ICTEUWMN Chapter 189 Extra Eight

After seeing Fish Soup Noodles’ latest reply, the entire star network fell silent for three seconds, then everything on this evening was destined to boil over.

Because it turned out to be a wedding leave…

Teacher Fish Soup Noodles, you’re really pushing the limits here! TwT

However, after the initial disbelieving screams from star network, what gradually flooded in were, naturally, the warm blessings and beautiful expectations from Fish Soup Noodles’ fans and friends across the universe.

[Although I really can’t bear it, since you’re on wedding leave, you must have a great time and enjoy yourself! Waiting eagerly for Teacher Fish Soup Noodles to return and continue updating~ Super excited for the upcoming story!]

[Crying while sending blessings, pretending I’m happy too…Teacher Fish Soup Noodles being happy is the happiest thing for us fish fans.]

Of course, a large number of fish fans also quickly flocked to Huo Ting’s StarBlog, and the various jealousy-laced “be blessed” comments below even became a real-time hot topic for a while, making everyone on star network laugh uncontrollably.

During this period, the updates of “Live Broadcast Of Huaxia” gradually approached the end of a segment, and without a doubt, it pushed the craze for Blue Star Huaxia history to a new peak.

All the fascinating ancestors now had huge fan bases within the interstellar book fan community. Everyone always enjoyed enthusiastically discussing the dazzling histories and figures of the various dynasties.

And the most interesting part was that, in the last elective class before the holiday, Fish Soup Noodles assigned a rather special piece of homework.

That was, the theme of the second Mermaid Literary Foundation essay competition would be ancient Blue Star history. Whether imitating the historical live broadcast style of “Live Broadcast Of Huaxia,” or using any format born from one’s wild imagination, all submissions were welcome.

The final winner, in addition to the usual prize money, honor, and adaptation rights, would receive an extra mysterious gift personally prepared by Fish Soup Noodles–a Blue Star Kaleidoscope.

It was said that one could see many natural sceneries from the ancient Blue Star era through it.

This naturally and instantly ignited the enthusiasm of creators all across the universe, with first-day submissions multiplying several times over compared to the first Mermaid essay event.

The Huanyu official team even changed the design of Fish Soup Noodles’ author column to a special white wave-themed limited edition decoration, and the gift effects thrown by readers were also replaced with various types of limited-edition beautiful flower bouquets.

And right on the first day of the wedding leave, while everyone in the forums was tearfully blessing and looking forward to Fish Soup Noodles’ return, Huanyu directly announced a piece of news:

That was, during Fish Soup Noodles’ wedding leave, fish fans across the universe could claim wedding candies for a limited time at offline merchandise counters and IP theme parks! Distribution would officially begin tomorrow!

[Wuuu, so we can’t attend the wedding in person, but we can eat candy, right?!]

[So blessed again, fellow fish fans TwT I suddenly feel nostalgic for “God of Cooking”, once I get my candy tomorrow, I’m going back to reread the old novel again!]

[I’m dying of laughter, stop commenting on star network, I just saw there’s already a line of people with tents at the merchandise shop downstairs.]

This immediately made everyone anxious. What if they couldn’t get any? Just like the previous merchandise drops!

But the next day, all the fish fans realized they had over-thought it, because this time the stock was remarkably and generously sufficient.

And the wedding candy was extremely exquisite. It was an elegant crystal bottle gift box tied with a blue ribbon and a chibi mermaid pendant, filled with various ocean-themed candies.

Many fish fans who received the first batch of wedding candy that day posted their records on star network, with many posts successfully making it to the hot search.

[I really got it! And not only is it super beautiful, but it also tastes amazing. The pearl candy with sea swallow milk is simply amazing! [starry eyes]]

[Wait, am I the only one who loves the conch shell wafers inside?! I was instantly stunned and amazed, they are so pretty and delicious at the same time.]

[My favorite is the shell chocolate, it even has a filling inside!]

Many fish fans originally didn’t want to eat them at all, planning to keep the candy box at home as a souvenir.

But once they saw the overwhelmingly positive reviews on star network and how tasty it all looked, anyone who gave in and opened the package to try just one piece was instantly blown away and couldn’t stop.

[But seeing how carefully the candies were prepared, we fish fans can finally rest assured. Huanyu, this time your event was organized pretty well.]

