Being a Dad in the Animal World
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The slap in the face^ came as fast as a tornado.
He had just been thinking about how he was going to turn his little dolphin into the most polite and clean gentleman dolphin in this part of the sea, when his little dolphin sprayed him right in the face with urine.
He knew that dolphins had strong learning abilities, but he didn't expect the little dolphin's imitation skills to be so sharp.
The way the little dolphin sprayed urine at Bai Yi was exactly the same as the male dolphins who urinate on each other as a form of 'greeting'
Even the details were spot on.
Adult male dolphins don't usually aim so precisely at each other's faces when they greet.
His 'good son' seemed to have specifically aimed for his face, as if to show him just how strong his learning ability was.
The little dolphin even let out a series of proud whistles, unique to dolphins, swimming back and forth in front of Bai Yi, seemingly waiting for praise!
Little Dolphin: "Daddy, did I do a good job imitating? What will Daddy reward me with?"
Bai Yi: "Your learning ability is indeed strong. Daddy has prepared a 'slap combo' for you. Hope you like it."
The little dolphin also felt that he had performed well today. He had learned everything Daddy taught him, and even picked up some things Daddy hadn't taught him, which he learned from watching those 'weird uncles'.
He really liked Daddy and could only express it this way, by marking Daddy with his scent, which made him incredibly happy.
However, what the little dolphin couldn't understand was why Daddy rushed over, bit his little tail with his mouth, and then slapped him hard with his fins.
The little dolphin cried out in pain.
Bai Yi held the little dolphin down and gave him a couple of slaps with his fins, only letting go when he saw that the little dolphin felt the pain.
You unfilial son, I've been teaching you to catch fish for days, and you haven't learned a thing, but you pick up these inappropriate behaviors in no time.
Should I say you're talented, or is it just your natural instincts making you a little pervert?
Bai Yi was a normal dolphin with no bad habits, so he hoped the little dolphin would follow his example. After all, life as a dolphin is long, and he didn't want to raise another rebellious child.
The little lion from before was a living example of that.
If the little dolphin knew what Bai Yi was thinking, he would definitely tell him.
"Daddy, stop struggling. It's useless. No matter what, you can't escape from your baby's grasp."
After being punished, the little dolphin clearly understood that such behavior was wrong, so the following days were much more peaceful. The little dolphin no longer sprayed urine at him.
Every time there was a hint of the little dolphin wanting to spray him, Bai Yi would let out a warning sound, telling him that if he did it, he might get hit.
It worked very well.
The little dolphin's learning and imitation abilities were so strong that Bai Yi couldn't help but marvel once again at the high intelligence of this species.
It's no exaggeration to call them the spirits of the sea.
So, the little dolphin giving Bai Yi a seashell could also be defined as imitation.
Because Bai Yi had given him seaweed as a gift, the little dolphin returned the favor with a seashell. In his eyes, this was a form of intimate interaction with Daddy.
It was only later that Bai Yi realized giving seaweed as a gift to a dolphin was a gesture of affection. When he gave the seaweed to his little dolphin, he was expressing his fondness for him, which wasn’t wrong at all.
So he decided not to dwell on that issue. What he needed to worry about was the little dolphin’s overly strong imitation and learning abilities, which were becoming uncontrollable.
This was an urgent problem.
The environment they were in was filled with bottlenose dolphins. This particular group of dolphins was famous worldwide, and among all dolphin species, bottlenose dolphins were known for having the least sense of boundaries and morality.
Their inappropriate behaviors were constantly on display. When Bai Yi first encountered the little dolphin’s family, the father dolphin had done many inappropriate things to Bai Yi.
The little dolphin had seen all of this, but back then, he was protected by his mother and was too young to imitate such behaviors, so things had been peaceful.
Now, however, the little dolphin was a month old. Not only did he need to learn how to hunt, but he was also starting to pick up on the behavioral habits of the dolphin group.
