But to her surprise, there was someone standing behind her. This person was none other than Huo Jin. Lu Qingyan was startled when she first saw him. She didn't even know how long he had been standing there or what he had seen.
In her panic, she leaned back and almost fell into the sea.
Huo Jin reached out and pulled her back into his arms.
The man's embrace was warm, like the ocean, and he carried the familiar sweet scent of pear blossoms, making Lu Qingyan feel as if Mo Yunjing was still by her side.
She couldn't quite describe how she felt at that moment, but she truly couldn't bear to leave.
Huo Jin's condition wasn't much better, and he was also somewhat at a loss for what to do about this awkward situation.
From the moment he met Lu Qingyan, he felt like he wasn't himself anymore. Half of him remained as rational as before, while the other half had begun to go mad. Perhaps not madness, but he would inexplicably draw closer to this person.
Now, the warm and soft body in his arms made him feel dazed, and he wanted to hold her in his arms forever, almost forgetting the magical scene he had just witnessed.
Yes, he saw it; he saw Lu Qingyan talking to the sea creature. Of course, he couldn't hear what the little whale actually said.
"Let's go, it's chilly at night." Huo Jin patted Lu Qingyan on the shoulder and led her back.
Lu Qingyan was a little flustered. Wasn't he going to ask her anything? Or did this person really not know anything?
"Xiao Rou," Huo Jin suddenly called her name, and Lu Qingyan's heart skipped a beat.
"Go and make me a boiled fish dish," Huo Jin ordered, treating Lu Qingyan practically like the Huo family's personal chef.
Lu Qingyan didn't have much of an opinion on this. She thought the Huo family had extraordinary influence, and if they really advertised her store, many people would definitely flock to it.
However, Huo Jin clearly has no such plans yet.
Well, Xiaorou can just cook more food for herself; there's no need for her to go through so much trouble.
Huo Jin felt that he was quite considerate.
However, his consideration went against Xiao Rou's wishes, and Lu Qingyan said she was exhausted, as Boss Huo couldn't understand her feelings at all!
Now that Huo Jin had said something, Lu Qingyan happily ran off to the kitchen to get to work.
Before long, the steaming hot food was served in front of Huo Jin.
He squinted his eyes, enjoying the moment with satisfaction.
He was already handsome, and now, with that smug expression, he looked like a noble cat drawing people closer.
"Xiao Rou, you're amazing." Huo Jin praised her generously. No one had ever made such a dish before, one that he wanted to eat again and again without ever getting tired of it.
At this time, the merfolk also received a message from Lu Qingyan, relayed by the little whale.
One of the mermaids couldn't help but praise, "Xiao Rou is truly amazing; no wonder she was chosen by the Sea God."
“Yes, yes,” some of the people around him echoed.
The old patriarch glanced around, taking in the excited expressions of the mermaids, and said calmly, "I'm already an old man, and I don't care what fate awaits me. You are still young and yearn for the prosperity outside. Since the Sea God has agreed to your request, I won't stop you from leaving here. But I myself have decided to stay here."
"Chieftain?" The surrounding mermaids were dumbfounded. Was the old chieftain not planning to leave with them?
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