1.
Yu Li is a merperson.
While fleeing for his life, he accidentally wandered into a forbidden place. When he opened his eyes again, he had arrived in a completely unfamiliar time and place.
His energy was spent, and he'd turned into a fish. Lying on the beach, he was about to dry up like a fish jerky.
Yu Li sighed to himself. Maybe this was for the best. At least his body would be left intact. That was better than being captured and dissected by bad people.
2.
Chi Xiao was a hunter known far and wide across the surrounding villages.
One day, he casually rescued a little fish on the verge of death.
That same night, in the same place, he found a handsome young man unconscious.
On an impulse, he brought him home and cared for him attentively.
3.
When Yu Li woke up, he found himself in an old-fashioned house.
The quilt covering him was a little worn, but clean, and carried the pleasant scent of soapwort.
A tall, sturdy man pushed the door open, carrying a bowl.
Yu Li caught the aroma of food, and his eyes lit up. "You saved me. I'll repay you."
4.
From then on, Yu Li gathered seafood and caught fish by the shore, while Chi Xiao went into the mountains to hunt. Working together, the two built a better and better life.
A friend joked with Chi Xiao, "Matchmakers are practically breaking down your door, yet you keep saying you don't want to marry. Don't tell me you're waiting to pick the low-hanging fruit at home?"
Chi Xiao blushed and snapped, "Don't talk nonsense."
Then he hurriedly glanced at Yu Li.
Yu Li lowered his head, not daring to meet his eyes, and his ears quietly turned red.
Reader's Guide:
1. One-on-one pairing, both leads' first relationship.
2. Set in an imaginary dynasty with many original details. The system of trade is the ancient practice of barter.
3. The little merperson has three forms: fish, human, and human with a fish tail.
4. Overall, this is a cozy, healing, slice-of-life sweet romance. Please enjoy!
Theme: Gratitude for nature's gifts.
