Beast World: The villain mermaid cub refuses to become a good person

Chapter 244 Zhou Nan's Inner Thoughts

Before we knew it, it was Yu Manman's birthday.

Yu Manman went home early, taking Ackerman with her.

The garden at home was beautifully decorated, and Yu Man and her seven husbands were all gathered together, a rare occasion. They all valued Yu Manman's coming-of-age ceremony and made time to come back no matter how busy they were.

"Manman!" Wu Yingyue held onto her fiancé Zhou Nan's arm with one hand and waved happily to Yu Manman with the other.

“Yingyue!” Yu Manman was wearing a deep blue dress, as dark as the ocean, the silk fabric shimmering like water under the lights.

Her long dress was adorned with fine silver tassels, like a galaxy cascading down from the night sky, swaying gently with Yu Manman's steps and reflecting a dreamlike shimmering light.

"Manman, you are so beautiful!" Wu Yingyue's eyes were like a clear spring, glistening with tiny sparkles.

"Really?" Yu Manman smiled and turned around, her skirt spreading out like waves, making her look like an ocean goddess who had stepped out of a fairy tale.

Yu Manman usually dresses quite simply, even finding it inconvenient, and rarely wears skirts. She probably wouldn't wear such a formal outfit more than a few times a year.

Looking at Yu Manman's fair and slender neck, Wu Yingyue turned to Zhou Nan and said, "Brother Zhou Nan, where's the gift I gave Manman?"

"Here it is." Zhou Nan's voice was gentle as she took out a dark blue velvet box.

Wu Yingyue took the box and slowly opened it, revealing a necklace shaped like a wing—a deep blue sapphire, polished to a rounded shape, was set in the center of the wing. The feathers on the necklace shimmered with light, and scattered diamonds were set at the silver base of the feathers…

“It matches you perfectly!” Wu Yingyue took out the necklace and personally put it around Yu Manman’s neck.

Happy birthday, Manman!

"Thank you, I really like it." Yu Manman took Wu Yingyue's hand. "Everyone's inside, let's go in!"

Wu Yingyue nodded.

She could already hear laughter and cheerful voices even before she went inside.

Wu Yingyue had never attended such a lighthearted banquet before.

In the banquets she had attended at the Zhou family and her own family's banquets, there was always a lot of toasting and drinking, seemingly relaxed, but in reality, every step had its own significance. Wu Yingyue didn't like attending such banquets, as she always felt constrained.

Even her coming-of-age ceremony was a gathering of various people arranged by her parents, along with her fiancé...

Wu Yingyue was very envious of the atmosphere in Yu Manman's home.

"Manman! Manman!" Xu Wanwan waved to Yu Manman, pleading in frustration, "Come here quickly! Your best friend lost again!"

"You lost such a simple game? You're just stupid! I don't even know how many drinks you've made me drink!" A nonchalant-looking man with an obsidian earring in his left ear looked at Xu Wanwan.

His tone carried a hint of complaint, but his eyes held a touch of doting affection.

"Qin Zhongli!" Xu Wanwan slapped his arm. "Are you looking for death?"

"Tsk, what a tigress!" Qin Zhongli grabbed Xu Wanwan's hand, gave it a light kiss, and grinned, "Besides me, I don't know who else would want you..."

Xu Wanwan blushed. "Who said there aren't any? There are tons! The number of men who have pursued me could circle the planet!"

"You better watch out, or I'll dump you!"

"You dare? Who doesn't know I'm your future beast husband?" Qin Zhongli grabbed Xu Wanwan's waist and, in full view of everyone, bit her shoulder, leaving a shallow tooth mark.

Xu Wanwan kicked him, "Qin Zhongli, you shameless person!"

She appeared annoyed, but there was no anger in her eyes.

Almost everyone present was a familiar face, so they were used to it and some even whistled. Qin Zhongli was Xu Wanwan's childhood sweetheart, two years older than her. He seemed unreliable, but he was actually a child prodigy who had already begun to take over the family business.

Only Xiao En's gaze dimmed slightly.

He liked Xu Wanwan, but he was slow to warm up to her and didn't dare to say it...

Zhou Nan walked into the group of young people and watched the lively scene unfold.

People from all walks of life are represented, including those from the military and political circles, as well as those from the business and entertainment industries.

It's clear that Yu Manman has a wide circle of friends, and these friends are genuinely close to her, not because of her family background.

Zhou Nan suddenly remembered what her uncle, who had broken his leg, had told her: "Open your eyes wide and see how many monsters and demons are around you. You are still young, so see things clearly as soon as possible and get out of there. Don't get stuck in the quagmire and can't get out."

He used to think that everyone gathers together for profit, and it was normal for the people around him to have ulterior motives; he knew that all along.

But when he saw this group of people, he suddenly realized that there really are people who make friends so purely. They get together simply to have fun, without ever talking about any interests or cooperation, as if that would spoil the fun.

Zhou Nan looked at Wu Yingyue beside her, her eyes also sparkling with envy.

He chuckled.

He carried so much responsibility; how could he simply let it go? His uncle even tried to persuade him to leave the family…

He has worked so hard to achieve what he has today, can he just give it up so easily?

Everyone has their own way of living. Uncle has given up on himself, so why should he try to persuade himself like a great philanthropist?
Zhou Nan looked at the joyful scene opposite her, but the envious light in her eyes had disappeared.

"Manman, this must be your roommate?" Xu Wanwan broke free from Qin Zhongli's hand and enthusiastically pulled Wu Yingyue into the crowd. "She's so beautiful! Interested in being my model?"

"You ask every pretty person you see! Can you even draw them all?" Qin Zhongli played with her hair. "Isn't it better to draw me? You can pose me however you like."

"Get lost!" Xu Wanwan glared at him. "Can you compare to a pretty young lady? That young lady is a true beauty!"

"Those hands... are so beautiful!"

Wu Yingyue was taken aback by Xu Wanwan's enthusiasm. "I've heard Manman mention you before. You're the Xu Wanwan who gave Manman the painting, right? Your painting is really beautiful! Manman has it hanging in her room."

"You flatter me! If you like it, I can give you one!"

"OK……"

Wu Yingyue was initially a little reserved, but she quickly relaxed under the welcome of Yu Manman's friends.

Zhou Nan sat to the side watching Wu Yingyue, a slight smile playing on her lips.

"Ackerman! Over here!" Yu Manman could already call out the instructor's name fluently.

Upon hearing Ackerman's name, Zhou Nan couldn't help but raise his eyes to look at Ackerman walking towards him against the light.

"Let me introduce you..." Yu Manman held Ackerman's hand, her gaze sweeping around the surroundings, and she naturally glanced at where Zhou Nan was.

“This is my…fiancé, we’ve already registered and reserved him.” Yu Manman blinked.

"Oh~"

[It's actually true?]

Yu Manman successfully heard Zhou Nan's inner thoughts.

Asking for a monthly ticket~