Chapter 34 Through the ocean, we saw…
The little merman left the day after contacting the land-based mermaid organization. Before leaving, he said he didn't know when he would be back, but he would definitely come back.
Luo Qingyan accepted everything calmly and continued to live a peaceful life afterward.
One day, two days, three days...
She subjectively felt that life would be the same, and she could completely get used to life without the little male fish. After all, before she moved to Hefengting, the two of them didn't spend every day together, and even when they did meet, the time wouldn't be long. Besides, their relationship was just ordinary.
She continued to live with her grandmother as usual, doing whatever she was supposed to do.
Moreover, the other party had only been gone for a few days.
But slowly, she felt a constant emptiness in her heart.
Perhaps it's because we haven't been in contact!
The little merman took the phone she had given him, but they lost contact after he left. She didn't know when he arrived at the land-based mermaid organization, nor how he was doing there.
Logically, the two should be in contact. From the young man's perspective, it's perfectly normal for him to proactively inform her of his progress when he goes to a new place, so as not to worry her. From her perspective, it's also perfectly normal for her to contact him to inquire about his situation, worried that he might encounter some unexpected trouble while traveling alone.
However, the little male fish did not contact her first, nor did she contact the little male fish first.
She didn't know why the little male fish hadn't contacted her, but she knew why she hadn't contacted him.
First, the little merman told her that the Land Mermaid Organization would meet her at the entrance of the residential complex. It's only a few minutes' walk from her home to the entrance, so there shouldn't be any problems.
Secondly, the other party went to a secluded place. Since they were so secretive, she had no reason to contact them proactively; otherwise, it would seem like she was trying to pry into their secrets, which she didn't intend to do.
Finally, she wanted to wait for the other person to contact her first. This was the most important point.
Therefore, even if she is not used to it, she will not take the initiative to contact the other party unless the other party contacts her first.
That's just how people are; sometimes they become inexplicably persistent.
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Saturday is the day to go to the aquarium.
Luo Qingyan is quite looking forward to going out for a walk to relax.
At 9:25 a.m., the car that was supposed to pick up Luo Qingyan arrived five minutes earlier than expected.
"Sis, you got flowers!" Tao Xingyou immediately spoke up after Luo Qingyan got into the car. Sitting in the passenger seat, she turned her upper body to talk to Luo Qingyan in the back seat, "The bouquet on the back seat is yours. It wasn't bought by Zhuang Zhenglang, it was given to us by Situ Lu, so thoughtful!"
After Tao Xingyou finished speaking, she showed the bouquet of flowers in her hand to Luo Qingyan.
"So beautiful." Luo Qingyan politely picked up the bouquet and smelled it, then smiled politely at Situ Lu sitting next to her. "Thank you."
"You're welcome." Situ Lu returned a smile. "While I was waiting at the entrance of the community, a flower cart happened to pass by. I thought the flowers were very pretty, and I thought you would like them, so I bought some."
"This is what it means to be understanding. This is what it means to be gentle and considerate. This is what it means to have high emotional intelligence." Tao Xingyou praised Situ Lu while looking at Zhuang Zhenglang. "Sigh... why can't my boyfriend learn from him? He's my childhood friend."
Zhuang Zhenglang thought for a moment and said, "I've bought you flowers before, more than once."
"Is that how you compare them?" Tao Xingyou switched the bouquet from her left arm to her right arm, then leaned back in her chair and glanced at Zhuang Zhenglang out of the corner of her eye. "You need to carefully understand the meaning behind it; it will also help your work!"
Zhuang Zhenglang stared straight ahead with a serious expression, pondered for two seconds, and then gave up: "Why don't you just tell me? Just think of it as teaching me!"
Tao Xingyou hugged the bouquet tightly and sighed, "I really think you're so lucky to be with me. Not only do you have a beautiful and lovely girlfriend, but you also have a mentor who can help you grow in life."
“Yes, I am very lucky,” Zhuang Zhenglang replied immediately. “Please teach me!”
"Actually, I already mentioned it: understanding, gentle, considerate, and with high emotional intelligence. Situ Lu also said that he bought it thinking we would like it. We need to surprise you! We need to touch your heart!"
"I didn't see any flower vendors when I went out."
"When someone says a flower cart happens to be passing by, you don't just assume it's a flower cart that's going to walk right in front of you, do you? What if it's across the street? You need to be observant and aware of everything around you! Besides, do you really think you'd buy flowers if you encountered one?"
"Really?"
"What if it's a fruit vendor instead of a flower vendor?"
"Would you like some fruit?"
"I'm teaching you! Mindset, this is the difference in mindset, understand?"
"oh."
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Tao Xingyou and Zhuang Zhenglang in the front row were bickering, while Luo Qingyan and Situ Lu in the back row exchanged a knowing smile.
“That’s just how he is, a very straightforward personality. He says what he thinks and doesn’t beat around the bush.” Situ Lu leaned slightly toward Luo Qingyan and spoke softly.
“My sister is actually quite straightforward, but she sometimes says a few more words.” Luo Qingyan just tilted her head slightly. “It’s good. The two of them say what they think, which avoids misunderstandings and internal conflicts.”
