"This is the first spawning season since the reappearance of the 'Golden Amberfish'. During this time, mature male 'Golden Amberfish' will start to secrete glandular fluid like amber on their bodies to attract the attention of the females. Just imagine, in the colorful coral reef waters, thousands of male 'Golden Amberfish' secreting golden liquid at the same time. It must be the most beautiful sight in the world."
In the meeting room, Meng Tao, the vice - dean of the Marine Biology Research Institute of Country C, was excitedly talking about his purpose of coming to Haicheng.
They had come for the 'Golden Amberfish'.
"Moreover, the 'Golden Amberfish' has a rather special habit. They like to mate and spawn when it's raining. Because when it rains, the sea is terrifying and intimidating to humans. Without the disturbance of humans and other natural enemies, they can more freely complete the continuation of their lives."
At this moment, Haicheng was indeed shrouded in rainy weather. The construction of the 'City of Hope' project had been forced to stop and would resume after the rain cleared.
Yan Yincheng propped his hands on his blind stick and was listening attentively to Vice - Dean Meng's request.
Vice - Dean Meng and his team had come this time with the intention of going to the 'Golden Amberfish' Nature Reserve from the ferry set up by the project at this time.
They had prepared a large amount of diving equipment and planned to take this opportunity to dive into the sea to observe the habits of the 'Golden Amberfish' and then write relevant research reports.
However, since the development rights of this sea area belonged to the Yan family, and it was also the Yan family that had discovered the 'Golden Amberfish', they intended to cooperate with the Yan family and hoped to get the manpower and financial support from the Yan family. After all, when the 'City of Hope' was built and put into use in the future, it would also have to participate in the work of protecting the 'Golden Amberfish', which was an inescapable responsibility.
Beside Yan Yincheng, Xu Zixi carefully flipped through the list of rare marine species that Vice - Dean Meng had brought, which he had published a long time ago. Her eyes were full of interest.
To be honest, she was also very interested in the 'Golden Amberfish' covered in golden liquid. She was quite tempted by the suggestion put forward by Vice - Dean Meng.
She had seen the 'Golden Amberfish' in the aquarium of the Haicheng Zoo before. Even though it was old and no longer secreted glandular fluid, its appearance was still extremely beautiful, fully showing the Creator's preference for it.
Only the 'Golden Amberfish' that was secreting golden glandular fluid was the real 'Golden Amberfish'.
"However, Vice - Dean Meng, it's not safe to go out to sea on a rainy day. It doesn't really matter to us, but you are all experts in the field of marine biology research. What if..." Xu Zixi voiced her concern.
Although it was just an ordinary rainy season at the moment, who could really say for sure about things on the sea?
Unexpectedly, after hearing this, Vice - Dean Meng burst out laughing:
"Little girl, you don't know this. People like us who are engaged in research never care about safety issues. For example, would an animal behavior expert who studies lions stop researching just because lions eat people? Of course not."
"Doing research has always been a combination of danger and opportunity. Maybe you don't know, but dedicating ourselves to research is our lifelong pursuit and dream."
How could Xu Zixi not know? She actually had some say in this regard.
Once in her research laboratory, a colleague had set a record of staying awake for five days and nights because she was too obsessed with research and writing reports. In the end, she almost died of overwork.
But at the moment when she collapsed, she completed her thesis. So there was no fear of death on her face, but excitement. The excitement of making a major breakthrough in research.
Even Xu Zixi herself had experiences of staying up for several days and nights when she was busy.
"In that case, I'll be the captain of the 'Golden Amberfish' research team of the 'City of Hope'. I'll select suitable people to go out to sea with you, Vice - Dean Meng."
Xu Zixi closed the brochure in her hand and said with a faint smile.
"Zixi?" Yan Yincheng was taken aback.
Vice - Dean Meng also looked at her in surprise: "You? Can you do it?"
It wasn't that he was being discriminatory, but Xu Zixi looked young and beautiful, and she was also the fiancée of Mr. Yan. She just seemed like a good - looking but useless person.
Xu Zixi said with a smile. "Vice - Dean Meng, please rest assured. I won't hold you back. I once got a diving instructor certificate. I'm good at both enriched air diving, twin - tank diving, as well as deep - sea diving and night diving."
Saying that, she looked at Yan Yincheng beside her and said in a somewhat flattering tone: "Brother Cheng, can I go out to sea with Vice - Dean Meng and his team?"
She hooked Yan Yincheng's finger with her little finger and gently shook it.
"The 'City of Hope' was designed by me. The inspiration came from the 'Golden Amberfish'. Its appearance itself represents a miracle. So, I want to see with my own eyes how wonderful this miracle is. Okay, Brother Cheng?"
Which man could resist the coquetry of his beloved woman in his ear?
Yan Yincheng was helpless with her, but he didn't want to agree so easily. His face was tense, which scared Vice - Dean Meng and the others opposite.
Vice - Dean Meng and his team certainly couldn't go out to sea immediately. They still needed to make some preparations and get everything in order before they could set off. Moreover, they would also measure the wind direction, wave height, ocean current and water temperature. Only when all the conditions were met would they have a chance of seeing the 'Golden Amberfish' in the process of courtship.
"Hehe, Mr. Yan and Miss Xu can discuss this slowly. We're not in a hurry." Vice - Dean Meng quickly said.
After seeing off Vice - Dean Meng, Yan Yincheng didn't say a word to Xu Zixi for the whole afternoon. Obviously, he was angry.
To make him talk, at night, after the two children had fallen asleep, Xu Zixi didn't go to the data room to look through materials. Instead, she changed into a rather revealing dress and suddenly hugged him when he was still on the phone with someone from Fengcheng.
"Brother Cheng~ Why are you ignoring me? Do you not like me anymore?" she said aggrievedly.
Yan Yincheng gasped, angrily cut off the call. He picked her up and put her on the windowsill, protecting her, and said gnashing his teeth:
"Wearing so little, aren't you afraid of catching a cold?"
She hooked his neck with a smile and said: "I'm not afraid of catching a cold, but I'm afraid you won't like me."
How could he not like her? He liked her to the core. She knew him too well and knew how to make him surrender immediately. "You know, I'm just worried about you. That's the sea, so vast and wide. And I..."
And I can't see.
She held his face and said softly: "Brother Cheng, can you dive? If you can't, I'll teach you, okay?"
"I can." Yan Yincheng said, "I can do all those things you mentioned. In my past life, because I knew there was no hope for my eyes, I tried a lot of bold things. Bungee jumping, diving, gliding, surfing. I've experienced all these extreme sports. And I've also got the relevant certificates."
Humph, don't think he knows nothing.
"If you're not at ease, we can go together. However, I still hope you can stay on the shore, like a lighthouse, waiting for me to come back."
This sentence "waiting for me to come back" broke down Yan Yincheng's determination.
That revealing dress finally served its greatest purpose. When he was being passionate, Yan Yincheng thought to himself, how could he be so easily controlled by her?
She must be relying on his love for her and being fearless.
But he was just willing to spoil her, unconditionally.