Chapter 68

However, Ling Yue may not be an encyclopedia, but she can ask the involved alligator.

The Yangtze alligator is famously gentle-tempered; this one… Ling Yue hears its muttering, no wonder she disparages the alligator—really can only be described as silly, qwq.

Ling Yue directly asked: 'How did you get here?'

The young Yangtze alligator swayed, its crocodile head twisting; a sudden sound made it nervous, its hind legs involuntarily stepping back half a step: 'Who's speaking?'

After Ling Yue explained, the little alligator finally understood; suddenly, Ling Yue heard it say timidly: 'I won't bite people; I'll play with little benefactor—can you not grab me, QAQ?!'

Its whole body was panicked; even Xuanxuan on its back noticed, pressing her little hand on its head—this is her good friend: 'Fishy! Big fishy!'

Even knowing this is a Yangtze alligator, which basically won't harm humans, Xuanxuan's dad—that is, Xue Shang Yizi Hao—was extremely nervous, almost kicking again.

Immediately, Xue Shang Yizi Hao stared blankly at Ling Yue, eagerly anticipating the result.

Ling Yue stared at the young Yangtze alligator; the latter innocently widened its eyes, its big round eyes looking at the screen, its silly head nodding: 'It's the benefactor who brought me back—the reservoir's too big, I can't beat those fierce fish, waa waa waa X﹏X'

So it seized the chance and sneaked onto Xue Shang Yizi Hao's car overnight; not doing it, one wouldn't know, but doing it was shocking—in Xue Shang Yizi Hao's backyard were all kinds of fish, big and small, without natural predators they were foolishly clueless.

The little alligator is like a little mouse that fell into a honey jar: Thanks for nature's gift. JPG

The upside-down fish in the water tank: '……'

So what the hell did I do to provoke anyone?

It kept one bar of charge for a long time, because this statement directly pissed it off to death.

The stream's chatters had a vague guess, but only when Ling Yue spoke did it become a definitive conclusion; as for how they smuggled it, everyone debated heatedly.

【Crazy, Xue Lao Ban, you're really crazy, you dare bring home a national first-class protected animal!】

【What luck, this is truly a big fish, Boss Xue Shang Yizi Hao, how about we meet up?】

【What's the deal with those fish? Three at a time, all neat and tidy.】

At this moment, Xue Shang Yizi Hao stared dumbfounded at the little crocodile, finally reacting: 'Was I the one who brought this thing in?'

Little crocodile: QAQ

Strictly speaking, he brought it back, and Xuan Xuan helped lure it to the backyard pond. Who would have thought, the Yangtze alligator hid in the trunk for a while and actually got carsick.

After the trunk opened, coincidentally Xue Shang Yizi Hao had something to attend to and left, giving the little crocodile a chance; it stumbled out, and a pair of little red shoes appeared before it. The little girl clapped her hands, excitedly looking at it: 'Yu Yu! Da Yu Yu!'

It was Xuan Xuan who saved it, thinking it was some big fish; taking advantage of the family's inattention, the little girl clapped her hands and led the little crocodile to the pond, after which it took up residence in her backyard.

Ling Yue translated in real time; hearing this, Xue Shang Yizi Hao was astonished: 'How could that be!'

'My daughter is the most well-behaved; why would she go looking for a little crocodile to play with?'

Upon hearing this, the Yangtze alligator understood, proudly swaying its long tail: 'Because I'm Xuan Xuan's Da Yu Yu~'

When no one was paying attention, they would play by the pond's edge; the ornamental fish that Xue Shang Yizi Hao kept in the pond were all clumsy.

The little girl was overjoyed, because her mom is allergic to fur, so the house had no furry animals like cats and dogs; when she saw small animals at her classmates' place, she had always liked them very much!!

Later, she finally raised a Da Yu Yu that was her own!

Xuan Xuan is young and speaks haltingly, but it in no way hinders the stream's chatters from understanding.

【...... Raising a crocodile? When I was her age, I was still playing in the mud!】

【What kind of flex is this? Mom's allergic to fur, so she doesn't allow furry pets, and yet you went and kept a Yangtze alligator?】

【The little girl riding a crocodile qwq【overbearing】【overbearing】】

Xuan Xuan had long regarded the little crocodile as her good friend; the little crocodile was well-behaved and obedient, so Xuan Xuan lay on its back, and with big eyes just like its own, she looked at Xue Shang Yizi Hao: 'Dad, Da Yu Yu, surprise! Awesome!!'

The little crocodile seemed to puff out its chest with pride; it and Xuan Xuan were the best of friends.

