The Abused Novel Heroine Became a Clingy Sweetheart [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 33

Chapter 33: Surprise?

The bright sunlight streamed through the window, fragmented into several irregular patches of light that fell upon the pristine floor.

“Clack.” A slender finger gripped a chess piece and placed it on the board.

You Ting curved her lips slightly: “I won.”

The little mermaid opposite her widened her eyes, trying to find a lifeline in the one-sided game.

But unfortunately, no matter how hard she looked, the situation was already irreversible.

Unhappily, she tossed the chess piece aside and opened her mouth in frustration: “We’ve played ten games and I haven’t won once.”

You Ting was unmoved: “That’s normal, after all, you just started playing this game.”

Arturdo felt a little better then. She rolled her eyes and looked at You Ting: “Did you call me here just to play chess?”

You Ting picked up the chess pieces on the table one by one and put them into the box.

After she had leisurely finished tidying up, she finally raised her eyes and curled her red lips at the little mermaid: “Of course not.”

“Didn’t I tell you,” her tone was languid, “that I’m here to help you and your good friend strengthen your friendship.”

She stood up and walked towards the door.

“Where are you going? Wait for me.” The little mermaid hurriedly followed.

The palace was spacious and magnificent. Besides building the most comfortable bedroom for You Ting, a beautiful rear garden filled with various flowers and plants was also constructed to prevent boredom.

It was bright weather, and the flowers in the rear garden were competing in beauty, a riot of colors that was very pleasing to the eye.

A gentle breeze blew, and an unknown floral scent wafted through the air.

You Ting walked through it with Arturdo, while Clode trailed far behind, constantly alert and guarding the surroundings.

These flowers only grew on the mainland, a sight unseen in the deep sea.

Looking at the petals gently swaying in the wind, Arturdo couldn’t help but feel tempted.

She wanted to touch them.

In the sea, there were only highly poisonous sea flowers that could only be looked at but not touched.

The garden before her had more colors and varieties, but Arturdo didn’t know if they were like the sea flowers, so her hand, which had just reached out, hesitated and retracted.

The next moment, an enlarged crimson flower suddenly appeared in front of her.

The burning red color was even more dazzling in the sunlight.

Dew seemed to linger on the petals, making the color appear even more delicate and luscious.

She cried out “Wow” in surprise.

The fingers holding the branch were fair and slender. Seeing the shimmer of light in her eyes, You Ting brought the flower closer.

“Like it?” You Ting said, “It’s for you.”

Arturdo carefully asked: “Can I touch it?”

“Of course.”

Upon receiving the affirmative answer, Arturdo joyfully took the flower from You Ting’s hand.

She held it and observed it carefully. The color of this flower was lighter than the sea flowers, but it was also very beautiful.

Sea flowers possessed a strange and dangerous beauty, while human flowers had a beauty that immediately made one joyful.

Arturdo extended her finger again and gently placed it on a petal.

The touch was very soft and cool, making her dare not use any force, afraid that a slightly heavier touch would ruin the flower.

Arturdo thought for a moment, it was a little like the seaweed in the water, but more fragile.

When she leaned closer, she could smell a strong floral fragrance.

It wasn’t pungent, but a refreshing aroma.

She loved all beautiful and novel things, and couldn’t help but wonder in her mind if these flowers could be brought back to the sea.

Suddenly, she heard You Ting beside her ask: “Do you like this sea of flowers?”

The wind rose, and the flowers in the flowerbed swayed with it, like the ebb and flow of a tide.

Arturdo nodded excitedly.

You Ting also smiled: “Prince Yugris likes it very much too.”

She looked at the little mermaid and slowly said: “If you can plant such a beautiful patch of flowers at his residence, he will definitely be very surprised.”

Arturdo felt that You Ting’s words made a lot of sense. After all, she liked it so much herself, so as her good friend, Yugris would definitely like it even more!

“Okay!” Arturdo clenched her fist, “I know what to do!”

The smile on You Ting’s lips deepened. She asked her: “Do you need me to have someone help you?”

Arturdo shook her head: “No, no, no, I can do it myself. I want to give my good friend a surprise.”

You Ting “Mhm’d,” casually plucked a flower from a branch, and tucked it into Arturdo’s hair.

