VOL.01

The murmurs of the wallflower

If possible

I wish to become a petite Princess and the Pea

Sleeping on a soft large bed

to elicit admiration from the world

I am the true socialite

God said, I have heard your wish

Thus, I was left stranded atop the tall locust tree

Unable to close my eyes the entire night

"No!" Jiang Youchen grabbed my hand and said, "You are very beautiful, even more beautiful than a real princess"

He should be thanking you... I haven't done anything, yet Jiang Youchen has been so thoughtful, carefully taking care of a stranger

Even the little crabs have left me, as they have their own friends and their own homes, but what about me ... ... The last time I came here, there were Jiang Youchen, An Yufeng, and the monk Yin Diyuan, along with them, and a mysterious sea prince. ... ... By the way, the sea prince has always lived in the old villa by the sea. Shanghui and Yuying have visited him a few times and both told me that the sea prince has not yet awakened

"Young Master, you have arrived." As Jiang Youchen and I stepped through the entrance of Saint Laurent Hospital, several suited bodyguards bowed respectfully.

Where do you want to go

I only hope for your happiness, free from worries... Jiang Youchen paused for a moment, as if he had something to say but did not express it, "Let me take you to the hospital to see him."

"Xiao Ling, you..." Jiang Youchen looked at me, who had just come out of the bathroom dressed in women's clothing, and was astonished with his mouth agape

Fortunately, it is now evening, and the moonlight by the sea only casts a gentle and serene glow. Jiang Youchen should not be able to see my flushed face. I turned my head to look at Jiang Youchen, and he was still smiling at me, without any sarcasm or mockery. If An Yufeng were to see me in this embarrassing state, I would never be able to hold my head up again for the rest of my life

I looked up at Jiang Youchen, suddenly feeling a warm liquid welling up in my eyes

Thud

My secret base—treehouse

In fact, Shanghui and the other person came here for the handsome guy, didn't they

Jiang Youchen ... ... Thank you

"Young Master Youchen, you are here to see him again," a young doctor appeared at the door of the ward, smiled at Jiang Youchen, and walked in. "Young Master Youchen, if you have other matters to attend to, you need not come to see him every day. I will take good care of him and will notify you immediately if there is any news."

Young master, he has not yet awakened, but there has been no deterioration either

I steadied myself, yet I had no choice but to walk back to pick up my shoes ... Alas, I am no longer a distressed princess; I am simply a harbinger of misfortune in this world

Isn't it very unattractive? I will change it.

Hmm... alright. Jiang Youchen thought for a moment and nodded in agreement

Saint Laurent Hospital? The most expensive hospital... I lowered my head, feeling a bit worried, as I simply cannot afford the hospitalization fees of the sea prince

"Xiao Ling, let's go in and take a look at him." Jiang Youchen took my hand and led me to the door of a hospital room at the end of the corridor

Little crab, are you happy? Are you going home? I watched the faint shadow cast by the moonlight on the little crab, and couldn't help but think of my mother... Where exactly is my mother? She doesn't even know that so much has happened to Xiao Ling...

I have already sent him to the Saint Laurent Hospital. Jiang Youchen turned to look into my eyes, the moonlight reflecting off the surface of the sea and then back into his eyes, creating a pure radiance. I couldn't help but rub my eyes, for I clearly saw an angel standing before me, flapping its snow-white wings

"Xiao Ling, I will take care of him." Jiang Youchen seemed to possess the ability to read minds, gently discerning my thoughts.

The cool sea breeze carries a hint of saltiness, sweeping over me like standing in front of a grilled squid stall at a night market, yet my mood cannot match the excitement of seeing my favorite grilled squid

The beach is so soft that when I run too quickly, I cannot steady my footing. As soon as one foot steps into the sand, the other foot is already in the air—one stumble causes me to dash forward a few steps with a "thud thud thud". My hands flail wildly in the air to regain my balance, and my silver princess shoes are flung far away!

This depends on his own will. The young doctor looked at me, then turned to glance at the prince on the bed, saying, "He has now passed the critical period, but his consciousness is still not clear."