Even if Xue Shang Yizi Hao couldn't understand Xuan Xuan's words, she was showing off to him: the little Yangtze alligator has no fur, making it perfect to keep!

Xue Shang Yizi Hao silently gazed at the little daughter: '......'

Daughter, your father simply doesn't have the ability to keep it!

The stream's chatters burst into laughter at this, and the comments flew by quickly.

【I'm really jealous, why can wild fishing net a national first-class protected animal, while I can't even see a single hair? QAQ】

【Hahaha, the drafty little cotton jacket managed to screw over dad by sheer skill!】

【Congratulations, Xue Shang Yizi Hao, you've just earned twenty years!】

Xuan Xuan didn't know any of this; children are full of playfulness, and after speaking she started interacting with her good friend, grabbing the crocodile's dorsal scale with her small hand and saying in a childish voice: 'Giddyup!'

Under everyone's gaze, the little crocodile whooshed into a run; it really ran, its well-developed coordinated limbs surging forward, as it spurred the crocodile into a mad dash with Xuan Xuan aboard.

In an instant, it was so fragrant that the stream's chatters couldn't bear to watch.

【Help, this is beyond the pale, chatters—ask the girl at someone's house who rides a national first-class protected animal to school!】

【I'm jealous, it's killing me!】

【You say, if I were to carry a train overnight to go wild fishing, would a crocodile also climb aboard?】

【Hey upstairs, wake up a little! You don't have a little sister as cute as this!】

【Ah, our country's little kids all ride crocodiles to school【confirmed】【confirmed】!

Xue Shang Yizi Hao watched the comments fly by, choosing to change the subject: 'Why does it have to wreak havoc on my pond?'

'The next day it delivered three fish, giving me a fright.'

The stream's chatters instinctively commented.

【A family should be neat and tidy?】

【...... May I ask, is your 'neat and tidy' referring to walking neatly and tidily?】

【Hahahaha, I laughed my ass off! 【slapped my thigh until it broke】!

【Hey upstairs, you're really a little mischievous sprite!】

Ling Yue, on the other hand, had a vague guess; her gaze fell on the little crocodile, which instinctively stopped: 'You, you... what are you looking at me for?'

When Ling Yue posed the question, the little Yangtze alligator said: 'Ah, I'm not repaying a kindness, am I?'

Ling Yue: '......'

You batter the fish until it's covered in wounds, dump it in the yard, and call this repaying a kindness?

Xiao Yangzi'e: "How could it not be?"

It said, puffing out its chest proudly: "This is a little tale of repaying kindness I've heard people tell after I've been lounging in the reservoir for years."

Xiao Yangzi'e doesn't even know how it wound up in the reservoir; in its memory it has never seen another of its kind, and because of its strange looks it was shunned by the fish there—it wanted to fight but couldn't win.

After all, the Yangzi crocodile is famed for its "peerless" power—one move and the foe is down—complete! total! just! a! dream!

Later, upon seeing someone approach, it fled as if escaping; sure enough, it began living the good life of fish swimming up to open their mouths—it's not some selfish little crocodile; it must repay its benefactor!

But it possesses nothing but a pond full of fish.

The livestream chat exploded the moment the viewers learned why—like tossing a ladle of water into a boiling oil pot, they went wild!

【What is this? What's it called? A crocodile maiden's story of repaying kindness?】

【This is a top‑tier feeding; I'll never get this in my life.】

【Waaah, I'm crying from envy!】

Ling Yue asked, puzzled: "Why must you send fish?"

Xiao Yangzi'e: "Huh?"

"Isn't this giving them what they like?"

Ling Yue grew more puzzled, looking at Xue Shang Yizhi Hao: "It says this is giving you what you like."

Xue Shang Yizhi Hao blinked, then realized, scratching the back of his head: "But I don't lack fish."

He laughed heartily: "I spent tens of thousands on fishing gear, though the results aren't great." He paused: "At most I can catch fish as long as an arm."

At that moment, a group of livestream viewers sucking on lemons flashed by.

【Holy cow, arm‑long little fish? Is that even called a little fish? Is that even human?!】

【I don't believe it! I haven't seen it—I won't believe unless there's proof!】

【Damn, you actually got me!】

【Master, please teach me how to fish!】

Xuanxuan is already in senior kindergarten, understands adult talk, arm‑long big fish!

She spread her arms, speaking in a cute, childish voice: "What a big fish, it's this big!"

Her adorable little move completely melted everyone's hearts.

Xiao Yangzi'e tilted its head, scuttled over to Xue Shang Yizhi Hao, scratched with its little claws; he looked puzzled, and Xiao Yangzi'e chirped: "Arm‑long fish?"

"I've never seen one!"

