MTL - Little Mermaid Dressed As a Scientist-Chapter 12

The moment he saw this fish scale, Xu Qingshu realized that his current situation might be a little bad.

If his inference is correct, Zhou Suiyu must have established some kind of connection with the mermaid that he does not know about. Maybe Zhou Suiyu went out early and returned late during this time, just to stay with the mermaid.

Thinking of what he had agreed with Zhou Suiyu, "for a period of three months, whoever makes progress in mermaid research first will be able to continue the research, and the other one will quit automatically", Xu Qingshu couldn't help but squeeze the scales on his hands tightly. .

- He absolutely would never allow this to happen!

Not to mention that he couldn't bear to lose to Zhou Suiyu, a stunned young man who had just entered the research institute for less than half a year. Just thinking that the object of this research was the last Little Mermaid on Earth, Xu Qingshu could not be willing to do so. withdraw from this study.

After all, what scientist doesn't want his research project to be unique? And what project in the world is more unique than a research project like "The Last Mermaid on Earth"?

Not to mention that the research object of mermaid itself is special enough. Even if the research object is not a mermaid, as long as the prefix is ​​added with the words "the last one on earth", then ordinary things will become extremely precious.

Fortunately, the time he agreed with Zhou Suiyu was three months, and now it has only been more than a month, and he still has the possibility of turning back against the wind. It's just that the sea is vast, where is he going to find this little mermaid?

Xu Qingshu pinched the silver fish scale, stood on the deck and pondered for a while, and finally decided to start with Zhou Suiyu.

After all, Zhou Suiyu already knew the trace of the mermaid. Compared with finding a needle in a haystack, it would be easier to find a breakthrough in Zhou Suiyu.

Xu Qingshu is good at figuring out people's hearts, and as a person who secretly regards Zhou Suiyu as a strong enemy, he may know Zhou Suiyu better than Zhou Suiyu himself.

As I said before, Zhou Suiyu is good-looking, has a good family background, and is smart. And he really likes ocean research. To put it mildly, he is a person who is truly willing to give his youth, blood and life to the research and development of the ocean. Otherwise, he is a real. There is a second generation of mine rich in the family. What's wrong with doing something, he has to be a scientist?

You must know that the word "scientist" sounds bright and beautiful, but it is actually a very lonely profession. If you don't say anything else, just go to sea with the scientific research ship, which time is not as short as ten days and a half months, or as long as three to five months floating at sea? Away from relatives, friends, loved ones, away from the city’s feasting and splendid clothes, and even away from all communication, social and entertainment devices such as mobile phone networks. If you are not a person who truly loves this line of work, you may be able to persevere in the short term, but you will never be able to persevere in the long run.

When Xu Qingshu first entered the industry, it was because of love. But the reason why he hasn't left now has nothing to do with love, just because he doesn't have a better choice and way out. But Zhou Suiyu is different, he has a choice. If you have a choice, you are willing to stay and live this boring life, then only the word "love" can explain it.

In other words, since Zhou Suiyu really loves this line of work, he will definitely not be willing to hide his secrets. After all, science has no borders, so how can you hide it from your colleagues?

Moreover, Zhou Suiyu is such a proud person, and he must be very confident in his research ability. Even if he wanted to win against Xu Qingshu, he would definitely want to win in an upright manner. As long as Xu Qingshu said that he was now in a position to win, I believe Zhou Suiyu would definitely be willing to give in...

Thinking of this, Xu Qingshu immediately turned the research ship and headed towards the island.

Facts have proved that Xu Qingshu's speculation was not wrong. When he pinched the fish scale to find Zhou Suiyu, Zhou Suiyu even had a cramped look on his face.

Xu Qingshu observed his expression and said with a dejected expression: "I know you have found the little mermaid, and you have even secretly started your research. Congratulations, you won our game."

Zhou Suiyu pursed his lips before he could speak.

Then I heard Xu Qingshu continue: "If this is what you call a fair competition method, then I have nothing to say, but I want to remind you that since we want to talk about fairness, then we must at least compete on the same starting line. Now so…"

When Xu Qingshu said this, he deliberately paused before continuing: "Don't you think it's a bit ridiculous for you to talk about fair competition with me?"

Zhou Suiyu: "Then what do you think is fair?"

Xu Qingshu: "I think at least let me meet the mermaid, right? Then we will study each other, and once every three months, we will speak according to the research report, or let the little mermaid choose between you and me."

Zhou Suiyu was a little reluctant.

But Xu Qingshu directly moved Director Zheng out: "Director Zheng made a special account before coming here, saying that the Little Mermaid is not the private property of a certain person, not even a certain research institute, she is the public property of the entire human race. She is enough. It is precious and important enough, so Zheng Institute hopes that we can learn more about her and study her in order to better protect her."

"You alone, no matter how much you think about it, will still have limitations. If you study with you, the effect will always be much stronger than you alone. I know we are in a competitive relationship now, but don't forget, We are also colleagues, we are friends. Our starting point is the same, for the good of the Little Mermaid."

"Or, are you afraid that after I study with you, you will lose to me? Is winning or losing more important to you than letting the Little Mermaid live in this ocean healthily and happily? Is it more important than in human history? Is it more important to leave enough research reports about The Little Mermaid?"

This generous statement made Zhou Suiyu feel that if he refused to study the Little Mermaid with Xu Qingshu, he would be against the entire human race and against the whole world.

But even if Xu Qingshu put pressure on Zhou Suiyu from such a moral high ground, Zhou Suiyu still did not agree to him immediately.

