"Yaoyao, you're back?"

Rong Yu's smile slowly vanished when his gaze fell upon the mermaid she was holding.

He froze in the water, his gaze fixed on the mermaid whose breathing was faint, something churning in his eyes.

That was anger, and the sorrow of helplessness.

"Rong Yu, I've rescued him."

Xi Yao put the mermaid down and let him lean against the reef so that he wouldn't sink to the bottom of the water.

"Is he still alive?"

After a long pause, Rong Yu managed to squeeze out these words, his mouth dry.

Why treat his people like this?

Rong Yu couldn't understand it; perhaps it was because humans were too complicated.

"Yes, you can."

Xi Yao nodded emphatically, bought a hemostatic pill and a rejuvenating pill, pried open the mermaid's mouth, and fed them to her.

Rong Yu held his breath and watched quietly.

A few seconds later, the mermaid's wounds stopped bleeding and began to heal.

He slowly opened his eyes, momentarily confused, and when he saw Xi Yao, he flinched in fear, splashing water everywhere.

Xi Yao didn't say anything, she just silently backed away.

This mermaid has developed a stress response to humans.

Rong Yu suddenly uttered a clear, ethereal voice that was very pleasant to hear.

The pale red mermaid slowly calmed down, looking at Rong Yu with anxious eyes.

He seemed to be saying something while glancing fearfully at Xi Yao on the other side.

[Host, this merman told the big boss to run away quickly, saying humans are too terrifying, and then the big boss said you are his partner.]

996 translated.

Therefore, the pale red mermaid's face was full of terror.

Xi Yao hummed in agreement, but still didn't say anything.

Rong Yu said a few more words, and the pale red mermaid quickly disappeared into the sea without a trace.

"Yaoyao, thank you."

Rong Yu hugged her waist and rubbed his face against her neck.

He knew that Yao Yao did all this because of him.

"No need to thank me." Xi Yao stroked his blond hair. "Rong Yu, just wait a little longer. One day, I will make sure that the Xia Kingdom will no longer harm mermaids."

"Um."

The two embraced quietly, letting the night melt away under the moonlight.

(〃'▽'〃)

"Uncle Tong, this is already my greatest sincerity."

Qi Shenyuan leaned back on the sofa, casually looking at the lighter in his hand.

"Thud—"

The silver lighter was opened and then closed again.

Tong Dahai clenched his fists under the table, but his face remained calm.

"Shen Yuan, are you kidding me? You only want 10% of the shares for blocking one of my Tong family's cargo ships?"

That's outrageous!

Tong's 10% stake is worth far more than 10 billion.

"Uncle, you're wrong about that." Qi Shenyuan smiled, but his eyes were full of determination.

"This isn't just about one cargo ship, it's about..."

He suddenly sat up and leaned forward.

"In the coming years, will each of Tong's cargo ships be able to pass inspections smoothly, deliver goods on time, and even more so...?"

Qi Shenyuan chuckled. "Can your goods pass quality inspection? It seems the ownership of these shipping routes is about to expire; are you still able to apply for them?"

"Uncle, do you think this 10% stake is worth it?"

Tong Dahai's face turned cold. "Are you threatening me?"

They're truly ambitious and no longer bother to pretend.

"No, no, no." Qi Shenyuan held up a finger and shook it. "I want to cooperate with you, Uncle, but you're too stubborn. If we could change the terms, that would be fine too. I like Xiaoxi, if..."

"Qi Shenyuan, it seems those two bolts of lightning that day really blew your mind out, and you've started daydreaming."

Xi Yao walked over with an imposing air, dressed in a professional suit dress.

Rong Yu followed behind her, wearing a suit of the same style, his face expressionless.

This is an expression he learned after starting work; it looks quite intimidating.

"My dear girl, what brings you here?"

Tong Dahai's expression changed slightly, and he suddenly stood up.

At this moment, he knew exactly what Qi Shenyuan was planning, and he least wanted Xi Yao to get involved.

"Dad, please sit down."

Xi Yao pressed Tong Dahai into a chair, then turned and led Rong Yu to sit down on the other sofa.

"Xiao Xi, you rejected my confession and turned to this pretty boy?"

Qi Shenyuan's gaze fell on Rong Yu, his face filled with disdain.

After Tong Dahai personally brought a young man into the group, he had someone investigate Rong Yu.

He was just an orphan from the countryside, good-looking but otherwise useless.

Tong Dahai personally led the group, and his intentions were self-evident.

What a lack of taste! They'd rather leave behind the heir to the Heavenly Dome and go after some brute.

Qi Shenyuan's face turned somewhat pale as he thought about it.

How could he allow others to have his eye on something he has set his sights on?

Xi Yao chuckled. "What? My Rong Yu is fairer, more handsome, and better looking than you, are you jealous?"

"Xiao Xi, you're still young. You can't be impulsive about some things." Qi Shenyuan's gaze shifted to her, a hint of helplessness on his face. "Our two families are well-matched and complement each other. Do you really want to ruin the entire Tong family because of a moment of anger?"

"You're quite arrogant," Xi Yao said, taking Rong Yu's hand and gently squeezing his fingers reassuringly. "Do you think your Qi family can control everything?"

"I can't control everything, but I can make the Tong family obey."

Qi Shenyuan glanced at their clasped hands with a dark look. "Your vital cargo ship has been seized. What do you think this pretty boy beside you can do for you?"

He chuckled and leaned back, placing his hands on the back of the sofa.

"Xiao Xi, if you and I get our marriage certificate, I'll let them go today; otherwise..."

"That's enough!"

Tong Dahai slammed his hand on the table, his face extremely grim.

"Qi Shenyuan, you're too arrogant! Do you think the Tong family has no one to rely on?!"

"Uncle, don't be angry." Qi Shenyuan smiled and said, "Why did you have to challenge my bottom line when we could have resolved this peacefully? In that case, let's just wait and see what surprises come later."

Tong Dahai was so angry that his face turned ashen.

Rong Yu stared intently at the person opposite him, his once clear eyes now clouded with gloom.

"He really deserves a beating."

Xi Yao released Rong Yu, slowly stood up, and came to Qi Shenyuan.

Rong Yu followed nervously behind her, watching Qi Shenyuan warily.

"What's wrong, Xiao Xi? Are you angry?" Qi Shenyuan smiled casually. "You and Tong Shi will be mine sooner or later. You'd better get together with that pretty boy as soon as possible..."

"Snap—"

Before Qi Shenyuan could finish speaking, his face was suddenly slapped.

The air in the office became quiet.

Tong Dahai's eyes widened, unable to react for a moment as to why his daughter had made such a move.

"Are you crazy?!"

Qi Shenyuan suddenly stood up, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth with his thumb, and stared at the person in front of him with a terrifying look.

"Yao Yao!"

Rong Yu immediately stepped forward and blocked Xi Yao's way.

"It's nothing." Xi Yao pulled the person away, and looked at Qi Shenyuan with a mocking smile. "Your skin is really thick. You even hurt my hand."

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