Chapter 742: The Mermaid (5)

As Gu Chuan approached, Wen Wan was both shocked by the male lead's face and terrified by her earlier ramblings. Would the male lead kick her out because she had insulted him? Or even kill her? The more she thought about it, the more horrified she became, and Wen Wan had already imagined a hundred ways she could die.

"It seems you're very unhappy about being here. In that case, I'll send you back."

Where to go back?

She can't go back. If she does, she doesn't know how she'll get close to the male lead. If she fails to complete this mission, she'll die.

Wen Wan quickly swam over and grabbed Gu Chuan's trouser leg. "General, I'm very happy to stay here. I'm very content here, so please let me stay. I have no home, and if I go back, I'll be matched again. I don't want to marry someone I don't like. You seem like a good person, General, you certainly won't let me end up in such a situation, right?"

Wen Wan's eyes reddened from holding back her tears, which then streamed down her face.

It fell into the pool and immediately turned into two pearls.

Wen Wan was stunned.

"Wow, these actually turned into pearls? Is this a real fairy tale?" Wen Wan immediately forgot to cry, let go of Gu Chuan, and dived to the bottom of the pool to find her pearls. She stared in astonishment at the two round white pearls in her hand.

He earned this through his own tears; he's bound to make a killing.

So she frantically blew her eyes out, and two more tears fell out, then two more, one after another. Wen Wan cupped them in her hands, her face filled with extreme excitement. Then, as she was getting excited, she realized what was happening to her and froze.

Looking up at Gu Chuan, she saw that Gu Chuan's expression was indeed unreadable.

Does Gu Chuan think I'm an idiot? He's acting like it's the first time he's found out I have a pearl. But I'm not the original owner of this body, and this is indeed the first time, so it's understandable that he's a little excited.

Wen Wan held a handful of small pearls and looked at Gu Chuan, "These are for you."

He looked extremely reluctant, but now he had to please the other party.

Wen Wan thought Gu Chuan wouldn't want it, after all, the male lead wouldn't be so greedy as to covet such a small amount of pearls, would he?

Gu Chuan clearly understood Wen Wan's thoughts, so he accepted the pearl almost unconsciously, saying, "Thank you."

Wen Yan: "..."

"No... no need to thank me. After all, I am grateful for the General's care during this time, and it is I who should thank you."

For some reason, Gu Chuan felt strangely better when he saw Wen Wan's expression—clearly reluctant but forced to leave.

Gu Chuan said, "You said you want to stay, but I don't keep useless people here. What can you do for me?"

Wen Wan: "I can make you delicious food. Just ask Auntie. The things I make are especially delicious. You've never eaten anything like them before."

Wen Wan tried to win him over with her food and improve her chances of getting his favor, but Gu Chuan rejected her without hesitation.

"No need, you just need to give me one pearl every day as your lodging fee."

Wen Yan: "..."

She stared at Gu Chuan in shock. Was Gu Chuan a devil? One pill a day? Wouldn't she have to cry every single day? This was too terrifying.

"Don't you want to?"

Wen Wan: "I am willing, of course I am willing. I will remember the General's kindness and virtue."

Inner thoughts: Although you are good-looking, you have a truly dark heart.

It's one thing to be lustful, but to be greedy for her money is utterly inhumane.

"We will conduct a mental compatibility test in a couple of days. Regardless of the result, I will not send you away, but we will not get married either."

Wen Wan: "I know, I won't have any illusions. A general is like a cloud in the sky or frost on the ground. I will never have any extravagant hopes."

Gu Chuan left quickly, and Wen Wan breathed a sigh of relief, but when she thought of her little pearl that she hadn't even warmed up yet, Wen Wan felt an indescribable heartache.

This is absolutely wicked! A dignified general, actually coveting his own little pearl.

Wen Wan wanted to cry, but she couldn't.

The internet has been buzzing about Wen Wan's leave request several times, and her boss called to ask if she could do a live stream tomorrow.

Wen Wan said she could do it tomorrow, but she would need to take a day off the day after tomorrow.

The boss didn't want to ask Wen Wan why she had taken leave, since he needed to appease this cash cow.

Yuan Qi called to say that he had found a processing plant and showed Wen Wan a simulated image of the processing ship. Wen Wan was very satisfied and quickly bought the processing plant. Afterwards, she ordered some tools. Wen Wan gave Yuan Qi all the detailed data.

Yuan Qi was extremely shocked as he held the documents.

However, Wen Wan didn't care. She could tell that Yuan Qi was a good friend. Since they were friends, there was no need to keep many things secret. Besides, there were many things she couldn't do herself, and Yuan Qi was also her business partner.

If you doubt someone, don't use them; if you use someone, don't doubt them.

The next day, Wen Wan started broadcasting after Gu Chuan left home.

The audience surged in quickly, wailing and howling. Wen Wan felt a little guilty, after all, she was now like the audience's bread and butter, they would be starving if they didn't eat.

To express his apology, he prepared a deluxe version for the entire table.

There are ten dishes in total, each one a grand dish, guaranteed to satisfy the audience.

They ate and chatted at the same time.

