Chapter 1346: The Mermaid Princess (45)

 No, he desperately wanted to be greedier.

But hearing her sweet voice, every word filled with nothing but how she would only love him, seeing her clear, transparent eyes that reflected only his image and the focused expression on her face, the turmoil and restlessness in Yin Yao's heart vanished in an instant.

Holding her small hand, he pulled her forcefully into his embrace. One hand cradled the back of her head. Though his expression remained indifferent, his eyes had grown hot, and his voice was slightly choked.

“You said it yourself, little mermaid. During these twenty-three years, only I am allowed to raise you.”

“Of course. In this world, only Brother Yao is qualified to raise me.”

“But why only twenty-three years?”

“Brother Yao, don't be too greedy. Twenty-three years is already a long time. Sometimes I can only live ten more years in a world.” Tang Guo smiled. “After twenty-three years, everything will vanish like smoke.”

“Without you, I'm afraid I won't be able to go on.”

Tang Guo's lips curved into a dazzling smile. “Brother Yao, even if we've spent only a short time together, I won't tell you to live well after I leave. If you want to die, then go die.”

System: ??? This wicked woman.

Yin Yao was somewhat helpless. Holding up her chin, he fiercely kissed those little lips before releasing her. “You're definitely not that pure and kind little mermaid. You're a ruthless, hard-hearted fish, and I like you just the way you are.”

What kind of words were those, telling him to go die?

Was it because she knew that without her, he wouldn't be able to live on, so she allowed him to die?

Though they weren't good words, hearing them made his heart incomparably sweet.

As expected of the fish he raised—she understood his heart so well.

“Brother Yao loves me so deeply. If I made you promise to live forever, wouldn't that mean forcing you to live in pain and loneliness?” Tang Guo said matter-of-factly. “Rather than spending every day suffering from memories of me, it's better to die sooner, reincarnate sooner, and meet me earlier in the next life.”

System: Damn it, that actually sounds strangely reasonable.

“And what about you?”

Yin Yao asked, cupping Tang Guo's face in his hands. “From the way you speak, it sounds like you retain your memories in every world. A'Guoguo, were we together in our previous lives too?”

“Brother Yao has always been so clever. Yes, we've been together for many lifetimes already.” Tang Guo smiled openly. “Every time, you're especially obedient and especially adorable, so we've always stayed together.”

Yin Yao's heart stirred. “Then in the next life, we'll still be together?”

“Brother Yao, you really never change. Every time, you ask whether we'll be together in the next life. My answer has always been the same. As long as you're obedient, if I see you, I'll definitely come looking for you and get you into my hands as early as possible.”

Yin Yao: “...”

As expected of his fish.

“How many memories are stored in A'Guoguo's mind?” Yin Yao kissed the corner of her lips. “If one day I wasn't obedient and you refused to stay with me, after we've loved each other so deeply, would you be disappointed? Would you be sad and heartbroken?”

“I'd definitely be a little disappointed. Human hearts aren't forged from iron,” Tang Guo replied. “As for sadness and heartbreak, if you're no longer obedient, what's the use of being sad? No matter who hurts me, I won't show mercy.”

“I'll definitely be more adorable,” Yin Yao said earnestly as he released her face. “If I ever become disobedient, A'Guoguo doesn't need to hold back. Just take your revenge ruthlessly. If I ever dare to hurt you, then drive a sharp blade into my heart and end my life.”