To prevent the little dolphin from learning these behaviors, Bai Yi had no choice but to take him away from the dolphin group.
No matter where he went, though, he kept running into these goofy dolphins.
What was even more interesting was that after encountering Bai Yi, the pink dolphin, a few times, it seemed like they were actively searching for him.
Among these male dolphins was a leader, chosen by the group. All their gatherings and actions were directed by this leader.
It was clear that their search for the pink dolphin was also under the leader’s command.
A group of male dolphins rushed toward the pink dolphin with her calf.
The leader, carrying a seashell in his mouth, emitted sonar waves from his head as he swam toward Bai Yi.
Bai Yi received their signals and turned around to see a group of dolphins swimming toward him. Terrified, he fled with the little dolphin.
Male bottlenose dolphins were known for their violent tendencies. They not only enjoyed fighting but also had aggressive courtship behaviors.
Regardless of the behavior, none of it was good news for Bai Yi.
Soon, he was surrounded. The leader, still holding a seashell in his mouth, swam toward him.
Bai Yi’s pink figure stood out starkly among the gray dolphins.
It was clear that this male dolphin had taken a liking to Bai Yi, but this time, his courtship method was different from how he would approach a female.
This time, he opted for a romantic gift-giving approach, perhaps to avoid scaring off this "mermaid."
Yes, a mermaid.
From initially finding him odd to now seeing him as beautiful, the male dolphins had somewhat changed their perspective on the pink dolphin.
They had encountered each other several times, and his pink color was enough to captivate them.
More and more dolphins joined the courtship, and the situation quickly spiraled out of control.
As everyone knew, dolphins had no sense of ethics or morality. It was common for them to gather and engage in group activities, as mentioned earlier. They would use anything available on their companions to make themselves comfortable.
For example, dolphin fins, mouths, bodies...
Bai Yi watched as the group of dolphins swam around excitedly, emitting joyful whistles. It was clear what they were signaling:
They all wanted to engage in inappropriate activities with him!
"I’m panicking, folks. I don’t have any interest in group activities."
But now, there was no way to escape, and he couldn’t bring himself to accept their advances.
His little dolphin also seemed anxious. What could they do?
The scene of Bai Yi being surrounded by a group of male dolphins was quickly captured by the filming crew. Their underwater spy cameras recorded the moment in vivid detail.
In the footage, the pink dolphin was encircled by gray dolphins. The leader kept trying to court Bai Yi, showing off the seashell in his mouth.
Bai Yi, with a seashell hanging around his neck, looked rather comical.
However, everyone was deeply concerned about Bai Yi’s situation, as it seemed the male dolphins were there to court him.
The hostess was also worried. Facing the camera, she said:
"Bottlenose dolphins are the species with the highest frequency of same-sex relationships among all dolphin species. After mating with females, they leave and continue their solitary lives, which revolve around the dolphin group.
"Since the dolphin group consists mostly of males, they often seek same-sex partners."
"It’s clear that the pink dolphin’s beauty has attracted these male dolphins. The one courting Wang Erdan is the leader of this dolphin group. However, he’s not the only one trying to court him. The situation is quite tense. Let’s see how Wang Erdan will choose his preferred dolphin from the many suitors."
Wang Erya was completely stunned during the live broadcast. She knew that dolphins could exhibit same-sex courtship behaviors, but she never expected her Wang Erdan to be surrounded by a group of dolphins all trying to court him.
While this did confirm her Wang Erdan's reputation as a "dolphin heartthrob," being courted by hundreds of dolphins at once was just absurd, okay?
"Big trouble, folks! Our Wang Erdan has been surrounded by a dolphin group. They all like Erdan and want to engage in inappropriate activities with him. He’s in a tough spot right now. As his mom, how can I help him?"
The fans were extremely worried when they saw this scene.
"Erdan is still a child! He’s not even fully mature yet. Can they not treat him like this? Those perverts need to back off!"
"Oh no, Erdan is about to lose his innocence! My Erdan, nooo!"
