"Today? So sudden!" Yi Yi was taken aback.

"Suddenly? Yi Yi, we've been in the human world long enough. The longer we stay, the more dangerous it becomes. Besides, Mu Nanxun already knows our true identities; he could betray us at any moment..."

"No way!" Yi Yi interrupted excitedly, "Mu Mu won't betray us, I promise."

“Yi Yi, have you forgotten what Grandma Arno said? Humans are the most cunning race. Just because he doesn't betray us now doesn't mean he won't betray us in the future. I think Dudu is right. Let's hurry back. I feel like people are pointing and whispering about me every day I stay here. I'm afraid my tail will be exposed one day. I'm living in fear. It's safer in the jungle. Come with us.”

"I……"

Yi gritted her teeth with difficulty. How was she supposed to tell them that she had already made a decision before coming here?

Yi took a deep breath, and stirred the coffee in the cup in circles with a small spoon in her right hand, without drinking it.

Yu'er noticed the ring on Yi Yi's hand and curiously pulled her hand, asking, "Yi Yi, what are you wearing on your hand? It's sparkly and so pretty."

Yi Yi blushed slightly and smiled, "This is a human ring. Humans say that if a man puts a ring on the hand of the woman he loves, it represents a promise. A promise that they will be together forever, love each other, and support each other."

"Wow...how romantic!" Yu'er couldn't help but clap her hands, then suddenly remembered something, "So, this ring of yours...was it a gift from President Mu?"

Yi nodded. "Mm."

Sitting opposite Chen Dudu, her eyes dimmed for a moment, her fingertips tightened slightly, and then slowly relaxed.

"No way!" Yu'er exclaimed, "You mean you, you and Mu... Mu Nanxun, you two..."

“That’s how it is. I’ve decided to stay with Mumu. So, I can’t go with you, at least…” Yi Yi lowered her head, “At least I won’t go back for the time being.”

She's made up her mind.

Chen Dudu gulped down a large mouthful of coffee until the cup was empty.

Yu'er glanced at Chen Dudu, then turned her gaze to Yi Yi.

"Yi Yi, are you really sure? But you're not human. You'll be in danger here. They'll find out your true identity sooner or later and treat you like a mermaid. You'll die. Have you really thought this through?"

“Yes,” Yi Yi nodded gently, “I’ve made up my mind. I’ve lived for so long, and I’ve finally met someone who likes me, someone I like, who is willing to accept me and be with me despite not being human. I, I will be brave and follow my heart.”

Yi Yi's meaning was clear: no matter how much Chen Dudu and Yu'er tried to persuade her, she would not change her mind.

Outside the window, a black Bugatti Veyron sat quietly in the parking lot downstairs. The man inside had a sculpted profile, his eyes slightly closed, and the corners of his mouth tightly pursed.

Yi glanced at him briefly before looking away, focusing on the small spoon Chen Dudu was using to stir her coffee, and whispered, "I'm sorry..."

"No need to apologize." Chen Dudu raised her head, her eyes sparkling, her lowered brows perfectly concealing the hint of loneliness in her eyes.