Chapter 251: "So You Like Male Sharks This Much?

’I can go out tomorrow?’

Yu Zhizhi had thought it would be another two days; she hadn’t expected it to be so soon.

Yusen added, "In three days, I’ll send someone to pick you up."

The little rabbit had never once been out for fun since coming to the Deep Sea Empire. This time, accompanied by Mimi of the Dolphin Clan, she had a perfect three-day break.

Yu Zhizhi’s heart suddenly quickened, and she nodded lightly.

’I can finally leave the Royal Palace.’

She had applied to Lord Shen He many times before, only to be rejected every time. This time, she could finally leave and gain a moment of "freedom."

With so much on her mind, Yu Zhizhi barely slept a wink all night.

The next day, she sported dark circles under her eyes as she changed into the kind of attire noble ladies wore for outings and sleepily boarded a carriage.

As arranged, Mimi was waiting right outside the Royal Palace gates.

When she saw Prince You Sen’s carriage emerge, the Dolphin Clan lady waved excitedly.

She couldn’t wait to get Yu Zhizhi into her own vehicle.

After leaving the Royal Palace, they switched to a peculiar-looking, bronze-colored sedan. It looked like a set of old gears that had been given a new coat of paint. The vehicle was a triple-threat, capable of not only driving on land but also navigating sea and air routes.

Yu Zhizhi sat in the back. Mimi eagerly grabbed her hand and pressed a photograph into it.

"Zhi Zhi, quick, look! This is him. You have to book Blue Tone in advance, and you can’t make changes. I had someone cut in line for us last night. It was so hard to get this spot~"

Yu Zhizhi glanced at the photo in her hand. It was similar to the one in her memory.

The Blue Shark youth looked to be in his early twenties, with choppy, light-blue hair, jet-black eyes, and a sunny smile. He had the kind of looks many females would appreciate.

"Miss, where to now?" the driver asked.

Mimi replied, "To Hualin Street. I want to show Zhi Zhi a good time."

Yu Zhizhi clutched the photo. Seeing the blue-haired youth and thinking about meeting him in person tonight made her increasingly nervous.

The car window was halfway open.

As the wind blew in, Yu Zhizhi turned to look at the wide, clean streets. Medieval architecture and futuristic landmarks shone in contrast to one another, giving her the illusion of slowly traversing time and space as the car drove on.

The Deep Sea Imperial City was built on an island.

Even the wind carried the scent of the ocean.

It was fresh and crisp.

Skyscrapers rose in a scattered pattern, and massive advertising screens played this year’s most popular variety show.

Mimi suddenly remembered something. "Oh, right! This Blue Shark also works part-time as a model. He’s a great singer, too. A lot of noble ladies are into him."

He was the most popular headliner at Blue Tone.

Goodness knows how hard it is to get an appointment with him.

Fortunately, Mimi’s family was influential in the Deep Sea Empire, with high-ranking connections in both business and politics, so the Blue Tone club had granted her this favor.

During the day, Hualin Street was packed with tourists.

Mimi linked arms with the Rabbit Clan Lady, taking her around the shopping centers and introducing her to the special products of the Deep Sea Empire one by one.

"Zhi Zhi, this deep blue flower is called Ling Lan. It grows thirty thousand leagues under the sea. This snow-white one is called Frost; you can only find it on a Glacier. It was brought here using an Ice Frost Spiritual Technique. Once the technique fades, the flower will wither."

"And this is an Illusion Water Shell. Just a tiny sliver of it, and if you wear it on your wrist, you can dive undersea and breathe freely. They’re made especially for tourists from the mainland."

"They come with different time limits—half a day, a full day. The longest one lasts for a month, but of course, it’s also the most expensive."

Yu Zhizhi saw a dazzling array of items from the Deep Sea.

The feeling here was different from the Valoran Imperial City.

Varolan had a rich historical atmosphere, while the Deep Sea leaned more toward a futuristic, technological feel.

After she and Mimi finished their meal, they headed to Blue Tone, the largest entertainment venue in the Imperial City.

Yu Zhizhi fell asleep in the car.

When she woke up, it was already evening. The car was parked outside, waiting. Mimi was scrolling through her phone and leaned in when she saw Yu Zhizhi stir. "Super sleepy?"

"Mhm, I didn’t sleep well last night~"

Mimi looked at the red mark on the rabbit girl’s cheek from where she had been sleeping. It was utterly adorable, and she couldn’t resist reaching out to pinch the little rabbit’s face.

"Come on, the timing is perfect."

In the evening, Blue Tone wasn’t crowded. Entering through the main doors, she was met with lavish lights shining straight down. A piano melody flowed past her ears like running water.

It was different from the liveliness of the Lost Tower.

This place looked like a very high-end, private club.

The one who greeted them was a young seal who revealed cute, white teeth when he smiled. He was dressed in a well-tailored white uniform. After seeing the light-up sign in Mimi’s hand, he led them to a VIP room.

Seeing that it was about time, Mimi stood up and said in a low voice, "The Blue Shark should be here soon. I’ll let you two talk alone~ I’ll be waiting for you in the room next door. Contact me if anything comes up."

She pointed to her communicator.

Yu Zhizhi nodded.

After Mimi left, she picked up her lemonade and watched the sky darken through the floor-to-ceiling windows. As the lights came on, the night view of the Deep Sea Imperial City became even more brilliant and enchanting.

A knock sounded at the door.

She looked over. The one who pushed the door open was the youth from the photo. He was dressed in a black uniform, his posture as straight as a pine. His features were even more handsome and defined than in the picture. He had just rushed over from outside, and after removing the gray scarf from his neck, he gave Yu Zhizhi a slight bow.

"Good evening."

This Blue Shark was even more polite and easygoing than she had imagined.

Yu Zhizhi stood up, a little nervous. "Good evening."

The Blue Shark youth was extremely gentle. He chatted with the Rabbit Clan Lady about everyday things, and once they were a little more familiar with each other, he left a room key card and departed.

Yu Zhizhi lingered in the VIP room for a while.

It wasn’t until the sky was completely dark that she picked up the key card and left the room.

「Blue Tone, seventeenth floor.」

The magnificent, gilded hallway was exceptionally quiet, with only soft music playing gently in the background.

She arrived at room 1703 and swiped the card to enter.

Inside the pitch-black, spacious suite, the curtains were drawn tight. Yu Zhizhi could vaguely make out a figure sitting on the sofa.

"Mr. Barrett?" she called out the Blue Shark youth’s name softly.

The suite was filled with the rich scent of agarwood. The dark figure on the sofa stirred. The man stood up and walked toward her.

Faint light from the hallway filtered in, and Yu Zhizhi saw that Mr. Barrett’s figure was much taller than when she had seen him earlier in the evening.

A bad feeling flashed through her mind, and she quickly turned to run.

But the man grabbed her by the wrist and yanked her into the dark room.

BANG!

The door slammed shut, and her back hit the wall.

Yu Zhizhi’s heart pounded wildly. The man’s coarse thumb caressed her wrist. He was holding a cigar between his teeth, and a low chuckle rumbled in his throat. "So you have a thing for shark males?"

"...Lord Shen He."

"It’s been almost two months since I brought you from the South Shore of Puro Bay to the Deep Sea—you must be pent-up, hmm?"

His words were loaded with suggestion.

The tips of Yu Zhizhi’s ears burned hot. Her right wrist, too, was turning red from the stroking of Shen He’s thumb.