I Will Never Submit to Miss Grim Reaper - Chapter 223
Chapter 223: Momo, Hungry, Food
The weather on this day was exceptionally pleasant.
The warm sunlight hung high in the sky, casting a brilliant blue hue over the central sea and the silver sands below, as if serving as the sole guardian of this world, providing the brightness and warmth necessary for the creatures below to thrive.
Carried by the sea breeze, which carried the salty tang of the ocean, a faint hint of fishiness, and the scent of seaweed near the island reefs, brushed across the cheeks with the warmth of the summer wind, giving one a lazy feeling.
“Splash, splash, splash…”
In this breeze that belonged only to the sea, the waves rhythmically crashed onto the shore, wetting the nearby sand and the edges of the grass on the coastline, overturning a few small crabs and then receding, taking away some unsuspecting clams that weren’t prepared for the shore.
“Rustle, rustle…”
On Moon Orchid Island, one could see monitor lizards basking in the sun on large rocks and reefs. Some of these lizards were over a meter in size, while others were no bigger than a palm.
Perhaps some of the smaller monitor lizards couldn’t bear the scorching heat of the sun on certain rocks. They lifted their left front paw and right hind paw, avoiding contact with the hot rocks below to lower the temperature of their limbs. After a few seconds, feeling it was enough, they lowered their limbs, only to lift the right front paw and left hind paw, letting the cooled limbs support their bodies, the whole action appearing quite comical.
Finally, those lizards, unable to endure any longer or perhaps preparing to hunt, turned around with a “plop” and jumped into the sea.
The sea breeze stirred the surface of the water, creating layers of waves, causing the trees and shrubs on the island behind to rustle against each other, producing a comforting sound.
“……”
According to Yin Xiamo’s request, I sat on a huge rock, with one hand covering my hair to prevent the sea breeze from blowing it away, the other hand supporting my knee, one foot bent up, and the other foot dipping into the seawater in front, swaying slightly with the ocean.
Even under the scorching June sun, the seawater near the coastline still retained a noticeable temperature difference, despite being quite stable. Although it didn’t reach the level of hot water when taking a bath, it still made the foot I dipped in feel pleasantly warm.
“Not done yet?”
After maintaining this posture motionless for a few minutes, I glanced sideways towards the shore where Yin Xiamo was sitting on a small stool, holding a pencil in one hand and supporting a drawing board with the other.
“Just hold on for another thirty seconds!”
The girl waved her hand towards me, saying, “Nuo’er, look at the sea and try to show an expression of yearning.”
“Okay.”
Turning back, I looked towards the sea ahead.
Under the sunlight, the surface of the sea on the South China Sea side of Shenzhen was sparkling, faintly reflecting the blue sky and white clouds.
Occasionally, a group or just one or two flying fish would leap out of the blue sea, flapping their small wings and flying forward, only to “plop” back into the ocean after a while, creating ripples.
Further away, several orcas were lingering at the entrance of this circular ocean, between two high mountains. They seemed curious about the humans here, but also worried about the shallowness of the water here, constantly diving down and resurfacing, playing with their companions.
Orcas, also known as orcas, are one of the world’s most intelligent animals, possessing their own social and language systems. They are also one of the most friendly animals towards humans, with almost no recorded cases of them attacking humans to the point of causing death. Instead, incidents of orcas rescuing humans from malfunctioning fishing boats or accidentally falling into the water are frequently reported, as if these creatures instinctively know that humans will suffocate if they leave the air.
Also, they are not standard whales but belong to the family of dolphins within the orca genus. They primarily hunt large marine creatures such as whales or sharks.
It is said that orcas are very close to humans because they see us as we see little kittens, finding humans particularly adorable… I don’t know if it’s true or not, but at least during the days I’ve been on Moon Orchid Island, orcas have appeared in the nearby waters. If you’re not familiar with the small triangular fin on their backs, you might be startled, thinking a shark is approaching.
“Okay!”
Just as I was curiously watching the orcas at the entrance of the circular sea ahead, wondering if they would come closer, Yin Xiamo’s voice came from the shore, “One last picture, Nuo’er, you can play in the water over there, and I’ll draw based on the most exciting scenes we capture.”
“Huh? Play in the water?”
I turned around, “How do you want me to play in the water?”
“The water there isn’t even up to your thighs, don’t worry about getting in!”
Yin Xiamo shouted over, “You can look for sand in the seawater, or see if there are any small crabs inside, or just sit on a rock and move freely like that!”