But he didn't directly refuse, only said: "I'll think about it!"

Neither Xu Qingshu nor Zhou Suiyu slept well that night.

Especially Zhou Suiyu, who tossed and turned on the bed and couldn't fall asleep. His mind was the face of the Little Mermaid for a while, and Xu Qingshu's high-sounding words were in his mind.

In fact, if it were any other scientific research project, Xu Qingshu would definitely agree to Zhou Suiyu's words. Because in doing research, Zhou Suiyu was never afraid to compete head-to-head with anyone.

But when Xu Qingshu said that he wanted to study the Little Mermaid with him, Zhou Suiyu was unwilling from the bottom of his heart.

As for why he didn't want to, he didn't think deeply.

He just told himself in his heart that maybe because of getting along during this period of time, he no longer regarded the Little Mermaid as a simple research target, but regarded the Little Mermaid as a living entity with flesh and blood, feelings and independent ideas. .

In fact, this little mermaid is no different from a normal human except for having a tail and being unable to speak.

Since it is not a cold research goal, she can no longer be treated with cold research methods.

At least, you have to ask her if she wants to?

So after Zhou Suiyu got up early the next morning, he very calmly rejected Xu Qingshu's proposal last night: "I thought about what you said yesterday very seriously, and I think I still can't agree to you, but I can help Ask the Little Mermaid for advice."

Xu Qingshu made him laugh angrily when he heard it: "Are you kidding me? No matter how smart she is, no matter how she looks like a human being, she is not a human being, she is a fish! You told me that you are going to consult her your opinion? You tell me how you plan to seek her opinion, is it possible that you plan to ask her directly, 'I have a colleague who also wants to study you with me, would you like to?', like this?"

Zhou Suiyu nodded: "Almost!"

Xu Qingshu: "...If you don't want to, you don't want to, what excuse do you make!"

Zhou Suiyu: "Oh, then I don't want to."

Xu Qingshu: "...???"

Zhou Suiyu: "I think that what Zheng said yesterday is particularly true. The Little Mermaid is not the private property of a certain person, or even a research institute. If this is the case, then you should not study it. How should you study it? , why did you come to me? After all, she is not my fish and is not under my control."

At least not yet.

As for whether it is in the future, that can be discussed later.

Xu Qingshu was almost mad at him: "You are messing around. If I can find her, I will use it to find you?"

Zhou Suiyu: "Then... let me show you a direction?"

Xu Qingshu immediately said: "You say it!"

Zhou Suiyu: "She is in the sea."

Xu Qingshu: "..." I can go to you!

Zhou Suiyu managed to pull back a game and finally regained a good mood.

He likes to cook and study food on weekdays, especially when he is in a good mood.

It happened that there were eggs and flour on the island, so he suddenly tried the popular rice cooker cake on the Internet.

After all, girls like to eat sweets, and the Little Mermaid is also a girl, so the taste should be similar to that of ordinary little girls.

It turns out that Shen An'an really likes these little girls' things, and her eyes light up when she sees the rice cooker cake adorned with raisins.

Zhou Suiyu sat beside him and watched her eat contentedly.

When she had almost eaten, she asked tentatively, "I have a colleague who went to the island with me. He also wants to see you. Would you like to see him?"

Shen Anan tilted her head and thought about it.

It's okay to see you.

After all, by having more contact with both sides, she can better figure out who is the real male protagonist Xu Qingshu in the original novel.

As a result, just as she was about to nod her head, she heard Zhou Suiyu continue: "You can't talk, right? Then, if you want to see him, you can move your left hand, if you don't want to see him, you can move right hand."

In fact, Zhou Suiyu didn't really want Shen Anan to make a choice at all, because if he really wanted Shen Anan to choose, he would give Shen Anan a simpler order. For example, nod if you want, and shake your head if you don't. After all, how can a normal mermaid have an IQ that can distinguish between left and right hands!

But even though the instructions were so complicated, Zhou Suiyu still did not dare to take it lightly.

In order to be safe, after he finished speaking, he grabbed Shen An'an's left hand and pressed it firmly on the reef.

Then looked at her innocently and said, "Okay, you can choose now!"

Shen An'an: "..."

This kind of multiple-choice question with only one option is too southern, I will not!

Xu Qingshu didn't find the whereabouts of the Little Mermaid from Zhou Suiyu, and went back to the room to be sullen for a long time, and finally decided to start from another direction.

He went to the scientific research ship to retrieve Zhou Suiyu's route records for nearly a week, and then quickly locked the place Zhou Suiyu visited every day this week through investigation—that is, the rock where Zhou Suiyu and Shen Anan dated every day.

The next day, Xu Qingshu manipulated the small deep-sea submarine on the scientific research ship and appeared near the reef.

Today's small deep-sea submarines already have very good noise reduction technology, so you don't have to worry that the noise will drive away the little mermaid, but the deeper you dive, the more you feel that the surrounding area of ​​the submarine is dark, only the detection lights in front of the submarine can illuminate Light up a small area in front of the submarine.

While controlling the submarine, Xu Qingshu looked for the little mermaid near the reef.

After an unknown amount of time, a strange yet familiar figure finally appeared in the light beam in front of Xu Qingshu. Seaweed-like long hair, exquisite curves, silver fish tail swaying lightly in the beam.

- That was the little mermaid he had been searching for for more than a month. his little mermaid.

The author has something to say: Zhou Suiyu: "Whose little mermaid? I didn't catch it very well, you say it again."

Shen An'an: "What's yours is yours."