Ruan Mingchu frowned, not really wanting to go find Qingyao.
He had to look for it, whether he wanted to or not. Ruan Mingchu was worried about the situation there, wondering how it had developed. He wanted to go back.
Emerging from the sea, Ruan Mingchu and Mu Yu were accompanied by Jin Baobei. Jin Baobei was struggling to carry two rabbits; if it weren't for his happy smile, he would have looked like an exploited child laborer.
"Ruan Mingchu!?"
Suddenly, Ruan Mingchu heard someone call his name. He turned around and saw Meng Shuo.
Meng Shuo strode over aggressively, as if he wanted to skin Ruan Mingchu alive and devour his flesh and bones.
"You actually abandoned me and ran away?!"
"Do you know how long I've been waiting for you? I'm so angry!"
Her words and actions are very much like those of a pitiful mermaid abandoned by a scumbag.
Meng Shuo was cursing enthusiastically when he suddenly felt a sharp gaze fall on him. He turned around and saw Mu Yu scrutinizing him with the look one would give a rival in love.
The profanity stuck in his throat, and Meng Shuo explained, "I have absolutely no improper thoughts about Ruan Mingchu! I have a sexual partner!"
Seeing that Mu Yu didn't believe her, Meng Shuo pulled open her collar to show him the strawberry field, her fair skin covered with red marks.
Mu Yu: Oh my god, Ai Si!
Damn, who wants to see his chest!
A pair of hands reached out from behind Mengshuo and pulled her collar back, covering the bright red strawberry field.
"Meng Shuo, you're playing with fire." The mermaid's voice was deep and cold, yet she uttered such a cringeworthy line.
Meng Shuo jumped up and down: "None of your business, get out of here."
Xu Yuan pressed Meng Shuo's head down and kissed her. Meng Shuo collapsed into his arms, breathless from his kisses.
Seeing this, Mu Yu quickly grabbed Ruan Mingchu with one hand and pulled Jin Baobei with the other, and left.
Why can't things that are unsuitable for children be done in private places? That's outrageous.
Ruan Mingchu glanced at Mu Yu, whose face was flushed red. He also wanted to kiss her... He wondered if he would have this chance before getting married in this lifetime. No, Mu Xiaoyu would definitely be happy to kiss him next time he was in his sensitive period.
Suddenly I felt hopeful about life.
It takes time for Jinbaobei to absorb the black substance, so Ruan Mingchu and Mu Yu will stay on the aircraft for the time being.
Meng Shuo didn't come to question Ruan Mingchu about why she abandoned him, but Xu Yuan, who was hanging out with Meng Shuo, came to find Ruan Mingchu.
Xu Yuan called Ruan Mingchu to a secluded spot. Curious about what he wanted to do, Ruan Mingchu followed him.
Unexpectedly, Xu Yuan suddenly launched an attack on him, but Ruan Mingchu was not one to be trifled with, and naturally he would not let him succeed.
This time, Ruan Mingchu learned from his previous experience and did not hold back because the reason was unclear. He directly pinned Xu Yuan to the ground and beat him.
After beating him until he was too weak to fight back, Ruan Mingchu sat on his back and asked, "Why did you ambush me?"
Xu Yuan was both frustrated and happy that he was so much weaker than Ruan Mingchu.
"Let's see what you're capable of."
This answer left Ruan Mingchu even more confused. "Why do you need to see my strength?" He figured he wouldn't come back to the mermaid world after he left.
Xu Yuan felt that he was asking a question he already knew the answer to: "Of course I'm afraid that if you're not strong enough, you might suddenly die and drag Meng Shuo down with you."
If it weren't for Meng Shuo, would he care about a mixed-race person? Even though this mixed-race person is far superior to him.
Ruan Mingchu was truly bewildered.
After hearing Xu Yuan explain that Meng Shuo had signed something like a master-servant contract with him because of the spirit pearl containing his blood, Ruan Mingchu was both amused and exasperated.
No wonder Meng Shuo always stayed by his side and was willing to let them spend his money.
Is there a way to terminate this contract?
Ruan Mingchu did not want to take on other people's lives and fortunes lightly.
"You're willing to dissolve it?" Xu Yuan excitedly scrambled to his feet. Luckily, Ruan Mingchu was quick-witted and managed to escape in time, otherwise he would have been knocked to the ground again.
The contract between Ruan Mingchu and Meng Shuo was entirely dominated by Ruan Mingchu. He would not suffer any harm or pay any price, while Meng Shuo would be completely controlled by him.
Honestly, Xu Yuan felt that if he had gotten such a servant for nothing, he would never easily terminate the contract.
Ruan Mingchu nodded: "This whole thing happened because neither of us knew about it. Our deal was already done, so neither of us owes the other anything. If he had told us earlier, the problem would have been solved long ago."
Xu Yuan was shocked. Was Ruan Mingchu, this mixed-race person, a little silly (or honest)?
Seeing Xu Yuan looking completely lost in thought, Ruan Mingchu asked helplessly, "So, can it be unblocked?"
Xu Yuan nodded hurriedly: "Of course, we can just sign a termination agreement. I'll get ready right away."
