VOL 08

This villa, hidden among layers of trees, reveals glimpses of its milky-white structure, appearing and disappearing at a glance

Oh? There is actually saliva! Lou Bao is greatly embarrassed, covering her face with both hands, wishing that a hole could suddenly appear in the ground for her to burrow into

The screen came to an abrupt halt, and Lou Bao's eyes suddenly opened wide

"Adult, it really hurts..." From a distance, his wailing could be heard

The car turned several corners, and the surroundings outside the window became increasingly desolate. Lou Bao was wrapped in that coat, feeling drowsy.

She sat up, drenched in sweat, patting her chest, still in a state of shock

Lou Bao followed behind him and also entered the room that had been assigned to him. As soon as he lay down on the bed, he fell into a deep sleep.

It was merely a dream

"I am not your kind! I am human, and I enjoy eating fish!" She raised her tail in a show of defiance, but mismanaged her strength, and with a loud slap, it struck the handsome man swimming by, knocking him down forcefully.

Gurgling, bubbles rolled up from the seawater one after another

Everything is so warm and comforting

"This lady, she is Lou Bao," he said as he pushed Lou Bao to the front, hooking her neck in the crook of his arm and smiling as he introduced her, "she is also my little pet!"

After the waves receded, she suddenly felt that something was amiss

Damn it! As soon as Hong Cheng opened his eyes, he gritted his teeth and cursed fiercely.

David felt that something was wrong, so he put on a flattering expression and swam over, pretending to be very, very concerned, and asked: "Does it hurt a lot?"

"You, you, you, don't come over here." Lou Bao exclaimed in terror, instinctively leaping up. Under the sunlight, she horrifyingly discovered that her feet had transformed into an orange-red fish tail without her noticing.

Ah ... ...

The towering trees on both sides of the road, as the speed of the vehicle increases, merge into a grayish-white line.

She was so startled that she was on the verge of tears. Facing the approaching man, she flicked her little tail and weakly threatened, "You see, I am also a monster. If you come any closer, I will eat you."

Indeed, she should be lying in that small, exquisite room on the second floor of the Floating Life Nursing Home, rather than drifting in the sea as she is now

"Lou Bao, we are not going back today; there are guest rooms here for visitors." As the performance concluded and the audience dispersed, most of the elderly could not withstand the cold and returned to their own rooms.

"Luo Bao, An Bao, where are you?" From the other side of the sea, a soft voice can be heard, quite pleasant, carrying a hint of tenderness

"Nonsense! We mermaids do not eat our own kind." The handsome young man with black hair seriously corrected Lou Bao's misconception

On the bronze surface facing the main entrance, several wooden signs are affixed, sturdy and charming, with the words "Floating Life Retirement" exaggeratedly painted in red

Lou Bao couldn't help but shiver

Lou Bao turned her face and smiled silently. It turned out that the one called Baby was actually someone else. Jin Shao's peripheral vision swept over Lou Bao, his lips twitched, he squeezed her hand, and led her over.

Lou Bao felt helpless, her arms could only remain stiff, and she sensed that her breathing had become unnatural

Endless water surrounds the building treasure, the sky is a deep blue, and beneath the blue sky, the water presents a translucent emerald green.

Ah... ah... ah... a monster!" She suddenly covered her face and screamed, each cry more mournful than the last

Who would dare to strike you while you are in deep thought? Is it one of your kind? David found it strange, stroking his chin in contemplation, "Could it be that the esteemed one has gone to the Illusory Sea to summon a lover?"

Recalling Lou Bao's recent actions, I sighed in deep sorrow: "What a fool! By doing this, isn't he just hurting his own tail even more!"

This time, Lou Bao did not complain about anything, closely following behind, stepping on the withered leaves, he entered the Floating Life Nursing Home

Ah Wu slowly crawled up from under the car seat, stretched a big yawn, and looked through the glass with tear-filled eyes at Jin Shao, who was silently leaning against the sports car and smoking.

