To be with him, I became a fish.

The Scheming Little Fish

Wen Xuan put down the communicator and raised his perfectly shaped chin, his deep-set eyes glancing towards the fish tank. The little fish inside seemed a bit hungry, constantly pressing itself against the tank wall, looking quite eager for something…

He chuckled softly, got up, put on his shirt, and walked into the kitchen to prepare dinner for the day.

The little yellow fish floated leisurely in the water, waiting for food. Once Wen Xuan finished cooking and dispensed a small amount of food, it covered its now swollen belly and swam through the aquatic plants to digest. Unbeknownst to it, night fell, and suddenly the doorbell rang.

The man walked over to open the door, and the little fish’s gaze landed on those straight, powerful legs. It hadn’t paid much attention before, but the way the man walked was like a model’s—handsomely striking.

That strength…

That curve…

That dynamism!

It felt like its aesthetic sense was already quite distant from that of other fish. The little yellow fish gave up on itself; at least it didn’t think any other fish could be more handsome than its master.

“Miss Rong?” Wen Xuan was somewhat surprised to see the person at the door.

“General Wen Xuan, it’s been a while. I heard you were injured, so I rushed back from the research institute to visit. I hope I’m not disturbing you,” a graceful female voice rang out, filled with urgency and concern, sounding far less artificial than the head nurse from before.

Wen Xuan frowned slightly to himself. He didn’t like such forced visits from potential suitors. It was common for soldiers to get injured, and the fact that he had returned from the hospital proved that he was mostly recovered and didn’t need anyone to check on him.

“I’m almost fully healed, thank you for your concern. Also, it’s vacation time, so there’s no need to call me ‘General’,” he replied. Since he couldn’t just block the door, he let her in and took the opportunity to call his mother while preparing tea in the kitchen. “How did she find out my address?”

“What’s so strange about that? The Rong family is similar to ours, and the older generations have connections. She has both looks and character. You’re not in a hurry, but can’t you let me worry? You’re not getting any younger. Can’t you pay a bit more attention!” His mother’s voice quickly escalated into a rant on the other end of the call.

Wen Xuan sighed inwardly. Since he couldn’t persuade his mother, he had to helplessly respond a few times, assuring her that he would pay more attention to any good potential partners around him. After hanging up, he rubbed his brow and returned to his usual indifferent demeanor, bringing the tea into the living room. “There’s nothing special to drink, just some tea to moisten your throat.”

“I’m really sorry to trouble you by coming to see you,” Rong Qing said gracefully, smiling as she expressed her gratitude.

“It’s nothing; you’re the guest,” Wen Xuan replied, sitting on the opposite sofa, taking a sip of tea while saying nothing. His presence alone created enough allure.

Rong Qing was used to the swarm of admirers around her. The sudden appearance of a cold, handsome figure didn’t feel out of place. Such a high-quality man, even if he was a bit silent, was hardly a big deal. She smiled gently, “I heard from Auntie about what happened. Thankfully, you were agile enough to keep that chip safe. The research institute is waiting for the data inside for further research and analysis. We owe you a big thank you.”

Wen Xuan glanced at her. His tone remained steady, yet rich and pleasant like a cello, “A copy of the chip’s content has already been made. You should receive it soon. What I have is just a decoy, to see if any remnants of the hostile organization are willing to take the bait.”

“Oh, I see. I complained to my parents that the military was too impersonal, putting you in danger,” Rong Qing said, surprised at first but then playfully winking, casually revealing her previous grievances. “Now that I hear you say this, I can relax. On my way past the pet store today, I saw a really cute fish, so I decided to buy it, thinking you might like it.”

Her face flushed slightly, a hint of shyness evident as she opened her bag and took out a medium-sized water ball, inside which a golden, shimmering pet fish was obediently swimming.

Wen Xuan raised an eyebrow, instantly recognizing the breed. “Imperial Cas.”

“Do you like it? This is a new breed of Imperial Cas, with excellent bloodlines. Not only is its

The Battle of the Fish

After all, in the world of pet fish, breeds with a certain level of intelligence are quite rare.

