Chapter 28 The fish tail that turned into two legs
Since the beginning of the serialization of the book "Marriage by Agreement", it can be said that the bloody storms have been set off one after another, and in a sense, it has never stopped.
However, this time, the editorial department of the Universal Reading has finally evolved strangely.
Not only did they not come to the author Yu Mian out of fear, but they were ingenious and seized this wave of popularity and took the opportunity to officially release the pre-heating plan for the physical book of "Marriage by Agreement"!
The beautiful illustrations of Caesar and a group of male supporting actors were announced in the first round of pre-heating.
[Universal Reading V: The pre-heating of the physical book of "Marriage by Agreement" is in progress! Pre-order and purchase to participate in the voting and lucky draw, and a large number of peripheral prizes will be dropped. Come and cast a precious vote for your favorite character to unlock the mysterious reward! [Nine-grid X9]】As soon
as this wave of push notifications from Universal Reading was released, the first few beautiful illustrations in the Nine-grid attracted the attention of countless readers instantly.
Especially the main picture of Caesar, which deservedly became the king of popularity.
Moreover, in the peripheral effect pictures released this time, the optical computer case, portable water cup, and Q-version pendant are cute and practical. Who can resist the chance to try the lottery? What
's even more "evil" is that there was a popularity vote at the end!
The readers of Star Interstellar were deeply hurt by the main text, and were undoubtedly deeply shocked by these cute Q-version illustrations. They immediately called their friends to rush to the official blog to actively participate in the vote.
What's even more amazing is that Caesar, who had been scolded for a long time, took the lead when the popularity vote was actually held, showing his status as the queen!
Some readers even left messages expressing their dissatisfaction, asking why an account can only get one voting opportunity! In this case, wouldn't it be impossible to vote for Caesar N times in one go!
"Ahem, we still can't go too far, otherwise someone will buy dozens of copies in one go just to vote, which is too irrational."
The people in the editorial department were a little happy and nervous about the super high popularity of this wave of physical book preheating plan.
"And I didn't expect that Caesar's popularity is still quite good."
The real-time voting results surprised everyone. They didn't expect that the previously very popular male supporting actors had almost no impact on Caesar's absolute leading position of first place.
As soon as the limited number of "Agreement Marriage" peripheral samples arrived at the editorial department, they were instantly snapped up by everyone.
The popularity is visible to the naked eye, and I'm afraid that the effect will explode again after it is officially released on the market.
"Do you think that when you travel to a remote galaxy, you will find someone holding a laptop case with a cute Gu Bai painted on it?"
Shax couldn't help but feel happy about his colleagues' teasing.
"Maybe there will be such a day."
However, just as Shax and his editors were admiring the peripheral samples, the chubby deputy editor appeared in the office again.
"The list of attendees and the preliminary award plan for this year's Rising Star Program interview event have been determined!"
As the list was announced in the group, the entire editorial department became more lively.
Universal Reading holds an online live broadcast event for the Rising Star Program every year, and the event invites the most outstanding authors in the year.
In addition to participating in interviews and interacting with readers in the live broadcast room, the authors participating in the event will also have a fixed award ceremony. Basically, all selected authors will receive a popular award.
As a dark horse new author this year, Yu Mian's "Agreement Marriage" is undoubtedly ranked first on the list, and a related award ceremony has also been arranged.
However, Shax looked at the process list and subconsciously became a little hesitant.
"What's wrong, Shax? The author you are responsible for is the key promotion target of this year's event. You must contact the author in advance to prepare."
The deputy editor looked at Shax's different expression and couldn't help but subconsciously encourage him.
"Is it because you, a young author, live far away? If that's not possible, we can arrange for someone to pick you up in person."
Considering the popularity of "Contract Marriage", it is obviously crucial for Yu Mian to arrive smoothly, and Huanyu can give her some special treatment for this.
"Uh... I'm just a little worried. I suspect that it will be difficult for Mr. Yutangmian to arrive at the site, because even the sample books and peripherals have been asked to wait for now and have not been sent yet."
Shax looked at the big gift package specially prepared for Yu Mian on the table and reported it to the deputy editor honestly.
In fact, Shax even kept guessing whether Yu Mian had any unspeakable secrets, so he had not revealed the specific address.
