SFS Chapter 39 Mermaid Love 8
Chapter 39 Mermaid Love 8
Little sea turtle Shen Ying often listened to the merman prince talking to her as if to himself. Perhaps it was the loneliness of being at the top, but the little sea turtle had almost never seen the merman prince be particularly close to anyone.
While his behavior towards his parents and relatives was impeccable, his impeccable manners and sense of propriety subtly erected a high wall, making it difficult for others to approach him.
She tilted her head, her bright eyes filled with confusion. It always seemed like such a gentle yet aloof person was full of contradictions.
When he is gentle with others, his words are like a spring breeze that warms the heart; but when he is aloof, he is like a cold moon hanging high in the sky, making people only dare to admire him from afar.
Only in front of Shen Ying, the little sea turtle, did his attitude remain consistent. His gentleness was like a babbling brook; his kindness was like a dazzling star; his tolerance was like a vast ocean; his doting was like warm sunshine, surrounding Shen Ying tightly and immersing her in warmth and love.
The mermaid prince gently stroked the shell of the little sea turtle Shen Ying and whispered, "This is our first Ocean Moon Festival. We must stay together forever."
The merman prince looked so lonely. The little sea turtle, Shen Ying, felt a pang of guilt. She couldn't answer him, nor could she keep her promise. Although sea turtles had long lifespans, she only had half a month left to stay. She wondered if the original little sea turtle would continue to accompany the merman prince after she left.
On the first day of the Ocean Moon Festival, as the first rays of moonlight shone on the seabed, the mermaid prince brought the little sea turtle Shen Ying to the place of worship.
All around was silent, save for the faint moonlight filtering through the seawater and illuminating this mysterious space. The mermaid prince slowly stepped into the center of the arena, his expression solemn and dignified, as if carrying the hopes of the entire ocean.
Music began softly, a deep and resonant melody, like a call from the depths of the ocean. The mermaid prince began to dance solemnly and seriously, each movement filled with power and grace, yet appearing incredibly light. His figure sometimes stretched out, like surging waves; sometimes curled up, like the tranquil depths of the sea. His fishtail shimmered with silver light, as if echoing the mysterious power of the ocean.
The little sea turtle, Shen Ying, watched quietly from the side, overwhelmed by the mysterious and solemn atmosphere, not daring to breathe loudly.
The mermaid prince's hands danced gracefully in the air, as if tracing the outline of the ocean, or conveying his awe and supplication to the sea god. His gaze was focused and devout, as if the entire world consisted only of his communion with the sea god.
As the dance reached its climax, the mermaid prince quickened his pace, spinning and leaping, each movement imbued with resolute determination. The surrounding seawater seemed to respond, rippling with light, and shimmering around him, creating a dreamlike spectacle.
Finally, the dance ended, and the mermaid prince slowly stopped, holding the glittering pearl in his hands, and almost murmured a prayer: "Ocean God, please protect our home and keep it forever peaceful, please bless us..."
After the ceremony, the mermaid prince smiled and said to Shen Ying, the little sea turtle in his hand, "Are you happy? Tomorrow will be even more exciting."
Just then, the Mermaid King and Queen slowly approached. The King, with a steady gaze and full of respect, said, "Child, your dance will surely allow the Ocean God to hear our prayers." The Queen smiled at the Prince and nodded gently in approval.
The mermaid prince smiled gently, chatted with the king and queen for a few words, then bid them farewell and took the little sea turtle Shen Ying back to rest.
Xu Xiaozhu spotted the incredibly handsome mermaid prince from afar. At that moment, he was sitting in the pavilion of the underwater garden, teasing an inconspicuous little sea turtle.
A calculating glint flashed in her eyes. Although she couldn't contact the system for the time being, the mission still had to be completed; who knew when the system would reappear?
Even if she really can't leave this world, she still needs to find herself the strongest support.
She was like a delicate water lily, gently swaying her silky fishtail, her lively eyes deliberately avoiding the direction of the mermaid prince, pretending not to see him. In this dreamlike garden, she played innocently and carefree like a little elf.
