Dan Zhe's expression grew even more bitter.
He awkwardly scratched his cheek.
"Jin Se isn't human."
Since he'd already said it once...
It was much easier to say it again.
"Then what is she, if she isn't human?"
A smile appeared on Xiao Zhu's face.
"A monster—"
"She's a mermaid."
Dan Zhe said seriously.
"...A-a mermaid?!"
Xiao Zhu cried out, losing his composure.
"Ahem~"
He rubbed his throat.
His voice returned to normal.
"A mermaid?"
He repeated what he'd just said.
"Are you serious?"
"Have you... gotten into fairy tales lately?"
Xiao Zhu reached out to feel Dan Zhe's forehead.
Could he be running a high fever right now?
That would explain why he was talking nonsense.
"A Dong."
Dan Zhe dodged his friend's hand.
"I'm serious."
"I'm serious too."
Xiao Zhu's expression was solemn.
"A Zhe, let's go to the hospital first."
"As for the rest—"
"A Dong!"
Dan Zhe rubbed his forehead, feeling rather helpless.
"I'm not joking with you."
"I knew you wouldn't believe me..."
"How am I supposed to believe you?"
Xiao Zhu clenched his hands, his expression incredulous.
"A Zhe, we're both educated people of the modern age."
"We've received a scientific education."
"We believe in materialism."
Xiao Zhu paused briefly.
"And you're telling me your girlfriend isn't human?!"
"She's... she's a mermaid?"
Xiao Zhu's face twisted.
"Tell me, if you were in my shoes, would you believe it?"
Dan Zhe fell silent.
If he were in Xiao Zhu's shoes, he... wouldn't believe it.
He'd probably think A Dong had lost his mind.
And, just like A Dong had a moment ago, he'd want to take him to the hospital for a checkup.
"I believe you."
The sudden voice startled Dan Zhe and Xiao Zhu.
They turned around