And thinking about it carefully, Yu Mian seemed to have kept his three-dimensional identity very secret.
Even as an editor, I know almost nothing, not even what Yu Mian looks like.
"What!? The fish noodle teacher might be absent?"
However, the editors around who heard the noise also looked over in shock.
After all, Yu Mian in this year's Rising Star Program is undoubtedly the focus of the whole event. It would be a pity if Yu Mian was absent from the award ceremony.
"I'll contact him again. The main reason is that I suddenly can't contact the author now. The star message has not been online today."
Shax shook his head in embarrassment, wondering why Yu Mian disappeared at this critical moment.
After all, the list must be officially announced once it is confirmed.
Could something have happened?
Yu Mian, who Shax could not contact, was quietly lying in the conch shell at this moment, quietly observing Huo Ting not far away.
Sure enough, the door of the study was knocked on time.
"Master Huo Ting, are you going to send the midnight snack to the study today?"
Qiao Ni made sure that Huo Ting was not disturbed, and then asked as usual.
"Send it to the study."
Huo Ting just looked up and made a decision.
"Okay, okay, this guy really has midnight snacks every day!"
After Yu Mian in the fish tank confirmed this again, he couldn't help but talk to the system with some joy.
Because although the task has not been completed during this period of time, Yu Mian has always been patiently observing Huo Ting's work and rest.
Huo Ting would basically go out during the day, but when he got home late at night, he would often come to the study to deal with some affairs for a while, so Qiao Ni would always prepare a midnight snack in advance.
"We can completely replace the midnight snack sent by nanny Qiao Ni when Huo Ting is not at home! In this way, he can eat it without anyone noticing!"
Yu Mian looked at the midnight snack not far away and proposed his own plan.
After all, who said that if you send food to this guy, you must let him know that it was made by you!
By using Qiao Ni's name to let this guy eat, wouldn't it be a perfect way to hide your existence and complete the system task?
Although this is indeed a very risky move, who can resist thinking that there is such a magical fish hidden in the fish tank.
The key is that the target is not as big at night as it is during the day. The system can also help detect if there is anyone in the small kitchen outside, and just take a detour to avoid it.
"Hiss... Although it sounds very bold, it seems to be really possible. I can also help to provide some cover!"
The small system also expressed full support for Yu Mian's plan with a full sense of participation.
So when it was confirmed that Huo Ting had gone out that night, the lights in the study were turned off for a long time, and the house was dark and silent.
Yu Mian in the fish tank tried to control all the mental power in the spiritual sea for the first time, concentrating on the fish tail with all his attention.
"Hmm..."
With a sudden sound of water, the light golden light on the handmade carpet in front of the sofa outside the fish tank gradually receded, but a human figure appeared!
"It actually worked!"
The boy's eyes were extremely dreamy, and under the moonlight outside the window, he looked even more gentle and peaceful.
And he didn't know if it was because of the fish tail, but every time Yu Mian looked at the mirror in the room recently, he felt that his facial features seemed to have changed subtly.
Although he must have looked good before, now he seemed to have grown up completely, and his eyes and eyebrows were even more attractive.
However, at this moment, Yu Mian's amber eyes were obviously shocked.
Because he touched his legs, Yu Mian felt like crying for what he had lost and regained.
He didn't cherish it when he had it, but now he knows how convenient it is to have legs.
Although the fish tail is beautiful, legs are really practical!
"What are these clothes?"
Yu Mian lowered her head and tugged at the silk nightgown on her body, and found that the gift from the system after she became an adult this time was not a formal dress at all, but an antique nightgown!
"Oh, it was specially applied for you. It's already amazing to have so much fabric."
The little system was trying to fool Yu Mian, trying to make him not be so picky.
Besides, it was the middle of the night, and a nightgown wouldn't be very eye-catching.
"Then can't we ask Huo Yan to help prepare some clothes next time, although it seems that he hasn't been here for a long time because of his brother's lockup."
Thinking that he hadn't seen Huo Yan for a long time, Yu Mian even missed the small hot water kettle.
After all, every time he brought her food, she was very satisfied for a long time.
"Theoretically, it's possible, but you'd better act quickly. We don't have enough mental power to waste at will."
The small system understood Yu Mian's happiness, but couldn't help urging him.