"Being beautiful really is a burden. Even dolphins know how to appreciate beauty. Erdan is just too adorable. Forget dolphins, even some humans might want to 'be with' him."
"There was a news story before, about a man who did something inappropriate with a dolphin at an aquarium, and it was caught on camera. Later, the man admitted that he liked Erdan, so because he 'loved everything Erdan loved', he also liked dolphins, and then he did 'it' with another dolphin"
"Internationally, there are many cases of people forming romantic relationships with animals. There was even a woman who was in a relationship with a dolphin. I’m really curious how they, um, made it work."
“Their, um, private parts are spiral-shaped, you know?”
“Oh my god, what are you all talking about? Give the kid some privacy!”
“Of course, no one has ever seen what Erdan looks like down there. Am I being perverted for saying I want to see?”
“I’ve never met a human as beastly as you. If you keep this up, I might just join you!”
“…”
“Hey, you’re all going off-topic! Our goal right now is to figure out how to save Erdan, not to dive into these wild discussions!”
“Erdan belongs to the ocean. He doesn’t belong to any one person or any one animal. Let him be beautiful on his own.”
Just as everyone was worrying about Erdan’s innocence, they saw the besieged Erdan swing his tail and slap it right across the face of the leader who had been courting him.
The leader was stunned, frozen for a moment. His brothers were also taken aback, but then they launched an attack on Bai Yi.
The chaotic dolphin calls made the surrounding waters tremble. However, the brother who had been slapped didn’t seem to hold a grudge against Bai Yi. Instead, he stopped the others from retaliating.
He swam toward Bai Yi, who quickly fled with his little dolphin in tow. But the leader was relentless, chasing after them and even putting on a performance.
With a powerful leap, he shot out of the water, soaring six meters into the air before crashing back into the sea.
The splash was huge, points deducted!
Next, he began performing aerial spins.
It’s no wonder dolphins are valued for their performance abilities. They love to spin, jump, and show off their unique intelligence and beauty in their free time.
If it weren’t for their love of showing off, humans might not have discovered their value and high intelligence.
Look at the whales and sharks next door. They rely on their unique appearances and fierce strength to keep humans at a distance.
If dolphins could use their sharp teeth to defend themselves, they might not end up as regulars in aquariums.
Silly dolphins, evolve into fierce beasts already! Being this cute and clumsy is dangerous.
The leader had showcased all his talents in front of Bai Yi, but he failed to win the favor of this “mermaid.” The leader began to question his life choices.
Leader: “The guys in the group always say I’m the most handsome. I just performed such an impressive stunt, and he didn’t even glance at me? Was I lied to?”
“Why is this mermaid ignoring me? He’s so beautiful, and we’d be perfect together!”
Bai Yi, of course, knew what the leader was thinking, and he rejected him outright.
He expressed his displeasure and refusal through sound.
“Listen, buddy, lots of creatures like me. You’re not even close to the top of the list. Step aside.”
The leader, however, was persistent and demanded a response from Bai Yi.
Seeing their leader chase after Bai Yi, the other dolphins were left bewildered.
Dolphin One: “Did the leader get seduced by a mermaid?”
Dolphin Two: “Seems like it. The leader has no self-control.”
Dolphin Three: “We’ve lost our leader.”
Dolphin Four: “Let’s pick a new one. That fool doesn’t deserve to be the leader. He’s too fickle.”
Dolphin Five: “I agree. Let’s hold a new election.”
Within minutes of the leader’s departure, the male dolphins quickly elected a new leader for their group.
The former leader would never have imagined that his pursuit of the mermaid would lead to such a dramatic turn of events in his life.
He followed Bai Yi and resorted to his ultimate tactic.
He tried to press his belly against Bai Yi’s and use his, um, private parts to explore Bai Yi’s belly.
Bai Yi: “…”
His little dolphin followed under his belly, and this big guy's behavior was bound to fall into the child's eyes soon.
