After the upperclassmen stormed off, Chen Ming chuckled. Things were getting interesting.
"You're up to no good again, aren't you? I knew you were rotten to the core."
Lan Mengqin had watched the whole thing unfold. She grinned wickedly as she spoke. Chen Ming spread his hands, looking utterly helpless.
"What can I do? That guy picked a fight with me first. I've always minded my own business. But whoever offends me, no matter how far away they are, will pay."
"Hmph. You're so sneaky. Qianqiu, stay away from him from now on. He'll sell you off, and you'll still be counting the money for him."
Lan Mengqin pulled Dong Qianqiu back a few steps, treating Chen Ming as if he were some kind of filth.
Chen Ming immediately protested. Little Shark was his, after all—and she was also the Protector General appointed by their King Qiu'er, the Great Shark Qianqiu Guard. How could Lan Mengqin just pull her away?
Chen Ming grabbed Dong Qianqiu's other hand and tugged her over. She stumbled and ended up beside him.
"Why would I sell my own Little Shark? Qianqiu is my King Qiu'er's mighty general. If anyone's getting sold, it'll be you."
Chen Ming pointed accusingly at Lan Mengqin. She immediately pulled Dong Qianqiu back, clearly displeased.
"When did Qianqiu become yours? And what do you mean, mighty general? I'll make her my empress!"
"Today, I'm taking Qianqiu to the civil affairs office and registering her as my younger sister so she can move into my household."
Chen Ming pulled Dong Qianqiu over again, openly declaring that he would register her as part of his household. Lan Mengqin took up the challenge.
After pulling Dong Qianqiu back once more, she glared furiously at Chen Ming and ground out her objection.
"Don't you