“Can you draw me if I’m moving?”
Curiously, I asked, “Xiao Mo, what are you planning to draw?”
“I’m going to draw the cutest side of Nuo’er!”
Yin Xiamo gestured towards the seawater in front of me, “Okay, be natural, don’t think about me drawing behind you. Just pretend you’re here to sunbathe or swim. I want to see the most authentic Nuo’er!”
I definitely don’t want to swim over here!
I glanced at my flat stomach.
Under the chilling sunlight, the delicate skin of a girl’s stomach was fair and tender, its curves smooth and enticing. A large expanse of snowy white skin seemed like it could sweat with just a slight touch, slightly protruding but not appearing chubby at all, just like a baby’s round face. Not fat, very cute, it made people want to touch it.
Moreover, compared to a month ago, perhaps due to daily exercise, my stomach now had a faintly visible abdominal line. When I moved, or when the muscles around my waist needed to bend, this blurry line would appear, complementing the slightly bulging belly. Even I couldn’t help but feel… irresistibly attractive.
It’s precisely under this enticing little belly that at this moment, a certain restless organ is declaring its special status for today, much like a small trumpet.
It’s not exactly painful, but there’s a noticeable sensation.
This is also why I chose to have Yin Xiamo bring me here to Moon Orchid Island for a “vacation” today—here, it’s desolate and uninhabited, you can do whatever you want, there’s a sense of relaxation away from the hustle and bustle of the world, and the sunlight is abundant. Sunbathing by the sea warms up the whole body, and the pain in my stomach has been significantly relieved.
“Well then…”
Shifting my gaze from my little belly, I said to Yin Xiamo in the distance, “Then I’ll just entertain myself, okay?”
After arriving at Moon Orchid Island, I changed into the clothes Yin Xiamo had helped me buy before—a cute Lolita-style swimsuit.
This swimsuit adopts a style similar to a bikini, also known as a “three-point style.” The overall color is sky blue, with the top half of the bustier adorned with soft lace edges and small bows. The bottom part is designed similarly, and after putting it on, you just need to tie the satin ribbon of the decorative bow on.
I used to often see girls in anime wearing similar swimsuits, and I always wondered about the obvious loose knot on the bra and panties. Wouldn’t it be embarrassing if someone strange came by and pulled the strap, causing a wardrobe malfunction? When I wore it myself, I realized that this knot is actually just to secure the decorative bows on the bra and panties. Even if the straps come loose, it’s only the lace edges that loosen, the bra and panties won’t actually come off.
Of course, if you’re buying an H-style or easy-to-undo type, pretend I didn’t say anything. At least the swimsuit shops in Nanqi District don’t sell those kinds of things, you’d have to go to those vending machine-style in adult stores to find them. Xiao Mo probably wouldn’t buy me clothes like that…probably.
By the way, the seawater here is really warm…
I looked down at my two little feet soaking in the seawater.
At the same height, a girl’s feet are much smaller than a boy’s, and their shape tends to be a bit more “cute.” Besides, I’m not tall myself, and both my hands and feet can be classified as “miniature.” Even from my current perspective, these two little feet in the seawater give off a “soft and cute” feeling.
I don’t have the habit of painting my nails or getting manicures. Whether it’s my fingernails or toenails, they maintain their original pinkish flesh color. By now, after soaking in the water for a while, my toes seem a bit “oversaturated,” tender and shiny, like bright pearls in a shell.
Behind them, the fair skin of the instep is flawless, with a slightly plump sole that doesn’t give off a sense of being overweight. Both the shape and size are just right, the skin is fair with a hint of redness, soft to the touch. Even the uncle I used to be before becoming a girl could probably pick them up with just one hand.
Under the sunlight, I tried moving my toes a bit.
The girl’s feet in the seawater moved under my will, causing ripples.
“Splash—”
A little fish that had been swimming around my feet, occasionally nibbling on my toes, was startled by the sudden movement and quickly swam to hide behind a nearby reef.
I lifted one foot, “splash,” lifting it out of the water, straightening the instep, and checked the slightly wrinkled sole.
Similar to when I checked my body after transforming into a girl from living in the Wujia apartment, this foot is still delicate and fragile. It seems like even slightly ill-fitting shoes could cause it harm. Looking at it, it feels as if I’ve never used it to walk before.