However, before everyone could finish praising Huanyu, the official Huanyu account quickly issued a statement, clarifying that they were only responsible for the offline distribution of the candies.

[Huanyu Reading Platform: …Because actually, it was General Huo Ting who invited everyone to enjoy the wedding candies. Isn’t that sweet? The editors also received some today…they’re super delicious! [grinning]]

All the fish fans across the universe who saw this announcement: ?

Everyone, who just a second ago had been moved and excited, suddenly felt the candy in their mouths turn sour.

[I knew it! I was wondering why I got the only sour plum-flavored little fish gummy inside! (tsundere puts on sunglasses to hide teary eyes)]

[Great, I was still worried that giving away candies for so many days would bankrupt Huanyu, but now I’m going to shamelessly line up every day to get a pack!]

After all, that’s our Teacher Fish Soup Noodles. Just for the fact that you managed to snatch him away, we’re going to line up like crazy to eat you poor with the candies you’re giving away. You should see the true fighting power of us fish fans!

Meanwhile, far away on a picturesque island, after seeing the heated discussions on star network, Huo Ting simply raised his eyebrows without comment, while Yu Mian couldn’t stop laughing.

After all, if the goal was to eat Huo Ting into poverty, that task might actually be a bit challenging.

“What are you two giggling about over there? Hurry up, the ceremony is about to start!”

After searching for them for a while, Madam Yu Hui finally found Yu Mian and Huo Ting hiding upstairs after changing clothes, clearly slacking off, and called out to them with half amusement and half exasperation.

Today, Madam Yu Hui wore a light blue gown, and her long hair was tied up into a bun. At first glance, she looked quite dignified…but all that disappeared the moment she opened her mouth.

Upon hearing her words, Yu Mian became slightly nervous, but in the next second, Huo Ting stood up and held his hand, leading him downstairs.

“What are you nervous about?”

“Ahem, who’s nervous? I’m not nervous. Are you nervous?”

Huo Ting asked with a low chuckle, and Yu Mian immediately denied it, even pulling Huo Ting to run down faster.

Seeing the two little ones running over from afar, Madam Yu Hui and the guests nearby couldn’t help but smile deeper and deeper.

See? Her judgment back then hadn’t been wrong at all!

The wedding on the island was warm and private, not too formal, and more like a rare seaside gathering.

As night gradually fell, the lights set up along the shore lit up one by one, making everything look even more dreamlike under the rose-tinted sea and evening glow.

Huo Ting wore a military uniform, and Yu Mian wore a white suit. The sight of them holding hands and drinking together was indeed beautiful.

Although, Huo Ting’s wine glass had long been swapped out for juice by Yu Mian.

“Is it that serious?”

Huo Ting had originally tried to negotiate, but Yu Mian firmly rejected him.

“No. You absolutely cannot touch alcohol.”

This guy had no idea how terrible his alcohol tolerance really was.

Huo Ting: “.”

Huo Ting glanced at the glass in Yu Mian’s hand and eventually took a sip of juice obediently.

As for the location of the wedding, it all started with a box sent by Grandpa Huo.

Inside was an electronic key.

“I picked this gift together with that brat Huo Ting after quite a bit of deliberation, see if you like it?”

Grandpa Huo Yuejiang smiled as he gave them the wedding gift and quietly slipped away with hands behind his back.

Yu Mian opened the box curiously and looked at the information and coordinates inside, only to realize…it was a full map of a private island!

The islands on it were scattered across the sea like pearls.

“The coordinates are included. If you get tired of writing in the future, just use the conch, and you can immediately teleport over.”

Huo Ting explained briefly.

Yu Mian: !

Hiss! Could this be a difference in thought processes?

Although he’d earned quite a bit of royalties from both the interstellar and Earth sides, he honestly had never thought of directly buying a private island.

Wouldn’t that mean that, from now on after finishing an update, he could transform a fishtail and swim around the island for a lap?

Yu Mian suddenly found this quite exciting.

Especially after landing on the island by starship, Yu Mian realized that everything here was even more beautiful and magical than he had imagined.

The wedding venue was on the largest main island, but many other nearby islands would have to be explored slowly. They were said to have different scenery and features.

The gift from his parents was even more mysterious.

