Chapter 11
Since marrying Shen Tang, Jia Lan had become the laughing stock of all New Atlantis, and even a disgrace to the nobility.
Not to mention that as a natural lover of beauty, the mermaids only liked beautiful things. Every time he saw Shen Tang’s ugly face, he felt nauseated and wanted to vomit. The thought of spending a lifetime with such an ugly woman made him wish he were dead.
The commotion attracted many passersby, who stopped to observe and whisper among themselves.
“Shen Tang actually has the face to question Prince Jia Lan. She should look at herself in a puddle; ugly and fat, how could she be a match for Jia Lan p>
“But since she’s married to Jia Lan, any female in her situation would be angry p>
“The mermaid’s mating season is coming. If Prince Jia Lan doesn’t find another female, does he really intend to mate with that fat hag p>
“Exactly, so fat that even mating would be difficult p>
“With that ugly appearance, no male could muster the appetite, probably couldn’t even stand up p>
“Hahahahaha p>
The malicious and vulgar remarks caused everyone to burst into laughter.
Upon hearing these remarks, Jia Lan felt even more ashamed. This female was truly embarrassing him at every turn! Marrying her was the greatest humiliation of his life!
“The biggest regret of my life is marrying you p>
Jia Lan clenched his fists, looking at Shen Tang with icy contempt, “I admit you once had strong spiritual power, but things have changed. Now you’re a total waste, fat and ugly, dragging me down to this godforsaken place. If you know what’s good for you, divorce me, so I can leave this hellhole p>
Initially, the vicious insults had been embarrassing for Shen Tang, who had recently arrived here, but now she was as impervious as a hardened stone. She calmly said, “I didn’t mean to disturb you, I simply made something and wanted you to try it p>
“For me?” Jia Lan was skeptical, and the surrounding beastmen also stopped laughing, looking in surprise at the lunchbox in Shen Tang’s hand.
This fat woman’s laziness was known throughout the city; when did she learn to cook?
Could she be trying to poison him?
Malicious suspicions filled the crowd, and Jia Lan’s expression also darkened, naturally thinking the same.
However, Shen Tang was unaware of the man’s thoughts before her. When she handed over the lunchbox, Jia Lan appeared to reach for it, but in the next moment, he swung his hand, throwing her lunchbox onto the nearby lawn, spilling the broth everywhere.
Shen Tang’s expression froze instantly.
Looking down at her, Jia Lan wickedly sneered, “How pathetic can you be, still trying to use your cheap tricks p>
“I didn’t p>
“Dare to do but not to admit, how much more disgusting can you get? Do you think I’m as stupid as Xiao Jin?” Jia Lan’s gaze became even more contemptuous.
Despite maintaining her composure, Shen Tang was still a young girl with a thin skin. Her grievances nearly burst forth as she bit her lip and endured, “If you don’t like it, fine. I won’t bother you again p>
“Hah, stay as far away as possible, don’t let me see you again p>
Gu Lian gently reminded, “Ah Lan, quickly have her sign the divorce papers p>
Jia Lan remembered this matter and swiftly opened the divorce agreement on the Light Computer. After all this humiliation today, that female surely couldn’t continue this life.
He expected her to beg and plead, but suddenly heard a cold laugh.
“Want a divorce? Fine, kneel and beg me p>
Jia Lan thought he had misheard, incredulously looking at the woman before him, “What did you say? Say it again p>
The crowd was filled with disbelief; this female actually dared to talk back?
She should be clinging to Prince Jia Lan, trying to win back his heart, shouldn’t she?
Shen Tang didn’t care about the varied expressions of those around her. She looked up coldly at the despicable couple before her. So what if this man was her target to conquer? It’s not like she had no temper; why should she keep playing nice?
Shen Tang enunciated each word, “Don’t you want a divorce? Fine, kneel and beg me, and I’ll sign these divorce papers p>
[Warning! Host’s actions are deviating from strategy. The male lead Jia Lan’s disgust value is showing an increasing trend, please stop immediately p>
Shen Tang ignored this and continued provoking the annoying couple.
“Hah, can’t even bear to kneel and beg me, can’t let go of that bit of pride, and you think you love this female so much p>
Her words instantly infuriated both Jia Lan and Gu Lian.
Jia Lan’s face darkened, looking at Shen Tang with eyes full of sinister anger, wishing he could tear her apart.
This ugly woman must be insane to dare threaten him!
She even wants to extort him to kneel?
Utterly disgusting!
The crowd also buzzed with discussion.
