Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
He knew that Bai Qingqing hadnât given up hope on this largest pearl of his.
Aye, he shouldnât have taken it out to coax Anâan just so that he could spend more time with Bai Qingqing.
Oh, great. Not only did he not manage to get himself a spouse, but he even lost his pearl.
Bai Qingqing, who read Bluepoolâs suspicions perfectly clearly, said amusedly, âI wonât ask for your luminous pearl. At most, Iâll let Anâan bring it back first, and bring it back once she falls asleep.â
Bluepool cast a doubtful look at her. At the thought of the fact that he would get to see Bai Qingqing again, the frustration in his heart dissipated.
âAlright, then.â
Despite his consent, Bluepool couldnât help but feel heartache watching Anâan toss his dowry here and there.
âDo you need to cleanse your body?â asked Bluepool.
âThatâd be great. I perspired a lot earlier.â Bai Qingqing wobbly stood at the bottom of the bubble and said as she pushed against the bubble, âHey, let me out.â
Bluepool was about to push the bubble to the water surface, when Bai Qingqing said, âNo need for that. Just burst it, Iâll swim up by myself.â
Bluepool frowned. âAre you able to do that?â
Bai Qingqing raised a brow and smiled. âDonât belittle me. Iâm a very good swimmer.â
âVery well, then.â Bluepool, who wasnât completely reassured, raised the bubble and waited for Bai Qingqing to take in a breath, before bursting the bubble.
Instantly, clear water rushed at her from all directions, causing her to surge quite a distance upwards.
Bai Qingqing swam upwards unflustered, going with the flow of the water, and very smoothly floated to the water surface.
âAh ah...â
Hearing the commotion, Anâan raised her head to look for her mother. But there were too many fishes blocking her view. She reached out her tiny hands and smeared them against the bubble, her actions hinting at her impatience.
Bluepool was tickled and surprised that a tiny human who hadnât yet learned to speak actually had a temper.
âYour mommy doesnât want you anymore. She gave you to me.â Bluepool deliberately put on a face and said.
Anâan merely cast a glance at him, then ignored him haughtily. Seeing that her mommy was still in the water, she continued playing by herselfânibbling at the luminous pearl.
âTsk. You know how to put on airs at such a young age. Youâre going to be incredible when you grow up,â Bluepool said with an emotional sigh.
âRelease the little silver fishes!â
Bai Qingqingâs weak and muffled voice drifted to the depths of the water.
Bluepool instantly let out half of the fish. Some pestered him, while some swam upwards to Bai Qingqing.
Vision trailing upwards following the little silver fishes, Bluepool caught sight of a pair of fair, slim, and long legs, causing his fishtail and expression to freeze.
Watching her baby as she bathed, Bai Qingqingâs dress spread open in the water, feeling extremely relaxed, when she accidentally caught Bluepool staring dazedly at herself. She was confused for a moment before she suddenly realized what was going on. She let out a shriek and roared at Bluepool as she covered herself with her dress. âCome up right now!â
The startled Bluepool snapped out of his reverie, and with a flick of his fishtail, swam up with Anâan.
Bai Qingqing glared at him and then continued bathing.
Bluepool felt aggrieved. He merely stared for a short while. Need she be so angry with him? Furthermore, Bai Qingqing did wear something inside her dress, so all he could see was a pair of pretty legs.
But why did he feel so sheepish when he was discovered?
By the time Bai Qingqing was done bathing, Anâan had become tired from playing. Sprawled at the bottom of the bubble, the luminous pearl was still inside her mouth.
âAnâan, letâs go home.â Bai Qingqing crawled to shore and took Anâan from Bluepoolâs hands.
With one hand holding onto the luminous pearl, Anâan circled the other arm around Bai Qingqingâs neck and let out a big yawn.
Bai Qingqing had wanted to take the luminous pearl from her, but the latter refused. Bai Qingqing had no choice but to say to Bluepool, âIâll return this to you later.â