Wan Yuekui's last words before leaving were a shout at Xiao Qi, "Don't you dare bully my sister!"
Wanwan felt even more aggrieved. Why were all her loved ones on the shore leaving her?
Tears streamed down her face like a flood. Wan Suizhou quickly took the handkerchief Zhang Xiu handed her and wiped Wanwan's tears. "Wanwan is a grown woman now, she's married, she can't cry anymore."
Wanwan stubbornly insisted, "I didn't cry."
As she spoke, she took a deep sniff. Wan Suizhou was both amused and exasperated. He reached out to wipe her tears. “Grandpa and Uncle and Auntie aren’t going to stay away. Wanwan is all grown up now and can take care of herself. If she misses us, she can come to Hailan Village to see us. We’ll still live in the same house.”
With her eyes lowered and head bowed, tears streamed down her throat, and she spoke as if something was stuck in her throat, so she simply remained silent.
Xiao Qi put his arm around Wanwan's shoulder, his wide sleeves almost completely covering her upper body. "If Wanwan misses you, just tell me. Even if it's to the ends of the earth, I will be with you."
Seeing that everyone had said so, Wanwan had no choice but to give up the idea of returning to Hailan Village with everyone and stay in the capital with Xiao Qi.
Seeing that Wanwan was in a bad mood, Xiao Qi specially took her to the opera house to watch a play.
Wanwan is naturally lively and active. Feeling the bustling atmosphere of the pear orchard, her mind immediately became active, and in the blink of an eye, she put aside the sadness of parting with her grandfather, uncle, and aunt.
Just as she was enjoying herself, she suddenly received a secret message from the merfolk saying that their natural enemy was attacking.
At this time, Wanwan was already the official young master of the mermaid clan and could no longer hide under her parents' wings. After receiving the secret letter and explaining it in a few words, she left Xiao Qi and returned to the ocean.
Things happened so fast that Xiao Qi didn't even have time to say a few words to her before he could anxiously wait for her to return to shore.
The invasion of natural enemies has always been a matter of life and death for the merfolk. Wanwan has only been the young master for a few days and is still young with no experience in fighting. It is unknown whether she can handle this matter.
Xiao Qi grew increasingly anxious as he thought about it. Seeing that his wife had been gone for three days without any news, he decided to go and help her alone.
Just as they were getting ready, Wanwan returned with a beaming smile.
The weather was perfect; the sky was cloudless and clear, like a piece of jade, and the bright sunshine sprinkled a layer of warm, just-right golden dust on the earth.
When Wanwan returned, it was early spring. The flowers in the yard were in bud, and butterflies often visited. The little girl came back skipping and jumping, her eyes full of smiles, with a group of colorful butterflies flying around her, as if she had just returned from a shopping trip, rather than from a triumphant return from a battle.
The colorful butterfly hairpin in her hair was incredibly beautiful, reflecting the clear sunlight as if it were about to fly away with other butterflies.
"Waist!"
Xiao Qi had never been so anxious. He rushed over and pulled his little girl into his arms, so tightly that he almost pressed Wanwan into his chest.
"Oh, okay, Wanwan is fine."
She used both her hands and feet to break free from her husband's tight embrace, her little face turned up, and she met Xiao Qi's infinitely doting and worried gaze.
"My dear wife, you've worked so hard running back and forth." Xiao Qi still had his arm around Wanwan's shoulder, as if he was afraid she would disappear at any moment.
"It's alright," Wanwan nestled obediently against Xiao Qi's chest, able to hear his strong, steady heartbeat, which was reassuring. "Wanwan has already found a capable assistant, so Wanwan won't have to go back and handle the small matters herself anymore!"
Colorful butterflies swirled and fluttered around them, creating a beautiful and warm scene under the sunlight.
"Brother Xiao, have you had any interesting experiences while Wanwan was away?" Wanwan hugged Xiao Qi's waist, and when she looked up at him, her eyes were almost sparkling with stars brighter than the sunlight.
"Something new and interesting?"
Xiao Qi paused for a moment, then, as if suddenly remembering something, his eyes narrowed, and he quickly pulled out a letter from his sleeve. "A few days ago, Xie Yongnian sent me a letter. I was busy at the time, so it must have been several days ago, and I haven't had time to open it yet."
"Brother Yongnian?" Wanwan's expression froze for a moment. Xie Yongnian had been out of contact for many years, so this letter must be for something important.
Wanwan took it, tore it open, and shook out the letter. After reading two lines, her expression immediately changed from surprise to joy. "Brother Xiao! Brother Yongnian said he's getting married! On the Lantern Festival!"
"Then wouldn't that be tomorrow?" The couple were both stunned for a moment.
Fortunately, Wanwan returned early, and the two of them can barely make it back before the auspicious time.
Without delay, the two hurriedly packed their bags and headed to Hailan Village.
On the day of our arrival, Hailan Village was already bustling with activity. The villagers were as warm and simple as ever. Four years had passed, and their faces hadn't changed at all. There were just a few more lively children.
Not long after they parted, Wanwan reunited with the Wan family. Zhang Xiu took Wan Kongshan to the Xie family early in the morning to help. The once rough and naughty child king had grown into a tall and strong young man.
Today, Xie Yongnian was dressed in wedding attire. He was much taller and stronger, with prominent brow bones and extremely large, dark eyes, like a combination of a hawk and a deer, deep yet innocent. He had broad shoulders and a narrow waist, clearly a martial arts expert. He was also this year's martial arts champion.
Before they could even meet the bride, she was sent to the bridal chamber. Wanwan pulled Xiao Qi aside to ask Xie Yongnian, who was busy toasting with relatives and friends, who the bride was.
Xie Yongnian's wheat-colored skin immediately flushed red; the question was more effective than the wine he had drunk.
He was evasive and refused to give a direct answer. In the end, he even snatched Xiao Qi away from Wanwan and forced him to toast with him.
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