Working as a Caretaker at a Prehistoric Aquarium [Interstellar]

Chu Huai died in Dolphin Bay. It was no famous tourist attraction, but the notorious Dolphin Bay in an island nation, where dolphin carcasses littered the water. As the youngest and most popular Chinese face at the Marine Conservation Society, he died alongside countless dolphins beneath rusty harpoons. A harpoon pierced his lung. He thrashed and struggled in the water, choking out his last breath. When he opened his eyes again, he was lying in a room shaped like an eggshell but filled with futuristic technology. Outside the window, spherical aircraft moved neatly between the buildings like planets in orbit. On the coffee table, a nameplate made of a digital display gleamed. Name: Chu Huai Position: Keeper Institution: Blue Star Prehistoric Creatures Aquarium Calling this place an aquarium was an understatement. It was more like an underwater palace spanning an entire planet. Schools of dolphins chased and played around the underwater tunnels, while a dignified blue whale mother slowly swam by, protecting her calf. Chu Huai raised a hand to his chest. The place where the harpoon had pierced him was faintly warm, and an intricate, beautiful tattoo slowly appeared. The ocean sprites he had once known so well seemed drawn by something, and turned to look at him. He met the dolphins' eyes through the glass, his gaze so gentle it was almost embarrassing. Even the staff felt awkward about interrupting him. "Mr. Chu, the species you're responsible for are over here." If the whale exhibit was an underwater palace, then the small room beyond a series of reinforced glass doors was a cage built on the ocean floor. A creature that was neither human nor beast crouched in the corner. When he got a good look at it, Chu Huai froze. Could someone explain why the creature in his care looked exactly like the little Sea God from that pay-to-win raising game he had played in his previous life, Sacrifice to the Sea God, except that it was missing a glittering golden fish tail? A sudden pain shot through his head. "Loading game. Please wait." "Game loaded. Importing affection rating." "Affection rating imported." The moment the electronic voice vanished, the creature of unknown species slowly stood up in the corner. Nearly two meters tall, he radiated menace. He tilted his head slightly and scrutinized the newly delivered food from head to toe, a hint of confusion flashing in his cold eyes. This human... smells so good. As the progress bar for winning over his charge gradually filled, Chu Huai suddenly realized that the aquarium's mysterious big boss was looking at him in a very strange way. Reader's Guide: ★ A sea-loving, irresistible charmer who doesn't realize he's flirting, the recipient, Chu Huai * an overthinker who imagines all sorts of things, the Sea God, the pursuer, Pei Chi (name may change) ★ Due to mutation, all marine creatures have become much more intelligent, so the pursuer spends his days getting jealous of his beloved and the fish. ★ Chu Huai takes on a mermaid form in the middle and later parts of the story, and becomes insanely powerful. ★ An alternate interstellar setting, equally matched leads, sweet and doting romance, HE. The blurb was screenshotted on January 12, 2022. Theme: Protecting animals is everyone's responsibility