Rong Qing felt quite displeased when she heard the man’s polite yet distant address. She maintained a faint smile without saying much, but directly took the water ball from Wen Xuan's hand, opened the lid, and stood up to pour the Imperial Cas fish into the large fish tank in the living room.

She noticed that there was only one fish in the tank, and it was a mixed breed, which wasn’t a problem. Although Imperial Cas fish had a proud and difficult temperament, they were not aggressive and did not eat meat.

“A good fish depends on what kind of owner it meets. As a pet novice like me, I won’t continue to cause trouble,” Rong Qing said humorously, watching the golden fish swim leisurely in the tank.

Wen Xuan frowned slightly and quickly walked over to the fish tank. He saw that the Imperial Cas was swimming calmly in the water, even passing by the little yellow fish without a sideways glance. It seemed to have a gentle temperament, so he felt relieved that there wouldn’t be any conflict between the two species, and that the little yellow fish wouldn’t be harmed. He suppressed the slight coldness in his gaze.

The little yellow fish squinted its eyes, observing the unexpected guest. Its golden scales seemed to announce, “I am wealthy,” as it swam regally in the tank, completely ignoring the little fish.

The phrase “first come, first served” was definitely unknown to the newcomer…

The little yellow fish nibbled on some aquatic plants and looked up to see that the woman was preparing to feed the fish in the tank. Oh, no! The water quality needs to be kept good. God knows how the smell of fish food would affect its sleep. It quickly flicked its tail, ready to splash water, but then thought that the new fish looked a bit thin and hadn’t eaten. It wouldn’t be right to let it starve…

Considering the guest was here, the little fish, being a sensible pet, decided not to embarrass its owner. It found a corner far from the fish food and tried to convince itself that the smell of the food here was very faint.

Wen Xuan noticed the little yellow fish’s clever behavior and looked at it fondly. He slightly tilted his head and said to Rong Qing, “You should take this fish back. One is enough for me.”

Rong Qing didn’t understand. “Aren’t pet fish more fun when kept in groups?” She had heard that Wen Xuan used to keep a whole tank full of various fish.

“Recently, I’ve been more focused on interaction. It’s easier to observe with just one fish,” Wen Xuan replied, his expression unchanged.

How could one interact with a mixed breed fish? It was hopelessly silly, probably even overeating could kill it. Rong Qing thought to herself, convinced that this was just a casual excuse from the man. However, she couldn’t directly point that out, so she put on a look of regret. “That’s such a pity… Can it stay here for one night? I haven’t prepared a fish tank at home yet, and I wouldn’t want to trouble you. How about I come back tomorrow after getting everything set up at the pet store?”

Rong Qing looked at Wen Xuan with anticipation, secretly thinking that this would give her an excuse to return tomorrow. As for whether she would take the Imperial Cas back… any reason could be made up.

Wen Xuan hesitated for a moment, glancing at the fish tank. He saw that the little fish didn’t seem to mind the new companion and was curiously turning left and right. He thought that letting it interact with another fish could bring some joy, so he nodded slightly. “That would be fine.”

Rong Qing smiled in thanks. After chatting and drinking a few cups of tea with the man, she tactfully stood up to take her leave. “Well then… see you tomorrow.”

Wen Xuan politely escorted her to the door. After closing the door and locking it, he noticed that the Imperial Cas had eaten enough. He quickly replaced the water in the fish tank and watched the two fish coexist peacefully for a while before returning to his bedroom.

The little yellow fish sensed the fresh air without any smell of fish food and floated contentedly in the water, occasionally swimming in front of the golden fish, curiously wanting to touch its scales with its fins.

It looked magnificent.

The Imperial Cas disdainfully blew out a bubble and flicked its tail, sending the little fish rolling to the corner of the tank, waiting for the man to look away before making its move.

The little fish: “…”

(⊙o⊙) So cunning.

Suddenly, the phrase “like owner