Mingye crossed his arms and added coolly, "As long as you don't think it's too much trouble."
'He's clearly over the moon, but he still has to act cool.'
Su Yaoyao put her hands on her hips, pretending to be angry. "What, don't you guys want to marry me in a grand ceremony?"
"We do, of course we do." Bai Lian pulled her into his arms and whispered in her ear, "But before that, we have to make sure a certain someone doesn't end up blubbering at the wedding."
"I will not!" Su Yaoyao retorted, puffing out her cheeks, which only made everyone burst into laughter.
The ship docked, and the Empire's banners snapped in the wind. Su Yaoyao took a deep breath, squeezed Noah's hand, and glanced back at the azure sea. She knew this departure wasn't an end, but a new beginning.
Just then, Lucia suddenly mustered his courage and peeked out from Pani's arms. "Yao... Yaoyao!"
Su Yaoyao turned back. "What's wrong, Lucia?"