Of course, when working at the maid café, I always dress nicely with suspenders and small leather shoes. The maid shoes Ouyang Xue specially ordered from the factory are not inferior in quality, the material is very soft, and wearing them is very comfortable.
“Splash—”
I pulled out the second little foot from the seawater and tried kicking the water with both feet.
It’s cool, with a hint of the ocean’s scent.
Decision made, if I feel uncomfortable during my period in the future, I’ll come here for a vacation.
I don’t know about other girls, but at least for me, drinking hot water during my period is effective.
Back when I was still an uncle, I had a certain gastrointestinal problem. If the weather was a bit cold and I didn’t cover my stomach properly at night, leaving it exposed, coupled with the body’s natural decrease in temperature during sleep, the temperature around my stomach organs would drop to a very low level. The low temperature would result in poor blood circulation, causing me to have diarrhea the next day.
Similarly, during menstruation, if I consume cold drinks, the coldness passing through my stomach and intestines affects the surrounding organs, stimulating that very sensitive organ that only girls have, leading to menstrual cramps.
So, in reverse, on days like this summer, if I come to the seaside to sunbathe and warm up my whole body, including my stomach, many discomforts such as menstrual cramps would be alleviated or even disappear.
But not every summer is suitable for this. It requires certain conditions. If it’s like the weather from a few days ago, with an average outside temperature of around 38-39 degrees Celsius, the kind of weather where even an egg would cook on the ground, then it’s better not to sunbathe. It’s scorching hot and can be deadly.
If conditions don’t allow for it, I feel like buying a warm patch and sticking it on my stomach would have a similar effect.
“Splish, splash…”
After kicking the seawater a few times, I pulled my feet back and stood on the stone below. With a slight exertion of my calf muscles, I stood up.
“Ah…”
I stretched lazily, loosening up my body, which had become a bit stiff from sitting and drawing for Yin Xiamo earlier. Then, I did some warm-up exercises on this rock, took a few steps forward, and stepped into the water.
Because it’s a beach away from the city, the sand in the shallow waters here isn’t as soft as the “White Sand Beach” in Nanqi District. You can feel quite a few small stones and shells in it, but they’re not very sharp, just within the tolerance of my foot skin.
The sea breeze blew, lifting my long hair scattered behind me, and swaying the bangs on both sides of my cheeks.
The hair blown near my eyes kept swaying, occasionally brushing against my face, giving me a tingling sensation.
The few orcas not far away seemed to have made some kind of decision. They leaped a few times near the exit and swam over in this direction.
“So warm…”
As Xiao Mo said, the waterline in this area only reaches a little above my knees, not even soaking my panties.
Technically, swimming during menstruation is prohibited, but if I don’t go into the water and just sunbathe by the sea… it should be fine, right?
I glanced at Xiao Mo on the shore, then looked at the dorsal fins of the orcas rapidly approaching from not far away, and asked with some concern, “Those aren’t sharks, are they?”
To be honest, I can still distinguish between sharks and orcas. The dorsal fin of a orca is very dark, similar to the coloring of a giant panda, basically black and white. But the dorsal fin of a shark is different, it’s more gray, and there are no sharks in this area. But just in case, I don’t want to be eaten by a shark sneaking in from somewhere.
“No, they’re not!”
The girl on the shore, holding a sketchpad, followed my gaze and glanced at the dorsal fins of the three orcas.
“They don’t mean any harm.”
With you saying that, I feel relieved.
Orcas are basically at the top of the marine food chain and are arch enemies of sharks, so it’s impossible for orcas and sharks to come together. Plus, orcas naturally have a high affinity for humans, unless it’s a special situation…
“Ying—”
Under my gaze, the three orcas swiftly approached from the circular sea area surrounded by two ring-shaped mountains, then stopped about ten meters away from the shallow water area where I was, making quite a cute sound.
Ah… such a strange sound.
My attention was completely drawn by the sudden arrival of the three orcas.
The overlords of the ocean, capable of taking on great white sharks one-on-one, and a pod of them can defeat the largest creature on Earth, the blue whale… and they make this sound?
I thought I misheard, so I took a step forward and said, “Meow, meow, meow?”
Because I really didn’t know how to greet these guys, I just treated them like Dingman and Miaomiao in the Cat Café and used my friendliest tone: “Meow, meow, meow, meow!”
