind became even clearer.

Henry Shaw didn't return to the The Brooks Family, but instead walked toward the small river. In this village, bathing at the Brooks house wasn't very convenient, so under the cover of night, Henry Shaw wanted to soak in the river and think things over.

The village's small river was right at the foot of the mountain, not far away. Soon, Henry Shaw arrived at the riverbank.

When he got there, Henry Shaw realized he wasn't the only one. There were men and women playing in the river.

No one was wearing clothes!

By the moonlight, Henry Shaw was shocked again. He hadn't expected that men and women in this village would swim together.

"Brother Shaw, you walk fast!"

At this moment, Diana Brooks's voice came from behind.

"You came too?"

"Yeah, it's hot, everyone likes to swim in the river. The upper stream is for women, the lower stream is for men, the areas are divided."

Hearing this, Henry Shaw pointed at the situation in the river but said nothing.

Diana Brooks looked at the river and smiled, "Brother Shaw, you can't see clearly at night, so some people are casual about it. But unmarried people are still particular, they're separated. Look at the upper and lower sections, everyone is divided. This is the middle section."

She lowered her voice, "You're not from the village, you went to the wrong place. Come, I'll take you."

Pulled by Diana Brooks, the two of them walked downstream.

Henry Shaw was a bit puzzled. Logically, the upper stream was for women, so why was Diana Brooks following him downstream?

After walking with Diana Brooks for a while, they did see some men in the water. However, Diana Brooks didn't go into the water with him, but kept walking further down. After a bit more walking, Henry Shaw noticed that it was indeed quieter here.

As they walked, Henry Shaw still noticed some mixed swimming between men and women.

"Why is it still mixed swimming?"

At this point, Diana Brooks whispered, "It's quieter here. I want to wash up too. You go a bit further down, I'll stay here."

Now Henry Shaw noticed something else: there were many trees here, leaning over the water. Because of these crooked trees, the river was divided into sections.

This place is interesting!

Henry Shaw could feel the simple customs here. When people saw them passing by, they tried to submerge themselves in the water as much as possible. No one made jokes; everyone just minded their own business.

Thinking about it, Henry Shaw understood. The upper area was probably for the public, while this secluded spot was for young couples to meet.

As he walked and observed, he did see some couples playing together in their own sections of the river.

The weather was stiflingly hot, so Henry Shaw didn't think much more about it. He said to Diana Brooks, "Alright, call me if you need anything." With that, Henry Shaw went to a deserted section of the river, took off his clothes, and jumped into the water.

As soon as he entered the water, his whole body felt cool, and Henry Shaw relaxed and started swimming.

At this time, Diana Brooks also entered a nearby section of the river. By the moonlight, Diana Brooks got into the water as well.

Soaking in the water, Diana Brooks subconsciously glanced at the neighboring section. Her mind drifted to her father's words—he wanted her to win over Henry Shaw.

Touching her own body, Diana Brooks sighed softly. How could she not wish for Henry Shaw to be her man? If she had such a man, her life would surely change. But she also knew very well that there was a world of difference between her and Henry Shaw; it was impossible for Henry Shaw to marry her.

Thinking of this, Diana Brooks didn't know what to do.

After going to the provincial capital this time, that woman from the same village had instilled a lot of ideas in her. Back then, it was all about wanting her to become a hostess. Now that she thought about it seriously, Diana Brooks felt that some of what that woman said was actually useful.