Chapter 52: Sis, I’ll Catch Sharks to Support You
Whoosh—
They shot forward like torpedoes, biting onto fishing nets and rushing straight toward any garbage floating nearby.
Without Chi Qian or the others lifting a finger, that whole stretch of ocean was spotless in no time.
After the ordeal, the two killer whales started bickering again.
Even Chi Fengxiao, who couldn’t understand a single word, could tell from their tones that they were swearing at each other.
As they swam, they ran into Gu Hua’s group’s small boats.
Luo Fan, bored out of his mind, was poking at trash floating on the surface. Out of the corner of his eye, he suddenly froze stiff.
“W–what is that? Quick, look! How are Chi Qian and the others… floating on the water?!”
Gu Hua turned her head, and the smile on her face instantly froze.
She screamed in her heart: System, you look for yourself! Tell me, does this make any damn sense?!
Riding horses, bikes, cows, even pigs—fine, whatever. But who the hell rides a killer whale?!
This wasn’t a movie!!
The system was speechless: [This plotline has collapsed. Initiating reset and repair. Please be patient, host…]
“I can’t wait! Just knock me out already! That Chi Qian is basically a ghost in human skin!” Gu Hua was on the verge of a breakdown.
The system: “……”
Everyone else was utterly dumbfounded.
The two killer whales charged forward, their tails sending up massive sprays of water that rained straight down on the boats.
Whoooosh—
The deafening sound drenched everyone head to toe.
Luo Zichuan’s brain nearly short-circuited: “How on earth is this possible? How are they riding killer whales?!”
It simply defied all logic!
Smack! Killer Whale No. 1 slapped its tail against the back of their boat.
The three small boats spun in place several times, like fans turned to their highest setting, whirling nonstop.
Screams of terror split the sky, mixed with retching noises.
Killer Whale No. 1 let out a laugh-like call, just like a mischievous kid whose prank had succeeded.
That’ll teach you for bullying big sis—ha! Serves you right!
Chi Qian laughed heartily. “Nice job!”
Both whales chirped in chorus: “Chee-chee!”
But harmony lasted less than a second before they started arguing again, “She was praising me, you shameless idiot, buzz off!”
“Who’s shameless? I clearly did more of the work! Quit stealing my credit, you damn green tea!”
[Before: “What big scenes haven’t I seen?” After: “Okay, I’ve never seen this before. I kneel.”]
[Damn it, which way do I kowtow to raise such precious babies?!]
[A tail that can slap sharks flying, that can chase down a humpback whale for miles—those “babies” weigh tons! Ten of you wouldn’t last one hit.]
[I’m dying of laughter. These two porky brats are chubby as hell and mischievous to boot. Actress? Idol? Don’t care, no face given!]
The two “porky brats”… no, killer whales, not only pranked Gu Hua’s group, but also cleaned up all the garbage in the sea around them.
They didn’t leave a single piece behind.
And since each guest group had a trash-collection quota for the day, failing to reach it meant punishment…
Of course, the whales hadn’t meant harm. They were only trying to please their beloved “big sis.”
When they returned to shore, the killer whales tried to whisk Chi Qian away while the others disembarked.
Unfortunately for them, she noticed and jumped down in time.
Killer Whale No. 1: “Big sis, come with me! I’ll catch sharks to feed you!”
Killer Whale No. 2: “I can grab a baby humpback whale for you to play ball with! Come with me!”
Chi Qian: “……” Leave them alone! What did sharks and baby humpbacks ever do to deserve this?!
The whales swam away reluctantly, but moments later popped back up to spray her with water.
“Big sis! Big sis!”
“Look at me! I can spray higher than him!”
“I’ll come back tomorrow to play with you again!”
Pshhh! Pshhh!
Chi Qian grabbed their fins, squeezing and kneading as much as she liked.
Smooth and slippery—not as soft as fur, but a special feeling all its own.
Killer Whale No. 1 shyly covered its face: She definitely likes me.
Killer Whale No. 2 forced calm: I’ll bring a betrothal gift next time and propose…
When they finally swam off, Chi Fengxiao and Shen Jing father-and-son were still buzzing with excitement, unable to calm down.
“Dad, did I really just ride a killer whale? I’m not dreaming, right?!” Little Shen Jiashu’s cheeks were flushed with excitement.
Shen Jing patted his head. “It’s real, not a dream. I can’t believe it either. To have this experience in my lifetime… truly…”
Whether it was riding on the whales out to sea, witnessing the ocean scenery along the way, or watching sharks get smacked around…
It was a breathtaking sight no boat could ever offer.
To experience it even once—it was worth dying happy.
Chi Fengxiao, still reeling, suddenly pulled Chi Qian closer by the shoulder.
He lowered his voice. “So… how did you call the whales over? Hmm?”
He’d already suspected earlier. That rickety boat had been moving way too fast, as if something was pushing them along underneath.
And now—killer whales again.
He wasn’t dumb enough to think this was just coincidence.
Chi Qian lowered her voice too. “Uncle, since it’s come to this, I won’t hide it anymore. The truth is—I’m…”
Chi Fengxiao held his breath.
Chi Qian’s tone grew grave. “I’m a sea witch, banished from the deep by the Dragon King because I scammed the Little Mermaid with fake goods and refused after-sales service. Now I’m on land, seeking revenge.”
Chi Fengxiao: “……So, am I supposed to V-transfer you 50 bucks before hearing your revenge plan?”
“Nope. Old Man Ken raised the price. It’s 60 now.”
Chi Fengxiao laughed and tugged her ear. “Daring to scam even your uncle, huh? Looks like someone’s itching for a spanking.”
[Got it. Chi Qian’s persona this episode is: Deep-Sea Witch (not really).]
[What, so Forest Princess Kriksa-sha’s title is passé now??]
[Old Man Ken’s Crazy Thursday price hike—childhood ruined.]
[Sis Qian, let’s join the Church of KFC together and achieve eternal life!]
Since they returned early, there was still time to build bamboo huts.
These dirty and tiring chores were never something Chi Fengxiao would let Chi Qian do. He tossed her an already-opened coconut, sending her off to the side to play.
Chi Qian leaned against a tree, dozing off, when she suddenly heard Orca No. 2’s distinctive call.
She stood up, clutching her coconut, and walked toward the shore.
Orca No. 2 had returned, a length of iron chain clamped in its mouth as it swam onto the beach.
At the other end of the chain, something broke the surface of the water.
It was a rust-covered iron chest.
“Big Sis, I just fished this up from the seafloor. Humans seem to really like these. I’ll give it to you. When I grow up, will you marry me?” Orca No. 2 asked shyly.
Chi Qian: “How old are you?”
“I’m ten this year!”
Chi Qian: “No way. You’re five years younger than me. Sister-brother romance never ends well.”
Orca No. 2, aggrieved: “But… I’ll grow up!”
“Sigh, maybe in the ocean early romance isn’t illegal, but on land? If I dared, my parents and teachers would beat me senseless.”
“That’s so miserable. Like my eight-year-old little brother—he’s got girls in both arms every day, changing girlfriends all the time.”
“…And his girlfriends put up with that?”
“Hehe, he’s really good at balancing them all~” Orca No. 2 rubbed its cheek with a fin. “Not like that great white shark next door. Already had a wife but still cheated with other sharks. Yesterday his wife chased him thousands of miles—almost beat the crap out of him. Literally.”
Chi Qian: Ew… this gossip stinks.
