The cool night breeze couldn't calm anyone down.

Bai An knew perfectly well that he should stay on the cruise ship and not cause trouble for anyone, but he couldn't help but worry about Su Shengyuan's situation. He stood on one side of the stern and stared at the stern of the cruise ship.

Standing next to him were General Manager Li Baize and his good friend Wu Yuzhan.

Soon, he saw Shan Qili and Chen Xingxin board the ship, and the two men standing next to him quickly went to greet them.

Seeing the injuries on Chen Xingxin's face and hands, Wu Yuzhan felt sorry for her and quickly carried her to the medical room.

Li Boze was also planning to take Shan Qili to the medical room, but Shan Qili stopped him.

When Shan Qili saw Bai An, she noticed that the fight had been chaotic and he looked like he had been punched in the face.

"What are you doing standing here?" Shan Qili asked.

Bai An didn't expect Miss Shan to speak to him. "I...I heard that something happened to Young Master Su, it's just..."

"You're worried?" Shan Qili raised an eyebrow and asked, "Who is she to you? Or, in what capacity are you worried?"

Bai An was somewhat panicked.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Shan Qili said, "You should at least tell me your status when you ask, so that I can tell you the situation in a better way."

Shan Qili knew the brother and sister well; if Yuanyuan hadn't spoken up, her cousin wouldn't have said those words.

So why did she ask Bai An to wait for her at the stern?

It's obvious that Yuanyuan returned to the sea because of a special circumstance. What made Yuanyuan return to the sea? The only reason Shan Qili could think of was that bastard Lu Fengshi who put Yuanyuan into a special period. So, Yuanyuan sending Bai An meant that this was the partner Yuanyuan had chosen.

"Does that mean Xiao Su is alright now?"

"not necessarily."

Bai An's heart skipped a beat when he heard Shan Qili's name.

"Lu Fengshi probably did something bad. He might be fine, or he might not survive this," Shan Qili said helplessly.

"Why is this happening?" Bai An asked hurriedly.

"Do you want to help her?" Shan Qili asked, but she wasn't in a hurry.

Bai An nodded; of course he wanted to.

"Then tell me, what are your feelings for her? Don't tell me it's just a superior-subordinate working relationship." Shan Qili was determined to force him to tell her. She really couldn't understand why a grown man couldn't even admit that he liked someone.

“I…I’ve liked her for five years.” This was the first time Bai An had spoken.

Seeing that he was looking down, as if deflated, Shan Qili said, "If you like it so much, why don't you say so?"

"I am not good enough for her."

"What did she say?" Shan Qili asked, tilting her head.

Bai An paused for a moment, then shook his head.

"A half-mermaid has a lifespan similar to that of a human. Unlike humans, she has a mermaid form and can live in the sea. Unlike pure mermaids, she goes through a special period after reaching adulthood and before finding a partner, during which she takes on a completely mermaid form and cannot communicate in human language. Except in front of her partner and family whom she recognizes, she will attack everyone indiscriminately."

Bai An was not quite sure why Miss Shan suddenly brought this up.

"The way a mermaid acquires a partner is by having their partner bite through the skin under the scales here and drip their blood onto it. This marks the special period when the mermaid is formed, during which they will no longer be in mortal danger. However, mermaids will not betray their partners, nor will they accept betrayal from their partners. You should have heard that mermaids are a beautiful yet dangerous race." Shan Qili said, pointing to the spot on her neck to indicate to Bai An.

"My cousin asked me to pass on a message to you: Yuanyuan said you should wait for her here. Also, remember what I just said; it should come in handy."

"Xiao Su is always... a half-mermaid, right?" Bai An's mind was buzzing at this moment.

Shan Qili nodded. "If you feel you can't be responsible for her life, then don't wait, don't give her hope. She's a strong girl; I think she can get through this on her own without you."

After saying that, Shan Qili left without turning her head, taking Li Boze's hand.

Bai An was left standing there, digesting what had just been said.

He first met her on the university campus; she was a new student at the time.

As a teaching assistant, I spotted the girl sitting in the corner immediately that afternoon.

She is aloof and reserved, and doesn't seem approachable at all.

As the girl seemed to sense something, she turned her head, and their eyes met.

With just one glance, Bai An was completely captivated.

Later, he tried to meet her by chance and find opportunities to spend time together. He still remembers how excited he was that day when he got the girl's contact information, and he couldn't sleep all night.

Everyone knows the Su family's reputation, which is why he is so cautious.

They had competed together and collaborated, and he knew perfectly well that this was a genius.

Later, he made a very bold choice: instead of returning home to inherit the family business, he went to Su's company for an interview to become the president's secretary, because he had heard that Su's company was recruiting secretaries.

Our own small company can't compare to the Su family's.

After he was hired, the girl became Xiao Su Zong and seemed to have forgotten him, which made her somewhat disappointed.

For a long time, they were senior and junior at school, and boss and subordinate at the company.

He just wanted to be closer to her.

The two of them were practically inseparable, yet she suddenly had a boyfriend. Bai An was heartbroken, but he also blamed himself for not daring to confess his feelings, and could only offer his reluctant wishes for her happiness.

Bai An sat somewhat dejectedly on the wooden plank, a sense of anticipation rising in his heart. He wondered if Su Shengyuan also had feelings for him, which was why she had made him wait here.

Meng He and the others were also in the medical room. They had just finished their treatment when they saw Wu Yuzhan carrying his girlfriend over.

Guo Lai couldn't help but stand to the side and ask, "Bro, what does your girlfriend do? She's so good at fighting!"

"Your career path is forensic medicine, why?" Wu Yuzhan answered without suspicion.

"Are all forensic doctors this good at fighting these days?" Guo Lai asked in surprise.

Wu Yuzhan stared blankly ahead, then explained, "Xingxing's hobby is fighting."

"..." Guo Lai was unusually at a loss for words and silently returned to his seat.

Rich noobs are good at lying down.

You shouldn't mess with this kind of person. This guy is really amazing; he managed to win over such a great girl!

Meng He gave a cold laugh after he returned to his seat.

Guo Lai glanced at him sideways and leaned on Zhou Wen's shoulder.

Meng He twitched the corner of her mouth and went out.

I wonder how his little fish is doing?

……

The sea breeze was cold. Bai An waited for a long time when suddenly a person jumped out of the water.

He recognized Su Shengyuan's appearance, but the fish-fin-like ears made him unsure.

He unconsciously walked forward, but the stern was not a very stable place, and he could fall if he was not careful. He grabbed the rope next to him and walked forward, sitting down on the edge. His lower body was already wet.

"Su Shengyuan?" Bai An tried calling her name.

Su Shengyuan heard his voice, and from staring at him to slowly swimming to him, she smiled at his stunned expression, propped herself up with her hands, and kissed him on the lips.

Bai An was taken aback at first, then reached out and wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her onto his lap.

“Yuanyuan…” Bai An couldn’t help but step forward and kiss her lips.

Su Shengyuan did not refuse; her tail was still wrapped around Bai An's leg.

After the kiss, Su Shengyuan collapsed into Bai An's arms, catching her breath. Bai An then pulled on the rope to get up. "Shall we go back to the room?"

Su Shengyuan did not resist, so Bai An took it as her consent.

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