That's true!
After the first time he transformed his legs, Yu Mian found that the mental power consumed to maintain his legs was almost dozens of times that consumed to maintain his fish tail.
He could even clearly feel the speed at which the mental power in his spiritual sea was gradually disappearing.
And the worst thing is that he hasn't walked for a long time, and he even forgot how to walk!
Yu Mian held on to the tea table beside him and stumbled to his feet again on the carpet.
"Hmm..."
What's even more strange is that, as if it was really like in a fairy tale, the moment his toes touched the carpet, the instant pain made Yu Mian's legs go weak. He
even almost knelt down again.
"What's going on?"
"It seems that these are new legs, so they are very sensitive? This carpet is indeed a bit rough for the legs that appeared from the fish tail. Should you be able to get used to it after a few more steps?"
The small system did not have much experience in this area.
Yu Mian tried to take another step tremblingly, and this time he finally stood firm, but the indescribable numbness from his legs could not be ignored.
"I feel like what I lack most is shoes..."
"Okay, slippers! I'll get you a pair~"
The small system immediately checked the study, and sure enough, it found a pair of black spare slippers.
However, the size was obviously much larger than Yu Mian's feet, so that after Yu Mian put them on, it was like he had stolen a pair of shoes that didn't fit.
"But this is the only way!"
Yu Mian walked towards the study door carefully with his slippers drooping in a headache, and even held his breath when he opened the gilded door handle. This
was the first time he was going to walk out of this study!
If he had enough mental energy left after completing the task, he could even find a chance to go out for a walk!
"Wait, why is the little hot water kettle outside the door here?"
Influenced by Yu Mian, the system that detected the movement outside the door also subconsciously called out Huo Yan's little hot water kettle.
"Ouch!"
Huo Yan, who was about to quietly open the study door and rush in, was caught off guard and bumped into a soft embrace.
"Hmph - it's me! Hiss..."
Yu Mian hugged the little guy who was always rushing around skillfully, but the next second he was knocked to the ground because he overestimated his current strength.
"S-sorry! Wow, you have legs! Did I hurt you?"
Huo Yan, who hadn't been to the study for a long time, tossed and turned and couldn't sleep tonight. He couldn't help but secretly ran to see Yu Mian after Qiao Ni went out and his cousin was not at home.
But he didn't expect to bump into Yu Mian all of a sudden, and he knocked Yu Mian down with such a light bump.
"It's okay, my knee doesn't hurt much, mainly because I just learned how to have legs..."
After Huo Yan helped Yu Mian stand up again, he explained a little embarrassedly.
Unexpectedly, after discovering that Yu Mian had grown legs, Huo Yan looked at him with pitiful puppy eyes for a while.
?
"What's wrong?"
Yu Mian was at a loss.
After all, it was easy to be misunderstood when he was seen walking around in someone else's house after turning into a human form. Orz
"Then, then do you want to leave... If I don't come to find you tonight, will you disappear?"
Although he could understand it, no fish would be willing to be kept in a fish tank for its entire life, maybe Yu Mian wanted to go back to the sea.
So when Huo Yan looked at the legs that Yu Mian's fish tail had turned into, his initial surprise and excitement suddenly turned into a sad and melancholy mood.
It was as if he was about to be abandoned by a good friend!
"Ah...?"
Yu Mian never expected that Huo Yan didn't suspect that she, a mermaid, was a thief at first, but thought that she was going to leave without saying goodbye?
"No, my fish tail can't turn into legs for a long time, so I just want to try to walk... Don't be sad, okay? By the way, do you want to have some midnight snack?"
Bending down and touching the little ball, Yu Mian couldn't help but soften his tone.
In fact, what Yu Mian couldn't understand was that in the eyes of a child like Huo Yan, she was so lethal.
Her eyebrows were beautiful like a dream, and she had a mysterious mermaid tail. She was simply a perfect fantasy creature in the eyes of children!
More attractive than the cartoons they watched every day.
So since Huo Yan met Yu Mian, he didn't even want to watch cartoons. He always felt that the protagonists in the cartoons were not half as good-looking as Yu Mian.
"Midnight snack? Then I'll take you to the small kitchen. There's never anyone there. Can you cook? Are you hungry?"