“Ying, ying, ying…”
After hearing my “call,” the three orcas all popped their heads out of the water, then sank back down, leaping high into the air, emitting a sound that could echo throughout the entire island: “Ying, ying, ying—”
Are they really making those ying sounds? Aren’t you… the overlords of the ocean?
Perplexed, I felt like something was entangling my feet in the water again, so I couldn’t help but look down—
A small octopus.
Again?
This time, I definitely won’t let you…
As I was about to make up my mind to catch it, the little guy seemed to have some sort of telepathy, knowing that I was about to grab it. It immediately released all of its tentacles and swam directly towards the deeper waters.
This disturbance also startled some nearby schools of fish. Suddenly, there was a sound of rushing water as the fish quickly swam towards the deeper waters.
“Xiao Mo, can you help me pay attention? I… I’m really afraid of snakes.”
Seeing the small creature at the bottom of my foot scared away, I raised my head again: “If there are any sea snakes or the like, please remember to remind me…”
When Mayor Ye and the officials from the Shenzhen City Natural Resources Bureau came to this island with me before, they once caught a non-venomous sea snake. However, that was just luck, because most sea snakes are venomous, and they possess the strongest venom in the animal kingdom. I really don’t want to encounter one here…
“Ying, ying, ying…”
While checking the sand in the shallow water area, I heard the adorable cries of the tiger whales ahead once again.
Then, one of the tiger whales suddenly leaped high with a “splash.” Before I could realize what was happening, the other tiger whale beneath it churned in the water, slapping a large fish out of the surface.
“Snap!”
In mid-air, just as the whale that had leaped out of the water was about to land, it elegantly performed a badminton-like action, smacking the large fish thrown by its companion towards our direction.
“Plunk!”
The whale that flew out of the water landed again, and the large fish flew towards us in an arc in the air. Instinctively, I crouched down and covered my head, but it seemed like the fish wasn’t targeting me and flew past with a “whoosh,” landing on the lawn next to Xiao Mo.
“Whoosh, whoosh…”
Then, there was another sound of a whale leaping out of the water. Its two companions underneath once again cooperated to push a fish out of the water. In mid-air, the whale twisted its body again, using its tail to slap the fish towards us.
“Smack!”
Two fish landed on the lawn next to Yin Xiamo’s drawing board, flapped a few times, and seemed to faint.
“Ying, ying, ying, ying!”
After emitting another round of laughter or happiness, these three tiger whales sank to the seabed and swam towards the exit.
What… What’s going on?
“They thought that just now, when you bent down to try to catch the fish but failed, they believed you were too clumsy, so they decided to help you catch some fish to eat.”
Setting down the pen in her hand, Yin Xiamo walked over to the two fish, then waved to me, “Are you hungry? Shall we eat something?”
“Eat fish?”
I turned around, carefully walked a few steps in the shallow water area, climbed onto the shore, and came to Yin Xiamo’s side. “Have you finished drawing?”
“Yeah, I’m done.”
The girl gestured towards the drawing board beside her. “Do you want to see?”
“Yes.”
I hurried over. “I want to see what you’ve drawn, Xiao Mo…”
Then, I was startled by the sketches on the drawing board.
Because the first drawing in this sketchbook depicted the scene where I was scared by several orcas “cooperating to catch fish,” squatting on a rock with my head in my hands.
On the drawing, the little girl had beautiful long hair, slender legs, and delicate hands. Her chubby face and exceptionally graceful belly lines were depicted in a moment of panic, resembling a startled little rabbit, making one wish to rush over and protect her in their arms.
However, what surprised me was not Xiao Mo’s drawing skills, but her speed. You see, just a minute ago, the tiger whales had slapped the fish over to our side, and now, as I walked along the shoreline to the shallow water area, only a short minute had passed.
To complete such a beautiful drawing in just a minute… that’s definitely not something an ordinary person could do. What’s even more astonishing is that this drawing was almost indistinguishable from a “finished product.” If not limited by the size of the pencil and the drawing board, I suspect Xiao Mo could produce a 4K or even 8K high-definition wallpaper.
“Did you activate time acceleration?!” With doubt in mind, I flipped the sketch paper on the petal to the next page—
In the middle of the ocean, a little girl with bare feet gazed at the group of tiger whales ahead, her face full of curiosity and innocence.
Flipping again—
Sitting on a rock, her two little feet splashed the seawater playfully, a charming little girl.
“……”
She definitely used some kind of magic to interfere with time while drawing. Otherwise, even an octopus with thirty tentacles couldn’t draw so quickly.