"I have something to do tomorrow and need to take a day off." As soon as Wen Wan finished speaking, the audience who were still enjoying their food collapsed again.

—Ah Yuan, are you taking leave again? Even the donkeys in the production team wouldn't dare rest like this with you.

—Ah Yuan, is there something important? Do you need to make money? I can give you a tip.

Wen Wan: "No need. It's not because of money. I have to go on a blind date and need to test the compatibility, so I don't have time to do a live stream."

—A blind date? I don't believe it. Ah Yuan, you're getting married? Marry me! I'm 1.9 meters tall, handsome, and I'm rich and successful. I can definitely give you a good life.

"Honey, you're going on a blind date? Which jerk is trying to steal my wife?"

—For A-Yuan, I can be gay.

Wen Yan: "..."

These netizens really love to joke around.

Those few comments criticizing Wen Wan for being ugly and afraid to take off her mask were deleted by the administrator as soon as they appeared; the speed was incredibly fast.

"Don't be sad, everyone. I will continue to do live streams in the future. I have given you so many recipes, so you can make something to eat to get through tomorrow. I also have some good news to share with you."

"I'm planning to start a snack brand. It's not finished yet, but I should have news soon. Please come and join us! It will definitely be worth the trip."

The audience was very excited when they heard the news.

Wen Wan said a few more words, and the more she talked, the more the audience members were drooling over the snacks she described.

"I will bring all those snacks to the live stream for a giveaway. Since everyone can try them for free, I'm sure you'll find something you like."

Wen Wan streamed for nearly five hours today, and when she finally ended the stream, she was exhausted.

He lay in the water, just like a dead fish.

She is now familiar with her fishtail, and it is really beautiful. Even her aunt said that she has never seen such a beautiful fishtail, and that it is a masterpiece of God.

Wen Wan gradually got used to it, but she still wished she had two legs so she could go shopping and go wherever she wanted, instead of being confined to this swimming pool. Although the pool was luxurious and large, it was still not a place of freedom.

On the other hand, for a mermaid to grow legs, she needs to go through a period of maturity and have a partner. Wen Wan is worried sick again. It seems that it will be impossible for her to grow legs in the short term.

...

The next day, Wen Wan was filled with anxiety.

Even though I already know the result, I'm still nervous.

Wen Wan was taken to the testing center by Gu Chuan, where she had her blood drawn and tested. The results came out very quickly.

A 25% match rate is extremely low.

Wen Wan was mentally prepared, so she wasn't too surprised.

The test results were quickly sent to the Marshal. Wen Wan received a message from the Marshal telling her to leave. Later, it is unknown what Gu Chuan said to his father, but in the end, Wen Wan did not have to leave.

Wen Wan was somewhat surprised, after all, she hadn't expected Gu Chuan to actually want to keep her here.

Wen Wan was about to return to the swimming pool at the General's Mansion, but she was somewhat reluctant to go back.

"General, may I go somewhere else to have some fun? I'm getting moldy from staying at home."

Gu Chuan: "Where do you want to go?"

"I'm fine with either."

Gu Chuan looked at Wen Wan, whose eyes were filled with longing. In the end, Gu Chuan agreed, "Stay by my side."

Wen Wan's body shrank and she was placed in a special fish tank. Gu Chuan took her away and took her to his workplace, where she was placed on his desk. Wen Wan looked around in surprise.

People kept coming in to report on their work, their eyes seemingly glancing at Wen Wan on the table.

Good heavens, the general actually has a female mermaid by his side?

This is absolutely astonishing.

Moreover, this little mermaid is very cute and delicate, and looks very endearing. No wonder the general has her by his side; she might just be the general's future wife.

So by noon, the news that the general's wife had been brought to the army by the general spread like wildfire. Wen Wan was treated like a tourist attraction, being looked at with great care. They dared not look at her openly, after all, she was the general's woman.

Wen Wan was incredibly bored.

This isn't just moving from home to the office, so what's the difference?

"General, if you are busy, could you please have Auntie take me out for a walk? I won't disturb your work."

Gu Chuan looked up. "Where do you want to go? I'll go with you."

Wen Yan: "???"

What is this? Why is he suddenly accompanying me? This is too outrageous. Is this really the male lead? Or has he been possessed?

"Won't this interfere with the General's work?"

Gu Chuan: "No, and work is never-ending."

Wen Yan: "..."

Alright, this male lead actually has his own ideas and isn't a total jerk. But since he can take me out to play, that's a good thing.

Afterwards, Wen Wan went shopping and bought a bunch of pretty tank tops and dresses, as well as many pairs of high heels.

Gu Chuan asked in confusion, "Why buy it if you can't wear it now?"

“I can look at it. Not having this kind of thing would be the biggest regret. Only by seeing it can I feel safe.”

Gu Chuan: "..."

Despite not understanding, he still fulfilled the little mermaid's request. Wen Wan went to play on many amusement park rides, and finally, tired from playing, she lay in the fish tank, excited but listless. She fell asleep on the way back. Gu Chuan looked at the little mermaid in the fish tank in his hand and felt amazed. It was the first time he had seen such a lively little creature.