Chat Group: Acquire Saiyan Heritage from the Start

On the way back to Cocoyasi Village, Zhu Zhuqing finally managed to break free from the pestering of Nami and Lu Linglong. Now, she and Su Xiaoqi stood together at the bow of the ship, quietly admiring the vast seascape before them.

"You did something to prank Nami when you went to cash in the bounty, didn't you?"

"Shhh." Su Xiaoqi quickly covered her mouth, glanced around to make sure no one was watching, and only then whispered, "Zhuqing, you can't tell her. It'll ruin the fun."

Zhu Zhuqing rolled her eyes and said, "If I wanted to tell her, I already would have. I won't ask you about that—but what's the deal with that so-called 'Alabasta Luxury Bath Package'?"

"I was just joking," Su Xiaoqi replied with a forced laugh, hoping to brush it off.

But under Zhu Zhuqing's threatening stare, he had no choice but to tell her the truth behind that particular reference. After all, even if he didn't say it, she could easily ask Nami or just watch One Piece herself. Better to come clean and hope for leniency.

To his surprise, Zhu Zhuqing wasn't angry at all. She didn't even hit him like she used to. She just looked at him calmly and asked, "Then why didn't you come see me last night?"

"Uh..."Su Xiaoqi was at a loss for words. How could he possibly explain that last night he'd had the intention, but not the courage? It was too embarrassing.

Zhu Zhuqing, seeing his awkward expression, continued, "Su Xiaoqi, do you like me? You can only answer with yes or no."

What Nami and Lu Linglong had said earlier had struck a nerve with her. If she kept dragging this out, even if they didn't compete with her, what if someone even prettier joined the chat group one day?

Having thought it through, she decided to lay her cards on the table—and corner him with no way out. Today, she wanted a clear answer.

"Zhuqing, I..."

As he looked into her eyes, countless memories of their time together flashed through Su Xiaoqi's mind. Finally, he nodded. "Yes. I like you."

But Su Xiaoqi also voiced his concern. He was worried that once the "Shrek Academy" storyline was over, they wouldn't be able to see each other like this anymore. He felt that wouldn't be fair to Zhu Zhuqing.

"So that's why you've been holding back your feelings for me?"

Zhu Zhuqing smiled—beautifully. She had heard the answer she longed for. What's more, his concerns mirrored her own. It proved he wasn't the kind of guy who would take advantage of her and run. If he were, he would've already taken things further physically.

"That also?" Su Xiaoqi caught the word and looked at her curiously. "Zhuqing... don't tell me you—"

"I've thought about it too," she said. "But all of this is just temporary. Or... are you telling me you'll turn into some scumbag and abandon me later?"

"Never! I'm not that kind of person!"

Su Xiaoqi thumped his chest as he made a firm vow. A beauty like Zhu Zhuqing was someone he'd never even dared to dream of in his past life. He'd have to be insane to act like Dai Mubai and throw that away.

Zhu Zhuqing reached out and took his hand, smiling. "I believe you."

"Heh." Su Xiaoqi chuckled foolishly and gripped her hand tightly in return. This hand-hold was different from their past ones done for show. This time, it was a genuine connection—from the heart.

But just as they were sharing this tender moment, Gintoki Sakata's loud voice broke the mood.

"Xiaoqi! Gin-san feels like he's about to die! Come check if Gin-san's golden balls are still functioning!"

Zhu Zhuqing's face instantly turned red. She had almost forgotten that there were others on board. Embarrassed, she quickly said, "Go play with Gin-san and Sakuragi. I'm going to find Nami and Linglong."

Watching her flee, Su Xiaoqi was fuming. He had just been about to go in for his first kiss, and Gintoki had ruined it with his crude nonsense. It was clearly sabotage.

Grumbling, Su Xiaoqi walked over to Gintoki, clenched his teeth, and growled, "Gin-san, I think your balls are done for. I'm going to perform a vasectomy now and save you from future misery."

Gintoki instantly shot to his feet, waving his arms as he backed away. "Gin-san suddenly feels he's got a second wind!"

"Sakuragi, grab him! Today, Gin-san becomes Gin-ko!"

"Got it, Big Bro!"

"Nooo! Stay away from me, you two!!"

When the group returned to Cocoyasi Village, they were warmly welcomed. Thanks to Nojiko and Genzo, the villagers already knew about the downfall of Arlong and his crew.

"Nami, you've suffered so much all these years. We've always seen what you've done for us."

Nami broke into tears on the spot. She had read this scene in the original series, but experiencing it firsthand was a completely different feeling.

She brought out all the money she had taken from Arlong and the bounty they had just collected—and gave it to the villagers. She didn't even keep the personal savings she had spent years gathering to buy back the village from Arlong.

Knowing that Su Xiaoqi and the others were leaving that night, the villagers immediately began preparing a feast to express their gratitude.

At the party, Gintoki Sakata and Sakuragi Hanamichi devoured food and drink like starving animals—their table manners were even worse than Su Xiaoqi's, despite him being a Saiyan. Lu Linglong sat happily chatting with the villagers.

Su Xiaoqi glanced at Nami, who was sulking beside him, and said with amusement, "Why the long face? You looked pretty happy when you handed the money over."

Nami pouted. "That was nearly 200 million Berries! Do you know how hard it was just to save up 100 million over the years?"

Su Xiaoqi chuckled. He knew full well how tough those years had been for her—risking her life every day just to earn money.

"By the way, I've always wanted to ask—do you know someone named Carina?"

Carina was a character from the One Piece movie, and Su Xiaoqi was curious whether movie plots were part of the original timeline or a parallel world.

Hearing that name after so long, Nami's eyes darted between Su Xiaoqi and Zhu Zhuqing before narrowing. "Don't tell me you like that little fox?"

Zhu Zhuqing's gaze instantly turned cold. She placed a hand on Su Xiaoqi's waist and asked icily, "Talk. Who's Carina?"

Breaking into a cold sweat, Su Xiaoqi quickly explained.

"Haha! You should've said so earlier. I thought you were into her type," Nami laughed, realizing it was a misunderstanding. Then she added, "I do kind of miss her. Hope we run into her out at sea someday."

She looked at Su Xiaoqi and playfully asked, "So, Su Xiaoqi, between Carina and me—who's prettier?"

Without missing a beat, Su Xiaoqi replied, "My Zhuqing is the most beautiful."

As if that question could trip him up. No matter how he answered—Nami or Carina—he'd end up being "educated" by Zhu Zhuqing later. He wasn't falling for that trap.

But Nami wasn't letting him off easy. She turned to Zhu Zhuqing and said, "Zhuqing, from my years of thieving experience, this kind of man is the most dangerous."

"If he'd said me or Carina, that would've been normal. But the fact that he immediately said you? That just means he's capable of lying without even blinking."

"What the—!" Su Xiaoqi was stunned. When did Nami get this high-level? She never showed this side in the original!

"Zhuqing, go hang out with Linglong. I need to talk to Nami about some Luffy secrets," he said, sending Zhu Zhuqing off before turning back to Nami. "I helped you take down Arlong and that rodent. And this is how you repay me?"

Nami smirked. "Did you already forget what you said about me in the chat the other day? We women hold grudges, you know."

"I see," Su Xiaoqi nodded. "So we're done talking, huh?"

Nami made a money-counting gesture and smiled sweetly. "That depends on how sincere you are. I'll be going now. Think it over—my brave hero."

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