The door opened! The walls were snow-white, the curtains were snow-white, the bed sheets were snow-white, and a large bouquet of snow-white lilies was placed on the bedside table. Beneath the snow-white quilt lay a person quietly. I slowly walked into the ward, and a faint scent of disinfectant wafted into my nose

The nameplate at the entrance of the ward reads "Prince of the Sea". Is he... inside there...

Little Ling! Little Ling!

I lifted my head and looked into Jiang Youchen's sparkling eyes, and I knew he would not lie. Being stared at by him made me feel a bit shy, and I felt a flush on my face, so I quickly lowered my head

I walked to the bedside and carefully looked at this tranquil face

I am about to leave the British Isles, to depart from here. I should bid farewell to the Sea Prince; perhaps he has already awakened.

Such a handsome sea prince lies quietly on the hospital bed before me, so elegant; he must have a remarkable story of his own

Jiang Youchen, I... but I... How can I express that I took advantage of him to obtain a bonus? I am just a fraud and do not deserve so much care and concern from Jiang Youchen

I... Jiang Youchen must be wanting to say to take me back, but how am I supposed to face that sarcastic An Yufeng when I return? Is he angry or... I don't want to go back right now, can you walk with me?

Good!

"Xiao Ling, is there anything else you are worried about? Just tell me, I will do it all," Jiang Youchen said, seeing the troubled expression on my face, thinking that I had more requests.

His words made me feel even worse, how could I exploit him like this, how could I do this

"Xiao Ling, what is wrong with you?" Jiang Youchen's expression suddenly became tense, as if he were afraid of having done something wrong

Hehe... Jiang Youchen smiled, lightly brushing off everything he had done, without a hint of boastfulness. "Xiaoling, accompany me to a place!"

Jiang Youchen turned his head to look at me, signaling me to come in. I raised my left hand and gently pushed open the door to the ward

I ... ... how could I think of him ... ... again

Xiao Ling, it is getting late...

Does he come to see him every day? Does Jiang Youchen really come to the hospital to see Prince of the Sea every day?

Once again at the same seaside, the moonlit beach emits a faint glow. A small crab crawls across the sand, leaving a slender, elongated trace behind. I crouch down to watch as this little crab wobbles past my feet, making its way towards the ocean.

Hmm? Jiang Youchen patted my shoulder, and only then did I come to my senses and turn to look at Jiang Youchen

How is he? Has he woken up?" Jiang Youchen smiled at the several bodyguards, showing no airs of a young master, treating them as if they were friends

I quickened my pace, running with my back to the sea. It was the first time I was running in a little dress and princess shoes, and it was quite exhausting! ... I simply took off my shoes, holding the princess shoes in one hand and the hem of my little dress in the other. Sigh, I am hardly a princess; even if I were a princess, I could only be a fallen one.

"Xiao Ling, you need not worry. I have arranged the best doctor for him, and he will wake up soon," Jiang Youchen said with a smile, nodding at me. His smile was like the sunlight in autumn, wrapping my heart in warm rays.

Xiao Ling, do not worry, he will definitely wake up. Because if he knows how much you care about him, he would also want to say 'thank you' to you as soon as possible. Jiang Youchen's hand gently rested on my shoulder, his voice soft yet so firm, making me believe in every word he said

"No, it's nothing." I quickly held back the tears in my eyes, "It's just that my eyes are a bit dry. Doctor, when will he wake up?"

The sound of rushing water

His thick, dark eyebrows exude a sense of heroism and determination. Although his eyes remain closed, I know they must be filled with courage and tenderness. His noble nose features a graceful curve, and his attractive lips, slightly pale from fatigue, still retain their captivating charm. His deep chestnut hair lies quietly on his forehead, and I imagine that in the sunlight, it would appear soft and radiant.

Oh dear! Oh dear! Oh my!

Creaking sound

Looking at the reflection in the mirror of Cai Ling dressed in a purple dress, I can hardly believe my eyes; this outfit must belong to a princess...