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The Little Merman - Chapter 76

Published at 29th of December 2022 09:01:30 AM


Chapter 76

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Seeing the little cub trying to stuff the fish in his mouth, Qin Shen rushed over and rescued the fish from his mouth. He quickly removed the little cub from the fish tank, dried him with a towel, and placed him on the bed.

The little cub’s tail continued to flail on the bed as he smacked his mouth twice while looking at the fish tank with dissatisfied expressions.

Qin Shen looked at his son with a complicated expression. He has forgotten that his son is a mixed-race mermaid baby, wouldn’t he eat fish in the sea?

However, he really couldn’t bear to see his son eating it raw and not even cleaning it. Taking a live fish and stuffing it into his mouth directly, not only is it unsanitary, but can his small intestine and stomach even handle it?

He wrapped the naked little cub in a small quilt, pondered for a moment, and called Jiang Yu.

Jiang Yu is taking a nap and is awakened by the vibration of the cell phone next to the pillow. He opened his eyes and saw that it was Qin Shen calling. He turned to see that Yu Fei was still sleeping, so he quietly got out of bed and opened the door to go outside.

When Jiang Yu arrived at the yard, he answered the phone and asked, “Why are you calling me now?”

He and Qin Shen agreed to only keep in touch at night.

Qin Shen looked at the innocent looking little boy on the bed, who was biting his thumb and drooling, and asked, “What did Naonao eat in the sea before you brought him ashore?”

“…why did you suddenly ask this?” Jiang Yu was perplexed and asked rhetorically.

“Grandpa just sent me a fish tank,” Qin Shen explained. “Naonao wanted to go into the fish tank, so I let him in. As a result, he caught a fish and wanted to put it in his mouth. When he’s in the sea….does he eat fish like this?”

“He wasn’t trying to eat fish,” Jiang Yu laughed. “He was just playing with them.”

 

Jiang Yu looked around. Although no one was there, he said cautiously, “I’ll send you a message.”

After hanging up the phone, he messaged Qin Shen about Jiang Naonao’s previous incident in the sea. Jiang Naonao wasn’t used to the food at the bottom of the sea, but he enjoyed playing with the fishes. Every day, he chased fish on the seafloor, swimming around. Clueless as to whom he learned to catch and scare them. When he catches the fish, he pretends to eat them, so the fish are terrified of him and flee as soon as they see him. Jiang Naonao’s favorite activity was playing with Lu Qing’s son and the small shark as they chase the fishes causing them to flee and the shrimps jump, just as if they were little overlords of the seas.

Qin Shen felt relieved after reading it. He was actually playing with the fish rather than trying to eat them. He’ll be a bully in a fish tank now that he can’t be a bully in the sea.

He picked up the naked little cub and returned him to the fish tank.

The red arowana took a breath at first, but when it saw that the little overlord was back, they scattered and fled in fright. But how could it escape the grasp of the little overlord? It thought it would be eaten when it was caught, but the little overlord giggled and let go with a smile.

Jiang Naonao went on a rampage in the fish tank, and the three red arowanas he chased almost lost half their lives. As a result, Jiang Naonao slammed into the fish tank glass when he swam too fast.

Qin Shen hurriedly picked him up from the fish tank, regardless of the wet little cub drenching his shirt. He rubbed the little ones forehead and asked in distress, “Does it hurt?” He lowered his head and gently blew.

Jiang Naonao was obviously hurt. He wrapped his arms around his father’s neck and leaned obediently in his father’s arms. The little one shook his tail and dropped water droplets.

Qin Shen frowned as he realized the fish tank was too small. He has to get a bigger one.

The next day Qin Yunshan came to see his fish, and was surprised to find that the previously listless fishes have now become extra spirited, as they swim around in the tank. They swam away full of energy as soon as someone walked by.

“Ah Shen, they were still listless yesterday, why are they so energetic today?” He asked in surprise.

Qin Shen: “…I don’t know.”

Qin Yunshan touched his chin thoughtfully, “Could it be that they like it here?”

Like it? Qin Shen looked down into the fish tank, it seemed that the three red arowana were trembling.

“It just so happens that I still have a few arowana there, which are also lazy and spiritless. I’ll send it to you to see if they can regain their spirit like them.” Qin Yunshan was so eager to return that when he got to the door, he suddenly remembered and said, “Arowana loves to eat small fish and shrimp. You ask someone to get some fresh one every day to feed them. Don’t starve them.”

It’s such a hassle to request fresh fish and shrimp. Qin Shen frowned, recalling that he hadn’t fed them the day before, and casually grabbed the fish food that the assistant had gone out to buy the day before and tossed it into the fish tank. The three fish rushed over to get some food. Although it tastes awful, if you don’t eat more, when the little overlord comes, you won’t have the strength to run for your life. Woohoo fish life is tough.

