Zhang Yang sat beside the fish pond. In the pond, a man and woman with rather "honest-looking" faces stood atop the water as though treading waves.
The two kept their "eyes lowered and expressions obedient," and their clothes were a complete mess... Who would have imagined, anywhere else, that these two fellows were the two largest Rainbow Fish?
The reason the pair appeared so "obedient" was not only because of Zhang Yang's long hours of "communication and exchange," but also because he had personally "taught" them with his fists.
"You have already taken human form. I have taught you many principles and explained many rules to you." Zhang Yang watched the Rainbow Fish couple and said slowly, "According to human customs, you should have names.
Have you thought of what you want to be called?"
"Young Master, what should we be called?" The woman raised her head to glance at Zhang Yang, then lowered it again.
There were still bruises and swelling on her face.
The man looked up at Zhang Yang. His face was even more bruised and swollen, while his clothes hung loosely off him, clearly not fitting at all.
"Young Master, whatever you want us to be called, that is what we will be called!" the man replied.
Zhang Yang pondered for a moment before saying, "You are both fish, so how about taking Yu as your surname?
Yu sounds like fish, and it also means surplus or leftover. It is to remind you that if you refuse to obey and follow my rules, you will become the surplus—the leftover part.
Then, let your genders serve as your names. From now on, you will be called Yu Nan and Yu Nü. How does that sound?"
"We will listen to Young Master!" Yu Nan and Yu Nü said