Huo Yan was coaxed by Yu Mian and immediately became obedient. He pulled Yu Mian to run to the small kitchen on the second floor.
"Be careful. I don't want to be seen by others, okay?"
Yu Mian couldn't help laughing when the boy held his hand.
"Don't worry. Basically, no one dares to come up to the second floor without my cousin's permission. And my cousin doesn't like too many people around him, even if they're just pouring water."
After all, many times the source of major leaks is often not the direct decision maker, but some relatively inconspicuous people, such as secretaries, drivers, or even nannies.
Even Qiao Ni, who was beside him, had been strictly censored.
But Yu Mian was definitely different!
There is no reason, Huo Yan has always been extremely confident in his intuition.
When arriving at the small kitchen, Yu Mian found that although there were no signs of use here, everything was very complete.
The types of vegetables, fruits and melons in the interstellar age are slightly different from those on Earth, but you can guess some of the taste by looking at the shape.
The kitchen utensils are indeed different, but the principles are still roughly similar.
Occasionally, if there are things you don’t know or don’t know how to do, you can just ask Huo Yan next to you.
As for Yu Mian’s unfamiliarity with these things, it is natural in Huo Yan’s eyes.
How can a fish understand so many things about human society!
Although Yu Mian actually just wanted to complete the task of making a midnight snack for Huo Ting, it was natural for him to share a bowl of this small hot water kettle with Huo Yan.
Yu Mian's cooking skills are quite good. As the ingredients in the pot are gradually prepared, a sweet and fragrant aroma of multi-grain porridge wafts out.
Even Huo Yan, who was not very hungry, couldn't help sniffing, and curiously scratched the table and looked inside.
"It smells so good..."
"Do you like it?"
Yu Mian looked down at Huo Yan, and also tried to scoop a spoonful from the pot with a spoon, and tasted it lightly.
"Hmm, it seems to be almost done."
Yu Mian hasn't cooked for a long time, and he is a little worried that his skills have declined, but this time the porridge was stewed quite successfully.
Of course, it seems to have something to do with the quality of the ingredients in this kitchen.
"Can you help me clean up after the meal?"
Yu Mian looked at Huo Yan who was picking at his bowl and started to discuss.
"Yeah, of course! If anyone finds something missing, I'll say I ate it, right!"
Huo Yan was very satisfied with the meal and thought that the rice cooked by Yu Mian was really delicious.
Could it be that he liked Yu Mian too much?
So even the rice cooked by Yu Mian tasted super delicious?
"So smart."
Yu Mian was a little fond of Huo Yan's cleverness in applying what he had learned.
He was simply a perfect helper.
"But are you going to leave one bowl for your cousin as well?"
After being praised, Huo Yan looked at Yu Mian eagerly as he left a bowl of midnight snack untouched.
"I guess so, but it's a secret."
Yu Mian smiled and patted Huo Yan's head, which made Huo Yan thoughtful.
It would be nice if Yu Mian could stay at home and play with him all the time.
Then Yu Mian must not dislike him.
And if he is willing to leave a bowl for his cousin, does it mean that Yu Mian doesn't dislike his cousin either! ?
Huo Yan held his chin and looked at Yu Mian who was cleaning the kitchen in front of him, and suddenly realized a bold possibility.
"By the way, it must be boring to stay at home all the time. Do you want to go out for a walk?"
Yu Mian:!
In fact, Yu Mian did think about going out for a walk after this mission, and this obviously required Huo Yan's help.
But Yu Mian hadn't figured out how to ask, but Huo Yan took the initiative to bring it up.
"When school starts soon, can you help me attend the parents' meeting... the kind where you play the role of my parent?"
At the moment when Yu Mian was surprised, Huo Yan couldn't help but be amazed by his bold idea.
He had been worrying for the past few days. If he didn't do well in the entrance exam, he might not be able to escape the parent-teacher meeting again.
But now if his good friend Yu Mian could become an adult, wouldn't he be able to help him with this!
"Parent-teacher meeting!? Me?"
Yu Mian was even more shocked by Huo Yan's proposal.
"Yes, yes, just nod to whatever the teacher says."
"Our school is in the city center. I can put you in a jar and take you to school secretly by bus, and then put you back before my cousin comes back in the evening."