Who said fresh small fish and shrimp are necessary? Isn’t it also delicious to eat fish food? Qin Shen clapped his hands indifferently, and went to check on the little cub to see if he had woken up.

 

In the afternoon, Qin Yunshan sent those fish over, some purple and some golden, which were very beautiful.As soon as they were placed in the fish tank, they were lazy and unwilling to move.

Qin Shen grabbed the fish food and tossed it into the fish tank. The previous three fish reappeared while the newly arrived ones looked at them with disdain, indifferent to the fish food. Depending on their mood, they usually eat fresh small fish and shrimp. This unpalatable fish food is simply unworthy of their nobel price, and it is a blasphemy against their expensive pedigree.

‘Humph, stupid humans!’ They are adamant about not eating and are waiting for the anxious cry. Wait for the freshest, cleanest fish and shrimp to be delivered to their mouths, pleading with them to eat it.

The previous three had eaten very hard, and they were unwilling to inform the new ones that there was a little overlord. After all, if you don’t eat, you won’t have the energy to run and will be easily captured by the overlord. If those who just arrived were caught, the three of them will be safe.

It could be said that it is very deliberate. They’re three sly fish.

Suddenly, there was a clatter,, a naked, white and tender little boy was put into the fish tank, and the three sly fish hid in the water plants in the far corner. The most beautiful purple-red arowana looked at Jiang Naonao in disgust. Is there any value in this unweaned cub? This is where they live. How can they come in casually?

It looked at the little boy, whose teeth were still growing, and the disgust in his heart was about to explode. The little boy giggled foolishly at it, and as soon as his short legs transformed into a small tail, he rushed happily towards it.

Qin Shen was sitting behind his desk when he heard the splashing sound in the lounge. He set his pen down, stood up, and walked to the door, where he saw Jiang Naonao happily playing with the fish in the tank. The tank’s water has been splashed out.

He walked over and knocked on the fish tank, and the little cub swam in front of him, dropping the fish he had caught back into the water. Qin Shen reached out and wiped the water droplets from the little cub’s face, warning, “Don’t play too rough, or you’ll hit your head again.”

He touched the little cub’s forehead that hit the glass yesterday, and bowed his head to give it a kiss.

After he fed the little cub a few sips of water, he went out. As soon as he left, the little cub turned his head, smiled happily at his trembling friends that were huddled in the corner, flicked his little tail, and rushed over again.

When Qin Yunshan came back, he discovered that the few fish he had brought were just as lively as the previous ones. Even when they saw him, they swam to him and wagged their tails at him.

“It appears that they enjoy it here,” Qin Yunshan exclaimed.

“Grandpa,” Qin Shen said, holding the small cub, “Naonao also likes these fish and enjoys playing with them; you can give it to him.”

“Do you enjoy playing with them?”

Qin Yunshan smiled as he stretched out his hand and squeezed the little cub’s fist.

Jiang exclaimed “ah,” then stretched out his fist and hugged Qin Yunshan’s finger, softly smiling at him.

“Here, I’ll give everything my little darling great-grandson wants, so I’ll let them play with you.” Qin Yunshan’s heart softened into cotton candy when he smiled, and he agreed without saying anything.

The arowana huddled in the fish tank, their tails shaking like a sieve, as if they had heard a bolt out of the blue.

“They heard they could play with you, look how happy they are,” Qin Yunshan remarked after observing the fish tank.

Jiang Naonao leaned into his father’s arms, smiling innocently at his little friends in the fish tank.

The arowana in the fish tank tremble even more.

 

The villa has already been cleaned. Qin Shen took time off from work to take the little cub to see it. The second-floor swimming pool was filled with clear water. “Go for a swim and see if you like it or not,” Qin Shen said as he stripped his little cub’s clothes and patted his little butt.

Naonao swam to the edge of the pool, patted the water with his little tail, and opened his little arms for his father to hug after less than two minutes of swimming.

“Why don’t you swim anymore?” Qin Shen wrapped him in a towel and picked him up, puzzled, “You don’t like the water?”

Jiang Naonao lay in his father’s arms, his little hand tugging at his father’s shirt button, his little tail swished, and he let out a cry “ah”.

“…is it boring to play alone? “Qin Shen looked at the empty swimming pool, remembering the lively fish tank, he looked down for a moment, and had an idea.

The next day, he instructed his assistant to find a professional to renovate the swimming pool once more, stating that he wanted to raise the arowana sent by his grandfather in it.

The assistant was taken aback when he heard it, and even though he didn’t understand why the pool would be used to raise the fish, still, he did it without objection.

The large swimming pool was converted into a large fish tank, and Qin Shen had people fill it with sand, rockery, aquatic plants, and wood, creating a small luxurious aquarium.

The assistant brought the arowana from the office and placed it in the swimming pool. Those present sighed as they did so. They were, indeed, wealthy individuals. They were so extravagant in their fish raising that they even used swimming pools to do so. These fish are extremely fortunate.