She chuckled softly: “It will indeed be a great… surprise.”

After leaving You Ting’s palace, Arturdo used her talent to re-enter the secret garden prepared by Yugris, without attracting anyone’s attention.

Perhaps because Yugris was worried about others discovering Arturdo’s mermaid identity, there weren’t many people assigned to the secret garden.

This happened to be convenient for Arturdo.

She wandered around and finally chose a relatively wide piece of land.

This path was the only way to enter the secret garden, so Yugris would definitely see it whenever he came.

She felt it was perfect for planting a sea of flowers.

Arturdo spread her hands. In her fair palms lay many flower seeds—which she had asked for from You Ting.

After carefully ensuring that no one was around, she scattered the seeds on the ground, then activated her talent and used magic to hasten their growth.

The original seeds sprouted in the blink of an eye and continued to grow rapidly.

In just a few seconds, the originally bare ground before her had turned into a flowerbed bursting with blooms.

Arturdo clapped her hands in satisfaction and let out a long sigh—without a fish pearl, using magic on the mainland made her feel a little strained.

But as long as it could make her good friend happy, it was all worth it!

She was extremely looking forward to seeing Yugris ‘s expression when he saw this surprise.

On the other side, You Ting was also looking forward to it.

Finally, in the afternoon, Yugris, who was still unaware of what was about to happen, stepped through the gate of the secret garden.

The Prince, who had just finished dealing with a political matter, couldn’t hide his smugness.

News had come from the Montcher Kingdom that the old King’s health seemed to be worsening, and the marriage of Princess Steely would likely be finalized soon.

It was well known that Steely was currently in the Bili Kingdom.

Therefore, everyone felt that the alliance between the Bili Kingdom and the Montcher Kingdom through marriage was a foregone conclusion.

This made Yugris’s head involuntarily held higher. With the help of the Montcher Kingdom, and then finding a way to get the mermaid tribe’s treasure.

By then, he would surely become the greatest King in the history of the entire continent!

Yugris s walked with ambitious strides, intending to go and find Arturdo.

After only a few steps, he suddenly felt that something was amiss.

It was already a little hot in early summer, with only the breeze bringing a bit of coolness.

But why did this wind today faintly carry… a floral scent?

It was an unfamiliar smell, and he couldn’t immediately recall which flower it belonged to.

He suddenly sneezed violently.

He rubbed his nose strangely but didn’t pay much attention, continuing to walk inside.

The further Yugris walked, the stronger the smell became.

Until that patch of unfamiliar flowers came into view, and an extremely strong floral fragrance assailed him.

Sneeze after sneeze erupted, his nasal cavity filled with an uncontrollable itch. The discomfort felt like a scratching heart and itching liver; if he stayed any longer, he would probably be streaming with snot and tears.

Yugris finally realized that something was wrong and wanted to turn and leave.

Just as he turned his head, he saw the little mermaid jump out.

Arturdo raised her innocent smile, looked at him, and asked with anticipation: ” Yugris Uglis, this is the surprise I specially prepared for you. Do you like it?”

Yugris sneezed heavily again, his nose starting to swell and turn red.

But he hadn’t forgotten that he needed to firmly grasp this little mermaid, so he forced himself to express thanks.

“Thank you… Achoo, Arturdo, I… Achoo, like it very much, Achoo!”

He habitually wore his facade of a gentle smile, but he didn’t realize how pathetic he looked at the moment.

His eyes, constantly overflowing with physiological tears, his red nose, and his speech interrupted by sneezes after just a few words.

Thus, his originally handsome face became somewhat contorted, and the smile on his face even had a bit of a circus clown vibe, inviting laughter.

Arturdo’s attention was focused only on the blooming sea of flowers, marveling in her heart at how beautiful it was.

Hearing Yugris say he liked it, she cheered joyfully.

At least her expenditure of magic was worthwhile!

It seemed Steely wasn’t so bad after all; this method really worked!

Arturdo pulled Yugris: “Come on, I’ll take you to touch the flowers, they are so much fun!”

Yugris: “…”

The little mermaid asked with bright eyes: “Good friend, why are you crying? Are you very touched? It’s okay, this is what I should do.”

Yugris: “…”

I dare not move.

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