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The journey was lively and bustling, and we arrived at the aquarium in no time.
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On rest days, the aquarium is packed with people. You can see people everywhere even before you enter, and once inside, it's even busier.
Fortunately, Tao Xingyou had done her research beforehand and led the other three on a relatively off-the-beaten-path route, avoiding the crowds and allowing everyone to enjoy the beautiful ocean scenery.
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The aquarium has a very special environment. When you walk through the small passageway, there are transparent windows on the left, right and above, except for the ground below. On the other side of the windows is the world of fish, giving you the feeling of being surrounded by water and fish.
Humans rarely get to the ocean, so aquariums are the easiest place for humans to experience the underwater world.
The azure sea shimmered under the light, its surface rippling gently, yet the depths remained calm. Schools of fish swam freely, tracing graceful arcs. The artificial landscapes, bathed in the vibrant water, seemed almost real, stretching out to the horizon.
The walkway is dimly lit, but the shimmering water reflects off it beautifully, creating a dreamlike effect. It looks like water leaping across the ground, moonlight falling into the darkness, or fireflies dancing in the mountains. Being there, one can almost feel the vastness of nature and find peace within oneself.
Seeing these various kinds of fish, Luo Qingyan naturally thought of the little male merman. Indeed, mermaids should stay in the vast ocean, swimming freely. No matter how good the land is, it can't compare to the ocean.
What is the little merman doing now? How will mermen adapt to human life? How is the little merman adapting? Will he get used to life on land? He…
Do you think there might be another world at the bottom of the sea that is beyond human imagination?
A voice brought Luo Qingyan back to her senses. It was Situ Lu who spoke to her. She heard the question clearly, glanced at him, and then looked at the fish in the water: "Maybe so. After all, the ocean is so vast, and there are so many places that humans can't go."
"If there were such a creature, would you choose a terrifying prehistoric behemoth or something fantastical like an alien being?"
“Hmm…” Luo Qingyan drawled, looking thoughtful, “Or as you said at the beginning, something humans can’t imagine.”
"Yes! There are things that humans can't even imagine. Or... someone might have thought of them, but no one believes them, like SpongeBob and his friends."
"Haha." Luo Qingyan chuckled, subconsciously raising her hand to cover her mouth and nose. "This possibility is quite amusing."
"What are you saying, so happy?" Tao Xingyou suddenly leaned against Luo Qingyan and raised an eyebrow.
“The real underwater world might be SpongeBob and his friends,” Luo Qingyan immediately responded.
"You find it fun too, right?"
Luo Qingyan followed Tao Xingyou's gaze and said, "It's probably imitating the nest-building method of the narrow-fronted pufferfish."
"Narrow-fronted pufferfish?" Tao Xingyou asked, puzzled. "What's that?"
“It’s a small fish, about ten centimeters long. They use their bodies to accumulate fine sand and slowly dig out these beautiful patterns,” Luo Qingyan explained. “This is their nest, built independently by a male narrow-headed pufferfish, which takes about a week. After attracting a female narrow-headed pufferfish to lay eggs, the female leaves, and the male takes care of everything afterward.”
"Is this a nest?" Tao Xingyou walked closer to look incredulously. "How can people live here? Oh, no, it's for fish."
"The nest is mainly used for incubating fish eggs. The eggs are buried in the fine sand in the middle, which is high around the edges and low in the middle, so as to reduce the impact of ocean currents."
Wow! Sis, how do you know so much?
“I…” Luo Qingyan paused for a moment, “I watch the underwater world! Other creatures in nature are very interesting!” She does occasionally watch animal documentaries, but this was something the little male merman told her.
Afterwards, the group went to the jellyfish exhibit.
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The lighting is dimmer in the areas where people walk around the jellyfish exhibit, which makes the jellyfish display area more visible.
There are many kinds of jellyfish, colorful and transparent, each one like a delicate flower made of gauze, blooming in the water. They move with incredible grace, especially the varieties with long tentacles and oral arms, which are more dreamlike than any dancing skirt.
They are so beautiful they seem unlike any creature on Earth.
Jellyfish have no heart, a simple body structure, and all their behaviors are instinctive reactions. They are indifferent to joy and sorrow, and perhaps they live a more pure life!
One can imagine that the little male merman in the ocean sees such a wonderful world every day, no wonder he can face everything about humans with such calmness.
"What are you thinking about?" Situ Lu's gentle voice rang out from the side.
Luo Qingyan politely turned to look at the other person, then continued to look at the swimming jellyfish: "Hmm... I just suddenly felt that life is amazing. Jellyfish have a simple structure, no emotions, and no ability to think in the traditional sense, yet they have existed for hundreds of millions of years, truly witnessing the changes of the world."
"The greatest truths are the simplest; perhaps simplicity is the best."
Luo Qingyan's eyes trembled slightly.
The little male merman said something similar.
"Sis, it's almost time! We can go see the whale sharks in the biggest enclosure now!" Tao Xingyou's voice was filled with excitement.
“Okay.” Luo Qingyan nodded; she also wanted to see more marine life.
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