Huo Yan pleaded earnestly, rubbing the edge of the table.
Moreover, Huo Yan had a little selfish thought. That is, Yu Mian
is very beautiful. When her parents go to the parent-teacher meeting for her, her classmates will definitely envy her to death when they see her.
What's more, they don't know that Yu Mian is actually a super magical mermaid!
"Uh... let me think about it."
Although Huo Yan's idea seemed wild at first, when Yu Mian really thought about it, he found that it seemed quite convenient.
Because the Universal Building where the Universal Editorial Department is located is indeed in the city center, he actually wants to go there to get some sample books and peripherals.
And Huo Yan must be picked up by his family to go to school, so he can also get a ride and go directly to the city center.
Not only does he not have to consider traffic problems, but even the problem of how to get back to the fish tank has been solved!
What's more, Huo Yan has helped him so much, and it doesn't seem to be a problem to help him go to the parent-teacher meeting and play the role of a parent this time.
The only problem is...
"Will your family really not find out?"
If Huo Yan was later found out that he had found someone unrelated to help with the parents' meeting and ran away after the meeting, it wouldn't matter, but Huo Yan would definitely be scolded.
"Probably not. Mom and Dad are going to investigate the energy veins of the galaxy again next week. And this time they are going so far that there is no instant communication equipment. Then I just don't notify my cousin this year, right?"
The key is to get Qiao Ni out of the way, so that Qiao Ni won't accidentally leak the news.
This is actually not a difficult problem... Anyway, this time I must learn from the failure of the last time!
Huo Yan has always been very good at thinking about the goals he wants to achieve.
The smartness inherited from his parents was fully utilized in these aspects.
However, due to time constraints, after saying goodbye to Huo Yan who was trying hard to think of a rigorous plan, Yu Mian quickly returned to the study.
Counting the time and carefully replacing the midnight snack, Yu Mian couldn't help but clap his hands in succession.
It was perfect.
"Great, then we just wait for him to come back and eat it!?"
Even the small system, which had been worried, relaxed at this moment.
"I think so, there should be no problem in theory..."
Although there are many bugs when you look closely.
But anyway, I am just a fish at ordinary times, and what suspicion can a fish have!
At most, I can just pretend to be stupid.
After Yu Mian confirmed that there was no problem again, he also walked towards the fish tank and planned to change back.
However, when passing by the desk, he accidentally dropped several documents on the ground.
"Huh?"
After picking them up and putting them back in place, Yu Mian realized that this seemed to be what Huo Ting had been busy with recently.
Oh my goodness, it's an old acquaintance, the Bart tribe!
Apparently, because the Bart tribe came to the Central Star for a visit and exchange, and considering the Bart tribe's reputation for brutality, the Guard Hall within the Legion also received relevant security tasks.
Could it be that Huo Ting came into contact with "Agreement Marriage Contract" because the Bart tribe became interested in his novel? So many people in the federal government also knew about his novel? At
this moment, Yu Mian felt that he seemed to have come into contact with some truth inexplicably, and couldn't help but look at the document in his hand a few more times.
And surprisingly, the homepage really contained the photos and information of the Bart tribe's foreign guests!
"So good looking... It's totally a vampire!"
Yu Mian's eyes almost lit up.
It was not until the small system could not help reminding him that Yu Mian suddenly realized that time was running out. He carefully put everything away and hurried back to the water.
So when Huo Ting returned to the study tonight, he found that the midnight snack sent by his family was actually a bowl of porridge on the dining table next to him.
The warm orange pumpkin was hidden in the stewed soft purple glutinous rice, and the fresh aroma of grains was lingering with a faint sweet breath, which almost made people have a warm appetite at first sight. One
can even imagine the wonderful and soothing taste that the tip of the tongue will taste.
"Oh my god, he stopped! He looked at the bowl of porridge!"
The small system was almost as nervous as Yu Mian.
Yu Mian in the water glanced at the countdown next to him, and then looked at Huo Ting and wagged his tail.
He prayed madly in his heart that this guy would eat it smoothly, so that he could go to the Central Star to play after completing the task!
He could even meet his editor in person!
Wonderful~
But at this moment, Huo Ting was a little surprised when he looked at this bowl of midnight snack.
Because this bowl of porridge was very strange.
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