Chapter 1767: Mermaid Taming Guide 39

Jin Chen noticed Lin Juan's mood was not good while he was eating.

After thinking for a while, Jin Chen, without changing expression, took out a hairpin and explained: "This is the house I bought with gems and pearls; it's very big."

Lin Juan had just finished eating too; hearing this, he walked over to Jin Chen, sat in his embrace, and lifted his eyes to look at him.

"So this is your residence in the human world?"

Jin Chen embraced him, his expression serious: "This is our home in the human world; you can't always stay in Mermaid City, it's bad for your health."

Lin Juan, not knowing what he was thinking, embraced Jin Chen's neck and asked softly: "Have you forgiven me?"

He lifted Jin Chen's clothes, and the deep scar on his shoulder pricked his heart with sourness; even his fingertips lightly touching it could still feel a strange sensation.

"Considering how ruthless a certain human is toward himself, how could I dare not forgive him?"

Jin Chen leaned back in the chair, his clothing about to slip off his shoulder, his long hair hanging down, like a bullied respectable woman-man, Youyou sighed.

"The queen is too fierce; life as a fish is hard."

Hearing this title again, Lin Juan pressed his lips, buried his face in his shoulder, and awkwardly asked softly: "Why don't you call me..."

The two words swallowed by the ending were really too soft; Jin Chen almost didn't hear them clearly.

So that's the reason, huh.

Jin Chen's brows and eyes lit up with delight; he whispered in Lin Juan's ear: "Honey, if you'd said earlier you were unhappy about this..."

"... No." Lin Juan's voice grew even softer, but the doubts in his heart had lessened considerably.

"You won't leave me again, right?" Lin Juan asked.

"Don't make me sound like a worthless fish." Jin Chen, dissatisfied, pinched his waist: "Merfolk can only have one mate; where would I have thrown you?"

"And if we insist on bringing up old scores, it's clearly you..."

Before Jin Chen could finish his words, Lin Juan straddled his legs, pulled his collar, tilted his head up, and kissed him.

Alright, no more bringing up old scores.

As everyone knows, bringing up old scores hurts feelings.

Jin Chen happily hugged his wife, who had taken the initiative to kiss him, and kissed her.

After soothing him, Jin Chen placed Lin Juan on the sofa, then lay lazily on his legs and said: "Comb your hair."

He handed the hairpin to Lin Juan.

Lin Juan became much happier, finally regaining the feeling of their past interactions; all the misunderstandings and insincere words between them were resolved.

【Villain Blackening Value decreased by 10, total now 25!】

"By the way, the people from the Animal Protection Association said they need you to cooperate with an investigation."

Jin Chen then remembered this, squinting at the red dumpling diving into the fish tank again, and said: "But don't worry, they won't catch you."

"You're so sure?"

Jin Chen nodded solemnly.

Anyway, we've already beaten him up once.

——

Blue Star Animal Protection Association

Xu Yi, who had been transferred here to work as a dedicated investigator, strode out of the office energetically to find You Zhuoran.

Since returning, he had been making preparations; now he finally had the confidence to confess to You Zhuoran!

Xu Yi earnestly referred to comments from netizens on the global Star Network, even specifically picking the top‑liked one, which would surely bring swift victory! It was also not in vain that he went to the Mermaid Boss to ask for some gems.

You Dage!

Xu Yi, full of vigor, found You Zhuoran in the dormitory area, his cheeks flushed with excitement.

I have something I want to say to you.

What a coincidence, I was just about to go find you.

You Zhuoran turned sideways to let him in; only then did Xu Yi see another person in the room: "Chairman!!"

The chairman, an old man, chuckled as he stood up: "Our great contributor has arrived!"

Perfect, this good news should be the first thing I tell you: from now on, Comrade You will be our association's Safety Management Department Head—such talent is rare!

Moreover, thanks to Xu Yi, otherwise they might not have been willing to stay.

The chairman's gaze toward Xu Yi became more satisfied.

It would be even better if that mermaid gentleman also stayed to work, but unfortunately we haven't beaten him.

Xu Yi: "... Huh?"

After all the twists and turns, how did You Zhuoran still become his superior!

Xu Yi thought about the salary of the Safety Management Department Head: "What a great catch."

You guys chat, you guys chat, I'm leaving first." The chairman walked away with a cheerful step.

You Zhuoran saw Xu Yi's expression was off, suspiciously closed the door and looked at him: "Are you unhappy?"

"... No, I'm not!"

Xu Yi, trying to cover up, embarrassedly hid things in his sleeves.

The next second, You Zhuoran discovered it, stepped closer, embraced Xu Yi, and, using his height advantage, opened it to look.

"Property... certificate?" You Zhuoran puzzled: "Why did you bring this with you?"

Xu Yi, throwing caution to the wind, shoved all the asset proofs and property certificates he'd brought into You Zhuoran's hands.

Originally I wanted to say you have no job, I have savings, plus the gems from the Mermaid Boss—if I were your boyfriend, I could definitely support you!

The more he spoke, the softer his voice became, the more he noticed You Zhuoran's interested gaze, his ears almost burning red.

Who would have thought that as soon as I came in I'd hear you've become my superior again... sigh!

Xu Yi was grabbed by the waist and sat on the cabinet, startled, he seized You Zhuoran's shoulder: "What are you doing!"

How is this person so strong!

"Wasn't that a confession just now?" You Zhuoran gazed at his flushed face with a smile, eyes burning, "But words like 'I'll support you'—I'll be the one to say them to you from now on."

"……Oh, there's… also no need to be so particular."

Xu Yi was about to fall headfirst, "So you're agreeing……?"

You Zhuoran pinched his chin and leaned in close.

Ding!!

Just as their lips were about to touch, Xu Yi's pocket suddenly emitted a buzzing alert.

"There's work."

Xu Yi, ears red, stepped back a bit, took out his communicator, "Damn."

"The Mermaid Boss and Doctor Lin have arrived; let's go cooperate with the reception and questioning."

You Zhuoran: "……"

He gritted his teeth, pulled out Xu Yi's communicator, "Make them wait!"

I could tolerate watching them kiss every day at the base, but why do we have to interfere with someone else's feelings!

Half an hour later.

Jin Chen stared at the sweaty staff in the lounge, eyes locked.

"Where are they?"

"... Soon, they're coming right away—I've already urged them."

Jin Chen, stern-faced, his deep blue eyes flashing with disbelief, "You said that just ten minutes ago."

Staff: "……"

He looked pleadingly at Lin Juan.

"I'm asking you, what's my wife doing?" Jin Chen grew even more stern.

Lin Juan helplessly pressed his brow, "Jin Chen, come sit down."

"No, they're definitely messing with me—Xu Yi wouldn't dare not come, it's all You Zhuoran's provoking."

Jin Chen's tone was firm.

Just then the door opened, and Jin Chen's words were heard completely by You Zhuoran.

His face darkened, "How dare you, a fish, badmouth me behind my back."

Jin Chen wore an expression of "how could that be," "I'd say it to your face too."

What's wrong, human—do you have an opinion!

Xu Yi stifled a laugh, stepped in front of You Zhuoran, and decisively changed the subject.

To appease the Mermaid Boss, all we need is to bring out her dedicated keeper.

"Doctor Lin, we need to interview you about your previous research findings to better understand the core experiments previously conducted at the base."

As for the experiment details, You Zhuoran is unaware; otherwise there'd be no need for Lin Juan to make a special trip.