"I've never seen him catch a fish; he always buys them at the market—what a huge great big fish!"

"The benefactor said he never catches fish, so I'm sending him fish—he can't even catch fry, and though I can't catch big fish either, I can catch small ones!"

Ling Yue's bewildered gaze fell on Xue Shang Yizhi Hao, who wore a puzzled look: "What's wrong?"

"Streamer, please tell it that we have plenty of fish at home—don't keep sending fish as repayment."

Ling Yue fell silent for a moment: "That's not what it said."

Xue Shang Yizhi Hao: "???"

After Ling Yue repeatedly asked whether he wanted to say it himself, Xue Shang Yizhi Hao slapped his big belly, laughed confidently: "Just say it, streamer—what big deal could this be?"

Besides, he himself was curious what the little crocodile would say.

Ling Yue repeated it, Xue Shang Yizhi Hao's smile gradually froze; he turned his head to look at the innocent, cute little crocodile: "……"

Little crocodile, you're repaying kindness with enmity—don't you get it?!

The livestream viewers, after experiencing the twist, took a good while to react, as scattered comments drifted across the screen.

【Hahahaha, I'm gonna die laughing in the livestream!】

【Good fellow, good fellow, look at your thick brows and big eyes—you spout lies just by opening your mouth!】

【The stubbornness of a fishing guy. JPG】

【Waaah, so that's how the arm‑long big fish comes about, hahaha ^_^】

Xiao Yangzi'e flicked its tail in confusion, as if suddenly thinking of something, then dove headfirst into the pond, splashing up a huge spray!

After seeing this turn of events, the livestream viewers stared blankly for a moment, then asked Ling Yue.

【What's going on? Why did the little crocodile suddenly plunge back into the pond?】

【Ahhhh, the little crocodile is so handsome!】

【Wow, what an astonishing leap, gorgeous! The splash can't be contained, the move is clean and crisp—I declare this round's score: zero! 【rib‑rib】】

At this moment, Xiao Yangzi'e suddenly clambered ashore, its wet body leaving several water trails on the bank; Ling Yue suddenly realized that its head—no, its mouth—was noticeably larger than before.

Suddenly, Xiao Yangzi'e opened its mouth and gave a few cough‑like rumbles; Xue Shang Yizhi Hao hadn't reacted yet, and the little crocodile flung its mouth wide with a poof.

A man's startled cry rang out as a dead fish thudded to the ground: "Oh dear!"

Xiao Yangzi'e, pleased as punch: today's feeding ×1.

It then stepped back half a pace, let out two consecutive poofs, and two fish shot from its mouth; the little crocodile scrabbled its legs, proudly lifted its head; "Great benefactor, eat up~"

Xiao Yangzi'e: today's feeding ×3.

Xiao Yangzi'e looked at Ling Yue and blurted out the question it had long wanted to ask: "Could you ask the great benefactor whether the fish are fragrant?"

These are the fish it painstakingly picked out.

After Ling Yue relayed it.

Xue Shang Yizhi Hao's face instantly turned green; his trembling hand clutched his chest, and he pointed a finger at Xiao Yangzi'e.

Xiao Yangzi'e crooned as it crawled to his leg, thinking the great benefactor was about to praise it, so happy its tail wagged.

Suddenly, a big leather sack fell from the sky and smacked its hard head.

Xiao Yangzi'e shook its head: "QAQ"

The young Yangzi crocodile staggered, then lay motionless on the ground.

The child's sad expression made the livestream viewers almost feel heartbroken.

【Young Yangzi Crocodile: Do you know how much harm a sudden huge blow dealt to me?!】

【I originally set my heart on the bright moon, but the moon shines only into the ditch!】

【It's so heartbreaking, little crocodile, come into sister's embrace, sister loves you! 【kiss】【kiss】】

At that moment, a child's milky voice suddenly shouted: 'Dad, pig trotter!'

Everyone followed Xuanxuan's gaze and looked over, eyes widening in surprise: 'Wow, a big pig trotter!'

After reacting, the young Yangzi crocodile shook its head, unharmed; instead, Snowy One Blade of Grass had his hand swollen into a pig trotter. He had wanted to hide it, but the result was just as seen——

【Pfft hahahaha, truly miserable】

【yysy, the Yangzi crocodile's head is really hard, thud-thud!】

Snowy One Blade of Grass: "⊙﹏⊙"

Isn't anyone going to feel sorry for me? Honey, I miss you TVT

Snowy One Blade of Grass watched the crocodile getting along happily with his daughter, his attitude shifting from initial panic to adaptation, but after all he still had some common sense: internationally protected first-class animals are not allowed to be privately kept.

Moreover, this is a wild Yangzi crocodile.