She laughed freely, her clear, melodious laughter like a string of lively musical notes, leaping and echoing in the garden. She began to dance gracefully, her light steps like ripples on water, spreading out in circles. Sometimes she twirled, her skirt like a blooming flower; sometimes she leaped, like a dolphin leaping out of the water.
She would tease the colorful fish, playfully saying, "Little fish, little fish, come and play with me!" The fish would swim happily around her, as if responding to her invitation. Then she would bend down to look at the rare flowers and plants in the garden, gently stroking their delicate petals, and whisper softly, "Little flowers, little flowers, you are so beautiful today." The flowers seemed to understand her praise, swaying gently and releasing an even more enchanting fragrance.
Attracted by the commotion in the garden, the mermaid prince and the little sea turtle Shen Ying turned their heads slightly and looked at the innocent and beautiful mermaid, Xu Xiaozhu.
The little sea turtle, Shen Ying, shuddered, her body trembling. Noticing the little sea turtle's trembling, the merman prince looked away and asked anxiously, "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
The little sea turtle, Shen Ying, subconsciously shook her head in denial.
The mermaid prince breathed a sigh of relief. He stood up, didn't look at the garden again, and silently left the garden with the little sea turtle Shen Ying.
Xu Xiaozhu amused herself for a while before casually glancing towards the pavilion, only to be stunned – the mermaid prince was nowhere to be seen! It turned out she'd been performing for thin air!
Xu Xiaozhu's face flushed with anger, and she huffed and puffed as she swam away.
During the meal, Xu Xiaozhu appeared beside the mermaid prince in what she considered to be the most beautiful way to serve him. She thoughtfully offered him a cool seaweed bead, saying, "Prince, this will relieve your heat."
The mermaid prince took the seaweed pearl, thanked her, and then didn't look at her again. He turned and fed the seaweed pearl to the little sea turtle, Shen Ying.
The little sea turtle, Shen Ying, ate with great relish.
Xu Xiaozhu: ...
That night, Xu Xiaozhu hid at the corner of the corridor on the path the mermaid prince was sure to take, waiting for the right moment to throw herself into his arms!
After waiting a while, she finally saw the mermaid prince and immediately hid. Seizing the opportunity, she ran out.
"Ouch!"
"what!"
Two voices rang out simultaneously, one male and one female.
Xu Xiaozhu bumped into him hard, making herself dizzy and disoriented. Instead of throwing herself into his arms, she bounced away when they collided.
Both of them are now lying on the ground, one clutching his forehead and the other clutching his chest.
As Xu Xiaozhu got up, she apologized anxiously, "I'm sorry! Wang... how come it's you?"
Xu Xiaozhu was shocked. She looked at the mermaid she had bumped into, then at the mermaid prince who was standing unharmed beside her. She clearly hadn't seen anyone other than the mermaid prince. How did this person suddenly appear?
"Why couldn't it be me? What's wrong with you, fish? You bumped into me and didn't even apologize, and with that tone... Haha, it's alright, it's alright, I'm strong and healthy, a little bump is nothing. But you, little mermaid, are you feeling unwell anywhere? Should I take you to the royal physician? Ah, you're so beautiful! Please give me a chance to make it up to you, and if possible, please give me a chance to pursue you~"
When Mu Xinghe, who had been knocked down, looked up and saw Xu Xiaozhu, his attitude changed 180 degrees. He had never seen such a beautiful mermaid before and was instantly captivated.
Unable to withstand Mu Xinghe's passionate advances, Xu Xiaozhu hastily bowed and took her leave, then fled in disarray.
Little sea turtle Shen Ying watched Xu Xiaozhu's retreating figure and couldn't help but clap her little paws and giggle. The way she was chased by that playboy mermaid Mu Xinghe was just too funny, haha!
The little sea turtle knew that Xu Xiaozhu's mission was to get close to the mermaid prince, so she also knew that everything she had been doing recently was intentional.
But what exactly is Xu Xiaozhu's mission? Is it just to get close to the mermaid prince? Are there any other missions? For example, what does she need to do after getting close to the prince? Only Xu Xiaozhu herself knows the answer to these questions.