I never thought I could break the contract, and I didn't even prepare anything.
Ruan Mingchu: "Okay, once you're ready, come find me on the aircraft."
While having the termination agreement prepared, Xu Yuan was also thinking about how to maximize his profits from this matter. Unlike Ruan Mingchu, who was kind to the point of being foolish, how could he possibly let Meng Shuo off easily?
Could you tamper with the termination agreement and change it into a contract transfer agreement? I don't know if such a thing exists; maybe someone should check it out.
Meng Shuo, who was sitting on the bed reading miscellaneous books, suddenly felt a chill.
Ruan Mingchu knew nothing about the mermaid contract, so he specifically asked Qiu Fang about it using a communicator.
Qiu Fang then asked him in return: "Do you want to form a soul contract?"
A soul contract, also known as a marriage contract, means that both parties share everything, including vitality, spiritual power, and skills. In the simplest terms, it means living and dying together.
Upon seeing Qiu Fang's explanation of the soul contract, Ruan Mingchu's first reaction was to shake his head. He would die with Mu Xiaoyu? Absolutely not.
When Ruan Mingchu told Qiu Fang about Meng Shuo's situation, Qiu Fang also thought Ruan Mingchu was really foolish. Of course, he wouldn't say it outright, but he just advised her not to go through with any contract termination.
Ruan Mingchu: I want to leave and don't want to have much contact with this place.
Upon seeing this reply, Qiu Fang sighed and sent him the contents of the formal termination agreement.
If the first five points are the same, then it's a correct termination agreement. Once Ruan Mingchu signs, he has nothing to do with Meng Shuo anymore.
When Xu Yuan took the termination agreement to Ruan Mingchu, Ruan Mingchu signed it after confirming that the first five clauses were correct. He had no interest in knowing what the rest was.
The black substance in the air was dealt with by Jinbaobei, but the black monster required the mermaids to handle it themselves.
Back in the Holy City, Ruan Mingchu went to find Qingyao alone.
Qingyao was lying under the shade of a tree eating grapes.
Upon seeing Ruan Mingchu, he exclaimed, "Oh, my dear son, want some grapes? They're so sweet!"
Ruan Mingchu shook his head, "You have a way to send me back."
This is a declarative sentence; Ruan Mingchu didn't want to waste time talking to Qingyao.
Qingyao clicked his tongue. "Look at this wording. Go back to your place. According to your human way of thinking, you should take my surname, which is your father's surname. This is your home."
Ruan Mingchu did not speak.
"Fine, fine," Qingyao said irritably, "Come find me at midnight tonight and I'll take you home."
He emphasized the word "go back," clearly unhappy.
Ruan Mingchu thanked him.
However, he did not leave immediately, and looked at Qingyao as if he still had something to say.
Qingyao's face lit up with joy: "What? Are you reluctant to part with your father?"
Ruan Mingchu twitched his lips and took a box out of his pocket. His father had given him this box that couldn't be opened, but Ruan Mingchu discovered that the box could be opened after meeting Qingyao.
"I think this is something he wanted to give to you."
Qingyao: "Hmm?"
Taking the prickly box and opening it, Qingyao saw a ring woven from green grass.
Qingyao accepted the box with a complicated expression, without saying a word.
At midnight, Ruan Mingchu, Mu Yu, the two rabbits, and Jinbaobei were ready.
Qingyao snapped his fingers, and a vortex gate appeared in front of them.
Qingyao said, "The landing location is uncertain. Hold on to each other, or you might get separated."
Ruan Mingchu hummed in agreement.
Just before entering, he glanced back at Qingyao, who was staring blankly at the grass ring on her left ring finger.
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Author's Note:
Love you all, sticky
If she could do it all over again, Ruan Mingchu would never have let Gymboree into her office.
After an unknown amount of time, he finally felt solid ground beneath his feet. Ruan Mingchu had a familiar feeling; the air, sunlight, and temperature made him feel incredibly safe.
Perhaps in reality, the two worlds are not that different; the only difference is a sense of belonging.
Before Ruan Mingchu could finish his reflection, his hand, which was clasped with Mu Yu's, was ruthlessly abandoned. Jin Baobei followed suit and shook off Ruan Mingchu's hand as well.
Ruan Mingchu: ...
I feel like he needs to take some action.
They were standing on a street corner, the sun high in the south, its scorching rays shining down on the earth. There were few pedestrians on the street; most were probably resting in cool rooms.
Back in the original world, the terminal was finally working properly.
Using the location function, Ruan Mingchu located them to G1 star in the 92nd galaxy.
Planets starting with "G" are generally abandoned planets, and governments have explicitly prohibited citizens from living on them. This is because these planets have excessive levels of harmful substances; while it might be manageable in the short term, long-term exposure can lead to genetic diseases.
Ruan Mingchu looked up and around. It was clear that this was a residential area with many people living there.
Clothes were drying on many balconies, some even dripping water. Occasionally, you could also see a few potted plants, all thriving and clearly being cared for.
Why do they live here, and why do they gather here so openly without being discovered by the space patrol team?
Ruan Mingchu frowned again.