He gradually calmed down, thinking of what Boss said before, then recalling what Boss and Li Huiyuan said, he couldn't help but wonder: "Could this be the swimming pool that Boss talked about, recognized after deepening cognition...?"
Indeed, according to this view, he truly couldn't swim to the other side.
Thus, he gave up resisting, following Boss's advice, maintaining some observation and feeling—because it helped him quickly enter the sinking state.
The danger was inevitable, but this behavior itself was also a necessary part of his training.
He then slowly moved his arms, continuing to swim in the pool.
Then, he took a moment to glance at his watch.
He didn't deliberately lift his hand out of the water, but during the movement of his arms, he glanced at the watch face.
Water splashes twisted some of the dial's hands, but the time was approximately right, seemingly 16:40.
"Huh, wait..."
