Chapter 144 My Mark

"I want to go to the underwater world." Gu Ji's eyes sparkled with excitement and anticipation. She had never been to the underwater world in Lin'an City before.

When she was in junior high school, the school organized a spring outing to the aquarium, but because it cost money, her mother didn't agree to let her go, which was a regret in her heart.

She had heard Gu Xiaoxiao, who had been there, describe the underwater world as vast and beautiful, filled with all sorts of marine creatures she had never seen before.

Even though she had seen many wonderful sights with the man in the past two years, she still harbored some unintentional regrets in her heart.

Seeing that she was interested in the underwater world, Dan An gently pinched the soft flesh on her face. "Okay, let's go to the underwater world."

After breakfast, Dan Anwen personally drove Gu Ji to the Underwater World in Lin'an City.

When we arrived at the Underwater World, it was already past 10 a.m., and it was already packed with people.

Dan Anwen deliberately positioned Gu Ji on the inside, so that he could observe the marine life inside the glass up close without being pushed or bumped by others.

The underwater world is truly dazzling, and the habitats of the creatures are built with remarkable realism. Although it cannot compare with their original living environment, it is still a pristine place.

Gu Ji was staring intently at the creature inside the glass when suddenly a huge shark appeared in front of her, startling her so much that she shrank back.

Dan Anwen quickly steadied her petite body, her voice slightly anxious, "Little girl, are you alright?"

Gu Ji watched the shark swim away quickly, his heart pounding. He said with lingering fear, "I'm fine, it's just that its teeth suddenly appeared in my sight, which scared me."

Upon seeing this, Dan An patted her shoulder and said gently, "This is a lemon shark. It's less aggressive than a regular shark, so don't be afraid."

Gu Ji smiled wryly, not out of fear, but because she was startled by the sudden appearance of sharp teeth. She had a feeling that it was about to open its mouth and swallow her whole.

After being frightened by the shark, Gu Ji insisted on staying away from the glass to avoid being startled by any sudden creatures.

"What a huge sea turtle!" Gu Ji stared at the enormous sea turtle.

Dan Anwen glanced at her and explained, "Sea turtles are very lazy; they basically stay in the water for long periods of time without moving."

Gu Ji took a close look at the sea turtle, and just as the man had said, it remained in one place for a long time without moving, and even when other creatures swam past it, it was not disturbed.

"Is its longevity due to laziness?" Gu Ji asked curiously, her eyes sparkling as she stared at the man, waiting for his answer.

Dan An smiled and shook his head, his voice low, "It has nothing to do with its inactivity all year round. The main reason is that its heart function is very strong and its cells reproduce many times."

Gu Ji's eyes were shining; she felt that Uncle Dan was becoming more and more charming. You know, knowledgeable men can be really attractive sometimes.

She felt like she had met a treasure.

Seeing the admiration and infatuation in Gu Ji's eyes, Dan Anwen raised his handsome eyebrows, secretly delighted.

He used to be very interested in diving and had even learned about some marine life, which unexpectedly won him the hearts of the children.

Of course, the man's knowledgeable image and handsome features not only captivated Gu Ji, but also attracted the attention of tourists who came specifically to visit.

“Handsome, you’re absolutely right. May we go shopping with you?” Some outgoing girls went up to the men and greeted them directly.

Gu Ji glanced at the girls who came over to say hello. They looked like female college students, radiating youthful energy. They had neither the oppressive confusion of high school nor the air of being tainted by society.

Dan Anwen frowned slightly, then glanced at Gu Ji, only to find that this little girl was staring intently at the other girl's face.

It's no wonder Gu Ji was so impressed by their looks; the girls who came to say hello were really beautiful, with delicate makeup and features that were a perfect blend of youthful innocence and allure, giving them a unique charm.

A glint flashed in Dan Anwen's eyes. He grabbed the soft little hand beside him and showed it to the girl. He lowered his eyes and said gently, "I'm sorry, my girlfriend will be jealous."

After saying that, he pulled Gu Ji, who was still in a daze, forward, leaving behind a few girls exchanging glances.

Perhaps they were shocked by Gu Ji's age, or perhaps they were surprised by Dan Anwen's petty nature.

After all, Gu Ji's appearance is the type that makes her look younger than her age; her natural bone structure makes it difficult to guess her age.

After walking a distance, Gu Ji finally spoke, saying, "Uncle Dan, you're slandering me."

Dan Anwen stopped in her tracks, her eyes fixed on her, her tone revealing no emotion, "What? You want them to play with us?"

Gu Ji pursed his lips, shook his head so hard it looked like a rattle drum, and said with a pout, "No, and I haven't even blamed you for being too alluring yet, and you're already turning the tables on me."