“Hasn’t Shen Tang, the ugly female, gone insane, daring to say such things to the prince p>
“It’s over. Now the Prince is really going to tear her apart, and no male will want her, she won’t be able to stand in the shelter anymore p>
“Ugly people do more trouble, truly wicked and stupid, no wonder she can’t win the favor of males p>
Shen Tang ignored the gossip, curved her lips into a slight smile, “When you come begging to me, I’ll consider signing the divorce papers. Otherwise, you’ll never get rid of me, let alone live happily ever after with your mistress p>
After saying this, Shen Tang left boldly in front of everyone.
Instead of tormenting herself mentally, it’s better to drive others crazy on the outside.
Lower your personal standards and enjoy a morally bankrupt life!
Gu Lian was so angry she almost bit through her silver teeth, this wretched female actually dared to call her a mistress? Her hands clenched tightly, nails digging into her flesh almost to the point of bleeding, yet she felt no pain, the hatred in her heart was almost drowning her.
She would make that wretched female pay sooner or later!
Jia Lan frowned, not expecting Shen Tang to leave without further entangling him, as if she was a completely different person, leaving an indescribable strange feeling in his heart.
“Captain Jia Lan, there’s someone making a drunken scene at the market, you’d better check it out.” A Beastman hurriedly ran over, breaking the awkward atmosphere.
Jia Lan nodded indifferently, “Mm p>
“Ah Lan, you promised to stay with me tonight, can’t we talk about other things another day?” Gu Lian said pitifully, yet with a hint of charm.
Jia Lan smiled charmingly, “Matters in the city are more urgent. Here, take this key, and you can come find me anytime p>
Gu Lian blushed with joy, Jia Lan actually gave her his house key, wasn’t this acknowledging her as the female master of the house? All her unhappiness instantly disappeared, more determined that the handsome and noble man before her was already hers.
Ha, that ugly fool still dared to compete with her, truly foolish and ridiculous!
Jia Lan ran into Shen Li on the way, his red hair like a waterfall, tall and statuesque, strikingly handsome and enchanting, standing out in the bustling city, easily spotted.
He saw Shen Li wandering among the stalls, stopping here and there, unaware of what he wanted to buy. Raising an eyebrow in surprise, this fox usually looked down on these mundane trinkets, why was he visiting the market today?
“What are you buying?” Jia Lan greeted, patting him on the shoulder.
Shen Li replied, “Shen Tang said she wanted to find some cooking spices, so I’m helping her buy some p>
“Cooking? Spices? That fat woman?” He understood every word, but together they were so incomprehensible?
Shen Li smiled, “You didn’t get the soup she sent? The taste was really wonderful, even after so many years in the Imperial Palace, I’ve never had food so delicious p>
Jia Lan sneered mockingly, “You really believe that fat woman cooked it? She’s too dumb to tell sugar from salt, surely she bought it from outside and pretended to make it herself p>
Shen Li sighed lightly, “At least she has the heart, it’s a bit better than before p>
“Ha, that fat woman has feigned tenderness before, who’s to say what she’s plotting inside? As soon as you let your guard down, she’ll secretly poison you, I’ve long since thrown out that soup.” Jia Lan scoffed, recalling past troubles, growing increasingly agitated.
Shen Li’s face also cooled, but that soup was genuinely delicious, leaving him yearning.
He lamented, “She didn’t poison it this time, you missed it, what a pity p>
Jia Lan recalled the discarded soup, was it really that tasty?
This fox was very picky, for him to approve, the flavor must be outstanding.
Though Jia Lan showed no sign, he felt some regret inside.
Nonetheless, he stubbornly refused to believe that soup was homemade by that fat woman. He resolved to try every signature dish in the city’s restaurants to debunk her clumsy lies!
On the way back, Shen Tang felt utterly relaxed; trying to win over men really didn’t suit a venomous woman like her.
The system coldly warned:
[Host, don’t forget, if you can’t win over the male lead, you won’t return to the real world p>
Shen Tang thought of this, her smile froze.
Great, she was so caught up in the insults, the mermaid’s affinity must have plummeted to negative.
The next moment, unexpectedly, the system suddenly chimed in.
[Beep! Congratulations Host, male lead Jia Lan’s affinity +10 p>
A moment later, the system reported in delight again.
[Beep! Congratulations Host, male lead Jia Lan’s affinity +20 p>
Shen Tang expressed her confusion with a puzzled face, p>
“System, are you malfunctioning p>
She made that proud mermaid lose face, yet actually increased his affinity? Could he be a secret masochist, enjoying being scolded?