It wasn’t until just before departure for the honeymoon that Madam Yu Hui handed them two boxes.

At first glance, it was a pair of blue necklaces.

“Necklaces? The color is really pretty…”

Although neither he nor Huo Ting usually wore accessories, since it was from his parents, they were definitely going to love it.

“These aren’t just ordinary necklaces. On the next full moon night, remember to wear them and go swimming together at the seaside. There will be a surprise.”

Madam Yu Hui gave a small mysterious smile and didn’t reveal the answer.

Yu Mian glanced at Huo Ting and a certain guess popped up in his mind.

But he still found it hard to believe. Could it really be that magical?

“You two will find out the truth tomorrow when you go on your honeymoon. For now, come over here and take some photos!”

Madam Yu Hui finally dragged the two off to the beach for pictures in her usual whirlwind style.

Although only close family were invited to this warm and private wedding, as the leader of the mom-fan club, Madam Yu Hui had already promised the beloved fans that she would pick the most dreamlike wedding photo to share with everyone!

The photo session went on until late at night and Yu Mian finally collapsed onto the bed, exhausted.

‘Help! Why is my mother’s obsession with taking pictures still this strong?’

It was clear that dozens of the photos looked the same, yet she could still spend half a day just to choose the best-looking one.

Even Huo Ting silently let out a breath of relief, subconsciously picking up the glass of water beside him and taking a sip.

Although the moment he drank it, he realized something was off about the taste.

Yu Mian: !???

“You drank alcohol!”

With alarm bells ringing, Yu Mian immediately lunged over and pinned Huo Ting down, discovering that the glass indeed held champagne.

“Will it be very serious?”

Huo Ting, who was pinned down, looked at Yu Mian with a hint of amusement in his eyes.

Yu Mian’s expression gradually turned solemn and hesitant.

How would this fish know?

Maybe since this guy hadn’t drunk in so long, it wouldn’t be as serious as before?

Was he overthinking it?

[Fish pondering jpg]

At this moment, Yu Mian hadn’t realized how serious the situation was. The next second, Huo Ting gently pulled his hand, nuzzling his palm like a harmless small animal showing weakness.

Especially since Huo Ting was wearing his formal military uniform today, being pinned in front of him and silently locking eyes like this…it took a few more glances for Yu Mian to realize this posture was indeed dangerous.

Yu Mian: O///0!

Damn it, lust really clouds the mind.

When the first small pearl unexpectedly rolled down, Yu Mian noticed with tearful eyes that Huo Ting’s slightly calloused fingertip had already gently stroked the corner of his eye to catch it.

He lowered his eyes to examine the pearl and let out a soft chuckle.

This instantly made a certain fish stiffen and blush to the point of steaming.

Wait, wait, wait, you system that gave teardrop pearls as a reward, do you even realize how outrageous it is for it to appear at this time?! Huh???

As for all of this, it wasn’t until noon the next day, after Huo Ting finished gathering and searching through all the pearls in the room, that he bent over and looked at the fish still tightly wrapped in a blanket pretending to be asleep.

He gently brushed aside a few strands of hair poking out from the blanket, signaling that he had collected them all.

The next second, a hand confidently extended from the blanket and opened its palm.

Huo Ting cautiously placed the bottle containing the pearls into that palm.

The result was that all the pearls were confiscated, but the person still refused to come out.

“…You promise never to drink again?”

Huo Ting’s lips curled up as he tried to carefully negotiate, but clearly he had already been “sentenced” in a certain fish’s heart.

He was even poked once with Yu Mian’s stubborn and aggrieved fish tail.

The fish wanted silence now!

However, despite the social death experience, Yu Mian discovered something good. His mental power was now overflowing and his writing speed even increased.

So from the second night of the honeymoon, Yu Mian confidently declared he was going to write and stock up chapters.

“What are you looking at? Even if I took wedding leave, don’t you have documents to go through? Didn’t Secretary Hals send you other work and matters to deal with? Are you just planning to completely wash your hands of it?”

What kind of work attitude was this!

Unlike himself…taking wedding leave yet still diligently writing.

Huo Ting, who was bombarded with a series of questions, simply lowered his eyes and looked at Yu Mian, which inexplicably made Yu Mian feel like he was bullying someone.

Ahem, although that might be the truth.

