32. You're so superficial.

Xi Zhengyu, who had been feeling something was off, was stunned when Shi An said that.

So she's unhappy?

"Think about what you did to upset her," Shi An said gently.

Xi Zhengyu thought for a moment and then shook his head. "No."

Xi Yimo came out and overheard their conversation, letting out a heavy snort.

"She's already upset, and we haven't even hit or scolded her. She's really taking advantage of us!" Xi Yimo commented, then patted Xi Zhengyu's shoulder and said very seriously, "You need to set some rules for her. Don't let her think that she's so great just because she married into the Xi family. If she makes a fuss, we'll get a divorce. If she doesn't want to stay, there are plenty of women and mermaids who want to enter our Xi family."

"Xiao Mo, don't talk nonsense," Shi An said gently, frowning slightly.

“Sister-in-law, I’m not wrong. She’s of low status and can’t help the Xi family. It’s better to marry Nelissa than her,” Xi Yimo retorted. Nelissa was cute and pretty, with a sweet voice that was very likable.

Moreover, her grandfather is the first member of the council, which is an excellent choice for the Xi family.

I really don't know what Ah Yu saw in that wild mermaid. He just took a picture and went to get a marriage certificate. Can't he just keep her as a little lover?

As for fertility value, it's just so-so.

If he really needs to find someone/fish to carry on the family line, his first love would be fine too.

Thinking back to their conversation that day, Xi Yimo pulled out a chair, sat down, and looked at her younger brother earnestly, saying, "If you really want to find someone to carry on the family line, you can divorce her and marry your first love."

"Her fertility rate is as high as 58 percent."

Upon hearing this number, Shi An's eyes widened in surprise. "That high?"

“Yes, she asked me out that day and told me.” As she spoke, Xi Yimo opened her terminal and showed the two of them the test report, which clearly stated: Fertility value: 58 percent.

The seal below is currently the most authoritative seal on the main star.

"Wow, that's high." Shi An's eyes revealed envy. She only had 20% of that height and had been married for seven years but still couldn't get pregnant.

Xi Zhengyu looked at the report with a calm expression, even a hint of displeasure.

Back then, Liu Nianyi abandoned him without hesitation and went straight to the empire, all for the sake of becoming the empire's imperial concubine.

The Empire and the Federation have always been enemies, and even though things have eased somewhat now, there are still many frictions between them.

As the daughter of a federal soldier, she was tempted to marry an imperial prince by a few sweet words.

At that moment, Xi Zhengyu felt a deep dislike for this woman, even a sense of disgust.

It's unclear why she's returned to the Federation, but Xi Zhengyu certainly knows she didn't have good intentions.

"Sister, there's absolutely no way Liu Nian and I can be together. Please give up on that idea," Xi Zhengyu replied earnestly, his eyes resolute. "I've already registered my marriage with Shiyu, and we'll never be apart in this lifetime."

"No, what kind of spell did that mermaid cast on you to make you willingly marry her and want to spend your whole life with her?" Xi Yimo was shocked and confused. Her brother was so outstanding that countless women on the main planet wanted to marry him, but he didn't fancy any of them.

He happened to take a fancy to a wild mermaid and even spent 3 billion to buy her.

Is he out of his mind, or has his vision become too low?

"She did have something that attracted you, so I got her to change!"

Face……

Xi Zhengyu silently answered in his heart, but dared not say it out loud, otherwise he would definitely be laughed at.

So Xi Zhengyu fell silent. Seeing his expression, Xi Yimo sneered and asked, "You're not attracted to her looks, are you?"

"You're so shallow." Hearing Xi Yimo's sarcastic words and expression.

Xi Zhengyu immediately retorted, "No, I only married her because I thought she was suitable for a fling."

He would never admit that he was actually attracted to Xie Shiyu's looks. How could he be such a shallow person?

After refuting her, Xi Zhengyu casually said, "I'll divorce her the day I get tired of her. Why are you rushing me?"

After saying that, his face was full of impatience, "I spent 3 billion star coins to buy it. I can't wait until I get tired of it before leaving, otherwise 3 billion will be wasted."

Xi Yimo thought about it for a moment and agreed, "That makes sense."

Xie Shiyu, who was standing outside holding a basket, heard their entire conversation.

Her lips were pressed tightly together, and the hands holding the basket slowly tightened.

It turns out it was just for fun.

Xie Shiyu chuckled to herself, feeling a tightness in her chest and a dryness in her throat.

She was merely a toy manipulated by those in power, someone they could play with and mock at will.

For a moment, Xie Shiyu wondered whether she should be glad that they had gotten their marriage certificate.

Once they've registered their marriage, they're legally husband and wife, and even if he dumps her, she'll still get a share of the assets.

Xie Shiyu breathed a sigh of relief, while the others continued to chatter on and on.

Xie Shiyu didn't want to listen anymore and didn't understand why she was being so sentimental.

Since it was something the other party bought with money, they can do whatever they want with it.

But Xie Shiyu was not resigned to it. She was a human being, even though she had become a mermaid. Her soul was still that of a living, breathing human!

How could she possibly be content being treated as an object, a tool for reproduction?

Their hands, which were clenched tightly, tightened even more, but then slowly loosened after hearing what Xi Zhengyu said.

"She is my wife. Sister, stop calling her 'wild mermaid,' she is my wife."

Ah, fickle men.

Xie Shiyu walked in carrying a full basket of atomized fruit, then placed it in front of them and said softly, "The fruit is back."

After speaking, she stood there awkwardly looking at the three of them. She was timid, cowardly, hesitant, and afraid. This was what Xi Yimo saw in Xie Shiyu.

A hint of restlessness slowly crept into her eyes, making them look like they wanted to devour her.

She had a problem with the mermaid, but not to the point of hitting her.

Who are you trying to impress with this act?

Xi Yimo rolled her eyes, then stood up and said, "I'll go help in the kitchen."

After saying that, he glanced at Xie Shiyu again and complained, "Are we man-eating monsters? What are we doing posing like this?"

"Now that you've entered the Xi family, you're a member. Before the divorce, you'd better behave yourself!"

Xie Shiyu: ......

Thank you. Being timid and submissive is my persona, and I would never break that persona.

"Sister!" Xi Zhengyu called out.

"Okay, okay, I won't say anything." With that, she turned and went into the kitchen.

Inside, Xi Liting and Xi Zhengheng were cooking. When she came in, Xi Zhengheng said, "You don't need to help with this. Go out and help your sister-in-law."

"I don't want to." Xi Yimo pulled over the only chair and sat down. "I get annoyed just seeing Xie Shiyu like that. She's so timid and submissive, it's like I'm bullying her."