Inside the agricultural and fisheries channel's live broadcast room, as Yang Lin leaped out of the sea riding the baby whale, the previously sparse bullet comments instantly filled the entire screen.
Viewers from all over the world collectively went into a frenzy at this moment.
"Holy crap, is this really Director Yang? He's so handsome."
"Damn, he's unbelievably cool. You can ride whales too?"
"I knew Director Yang would be fine, like a sea turtle."
"I misspoke, a sea king."
"He held his breath for ten minutes! Director Yang is truly a master of breath-holding. I crown him the King of Breath-Holding."
"Isn't that still a turtle?"
"You guys didn't see the looks on those little Japanese people who fell into the sea earlier when Director Yang emerged. They were practically worshipping him like a god."
"It's normal. Given the Japanese tendency, they'll probably create a new god when they get back. I've already thought of the divine title and name: God of Whales – My Whale."
"Where did this little whale come from? I don't think I saw it earlier."
"This small one looks like a blue whale too. Could it be related to the dead blue whale from earlier?"
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While everyone in the live broadcast room was discussing animatedly, Yang Lin also returned to the research vessel using the rescue rope ladder that had been lowered.
As for the baby whale, it closely followed the research vessel.
The moment Yang Lin's feet touched the deck, everyone on the ship immediately surrounded him. The first person to ask a question was the female reporter from the television station.
"Director Yang, I'd like to interview you. Why did you suddenly jump into the sea just now?"
Upon hearing the female reporter's question, everyone present immediately turned their gaze to Yang Lin.
It was clear that they were all very curious about this question.
Yang Lin naturally couldn't reveal the entire truth at this moment, but fortunately, he had already come up with a plausible explanation while underwater.
"Because I just discovered that the adult blue whale seemed to be about to give birth. Considering that in some cases, the calf can still be delivered even after the mother dies, I thought I'd go down and take a look."
"As soon as I went down, I found that the blue whale calf that was about to be born seemed to be alive, so I rescued it on the way."
"No matter what, it's a life, and it shouldn't be allowed to sink into the ocean with its mother."
After listening to Yang Lin's explanation, everyone was first amazed, and then they looked at Yang Lin with reverence.
In such a situation, to notice that a dead blue whale had a baby about to be born inside its belly.
An ordinary person wouldn't even notice it, let alone think of rescuing the unborn blue whale calf if they did.
Even if they wanted to save it, they might not have the ability.
Yet, Yang Lin accomplished it. This required not only keen observation skills but also professional knowledge and a noble character dedicated to animal conservation.
How could they not feel admiration for such a person?
At this moment, it wasn't just the people present; even the viewers in the live broadcast room were no exception. They immediately showered him with compliments.
As for whether Yang Lin's words were true, no one doubted it. After all, Yang Lin couldn't have gone into the sea himself during that brief interval and given birth to a whale, could he?
After everyone calmed down slightly, they quickly noticed another issue.
"Uh... Director Yang, why is that baby blue whale below following our ship?"
"Yeah, won't it go with the other marine creatures?"
Looking at the little blue whale calf closely attached to the research vessel, everyone wore expressions of confusion.
Yang Lin quickly provided an answer to their questions.
"It's like this, this baby blue whale lost its mother shortly after birth, so it's highly likely that it now considers me its mother."
"Oh, this..."
Upon hearing Yang Lin's explanation, everyone on the research vessel looked at each other in bewilderment.
A whale mistaking a person for its mother sounded rather absurd.
"I think we should just let this whale come back to China with Director Yang and his team. We'll raise it in China from now on."
"That's right, that's right. It lost its mother right after birth, it definitely won't survive on its own."
"I strongly suggest Director Yang adopt it, consider it a foundling."
"Congratulations to Director Yang for skipping the dating stage and becoming a parent directly. How wonderful."
"Congratulations to Director Yang on the happy arrival of a precious child."
"Actually, it's not that strange to have a whale as a child. I once saw a sperm whale call a crab its dad."
"It's a pity that Xihong Zoo can't fit such a large whale, otherwise, it would be great to bring it to Ningnan."
"I strongly suggest the Ningnan authorities expand Director Yang's aquarium again."
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Undoubtedly, the viewers were even more excited than Yang Lin himself when they learned that the baby blue whale considered Yang Lin its mother. They wished the research team would bring the baby blue whale back to China immediately.
"My idea is to bring it back to China, where I will temporarily take care of it until it gains the ability to survive independently, and then I will release it back into the ocean."
On the research vessel, Yang Lin stated his plan in front of everyone.
Upon hearing his idea, no one had any major objections, as Yang Lin's reasoning was very sound.
As the largest mammal in the ocean, although the baby blue whale looked large, it was still just a newborn.
It completely lacked the conditions to live independently in the ocean. If left unattended, its carcass might soon be floating on the surface.
Of course, while they agreed, someone quickly raised a concern.
"Director Yang, your zoo has an aquarium, but it doesn't seem to have the capacity to raise whales, does it?"
"The growth rate of nursing whales is astonishing. In just a few months, it might reach over ten meters long, let alone a blue whale."
However, faced with this tricky question, Yang Lin simply smiled.
"I never said I was going to transport it to Xihong Zoo."
"Yesterday, I applied to the Marine Bureau for an island. I will be raising this baby blue whale in the waters around the island."
"In addition, I plan to establish a marine life reserve in the waters around the island to accommodate injured marine creatures."
As soon as Yang Lin finished speaking, everyone present suddenly understood. Leaders from the animal protection association and the Marine Bureau had their eyes light up.
A high-ranking official from the Marine Bureau immediately patted his chest and assured Yang Lin:
"Director Yang, rest assured about the island. I will expedite the approval process for you as soon as I get back."
"As for the rent, it will be a symbolic few thousand yuan annually. After all, you are contributing to our country's marine endeavors."
Hearing the words of the Marine Bureau official, a smile immediately appeared on Yang Lin's lips.
And just as everyone on the research vessel was engaged in pleasant conversation, the ship unknowingly entered the Japanese domestic waters.