Sunlight shone upon the surface of the artificial lake, and as two figures cut through the water, droplets of water rained down from the sky.
Only then did everyone finally get a clear look at the appearance of these two figures.
The first to leap out of the water was none other than Yang Lin, who had dived into the lake five minutes earlier.
At this moment, Yang Lin showed no signs of having drowned.
Of course, it wasn't Yang Lin who attracted everyone's attention at this moment, but the one who burst out of the water right behind him.
If not for a news report not long ago, people might not have recognized its identity for a while.
But after that news report, everyone immediately recognized its identity.
"Isn't this the finless porpoise that Director Yang rescued? How did it get here?"
"Yes, it's really that finless porpoise."
"Could it be that Director Yang smuggled this finless porpoise into the zoo?"
"Impossible, how could you smuggle this thing?"
Before everyone could figure out how the finless porpoise appeared in the artificial lake, another figure soon emerged from the water.
And the appearance of this figure completely confused everyone.
"Another one, both finless porpoises have been brought here by the director!"
"This morning I was saying I'd try my luck by the river to see if I could encounter a finless porpoise, and now I've seen one so quickly at Xihong Zoo."
"If the director brought them here, that would be too exaggerated."
"Unlikely, after all, we haven't seen the director go out again."
"Then how did these two finless porpoises get here? They wouldn't have found their way here themselves, would they?"
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For a time, everyone's hearts were filled with questions.
And it was at this moment that the two finless porpoises in the lake began to play with Yang Lin.
Like two mischievous children, they would rub against Yang Lin one moment and leap out of the water continuously the next.
Even the tourists could tell that this was a sign of their happiness.
Unknowingly, everyone was deeply drawn to this harmonious scene.
What happened next, however, caught them somewhat off guard.
One of the finless porpoises, after poking its head out of the water, suddenly opened its mouth.
The next second, a series of echoing calls rang out across the lake.
When these seemingly random calls were put together, they formed a song with a special melody.
Upon hearing this song, all the tourists' eyes widened instantly.
They found it hard to believe that this was a sound that a finless porpoise could make, and if they didn't know better, they would have thought it was a young girl singing.
"This, isn't this the same as the singing I heard before?"
"It really sounds like it."
"So, does that mean the singing we heard before was made by this finless porpoise?"
"My God, is this really a sound that animals can make?"
"I thought it was a female ghost, but it turned out to be a finless porpoise."
"No wonder they say finless porpoises are spirits of the river. With such singing, this title is well-deserved."
"Why isn't the finless porpoise next to it singing?"
"Probably has no talent."
"Who says it's not singing? Isn't it humming along?"
"Hahaha, this is just like Teacher Zeng Yi in the legend of the Phoenix."
As the finless porpoise's song echoed, the previous terrifying speculation about music in the lake was immediately dispelled.
However, this outcome was clearly even more absurd than the existence of ghosts.
While the tourists were immersed in the finless porpoise's beautiful singing, Yang Lin slowly swam towards the shore.
When he got ashore, the tourists immediately surrounded him.
It was somewhat like the feeling of an Olympic swimming champion after winning a gold medal.
"Director Yang, how did these two finless porpoises end up here?"
"Yeah, Director Yang, you said you wouldn't kidnap animals."
"Director Yang, think about it, these are Class I national protected animals, it's illegal. Why don't we send them back?"
"Director Yang went to great lengths to let everyone see the finless porpoises."
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Seeing everyone's questions, Yang Lin couldn't help but show a wry smile.
"Don't worry everyone, I didn't steal them, and I haven't broken the law."
"But if I told you they followed me here themselves, would you believe me?"
As soon as Yang Lin finished speaking, the tourists present began to shake their heads frantically.
"Director Yang, although we respect you, we won't lie for you."
"Exactly, even if you want to make up a story, you should come up with a more plausible reason."
"How about I help you think of one? Let's say two big birds dropped them into the Yong River from the sky. That would sound more reasonable."
"It's also possible they took bus number 467, which connects Xihong Zoo and the riverbank."
"Perhaps we should just surrender."
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Fortunately, Yang Lin had anticipated that no one would believe him, so he had prepared his trump card early.
While everyone was still discussing how the two finless porpoises were lured over by Yang Lin, ripples again appeared on the surface of the artificial lake.
Everyone heard a sound of water breaking, and the next second, all the tourists present were stunned by the sight before them.
A giant, unknown creature with a terrifying appearance and markings like a devil slowly emerged from the water.
What made everyone feel even more chilled were the six thick legs neatly arranged beneath it.
If it hadn't been broad daylight and so many people present, they might have been scared away by this strange creature on the spot.
Before everyone could figure out what this strange creature was, there was movement in the water again.
Although everyone had become somewhat immune to the succession of strange events, they were still so frightened by what emerged from the water that their legs went weak.
Especially when they saw its gaping maw filled with countless sharp teeth.
For a moment, the crowd present screamed in terror.
"Holy hell, what is that thing?"
"A water monster?"
"Even water monsters aren't this terrifying."
"Should we call the police? I think I wet myself."
"It's okay, there are many of us, it should be fine."
"Is this really a creature that belongs on Earth?"
"Wait, why do these two guys look so familiar?"
"Yeah, I think I saw them in the news before."
"I remember, weren't these two the water monsters that appeared in the Yong River before?"
"Right, right, I remember a big shot drew two pictures based on eyewitness descriptions. The creatures in those two drawings look exactly like these two."
"The big shot's drawings were still conservative. These two guys look even more terrifying than in the paintings."
As time passed, the initial fear of the two monsters appearing gradually subsided.
After all, the tourists present weren't stupid. They quickly realized that the two large creatures in the lake only looked terrifying but didn't seem to have any aggressive intent.
More people began to connect these two strange creatures with the water monster incidents that had occurred not long ago.
And then a big question formed in everyone's minds.
"How did these two unidentified creatures end up in Xihong Zoo?"
It couldn't be that Director Yang lured them over too, could it?
And as everyone was puzzled, Yang Lin quickly provided his answer.