Suddenly, the sea surged up with a giant wave, and Lou Bao screamed with his eyes closed

"Lord Red City, wake up, wake up." At the other end of the city, from the swimming pool, a golden-tailed mermaid swam over, its upper body the handsome figure of a blond-haired, blue-eyed man. He vigorously shook another similar creature in the pool, whose complexion was a mix of green and black.

With a sudden screech of the brakes, Jin Shao turned his head sharply, pivoting to look at Lou Bao who had fallen onto the car, unable to help but feel both amused and exasperated.

This time, the driver is Jin Shao himself, and there are only the two of them in the car

"This is a nursing home," he said with a faint smile, tossing away the cigarette butt. He reached out to hold Lou Bao's hand, and upon seeing the drool on her face, his smile deepened. He extended a slender finger and gently brushed Lou Bao's cheek.

The car traveled for over an hour, and only after passing through the dense woods of the suburbs did it come to a stop in front of an ancient and tranquil villa

The other person's face changed from blue to black, and immediately turned a purplish-red color.

"It truly shames us old folks!" The old woman cast a sidelong glance at Jin Shao with a mix of laughter and reproach, pulled over Lou Bao, and said with a smile, "Not bad, not bad, a very spirited young girl indeed."

Even Jin Shao's mother returned to her room with a smile

"What is wrong with you?" With a splash, the fish tail vanished, and a handsome man slowly emerged from the sea, his long hair cascading down to his waist, wet and tangled like seaweed on his shoulders and back. His lean, muscular chest was exposed, with glistening droplets of water slowly dripping down.

Eh? Lou Bao twisted her head, looking at him awkwardly, feeling a bit shy and angry. "Jin Shao, one must not lay hands on a lady."

"Baby, my dear Binbin baby, you have finally come!" The speaker was a very kind old woman, draped in a large shawl of deep red with golden edges, adorned entirely with jade decorations, exuding an air of luxury and elegance

Lou Bao moved her body slightly, her mind still in a haze, as the sea water around her rippled in waves with her movements

"Luo Bao, Luo Bao, do not be afraid, the sea water cannot harm you." The voice drew closer, like a rich chocolate melting on the tip of the tongue, carrying an indescribable tenderness

He shook his head, dried his body, and soon David, transformed into a parabolic arc, was thrown behind his head

He smiled slightly but did not answer her. Suddenly, he stood up straight, brushed off his clothes, and said: "Let's go, it's getting late. It's better to sleep a little earlier. Tomorrow, some volunteers will come to help gather supplies for the St. Paul Nursing Home. Every year at this time, the elderly from the Floating Life Nursing Home gather here. They contribute financially while others contribute their efforts to do something for those elderly people who have no children and are lonely and without support."

He smiled, leaned against the tree, and continued: "We have experienced all kinds of predicaments, sold tea eggs, picked up trash, and even stolen salted goods hanging in others' windows in the chilly wind."

"On our first meeting, I have no gifts to offer you." She removed the jade bracelet from her wrist, without further ado, took Lou Bao's hand, and slipped it on.

"Little guy!" He chuckled and shook his head, casually turning up the air conditioning in the car. His eyes inadvertently glanced at the rearview mirror, and his smile suddenly froze.

Lou Bao covered his hand and smiled awkwardly.

Where am I? She bit her finger and frowned

What a big fish! She bit her finger and pinched her own face while moving away from the sea water

Jin Shao glanced at Lou Bao, who was sleeping in a pig-like position in the back seat, shook his head, opened the car door, and walked out

"Tell me, where are you?" The voice became somewhat firm.

His long eyelashes drooped down, obscuring his gaze. "She even survived for a month eating the leftovers from the hotel. From that moment on, I vowed in my heart that I would give her the best from then on"

The corner of Hongcheng's mouth twitched slightly as he silently turned away, the water rippling, and a massive pearlescent white tail was swiftly flicked.

On the fair and handsome face, there is a red mark shaped like a fish tail

I... ...'' Lou Bao was in a difficult position, glancing at Jin Shao

I am in the Floating Life Nursing Home She suddenly awakened, an endless sense of fear surged over her like a tide

He slowly cooled his expression, furrowed his brows, reached out to start the car, and with a whoosh, the car surged forward, driving in a restless and agitated manner

Lord Hongcheng slowly emerged from the water, revealing a pair of long legs, gradually standing up, silently walking ashore, and exhaling a breath.