Okay, she's just being stubborn. It's all because men attract so many women, and now that he's spoiled her rotten, she's naturally unwilling to admit her mistakes.

Dan Anwen chuckled for a moment. It was only because the little girl showed no signs of jealousy that he felt a little uncomfortable. How did it become a case of turning the tables?

However, the child was much younger than him, so he, being older, was willing to coax him.

"Alright, it's my fault, little one, don't be angry." Dan Anwen looked Gu Ji straight in the eye, her tone somewhat aggrieved. "You didn't react, I thought you didn't care about me."

Gu Ji suddenly felt that she seemed a bit pretentious. She was a little jealous just now, since he always attracted so many suitors.

I just wanted to see how he would handle it, but in the end, I was misunderstood as not having feelings for him.

I never imagined he would also lack a sense of security.

Gu Ji hugged the man's narrow waist tenderly, nestled in his arms, and said, "I like you a lot. I'm jealous, really."

As she spoke, she patted his broad shoulder, just as a man would usually comfort her.

She didn't see the dark glint in the man's eyes as he pressed against her head.

His expression just now was merely a little trick; he had done his homework thoroughly to coax the child into falling for him step by step.

At this moment, he resembled a cunning male scheming woman.

After Gu Ji felt she had appeased Dan Anwen, she glanced at his expression and felt something was off, but thankfully it wasn't as indifferent as before.

"Come on, I'll take you to see the beluga whales." Gu Ji held Dan Anwen's hand, just like coaxing a child.

Dan Anwen let Gu Ji lead him towards the Beluga Whale Pavilion, looking at the person in front of him with a doting expression all the way, his eyes filled with her image.

As soon as I stepped into the beluga whale exhibit, the entire venue was decorated in blue, turning the water in the pool into the color of the sea.

The adorable beluga whales are circling freely in the water, performing some amusing actions in response to the performers' commands.

The smooth top of his head makes a high-altitude ball-heading motion, the movement is fluid.

They even perform a series of high-difficulty moves such as backflips.

Gu Ji's eyes were glued to the beluga whale's movements. She had seen some beluga whale performances online before, but none were as stunning and moving as the live spectacle.

"Next up is the much-anticipated interaction with the beluga whales. We will randomly select one lucky audience member from the audience," the performer announced loudly.

The moment it was mentioned, the entire audience erupted in excitement, as everyone wanted to be the lucky one.

Unexpectedly, the blue light above fell on Gu Ji, and in an instant, all eyes in the room turned to Gu Ji.

Gu Ji blinked and looked at Dan Anwen, his tone surprised, "Is it me?"

"It's you, go quickly." Dan Anwen looked at her gently and patted her head.

This scene was witnessed by many people present, and in a corner not far away, a pair of surprised eyes were also staring intently at Gu Ji.

Gu Ji walked alone through the passageway to the edge of the pool, where performers lured the beluga whale over.

Before Gu Ji could even touch the beluga whale's body to interact with it, the beluga whale sprayed a mouthful of water at her.

Gu Ji shielded himself slightly with his arm, thus avoiding getting wet.

The performer smiled at Gu Ji and said, "It's a boy, so it likes to interact with girls. It means it likes you."

Upon hearing this, Gu Ji smiled sweetly, her eyes gazing tenderly at the beluga whale.

However, Dan Anwen, who was sitting not far away, froze. If he had known it was a boy, he would not have let the child go over.

He knew a little about the interactions between beluga whales and humans, and that kissing was almost always involved.

Sure enough, the next second the beluga whale brought its mouth right up to Gu Ji's cheek, paused for a moment, and then moved away.

Dan Anwen held a camera but did not capture this beautiful scene.

He hasn't even kissed a child more than a few times, but he was taken advantage of by a beluga whale in the ocean.

What happened next made him turn completely pale. Perhaps the white whale preferred the fragrant girl, because it touched Gu Ji's other cheek again.

Then it swam happily in the water.

When Gu Ji returned after interacting with it, he noticed that Dan Anwen's expression was not very bright. "Uncle Dan, are you jealous?"

The affirmative tone didn't give him any face, but he didn't care about the girl's teasing.

After giving the beluga whale a sinister look, he leaned close to the girl's ear and whispered, "The beluga whale has already kissed you, so how can you forget my mark?"

As he spoke, he brought his lips close to her red lips and lingered on them for a moment.

Out of the corner of his eye, he glanced smugly at the beluga whale that was spinning foolishly in the water.

The white whale didn't notice Gu Ji and Dan Anwen kissing, but the person opposite him was shocked, with a hint of resentment in his eyes.