Unlucky (Chapter 19)
There's an old saying, among life's greatest joys is meeting an old friend in a foreign land.
Although her relationship with Fu Ruo was somewhat complicated, they could still be considered friends. Considering how hastily she'd bid farewell last time, meeting again now made Ye Sheng overjoyed.
However...
Once the excitement started to fade, Ye Sheng immediately remembered her family's taciturn, vinegar-pot of a lover!
Other people might get jealous and throw some threats around, but Gu Luoyu was the type who'd kill at the slightest provocation. At that thought, Ye Sheng glanced nervously at Gu Luoyu, fearing she'd be standing at the scene of a murder any second now.
The last time Gu Luoyu spared Fu Ruo's life, Ye Sheng had to sign an unfair contract, agreeing never to initiate physical intimacy, just to suppress the killing intent.
And now?
“Why are you looking at me?”
Sensing Ye Sheng's furtive gaze, Gu Luoyu lowered her head and raised a brow, her beautiful face showing mild confusion. But the cold smirk at the corner of her lips completely revealed her inner thoughts, making Ye Sheng wonder if cold sweat was already dripping down her forehead.
‘I'm doomed. Gu Luoyu has already overturned the vinegar jar and is swimming in a sea of jealousy.’
‘And am I a little unlucky? I'm the first to bear the brown!’
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“Nothing... I just thought there was someone ahead, maybe even someone familiar... What a coincidence~”
Ye Sheng spoke casually, her fingers unconsciously scratching the tip of her nose. Although she tried to act oblivious, she knew Gu Luoyu's psychic abilities were too sharp; she probably already detected Fu Ruo's presence.
Trying to deceive Gu Luoyu was impossible. So Ye Sheng chose to confess.
After all, she and Fu Ruo were truly innocent. Back when Fu Ruo pursued her at the base, Ye Sheng had firmly and decisively rejected her, never playing with ambiguity or leading her on.
Besides, Ye Sheng believed those espera who once pursued her were largely drawn by her psychic soothing ability, not by her personally.
So her conscience was clear. She had nothing to fear from an investigation.
She was only worried that Gu Luoyu might kill someone, especially because of her. Ye Sheng couldn't accept that, no matter how much time passed. It would burden her with unbearable guilt.
Perhaps this was the difference between someone who came from another world and a native-born person!
Law-abiding was engraved in her bones.
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While Ye Sheng was thinking how to persuade Gu Luoyu not to act, Gu Luoyu calmly watched her space out. After learning of Ye Heiya's predicted future, she naturally wouldn't walk down the wrong path again, she'd actively change it.
The reason she and Ye Sheng had fought was Fu Ruo's death.
So, if she found Fu Ruo now and clarified everything ahead of time, even if Fu Ruo eventually died in the ocean, it wouldn't be Gu Luoyu's fault.
Of course, Gu Luoyu wasn't so foolish as to stir up trouble. Although she'd considered manipulating someone else's hand to kill, she couldn't risk exposure.
That would damage her relationship with Ye Sheng.
Besides, the ocean, sealed off as a human forbidden zone, was full of dangers. Even though Fu Ruo had been transformed beyond human, wandering in deep-sea regions was clearly a bad idea.
She might die at any moment, no need for Gu Luoyu to lift a finger.
So Gu Luoyu didn't react as dramatically as Ye Sheng feared. She didn't just suppress her jealousy, she even retracted her cold smirk. Now, in a neutral expression, she simply pointed in Fu Ruo's direction and said calmly, “It's Fu Ruo. I saw her earlier. Although I don't know how she ended up in the ocean, since we've met again, we should at least say hello.”
“...”
This time, Ye Sheng ignored everything else and stared blankly at Gu Luoyu, her dark eyes filled with disbelief.
‘Has my Luoyu been possessed?’
Why is she acting so abnormal!!!
Suddenly, Ye Sheng panicked even though nothing was wrong. Her heart pounded wildly, as if it wanted to leap straight out of her throat.
Luckily, Gu Luoyu didn't let her panic last long. She reached out, pinched Ye Sheng's cheek, and turned her face forward, toward Fu Ruo.
At the same time, she whispered into Ye Sheng's ear, “She's an old friend, but since Fu Ruo isn't human anymore, you should keep your distance to avoid accidents.”
“Mmhm.”
Seeing that today's Gu Luoyu was unusually reasonable, and not being sarcastic, Ye Sheng quickly nodded like a little chick pecking at rice, almost ready to swear on the heavens!
Meanwhile, Fu Ruo, who had been hiding in the seawater, finally surfaced, no longer skulking in the shadows.
It was still the familiar face. But compared to their last meeting, her golden eyes now seem to hold a bit more rationality, no longer like a clueless child who knew nothing.
Unfortunately, she was only slightly stronger, her memories hadn't returned.
She merely followed instinct, fawning over Ye Sheng, her massive tail slapping the bluish-purple water repeatedly, like a dog eagerly wagging its tail, expressing affection.
As for Gu Luoyu, standing beside Ye Sheng, she was met with hostility. After all, before Ye Sheng arrived, Gu Luoyu had already used her psychic abilities to establish communication with Fu Ruo.
She'd bluntly told Fu Ruo to stay away from Ye Sheng.
If she discovers any improper intentions toward Ye Sheng, she'd tear every scale off Fu Ruo's body, slice her thousands upon thousands of times with a scalpel, and then show Ye Sheng the grotesque corpse.
Originally, Fu Ruo hadn't cared much about Gu Luoyu's threats, but upon hearing that last sentence, her expression changed drastically. Clearly, she couldn't bear the thought of her ugly state being exposed to the one she liked. So, unwillingly, she nodded in agreement.
Since their last separation, Fu Ruo had clearly experienced many adventures. Her intelligence had now recovered to the level of a child over ten years old, no longer acting purely on animal instinct.
“Ye... gurgle gurgle...”
Overexcited, Fu Ruo rolled in the seawater. But while she'd once managed a few simple words, her language ability seemed to have regressed further. Now, only indistinct syllables emerge, mixed with more animal-like growls.
Hearing it, Ye Sheng's expression involuntarily turned complex, her heart filled with sighs.
She's changed after all.
She didn't know whether Fu Ruo's current state was good or bad, but being alive was better than being dead. Perhaps losing her memories was a blessing for Fu Ruo, let her live without worries from now on.
Thinking this, Ye Sheng smiled at Fu Ruo and waved her hand, like bidding farewell to the past.
Then, she turned to look at Gu Luoyu, ready to leave this place, only to hear something completely unexpected.
“For the upcoming ocean exploration mission, Fu Ruo will likely be coming along.”