Su Wan: "I heard from my mother that she has mermaid bloodline. Over the years, people from various planets, including the Mermaid Planet, have also migrated to the Federation, so I didn’t think much of it."

If the Lin Family members were descendants of that queen, then Su Wan’s body also contained a part of the queen’s genetic heritage.

Gu Jue: "So that mermaid scale must have been absorbed by you."

Su Wan looked at her own fingers, puzzled.

It really was a very strange affair.

However, although the matter was strange, Su Wan and Gu Jue did not forget about the exchange students.

Especially now that the due date for Su Wan’s pregnancy was getting closer and closer.

Gu Jue: "I’ve already asked Zilan to make arrangements. Tomorrow night, a ball will be held, where eligible young men from the Gu Family branches, as well as from some aristocratic families, will be invited to attend the event."

"Oh, then I can’t go."

"..."

How come Commander Gu could detect a hint of regret in his young wife’s words?

In fact, Su Wan truly did feel regretful.

After all, she wanted to see for herself whether the Mermaid Princess would take a liking to someone else or not?

Su Xiaoge also received an invitation to the ball.

So Su Wan covertly told him that she hoped he could go over and help investigate the situation.

Su Xiaoge, who was nearing graduation, had already started his internship.

But taking a day off to attend a "matchmaking ball" was no problem at all.

After all, this was the first time his little sister Xiaowan had asked for his help!

So Su Xiaoge agreed without hesitation!

"Don’t worry, little sister Xiaowan. I’ll definitely keep an eye on that Mermaid Princess for you. I’ll tell you everything about her moves and who she interacts with, in great detail!"

"...Mm, but Second Brother, don’t let her fall for you."

Upon hearing "Second Brother," Su Xiaoge was suddenly moved to tears!

Although he had changed his surname, he was still the second oldest in the family.

He had long regarded Su Wan as his own little sister, but this was the first time she had called him "Second Brother!"

Su Xiaoge: "Xiaowan, just for calling me ’Second Brother,’ I’ll take care of this matter! Also, you don’t have to worry about her falling for me because, in my eyes, she’s not even as attractive as your Vermilion Bird!" 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

It seemed that Su Xiaoge was venturing further and further on the path of devotion to his mecha... Su Wan was somewhat at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

On the night of the ball, Su Xiaoge gave Su Wan a live update throughout the event.

Su Xiaoge: "Xiaowan, a lot of people came today, I even saw Su Yun in the crowd!"

Su Xiaoge: "I heard some gossip that Su Yun previously had a crush on Luo Jina."

Upon hearing this, Su Wan’s mouth twitched, as it indeed sounded like something Su Yun would do.

After all, Jina’s family background was excellent; she might seem like a haughty young lady, but she was actually very naive.

Perhaps Su Yun wanted to take advantage of this "matchmaking ball" to find a woman with high status and position.

In fact, by rights, Su Yun should not have been qualified to attend this matchmaking event.

Who knows how he got hold of the invitation.

Su Wan: "He’s not important, anyway. Lan Rui won’t be interested in him. What is Lan Rui doing?"

Su Xiaoge: "Lan Rui... is chatting with Pandora."

Su Wan’s eyebrows rose slightly.

How did these two come to chat together?

Because all those who received the invitations were young men and women from rich and noble families within the Federal Empire.

They were of noble birth, and most of them were also outstanding.

Gu Zilan took this ball very seriously and specifically chose to have it at the Central Building in the First Star District.

The crystal chandeliers glowed brightly, gathering a crowd of handsome men and beautiful women.

Pandora didn’t want to come but was required by her family to attend.

You might disregard anyone, but you had to see these people for yourself.

Left without a choice, Pandora came.

She was tall and her presence was overwhelming; everyone in the First Star District’s elite circles knew of her excellence.

And the immense strength of the Punei Family behind her.

However, no one dared approach her, mainly because Pandora’s aura was simply too intimidating.

One could say that at the dance, counting both men and women,

if there were a one-on-one fight, there wouldn’t be more than three people who could defeat Pandora!

Pandora was pleased that those people didn’t come to bother her.

She found a corner sofa to sit down, planning to have some juice, mingle for a while, and then head home.

But then, Lan Rui, who had come from the Mermaid Planet, approached her.

Lan Rui had already met several men from the Gu Family’s branches, and she was very disappointed.

Those men weren’t even half as good as Gu Jue!

She had little interest, and then she saw Pandora sitting in the corner.

She remembered this female beastman.

Her combat power was extremely strong, and it seemed she didn’t get along with Su Wan, right?

The enemy of my enemy is my friend, isn’t it?

So Lan Rui picked up her dress and elegantly sat down next to Pandora.

She smiled sweetly and said, "Hello, my name is Lan Rui, from the Mermaid Planet."

Pandora frowned, "Can’t you see I’m a woman?"

Lan Rui was taken aback.

Pandora pointed at the single men not far away, "Aren’t you here to socialize? You should go find them!"

Realizing what was happening, Lan Rui felt a bit displeased, but she managed her expression well.

It seemed that as long as she wasn’t facing Su Wan, Lan Rui could control her emotions just fine.

She said, "Oh, I’m not interested in them. It feels pointless. That’s why I came to sit here, just to rest for a bit."

Pandora was noncommittal.

And she felt this mermaid was somewhat clueless.

Couldn’t she tell Pandora wanted to be alone?

Lan Rui failed to notice Pandora’s irritation and earnestly said, "You’re Pandora, right? I’ve heard about you; you’re incredibly powerful, with a very high combat value!"

Pandora replied, "Thanks for the compliment."

So annoying, she still had to sit there for another twenty-six minutes.

Continuing the conversation, Lan Rui said, "I’m just stating the facts. You are truly exceptional! I heard you lost to Su Wan in a one-on-one fight before, but you must have been holding back!"

Pandora slightly furrowed her brows, "What are you getting at?"

"What I mean is..." Lan Rui looked around to make sure nobody was paying attention to them.

She leaned forward and whispered, "I think Su Wan is not worthy of Commander Gu! Commander Gu is so outstanding; he’s the idol of many of us, and yet Su Wan is just an ordinary student."

"I heard her family merely runs a restaurant!"

"Without Commander Gu, she wouldn’t have even been able to enter Empire University’s Military Academy!"

Pandora, not one to be patient, was immediately enraged by the mermaid’s blabbering!

Slamming her hand on the table, she roared, "You’re just spouting nonsense!"

Because Pandora stood up abruptly, the beverage next to her spilled over, staining Lan Rui’s white dress.

Looking at her now dirty dress, Lan Rui too became furious!

"Are you crazy? I wasn’t talking about you, what are you getting so worked up for!"

Pandora reached out, grabbed Lan Rui by the collar, and hauled her over.

She said emphatically, "Su Wan is not ordinary; she is much more outstanding than you think! If you’re really jealous of her, go and challenge her fairly, instead of bad-mouthing her behind her back!"

Lan Rui struggled, "Let go quickly! You’re going to choke me!"

Pandora saw her fish tail appearing from under her dress and let go.

Lan Rui fell to the ground with a thud.