With her own private swimming pool, the first thing Qiao You does when she opens her eyes is jump out of the room window and swim a few laps to wake herself up.
On the first morning, Helian Jue witnessed the little fish jumping straight down, his brow furrowed, feeling it was too unsafe.
Qiao You mentioned it to Xiao Yu several times, but it went in one ear and out the other. He would agree verbally, but he didn't actually listen.
"Okay, I understand." Qiao You shook his head and said, but in his heart he was thinking that he didn't take this little height seriously at all.
Sigh, back when he was known as the Little Tyrant of the Deep Sea, who was he afraid of? Helian Jue is even more nagging than his mother!
The same thing happened the next day.
On the morning of the third day, while Helian Jue was washing up, Qiao You quickly moved to the windowsill and fell into the water with a "plop".
When Helian Jue walked quickly to the window, he saw Qiao You's delicate little face tilted up, waving playfully at him. Before Helian Jue could respond, she dived directly into the water.
Helian Jue's eyes were deep as he looked at the small fish in the pool and dialed Lin Zhong's personal terminal.
After playing in the pool for a while, Qiao You got up guiltily, leaned close to Helian Jue, held his fingers together, and asked coquettishly, "Helian Jue, where should we go to play today?"
Helian Jue remained silent, burying his head in his breakfast.
"Helian Jue~" Qiao You said, making several roundabout ways, "Are you angry?"
"Don't be angry, okay..."
Qiao You is very good at showing weakness and acting cute. He used to use this trick to make his father suffer in silence in front of his mother!
Helian Jue wanted to give Xiaoyu a hard time, but he couldn't bring himself to do it. When Xiaoyu called his name softly, his heart melted.
"Tsk, this still isn't enough?" Qiao You pondered, then a thought struck her. "Brother, I was wrong."
While calling out "brother," she moved toward Helian Jue and buried her face in Helian Jue's wrist.
Helian Jue looked at Xiaoyu with gentle eyes, sighed, and said softly, "I'm not angry."
"Eat your food properly."
Helian Jue placed Qiao You's special small plate over here, "I'll take you to meet the other companions later."
Qiao You wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes with a pitiful look and said, "Okay."
"Why are you crying?" Helian Jue was momentarily flustered. He knew that Xiaoyu liked to act cute and coquettish, which was basically just an adorable act.
But this time, tears actually welled up in the corners of my eyes...
Qiao You wasn't initially sad, but the moment he touched Helian Jue's wrist, it reminded him of his father, mother, and his clan...
"I miss my father... Father and Mother," Qiao You whispered, almost letting it slip.
Helian Jue almost cried out the word "Father Emperor," so it seems his little fish's identity is not simple.
"Come here, let me give you a hug." Helian Jue patiently coaxed the fish, gently stroking Qiao You's hair at the back of his head to comfort him.
"Go ahead and cry if you want to, I'll comfort you."
Seeing that Helian Jue was no longer so sad, but still wanting Helian Jue to pamper him, Qiao You said spoiledly, "Feed me."
"Okay." Helian Jue fed the little fish porridge spoonful by spoonful.
Xiaoyu Qiaoyou's mood comes and goes quickly; before she's even finished a meal, she's already back to her energetic self.
"Brother, aren't you busy today?" Qiao You asked. He had just started using a new way of addressing her, and He Lianjue seemed quite happy about it. Although it wasn't visible on his face, Qiao You could tell that He Lianjue was very happy.
"No rush." Helian Jue took out a set of clothes and personally helped Xiaoyu change.
The internet has been too lively these past few days. Helian Jue knows the principle that fullness leads to loss, so it's time to keep a low profile for a few days and wait for this storm to pass smoothly.
Qiao You changed into a white sweatshirt, while Helian Jue wasn't wearing his uniform today, but a plain white shirt and black pants, which made him appear more gentle and approachable.
"Let's go." Helian Jue held the small fish and walked out.
Less than ten minutes after the two left the villa, Lin Zhong arrived with several guards.
An hour later, Helian Jue and Qiao You stopped at a manor.
"So beautiful." Qiao You exclaimed with excitement in his eyes.
Helian Jue smoothed Xiaoyu's long hair by her ear. "You like it? Shall we move here too?"
"No." Qiao You refused without even thinking. He wasn't a stupid little fish; he knew why Helian Jue had moved out of the palace.
The villa was almost entirely surrounded by his men, making it much safer for Helian Jue than other places.
Helian Jue carried the small fish into the manor and was met by a servant hurrying along. "Your Highness, my young master is waiting for you at the waterside pavilion."
Helian Jue nodded slightly. Xiaoyu propped his head up and looked around. It looked quite like an ancient Earth garden. His mother loved this style the most.
Led by a waiter, we soon arrived at the waterside pavilion.
"Helian Jue, you've finally arrived."
Upon hearing the voice, the little fish immediately became alert, shaking its head to try and see who was so bold as to call out the name of the dignified Crown Prince of the Empire.
Helian Jue saw the little fish shaking its head and found it somewhat amusing, reminding it, "It's over there."
"Oh~" Xiaoyu looked in the direction Helian Jue pointed, but there was no one there! There was just a rockery with water flowing in front of her, a proper waterfall scene.
Helian Jue led Xiaoyu forward, and as they got closer, they discovered that there was a transparent barrier, and the waterfall he had seen earlier was fake.
Qiao You watched helplessly as Helian Jue led him across the waterfall and into the small pavilion.
The little fish, who had never seen anything like it before, opened its mouth wide in surprise, "Chirp~"
"Helian Jue, your little spirit pet is quite interesting." A male voice came, his tone full of teasing.
Helian Jue introduced Su Yinchen to Xiaoyu in a low voice.
He's kind of my cousin.
Su Yinchen walked over and happened to hear what Helian Jue said, "Hey! What do you mean by 'considered your cousin'? He is your cousin."
Helian Jue ignored this question, and instead, holding the small fish, walked past Su Yinchen and sat down at the table. "Do you like lotus root?"
Hmm? Lotus root?
"like!"
Helian Jue patted Xiaoyu's head again. In his daily life, he had discovered that Xiaoyu was very interested in some of the foods from ancient Earth, which was why he had thought of bringing Xiaoyu here today.
Su Yinchen is an unconventional and unreliable person, but she loves to cultivate vegetables and fruits that are not commonly found on the market.
Two days ago, Su Yinchen sent a message saying that the lotus root was ripe and invited Helian Jue to Yunlai Manor for a gathering.
"Helian Jue!" Su Yinchen exclaimed angrily from behind the two of them. This guy is still so dark-skinned!
He thought Helian Jue had changed his ways after the lively StarNet incident a few days ago.
It turned out to be just his illusion!
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