A few minutes later, Secretary Hals, who received a message from Huo Ting asking about the backlog of documents, fell into deep silence on the Central Star.

[Hals: No, do you think this is appropriate?]

For the first time, Secretary Hals mustered the courage not to immediately obey orders and reply with “understood”, but instead responded as calmly as possible with a question.

[Huo Ting: ?]

When he received Secretary Hals’ question, Huo Ting hesitated and replied with a question mark.

Receiving a question mark back, Secretary Hals mind immediately exploded.

[Hals: If you keep this up, I will report you to Aunt Yu Hui! Who goes off to handle official duties during their honeymoon?! The Chairman already reassigned all your duties this month to other departments, there’s literally nothing left!]

This was simply outrageous!

Secretary Hals even began to wonder in his head…could it be that his boss was really dense enough to try doing this during his honeymoon?

Oh heaven, oh gods of the universe!

It wasn’t until Yu Mian, who was standing nearby, saw Huo Ting silently staring at his light brain and curiously leaned over to read Secretary Hals’s reply. After reading, he laughed so hard and Huo Ting grabbed his hand again.

“Wait, tonight happens to be a full moon!”

But just as Yu Mian was being pulled close, he realized the night falling outside the window by the sea matched the full moon night his mother had mentioned.

They had to try that magical gift.

After all, if his parents said it was amazing, there must be something impressive about it.

Yu Mian excitedly dragged Huo Ting to put on the two necklaces, but after quite a while, they didn’t notice anything special.

“That’s strange. Could we be doing it wrong?”

Yu Mian subconsciously flicked out his fish tail to pull Huo Ting back toward the shore, but Huo Ting suddenly stopped him.

“Fish tail.”

Huo Ting hesitated slightly and motioned for Yu Mian to look at the water. Yu Mian’s eyes instantly widened in disbelief and he froze.

Shock! Huo Ting had turned into a mermaid too!?

It was an inky-black fish tail.

It was just as strong and powerful, with incredibly smooth lines, exactly like his legs before they transformed!

And when both of them wore the necklaces, they could even sense each other’s location in the water.

“Oh! In that case, we can swim out to the heart of the sea to see the full moon!”

Yu Mian was still in shock, but his mind suddenly filled with all sorts of things they couldn’t do before.

Although Huo Ting was a strong swimmer and not much slower than him, he was still limited by a human body and couldn’t go too far or too deep.

But now, with both of them having fish tails, didn’t that mean they could explore the waters together every full moon?

Or dive to the ocean floor to see mysterious sights? Or maybe, just like his story, go search for whales and watch the rainbows through their sprays??

Thinking carefully, this gift from his parents was just too perfect.

“Then shall we go together?”

Huo Ting looked at Yu Mian, who was swimming in circles in the water to examine his fish tail. He smiled and tried swaying his own tail to grab Yu Mian’s hand.

Caught off guard as he was pulled forward by Huo Ting, Yu Mian was surprised but couldn’t help laughing.

“Wait a second, it’s your first time having a tail and you’re already swimming this fast! What if you bump into a little fish in the water…”

Two figures, one gold and one black, swam swiftly and gracefully across the sea surface sparkling with countless bits of golden moonlight, accompanied by excited and cheerful chatter as they headed toward the rising moon.

Everything felt like a dreamy fairy tale.

The moon rose to the center of the sky, vast and full.

As Yu Mian quietly gazed at the enormous full moon beneath the starry sky, he felt like countless new ideas and plots were forming in his mind.

“I feel like this time when I go back, I can write a new story after finishing the old one.”

“But time really flies. Another book is about to come to an end…”

Hearing this, Huo Ting glanced at Yu Mian, whose fingers were interlocked with his.

“What do you think happens after a story ends?”

Yu Mian thought for a moment and finally answered with a smile:

“I think they must still be living happily somewhere in the universe, only the beautiful story has temporarily said goodbye to us.”

–The End–

.⁠·⁠´⁠¯⁠`⁠(⁠>⁠▂⁠<⁠)⁠´⁠¯⁠`⁠·⁠. It’s a bittersweet feeling, but this the end everyone. We got to see many of the tropes in danmei novels which was a blast.

Thank you for all the support upto the end. I hope to meet you at the next novel. 🧡🧡