Beneath his abdomen lies a shimmering fish tail, adorned with a pearlescent blue hue

That smile, carrying a hint of indulgence and tenderness, left his heart both startled and amazed

Jin Shao smiled, flicked her forehead with her finger, turned around, and walked towards the villa

Suddenly, a massive fish tail emerged five meters away, shimmering in pearlescent white, with a flowing bluish glow, dazzling under the sunlight.

When I was young, my father passed away, and it was my mother who raised me alone. Under the colorful lights, Jin Shao's face became increasingly gentle

Jin Shao smiled gently and said softly, "Take it, Lou Bao, this is what you deserve here"

He has a delicate face, with eyes like shining stars, and the whites of his eyes carry a baby-like light blue hue, clean and clear. Just a slight pursing of his lips makes him as captivating as spring flowers in bloom. It feels so familiar, yet for a moment, Lou Bao simply cannot recall where she has seen him before.

Jin Shao laughed again, seeing her quite embarrassed. She coughed and changed the subject, "Alright, baby, let's go in. The elders inside have probably been waiting for you and are already quite hungry."

He turned back, glanced at Lou Bao, who was wrapped up like a large spring roll, a hint of tenderness flickering in his eyes, the corners of his mouth slightly curling up, and softly replied to her: "I am going to see someone very important."

The tree is adorned with colorful little star-shaped light bulbs, dancing and reflecting on the golden mouse silver tableware, creating a hazy glow.

Lou Bao crossed his arms and quietly watched him

The expression carries a gentle warmth infused with a hint of maternal love, while within that maternal love lies a touch of ambiguity.

Stop your screaming! Lou Bao! He said with slight anger, furrowing his brows, elegantly swishing his tail, and was about to come closer

Lou Bao slowly opened one eye

She was momentarily stunned, her gaze slowly descending, her eyes becoming vacant.

"So, are we here to help?" asked the coat on Lou Baola's body

The sky gradually darkened, and the villa was illuminated with countless stars, with various scattered lights intertwining beautifully

The colorful lights on the tree flicker and dance. The cool breeze passes by, making the scene seem particularly desolate

"Then why not let her live by your side?" Lou Bao asked reflexively

The self-service evening party soon became lively

Waves roll in one after another

Lou Bao's eyes rolled around mischievously, and he asked with a sly smile, "Is it a woman?"

At the end of the table, there is a row of small wicker chairs, occupied by seven or eight elegantly dressed elderly gentlemen, who are leisurely chatting while holding their wine glasses

Jin Shao laughed heartily and shook his head, "Lou Bao, before we discuss the concept of a lady, please allow me to wipe the drool off your face."

Her face, having just woken up, is flushed and quite adorable

David immediately executed a beautiful parabolic arc and flew out

She unexpectedly rolled on the ground with that piece of clothing, her little face flushed, and surprisingly fell asleep

"Jin Shao, where is this?" She curiously poked her little head out, with drool from her slumber still on her cheeks

Oh! Lou Bao let out a big yawn, accompanied by a tear, turned over, and with a thud, fell off the chair in the back row

"Where are we going?" she murmured, half-dreaming and half-awake.

No, I have never been a person who does good deeds. " Jin Shao curled his lips, indifferent, " It's just that among that group of volunteers, there is someone I want to see.

The villa is surrounded by a bronze fence, which is intricately welded to form a continuous array of roses, each one vividly lifelike

The elderly individuals sitting upright even spontaneously performed a few segments of the courtly dance.

A long table has already been set up under the Christmas tree in the nursing home, adorned with a splendid tablecloth, and bright candles are lit at both ends.

He did not get in, but leaned against the sports car, slowly took out a cigarette, lit it gently, and his eyes became increasingly dark.

She did not sit in the rattan chair, but instead leaned softly in the wheelchair