Bai Yi felt that his speed was fast enough. He swooped down fiercely and pecked this shameless big guy with his sharp beak.
Damn it, my child is by my side, get the hell away from me!
The big guy was hurt by Bai Yi's peck and had to restrain himself. He rolled over, retracted his p*nis and slowed down his swimming speed.
Bai Yi didn't stop and quickly swam away with his child.
The big guy paused for a moment, watching the mermaid swim away. He finally turned back to find his group.
But what he didn't expect was that in just a few minutes, his group had changed leaders.
The big guy: "...Didn't catch the mermaid, and lost the throne. The most miserable dolphin of the year, crying."
Bai Yi was afraid that his child would learn those shameless behaviors, so he kept teaching him fishing skills, hoping he would forget all the indecent things he saw.
Good, the child didn't show any signs of abnormality, which was a good thing for Bai Yi.
The child still remembered the lesson. After being taught a lesson for peeing at him last time, he clearly knew that what he did was wrong, and he had never been seen doing such indecent things again.
This was a good sign, and Bai Yi had more confidence in getting his child on the right track.
Most of a cub's behavior is acquired through upbringing. He didn't believe that a child was born with such chaotic habits.
Look, under his correction, wasn't his little dolphin growing up quite well?
Bai Yi felt very gratified.
Perhaps having witnessed Bai Yi's first experience of fetching seaweed for him as a toy, the little dolphin would find some good-looking seaweed and bring it to Bai Yi every time he encountered it. Bai Yi would take it and play with him, and the child was visibly happy.
Bai Yi also felt very comforted.
His little cutie was just too well-behaved.
This foster father felt that no matter how much he doted on him, it wasn't enough, and he wished he could teach him all his skills.
One day, the child lost his seashell necklace while swimming and became very unhappy, calling out to Bai Yi. Bai Yi had to go to the shallow beach to find him another beautiful seashell, string it with seaweed, and hang it around his neck.
To prevent the seashell from being washed away by the sea again, Bai Yi tightened the seaweed knot.
The little dolphin seemed very happy to have his seashell necklace back. He nuzzled Bai Yi, rubbing against him all over to express his affection.
Parent-child games never get old, especially with his little cutie. Bai Yi also enjoyed the process of being nuzzled and cuddled by his little cutie.
If he had hands, he would definitely hold him in his arms and kiss him fiercely.
Bai Yi, who didn't have hands, did just that. After all, "rua"-ing the dolphin became his only joy after turning into a dolphin.
He used his sharp beak to touch the little dolphin's small beak, and the little dolphin responded to Bai Yi's intimate behavior with happy sound frequencies from time to time.
He pressed his two fins against his small body, watching him wag his little tail constantly, it was extremely cute.
Bai Yi was so overwhelmed by the little cutie's adorableness that he almost had a nosebleed.
He thought, it's better to stay this small, don't grow up, you won't be as cute as when you were a child.
After all, such a small one has been accompanying him, he can always raise his little cutie.
Bai Yi made such plans in his heart, but he knew it was impossible. He could only "rua" him more while the child was still young.
The male dolphin's indecent behavior did not affect his little Jenson, which was a happy thing. Bai Yi decided to take him to a deeper riverbed to hunt and reward him.
The journey to the riverbed was quite normal. The little dolphin was under his belly, occasionally rolling over to rub against his belly. Bai Yi didn't take it seriously, just thinking that the child liked to nuzzle and cuddle with him, it was their favorite parent-child game.
But he never expected that the little dolphin, who had been following below his head, would suddenly move to his tail.
Bai Yi's eyelids twitched twice. He leaned down blankly to bring him back to his head.
Who knew that the child would follow his tail closely, turn over his white belly, and stick it to Bai Yi's abdomen.
Bai Yi: "..." Do you know what you're doing, my good son?
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^tslap the face: Therefore, the whole phrase means that a contradiction or embarrassing reversal of one's words or actions happened very suddenly