To be with him, I became a fish.

“How much are these fish?” A man in a dark green military uniform scrutinized a group of ornamental fish swimming leisurely in a giant fish tank and asked casually. “Mr. Wen, this batch of Boweil fish has just arrived by air. Today happens to be our store's anniversary celebration, and we’re offering a 10% discount for members. After the discount, each fish is a neat 8,000 star coins,” one of the staff members, who had been eyeing the man since he walked in, immediately put on a serious demeanor as soon as the man’s gaze shifted from the fish to him. It was clear that the man was not a first-time visitor. Wen Xuan had long been accustomed to such scenes and decided to slowly select a few small fish to add to his home aquarium. Hmm, this one moves quite nimbly, and this one looks good too... The man began scanning the fish he was interested in with a mini sensor in his hand. The smart fishing device would gently place the chosen fish into a portable aquarium for the buyer to take away at any time. Hmm? The man pointed the tip of the sensor at a small fish in a corner of the tank, which was positioned rather oddly, and asked, "What kind of fish is this?" The clerk glanced at the yellow fish, puzzled, and flipped through the fish species detail list in his hand. "Mr. Wen, this one... might have been sent by mistake by the supplier. If you like it, we can pack it as a gift." Wen Xuan didn’t actually plan to keep any mixed-breed fish, but the posture of this fish... was quite strange. Unlike other small fish swimming freely in the 2-meter-high aquarium, it was oddly facing him with its little head, its shiny black eyes seemingly glaring at him. Wen Xuan found this sudden thought amusing. How much are these fish... how much... how much!!! Do you think this is a market? Asking how much per pound, and it's only 8,000 star coins. Am I really that cheap!!! Uh... by the way, what is a star coin? The little yellow fish felt a tiny bit confused. "Mixed-breed fish? Then I’ll pass," Wen Xuan said, shifting his gaze to other small fish. ...Mixed-breed fish! You green, artsy frog, do you have a problem with my noble mixed blood?! And shouldn’t that last sentence mean I should take it home? Why are you suddenly rejecting me?! The little yellow fish, having just caught a glimpse of the high-quality fish food in Wen Xuan's tote bag, felt that being associated with a wealthy owner was a prerequisite for being a good fish. Oh my, why did you walk away? A lively, adorable, and clever little fish like me is hard to find! Calculating the pros and cons, and thinking about a safe and comfortable future, the little yellow fish decided to temporarily ignore its small grievance against the man and quickly swam in front of him, wiggling its tail. You see, in such a large fish store, among the customers, there are those who casually buy fish just to let them die. The little yellow fish had seen the clerks deal with returned fish corpses more than once. As for being cute or shameful, there was absolutely no such thing. This fish... is it hyperactive? Wen Xuan looked strangely at the little yellow fish that was swaying back and forth in front of him. What fish moves this fast, like it's doing a dance... The man across from him looked over, looked over, looked over... The little yellow fish felt it was showcasing its healthy body and wise fish brain! "Is it sick?" the man asked the clerk, puzzled. The fish froze... What does 'instant kill' mean? This is called instant kill... Naked instant kill! You’re the one who’s sick; your whole family is sick, hmph! ╭(╯^╰)╮ So the little yellow fish swam to the corner, motionless... I won’t serve you fish anymore. You, take care and eat well; just be careful not to choke on a fish bone. Wen Xuan squinted his eyes, feeling that the fish was looking at him with a hint of resentment... Resentment? How could I use that word? It’s just a fish. "It might be that it was just transported and hasn't adapted to the water quality yet," the clerk said. Sick fish cannot be sold; it would affect the store's reputation. "Mom, I want to buy this fish!" A little chubby kid had somehow appeared beside the fish tank, pointing at the little yellow fish and calling out to a glamorous-looking woman. Oh, no way! The little yellow fish recognized this child; he had returned dozens of dead fish to the store. He was simply a little devil! No matter how you put it, I’m a decent young man who can handle both the parlor and the kitchen... Well, maybe I used to be... How could I just die like this? I haven’t even had a boyfriend yet; this absolutely cannot happen! So the little yellow fish became anxious. What to do if its life was almost over? The conflicted fish could only reluctantly The chubby kid looked reluctantly at his mother. The woman, who was about to question the shop assistant, immediately put on a flattering smile when she saw Wen Xuan’s dark green military uniform. She didn’t buy any fish and directly dragged the child out of the fish shop. Indeed… class struggle is everywhere, thought the little yellow fish. But seeing the chubby kid’s fierce glare before leaving, it couldn’t help but laugh smugly. “Wen Qingwa, I owe you one,” the little fish thought proudly as it swam around in the fish box. This time, it and the other fish had narrowly escaped. Wen Xuan carried the fish box and bags of fish feed onto the hovercar. This was the first time the little yellow fish saw the scenery outside the fish shop. “Heavens! Is this really the 21st century?” Maglev cars were flying everywhere, and the skyscrapers were so tall that their tops couldn’t be seen. “What is that reflective thing? A tree? And that shiny, swaying thing, is it a flower?” The little yellow fish felt its heart shatter into pieces and sank to the bottom of the water, trying to digest the information. “What on earth has happened to me?!”