So here's a new story. Hope you enjoy it.

I won't publish the other chapters yet but I just want to see if you guys like this new story.

Merman Wei Ying and Cold Business Man Lan Zhan

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Wei Ying had lived most of his life under the sea. But because of the mysterious alluring man he abandoned the thought of growing old with a beautiful mermaid.

It was the bottle of a weird drink that got Wei Ying captivated enough to leave his cove and venture to the shores. Where the humans are seen often.

There he meets the handsome man who offers those bottles and leaves them behind.

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The ocean breeze was cool as it hit the face of Lan Zhan. The smell of salt in the air was very strong as the waves gets bigger and bigger. The sky was a vast blue with no signs of clouds. While the sun was already nearing the edge of the sea. He was by the beach just like the previous days. It was his safe haven. A place where no one can disturb him or force him to marry someone he doesn't like.

Beside him sat two bottles of emperor smile, the product of his parents hard work. It was his only reminder of his parents hard work before they died.

Lan Zhan looked up into the sky and spotted the twin stars that he deemed as his parents who're now watching from up there. Though he doesn't smile much, this time he allowed it as his lips broke into a small smile barely noticeable.

But a certain mer hidden behind a rock saw it. He found the man looking even more handsome than he already is. And his heart beat faster the longer he stared. Just like the other days.

"Hmm... When will that handsome guy leave? I want to drinks those bottles already. I've been craving them a lot and badly wants the taste in my mouth." Wei Ying whined as he played with his long hair. It had been an hour now since he was hiding.

This has been his daily routine ever since he fell in love with the handsome man and his bottles of weird drink. At first he hated the taste of the drink but after a while he began to love it and got addicted to it.

Another hour had passed before finally Lan Zhan stood up from his seat. He dusted his pants before leaving. Clearly forgetting the bottles he had brought with him.

And once his figure was far away Wei Ying swam to the rock and snatched the bottles before going to his hideout. It was a cave just a few miles away from the spot the handsome always sits.

His black and red tail created powerful force that propelled him forward. He reached the inside of the cave in no time. A splash was heard echoing as he pulled himself up on the smooth rock before popping the bottle open.

"How I've missed your wonderful smell and taste." Wei Ying sang as he downed the first bottle. The cave suddenly began glowing as the crystals adorning it's walls glowed making the whole cave look magical.

"Hahaha handsome guy whoever you are if I were human I would've married you a long time ago. You bring me delicous drinks everyday." His laugh was so loud it echoed and created a somewhat creepy version.

"A day of fun along side this drink is merrier than without." Wei Ying said as he tried to copy his elders who always talks in a weird poetic way. Though he never understood much about the meaning of it.

"Ahh... I can't wait for handsome guy's next visit. Maybe he might bring a lot of bottles this time." A pout made it's way to Wei Ying's lips as he finished the first bottle. He then neatly placed it along side the rest of the bottles he had collected.

Meanwhile Lan Zhan ran back to his spot to retrieve the bottles he always forgets but found none. He wasn't surprise though since this has been happening ever since he started coming to this place.

Everytime he comes back to get the bottles he left there wasn't any to be found. And he was sure there wasn't anyone else there since this place is pretty hidden.

He inspected the area before finally resigning and heading back to his condo. Ever since his Uncle forced him to date some girl he had left the mansion and stayed on his own.

Once Lan Zhan got into his condo, his eyes grew alert as he sensed someone inside his home. He silently opened the door before raising his feet for a kick which was blocked by none other than his brother Lan Xichen.

"It's only me Wangji. Sorry for not alerting you." Lan Xichen smiled brightly as he pulled Lan Zhan to the couch.

"Hmm."

Lan Xichen grew concerned when his little brother didn't even asked him why he was there. "What's wrong?"

"There is a thief brother. Someone always steals the emperor smile I got for Mother and Father."

"Oh." Lan Xichen studied his brother's face and how it was troubled with this thief.

"Why don't you set up a trap to see who it is. When you leave make sure to hide somewhere then wait and see who always steals those emperor smile. I can accompany you." he smiled when Lan Zhan's face lit up before giving him a nod.

Lan Zhan then headed to the kitchen to cook. Since his brother was here he might as well make some food instead of eating outside.

"Also Uncle is really pushing it. He wanted you to have a date with Wan-er to see if you two might like each other."

Lan Xichen studied his little brother's face after he said that. The lack of emotion showed the reply he needed.

"Don't worry I declined. It might take a while to convince Uncle but I'll do my best."

Both brothers helped each other make their dinner with less talking. The one who actually does all the talking is Lan Xichen since his little brother is a silent one. Only talking when needed.

(Meanwhile).....

Wei Ying nervously fidgeted with his long hair. In front of him was his sworn brother Jiang Cheng with a fierce glare. They weren't blood related but they consider each other brothers.

"Wei Wuxian how dare you leave without informing me." Jiang Cheng angrily said as he took a sit beside his older sworn brother.

"A-Cheng I didn't want to trouble you guys and besides I'm okay. I have a nice home now and I'm happy here."

"Hmp. At least let us know where you are. You made Jie worried."

Wei Ying sighed. He wasn't surprise at how fast Jiang Cheng had found him. This guy was like a tracking fish or something. Always knowing where his target is. So no matter how much he tries to hide himself he will always be found.

"Why do you have so many of this?" Jiang Cheng grabbed one of the empty bottles and examined it.

"Uh... Those are my collections. I found them by the beach."

Jiang Cheng gave him a suspicious look before he smelled the bottle. The sudden strong smell made him back away and lose grip of the bottle which Wei Ying luckily saved.

"A-Cheng be careful. I risked my safety just for collecting all this so don't go breaking it."

"I'd break your tail instead... What is that strong smell?" Jiang Cheng tried to snatch another bottle but Wei Ying stopped him and suddenly shoved the bottle with the half finish drink.

"Instead of asking me why don't you just try it yourself."

Jiang Cheng gave Wei Ying a weird look before bringing the bottle to his lips. He slowly tilted the bottle and the weird strong taste of the drink flowed down his mouth burning his throat.

Violent coughs shook his body as he tried easing the burning in his throat. He glared at Wei Ying who's holding his laughter back before giving the bottle back.

"Don't worry A-Cheng the burn will go away soon and if you keep drinking this everyday you won't feel the burning anymore."

"So this is what you spend most of your time, drinking instead of going back to our cove and help."

Wei Ying pouted as Jiang Cheng scolded him. "I didn't belong there anyways." he muttered before turning his back from his brother.

The evident sadness in his words made Jiang Cheng rethink his next words. He had long known that everyone in the cove only appreciates his brother for his outstanding skills but they never treated him much like family. They only see him as a tool they can use to protect the cove from enemies. Some might see him as family but it is only a few of them.

"Alright I won't pressure you into coming back but at least send us a message so we know that you are okay. Jie had been worried a lot and wouldn't stop asking that ugly fish to send someone to look for you." He was talking about Jin Zixuan his Jie's husband.

Upon hearing those words Wei Ying nearly cried. He badly misses them too but he didn't feel like he belong so no matter how much he wanted to stay he left instead.

"A-Cheng I'll send messages to you guys. Tell Shijie that I miss her too and her special lotus pearl soup."

After that Jiang Cheng gave him a light punch on his shoulder before taking the bottle and drinking though he grimaced at the burning and weird taste. But eventually it got better as he drank some more.

After that they started chatting and even teasing or hitting each other. An activity of sorts that they will never stop doing.