He looked at Ling Yue: 'Thank you, streamer. I will contact the local forestry bureau and send the little crocodile there.'

As for those few fish, he truly cannot enjoy them.

Snowy One Blade of Grass pinched his daughter's chubby cheeks; Xuanxuan didn't yet know that her good friend was about to be sent away. The only consolation was that the young Yangzi crocodile might most likely be taken in by the city zoo, so she could visit her good friend there.

The young Yangzi crocodile will no longer be just a crocodile; it can find companions of its own kind.

Thus the matter also ends satisfactorily.

After Snowy One Blade of Grass explained the follow-up handling, he closed the livestream. Thinking of that silly, foolish young Yangzi crocodile, many people remained enthusiastic, eagerly swiping on the screen.

【I've never seen such a small crocodile before, eh, it's really cute!】

【The adult Yangzi crocodile is only about two meters long; it's a crocodile species unique to our country, very rare.】

【Pfft hahahaha, is it because they can't beat big geese that they've become so rare?】

【Upstairs, did you starve the giant panda to death? All the bamboo shoots (damaged) in the mountains have been taken by you!】

【I don't know which zoo the young Yangzi crocodile will be sent to; if you know, kick a leg, I want to go!】

【Add me one!】

The viewers chatted animatedly, the livestream filled with a cheerful atmosphere; in short, everyone was happy.

Ling Yue gave a light cough: 'Alright, let's draw the next fated pet.'

The barrage was all 'good ye!'

【Come come come, please welcome the next fated pet's owner!】

【I'm already ready, streamer, charge duck!】

【May the Bodhisattva bless us, I must definitely draw myself!】

The result came out quickly; Ling Yue opened the lottery announcement list, and while speaking sent a video call invitation: 'Please welcome Man Bei Mao Mao Nai Cha.'

On half the screen, Man Bei Mao Mao Nai Cha finally appeared, completely unlike the previous tycoon. Seeing her and the surrounding background, everyone felt a sudden sense of familiarity.

Man Bei Mao Mao Nai Cha stayed in a cozy small room, with some colorful cat figurines placed behind her, and a small table with neatly arranged daily necessities; the modest room was filled with her personal belongings.

There was also a window through which one could see the high-rise buildings outside; the weather seemed somewhat overcast, with clouds drifting one by one.

Someone in the livestream remarked: 【This isn't just our workers' room, is it!】

【I also have this little night light; using it doesn't prick, but it's really draining QAQ】

【Upstairs also a night‑owling office slave?】

【Office slaves join claws, life is really exhausting; we can only relax a bit here with the streamer.】

【The streamer is my life!】

Hello, streamer.

Man Bei Mao Mao Nai Cha's voice was gentle and melodious; her appearance was revealed on camera, she is a somewhat fresh‑looking girl, appearing only in her twenties, wearing casual clothes like most office workers, her face shows obvious fatigue, yet her eyes are clear, like a mountain stream flowing slowly.

She seemed somewhat unaccustomed to the livestream camera, her gaze slightly dodging, but this situation vanished instantly when facing Ling Yue directly.

【Hehehe, another girl conquered by our streamer, let's stick close to the streamer~】

Man Bei Mao Mao Nai Cha is quite shy; encountering such bold, good‑natured teasing for the first time, her face flushed, she was at a loss, and her whole personality came alive.

Before long, she was almost drowned in praise from the viewers.

Seeing the girl's face reddening to the base of her neck, Ling Yue had to intervene: 'If you keep teasing, and Mao Mao Nai Cha runs away, who will I consult?'

The viewers understood her meaning, they all typed hehehe on the screen, knowing the streamer was protecting her, so they stopped interrupting.

Ling Yue earnestly looked at the girl, slightly curling her lips: 'Alright, we can continue. May I ask, Man Bei Mao Mao Nai Cha, what would you like to consult?'

Man Bei Mao Mao Nai Cha blinked: 'I‑I, my cat is Dou Dou.'

As she spoke, she turned the camera; on a 1.8‑meter bed lay a large Sanhua cat sleeping soundly, spread‑eagled in a supremely uninhibited pose.

【She must be a kind girl; otherwise the cat wouldn't be so relaxed!】

【Great, it's time for the daily cloud‑cat‑sniffing again!】

【I think the young Yangzi crocodile is also great to sniff, just a bit hard qwq】

【Hahahaha, the omnivore faction picks nothing!】

At this moment, Man Bei Mao Mao Nai Cha had already lifted her phone and walked to the bedside, aiming the camera at the Sanhua cat: 'Dou Dou.'

In the frame, the Sanhua cat's stunning beauty was displayed!