So… does that mean when Xiao Mo asked me to strike a cute pose on the sea just now, it was all fake? Just to see me looking silly?
“Don’t give me that look! After all, I’ve been practicing this for thousands of years. Practice makes perfect.”
Under my gaze, Xiao Mo looked a bit embarrassed. “Isn’t it normal to be able to draw quickly?”
Practice makes perfect in your case?!
“Using that time acceleration didn’t have any impact on your body, did it?”
Having firmly believed that Xiao Mo definitely used some kind of magic while drawing, I walked over, worried. “Come clean, no lying!”
“Huh? Nuo’er, seeing those drawings, did you actually come over right away to worry about my body?”
Yin Xiamo looked flattered. “I’m really touched…”
“Don’t change the subject!”
I puffed up my cheeks. “In novels, using advanced magic usually puts a certain burden on the body. Xiao Mo, does this have any side effects? I need to know.”
“None.”
The girl in front of me shook her head, then seemed to want to reassure me completely. “Really, there aren’t any. I swear!”
“I believe you.”
I walked over from Xiao Mo’s side and crouched down. “How come those orcas are so smart, even cooperating as a team to catch fish?”
“So, Nuo’er, you’ve just read too many novels, thinking everything is a tragedy, and everywhere is a foreshadowing.”
Xiao Mo picked up one of the fish, which was as big as a computer keyboard. “Orcas are known for being friendly to humans, they love to play. They saw you bending over earlier, thinking you were hungry and trying to catch fish. But since you couldn’t catch any, they took action on their own.”
“Do I look that dumb?” I grumbled. “I was just looking for octopuses.”
“Kind of. It’s like when humans see a meowing kitten on the street, they think it’s hungry, so they come out to feed it. Finally, they run to the nearby grocery store and buy a sausage for the kitten.”
Holding the big fish in one hand, Xiao Mo gestured towards the small grove behind. “It’s lunchtime anyway. Shall we go for grilled fish? The little orcas were so enthusiastic, let’s not disappoint their goodwill.”
I looked at the big fish in Xiao Mo’s hand and on the lawn, feeling awkward. “I… can’t finish even one of these, they’re so big.”
“It’s okay, eat as much as you can, I’ll help with the rest.”
After grabbing two fish, the girl gestured with her eyes towards the sketchbook, notepad, and pencil, “Let’s go.”
I ran over, put the notepad and pen in my bag, and wearing a swimsuit with a backpack, hugged the drawing board to my chest, following behind Yin Xiamo.
“Behind this grove, there are several coconut trees. Later, we’ll find a place to make a fire. Nuo’er, you can grill the fish first, and I’ll go inside the limestone cave to fetch water. I’ll also pick a few coconuts for you on the way back.”
As Xiao Mo walked ahead, she spoke while helping to push aside the bushes and rubble. “Is your stomach still hurting?”
“Huh?” For some reason, hearing Xiao Mo’s concern, I felt a little touched.
“It’s not hurting much anymore, just occasionally there’s a kind of diarrhea-like… muscle spasm, a bit uncomfortable.”
“Then later, after I fetch the mineral water from inside the limestone cave, I’ll let it sit in the sun for a while,” the girl in front suggested.
She turned to glance at my stomach. “If you feel uncomfortable later, feel free to tell me. I’ll be by your side these days.”
“Why is Xiao Mo suddenly so caring?” I put on a skeptical expression.
“You’re not thinking about something bad again, are you?”
“How could I!” Xiao Mo looked serious.
“I’m devoted to my wife, you know!”
“……”
I hesitated for a moment, set down the board in my hand, and walked towards Yin Xiamo. Stopping about ten centimeters away from her, I extended my hand and lifted her skirt.
“What…” The girl in front of me was dumbfounded.
“Nuo’er, what are you… what are you doing?”
“Aren’t we a couple? Couples should…”
I extended my other hand, attempting to touch the girl’s chest.
“…do these kinds of things.”
“Stop, stop, stop!”
Xiao Mo grabbed my wrist, took a deep breath, and said, ” Nuo’er, you can’t be thinking about these strange things right now. Your health is important.”
“Mm.”
I withdrew my hand satisfactorily. “Consider you passed the test.”
“I knew my Nuo’er wouldn’t…”
Before Yin Xiamo could finish, I interrupted, “Quickly go find water and coconuts.”
“Momo, hungry, food…”
“……”
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