To be with him, I became a fish.

Smart Fish

The so-called premium fish health check package refers to the latest top-tier luxury care program available year-round for all fish species. In addition to regular and meticulous health check-ups of pet fish's various physical indicators, it also leads the industry in aspects like physical exercise, scale care, and tail micro-adjustments.

After leaving the pet store, Wen Xuan bid farewell to the excited staff watching him from the entrance. As a customer who had purchased numerous expensive pet fish supplies, he was always welcomed back by any shop.

Bai Ze had been waiting outside the hospital for a while. Today, there weren’t many tasks, and since the military wanted him back, he had set aside some time for Wen Xuan to reflect on life…

From a distance, he spotted his friend striding towards him with impressive poise. Wen Xuan's tall and straight figure, along with the perfect muscle curves subtly revealed beneath his clothes, drew eager glances from passersby, including blushing girls secretly taking pictures.

He was simply a man-hater!

“The package has been booked. Didn’t you buy a few more pet fish at the store?” Bai Ze scrutinized the water ball in front of Wen Xuan, noticing that it only contained that one ordinary little fish, which looked quite unremarkable.

“Not for now, just this one is enough,” Wen Xuan said, feeling regret over the unexpected deaths of his previous pet fish. He wasn’t planning to raise more; having this little yellow fish seemed to provide him with the joy of pet care.

The little yellow fish covered its face, feeling shy at this kind of confession.

Bai Ze shrugged his shoulders, thinking it was a pity to waste the two additional spots available in the package, which could accommodate up to three fish of the same species. “What did you buy for it?”

He casually asked, knowing Wen Xuan must have gone to buy some related supplies.

“Chewing pellets; it seems to be at the teething stage, plus the latest aquarium setup and fish toys,” Wen Xuan replied casually.

“...The latest version? Could it be that super expensive top-tier setup that made headlines?” Bai Ze was dumbfounded, thinking about his salary, which could only afford a few pieces of aquatic plants from that setup.

Wen Xuan nodded slightly. “Just in case it gets smashed again next time.”

Truly a prudent thinker with far-reaching concerns. Although the little yellow fish wanted to show off that its owner loved it and it loved its owner, the thought of getting smashed again…

First, there had to be a smash…

Then it would break…

Was there going to be another bloodshed incident?

Under normal circumstances, the high-end health check package for pet hospitals was indeed only for premium fish, as the exorbitant price deterred many working-class individuals. Moreover, medium and low-grade fish didn’t require such thorough care; overindulging them would only increase daily maintenance costs.

So when the beautiful and professional staff at the first pet hospital saw the latest registered VIP fish today, no amount of exquisite makeup could hide the slight stiffness and twitching of their faces.

That inconspicuous little body, with no standout features, looked quite silly… In the top-tier, fully equipped health check room, it was simply an eyesore!

The staff exchanged glances, none of them recognizing the species of this mixed fish… But did mixed fish even have a species? They maintained their friendly smiles, and if worse came to worst, they turned away to secretly rub their cheeks, as their reputation for being dignified and pleasant could not be ruined by a mixed fish.

Yet the man holding the little mixed fish—he was undeniably a handsome and wealthy gold master, perfectly in sync with the environment!

“Mr. Wen, hello, welcome to the advanced fish health check care room at the first pet hospital. Your pet is truly lively and adorable,” the head nurse said gently, glancing at the little fish swimming in circles in its water ball, her tone filled with sincere praise.

“Thank you. Is there anything I need to prepare before the check-up?” Bai Ze didn’t follow him inside, and Wen Xuan carefully placed the water ball on the white porcelain table, opening the top entry.

“No need, please leave it to us. We will do our utmost to ensure you and your pet are completely satisfied,” the head nurse said with a confident smile, though her expression slightly revealed some hesitation. “However… may I ask what specific species your premium pet fish is? Our health check packages are slightly adjusted for different species, and I hope you understand that some fish require special treatment.”

As a seasoned pet fish enthusiast, Wen Xuan naturally knew these regulations. He pondered for a moment, realizing that the little fish had not shown any distinguishing characteristics of its species. He casually reached out to poke the water ball, catching the little yellow

The little fish immediately perked up, pressing against the water ball, its mouth still holding the temperature measurement tube, putting on a serious face like a well-behaved fish baby. It took some skill to act so convincingly!

“What should we do if he won’t leave?” A bespectacled caregiver, who had previously appeared very serious and meticulous, now let her lips droop and revealed a glint of menace in her eyes.

The little yellow fish flicked its tail, its scales bristling. Those two women were communicating with their lips… Luckily, it had always adhered to the excellent tradition of being well-prepared, and it could recognize some simple phrases.

“Don’t panic. Just be careful. This listening device needs to be placed inside the fish’s body. When I feed it the sugar pill, you stand on the right side to block its line of sight,” the head nurse said, still wearing a friendly smile, her lips moving silently.

Were they planning to poison the mixed fish?!

Swallowing a listening device meant it would be impossible to expel it later, essentially signing a death warrant. After completing the eavesdropping task, it would just be waiting to suffocate… The little yellow fish became anxious. It knew about the sugar pill feeding; that step was relatively simple, but the chances of resistance were zero.

If the taste of the sugar pill didn’t entice the pet fish to eat voluntarily, the hospital had the right to use coercive methods. With such high-tech equipment, it wasn’t difficult to make a fish open its mouth…

Under such powerful medical conditions, those people could easily heal even if they inflicted minor injuries on themselves in the process!

Wen Xuan! Wen Frog! Wen Master!

The little yellow fish quickly pressed itself against the wall of the water ball, coincidentally making eye contact with Wen Xuan. However, the man clearly couldn’t interpret the little fish’s pitiful gaze. He gently curved the corners of his lips, his thin lips slightly parting, seemingly saying, “Don’t be afraid, it’ll be over soon.”

Why was communication between humans and fish so difficult! Tut.

The water ball was quite low, but a layer of soft sponge surrounded it, making it impossible to create a loud splash by shaking the water. It began to ponder whether it could break through this sturdy sphere and bounce onto the ground, but the odds of that happening were practically zero.

Once again, its view was deliberately obstructed by the caregivers. The little yellow fish lay exhausted at the bottom of the water ball. Cats and dogs could still cry out, and even birds could whistle a rebellious tune to attract Wen Frog’s attention. But all it could do was open its mouth… and release a stream of bubbles.

“What’s wrong with it?” the bespectacled caregiver asked, frowning. It had been fine just a moment ago. Had it suddenly fallen ill? They had finally managed to find out the identity of this man’s pet, and if they missed this opportunity, it would be difficult to sneak the listening device into his home again.

“It’s probably just not used to this superior environment. It’s just a mixed fish, nothing impressive, and it’s so timid that it could scare itself to death,” the head nurse said, her lips moving slightly as she smiled nonchalantly.

The little yellow fish silently raised the sharpest part of its fin towards the woman… but it didn’t want to die! QAQ

After completing several health check items, even though the little fish pretended to be dead and remained completely still, those sensitive instruments still faithfully and efficiently completed their tasks, making the little yellow fish feel a pang of heartache.

Wasn’t it normal for a mechanical malfunction to cause a halt in the health check? Couldn’t it experience that kind of challenging environment?

The head nurse glanced down at the stack of data in her hands, nodded slightly, and skillfully yet elegantly picked up a specially made sugar pill from a round container. The snow-white little ball looked quite appetizing.

She lowered her head and gently said to the little yellow fish, “All the indicators have passed the tests, and everything went smoothly. Now it’s time for dental care.”