As soon as the fortunate arowanas entered the water, they scattered and searched for hiding places. Scared and afraid of being caught by the bully.

After arranging everything, Qin Shen looked at the swimming pool with satisfaction. Jiang Yu would be back the next day, just in time to surprise him.

Qin Shen got up early the next day and took Jiang Naonao to the airport to pick up Jiang Yu.

Jiang Yu cooked for the next few days after making a plate of scrambled eggs that day. Li Yiyi originally wanted to portray the image of a little fairy in front of the audience. But, before she handled the meal, she became increasingly adept at adding firewood to the earthen stove. She was a fiery girl, sitting at the kitchen door with her sleeves rolled up.

Li Yi Yi gulped and gave up on herself after smelling the fragrance coming from the pot. The fire girl will continue to be the fire girl. This also counts as a different persona.

After filming the show for several days, they assist the villagers with farm work, which is tedious and exhausting. In front of the camera, you must shake off all kinds of burdens in order to get good shots of yourself. The happiest time of the day is when it’s time to eat.

Jiang Yu is a quick study. After watching food shows on TV, he can almost replicate the same dish, right down to the color and aroma. The ingredients in the village are all homegrown, making them particularly fresh. You can eat them directly from the ground if you want to. It takes less than 30 minutes to wash and cut them and put them in the pot. Every day, Yu Fei and Li Yiyi surrounded Jiang Yu. What vegetables will they be given today as they go about their tasks? They saw what was in a vegetable garden they passed by and decided to help out in exchange for some vegetables. When they open and close their mouths, it’s all about food. A good experience program is on the verge of becoming a food program.

The first episode of the show will be finished recording soon. Aside from Qiao Mo, most of them get along well. Jiang Yu isn’t sure if it’s his imagination, but he can always feel Qiao Mo’s profound gaze.

This is the final day of filming, and they can return after finishing the morning mission. The final task is to assist the villagers in going to the river to collect the fish that were caught a few days ago.

The six people will be divided into two groups for the two boats. Jiang Yu and Li Yiyi were grouped together. Yu Fei wanted to join them, but Qiao Mo was one step ahead. He approached Jiang Yu and Li Yiyi and said to the camera, “I’m with them.” 

Before letting the six people board the boat, the program crew had them put on life jackets. Li Yiyi sat in the middle, followed by Jiang Yu and Qiao Mo. The two rowed their oars and proceeded to the location where the net had been lowered into the river.

None of the six people had ever rowed across a boat like this before. Jiang Yu’s boat moved smoothly, slowly approaching the target, whereas Yu Fei and the others were in a tangle on the river, circling in place. Jiang Yu turned his head and laughed as Yu Fei and the others made a commotion. “There are snakes in the water behind!” Qiao Mo yelled behind him, and Li Yiyi hurried forward in fear. The boat’s center of gravity was unstable, and it turned over all at once, and the three of them fell into the water.

The crew’s boat was not far away, and came to rescue them on board. Li Yiyi boarded the boat, and as Jiang Yu was about to go up, Qiao Mo grabbed him and swam back abruptly exclaiming, “There is a snake!”

When Jiang Yu looked down into the river, he saw no signs of snakes. He couldn’t stay in the water for long, so he was in a hurry to get out of it. He raised his head and prepared to swim towards the crew’s boat when Qiao Mo grabbed his arm again and smiled, “We haven’t finished the task yet. Look at Yu Fei and the others, they’ve already begun to draw the net.”

He had a smile on his face, but the fingers holding Jiang Yu’s arm were tight, preventing him from leaving. Jiang Yu cast a quiet glance at him, and suddenly exclaimed, “There are snakes!” While Qiao Mo was stunned, he pushed him hard, broke free from his grasp, and swam quickly to the side of the boat where he was hoisted up.

The staff untied Jiang Yu’s life jacket and put a towel on him. Jiang Yu looked at Qiao Mo in the river. Qiao Mo looked at him calmly, but his fingers were clenched into fists hidden in the water.

This little episode passed quickly. The program crew did not find the snake in the water. Qiao Mo understated the matter by saying “It swam away”.

After the program was recorded, Jiang Yu went back to the courtyard to change into clean clothes. The program crew’s car was already waiting outside, ready to take them to the airport.

Jiang Yu is still in the same car as Yu Fei. Yu Fei used to think Jiang Yu was a bumpkin, but after eating Jiang Yu’s cooking for a few days, his feelings for him improved dramatically, and he now refers to him as a brother every day. When he arrived at the airport, he pushed his suitcase with one hand, and placed the other on Jiang Yu’s shoulder, talking to him endlessly.

Qin Shen stood not far away, squinting at the person walking with Jiang Yu, took out his mobile phone to call Jiang Yu, and asked, “Who is that kid next to you?”





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