Chapter 196
Shen Li’s eyes were deep and shadowed.
Then, Shen Li looked up and glanced out the window, remembering that the potion review from the institute came through.
This sassy female was so proactive today, even personally cooking for Prince Jia Lan to boost his health, probably for the materials.
There’s no way to compare, really.
After all, Jia Lan can shed tears, while their tears aren’t worth much.
Xiao Jin, hearing what Shen Li said, immediately thought of how Shen Tang would go to great lengths for tears… Damn it, he hadn’t even tasted that feeling, yet that fish got to try it first!
He was so angry that he almost wanted to jump off a building and reincarnate as a mermaid.
The morning light softly filtered in through the window, illuminating the messy room.
Shen Tang worked hard all night and succeeded in collecting five mermaid tears.
Task progress at 5 p>
Upon waking, the battlefield for the two of them had shifted to the bathtub.
Recalling last night, Shen Tang blushed a bit, noting how this mermaid, who usually seemed pure and easy to tease, was incredibly domineering once things got serious!
He had truly proven it to her.
No need to eat that dish.
Jia Lan slept deeply, waking up after Shen Tang.
His damp, slender arm was tightly wrapped around her waist, and his fish tail was coiled around her calf.
In his sleep, he seemed to sense the female trying to leave and instinctively held her waist tighter, his hair nuzzling her neck in a pleasing manner, murmuring softly, “Don’t go p>
“Let me hold you a bit longer p>
His voice, clear and heavenly, had an indescribable hoarseness to it.
Shen Tang’s heart quivered with a tingling sensation.
She looked up at the bright morning light outside, noting that it was already eight or nine o’clock. She gently pushed against his chest, moving away, “It’s not early, let’s get up and eat p>
Jia Lan hummed softly, opening his eyes to look at her.
His clear blue pupils, like the deep sea’s dark tides, seemed to draw in one’s very soul!
His Adam’s apple bobbed, and instead of letting go of Shen Tang, he tightened his grip on the hand resting on her waist.
This sassy female, does she know that early in the morning p>
Jia Lan kissed her lips.
An hour or so later, the two came out of the room.
Shen Tang’s achievement: six tears in one day!
Xiao Jin sat on the sofa, so frustrated that he hadn’t slept all night. He looked at Jia Lan’s satisfied expression, gritting his teeth, his handsome face dark.
He thought, surely tonight would be his turn?
Unexpectedly, after dinner, Shen Tang went to find Jia Lan again.
For four consecutive days, she favored only the backyard.
—Five mermaid tears.
—Four tears.
—Three tears.
Counting the beautiful blue pearls in her hand, Shen Tang complained, “Weird, why is it fewer each time p>
Jia Lan was so ashamed that he couldn’t meet the female’s scrutinizing and dissatisfied gaze. Who could withstand so many consecutive days?
Shen Tang leaned down and kissed his lips, coaxing, “Be good~ Can’t you give me a little more p>
“You… you have to let me rest for a few days.” Jia Lan blushed and said, embarrassed.
Shen Tang sighed, “Your Highness, I’m very disappointed in you p>
Jia Lan’s body trembled, his muscles tensed, blood rushing, and he flipped over to press down!
Half an hour later.
Shen Tang had acquired another mermaid tear.
This time there were really none left, not a single tear.
He couldn’t cry anymore if he wanted to.
Shen Tang sighed quietly. After all these efforts, she had only obtained 19 tears.
When would she ever accumulate enough to reach 100?
Moreover, this was just the first production line, and Vine needed at least 100 tears. If she couldn’t even gather 100, there would be no way to start the production line.
In the future, when the inhibitors officially hit the market, the demand for tears would undoubtedly increase.
She couldn’t just keep plucking from this one mermaid Jia Lan, or else he would — cry to death.
These past few days, not to mention Xiao Jin’s jealousy-driven madness, even the usually calm Shen Li was getting restless.
He gently suggested, “Xiao Tang’er, if you really want mermaid tears, you can try negotiating with Sea Country. They have plenty of mermaids, and you can purchase them at a high price, the materials will surely be enough p>
As he spoke, Shen Li turned to look at the somewhat listless Jia Lan, his brows slightly raised, his lips curled in a charming smile, “Perhaps others can’t close this deal, but don’t forget, you have this Sea Country prince by your side p>
“I hear that the Mermaid Empress dotes on Prince Jia Lan the most. As long as he steps up and you offer enough in return, Sea Country will surely agree to the trade p>
Shen Tang slapped her forehead, realizing she had overlooked this fact.
There was more than just Jia Lan in the world.
If she wanted enough mermaid tears, she could completely negotiate with Sea Country for a collaboration.
Hearing this suggestion, Jia Lan was also relieved, though slightly regretful. But preserving his life was more important than pleasure.
He had just recently come of age, and if she continued to exhaust him like this, he would soon suffer from a deficiency of vitality and blood.
He couldn’t let a fleeting lust lead to ruin; he had to maintain himself well, lest he become useless in the future.
Jia Lan didn’t delay, discussing the matter with the Empress of New Atlantis via the light computer, looking to purchase mermaid tears at a high price.
Originally, Shen Tang assumed that with the prince stepping in personally, it would be a sure thing.
But she didn’t expect that the next morning.
Jia Lan awkwardly said, “Mother refused this trade collaboration p>
“Why?” Shen Tang was surprised. She wasn’t attempting to grab it for free based on favors; she genuinely wanted to engage in trade, and her offer was absolutely significant.
Jia Lan glanced at her, hesitating, “Well… Mother might have certain reservations about you. With me now residing in the Night Glow Empire, much like a hostage, she thinks you are coercing me, demanding I return home. Otherwise, she will directly seek me from the Emperor p>
Shen Tang was momentarily shocked, remembering all the foolish things the original lead had done in the past.
In the eyes of the Mermaid Empress, she was still that foolish and useless person who dragged her dear son to a polluted place, a grudge she could never forget. How could she possibly agree to Shen Tang’s trade?
Shen Tang nodded, “You haven’t returned home in a long time, it’s about time to visit your mother. She must miss you terribly p>
“However, I think you need to accompany me personally this time.” Jia Lan said, looking at her, “Mother wants to meet you in person p>
Shen Tang’s heart skipped a beat, feeling inexplicably nervous.
Go to Sea Country?
This would be her first time meeting her in-laws.
Additionally, it would be her first time traveling abroad.
Lu Xiao showed disapproval, saying, “The Female Master is now a princess of the Night Glow Empire, her actions need to be cautious, leaving the territory publicly to visit an outside domain; any accident encountered would be a liability neither you nor I could bear p>
“She is not only your Female Master, she is mine too. I will ensure her safety.” Jia Lan frowned, understanding that now wasn’t the best time for an international trip, but recognizing that for Shen Tang to clinch this order, it was imperative to pass through the Mermaid Empress.
Personally, Jia Lan also wanted to take her back to New Atlantis, to show her the place where he grew up.
“No need for further discussion, I have a plan in my mind.” Shen Tang understood Jia Lan’s meaning; the Mermaid Empress didn’t trust her. If she didn’t personally visit once to show sincerity, the trade might never materialize.
“Pack up tonight, we’ll set out for the Sea Country tomorrow p>