My Mr. Mermaid (浪花一朵朵)

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What's so great about Coach Fei? Is it very impressive to be the head coach of Asia Elite Training Team?

If Coach Yuan hadn't given up that position in the past, she might be the head coach now.

Lingye, are you actually stupid or pretending to be stupid?

Coach Fei isn't just famous because he's the head coach of Asia Elite Training Team.

He also has a special skill. Isn't that right, Yangyang?

Don't touch me.

Lingye, don't you know this Coach Fei has a unique nickname?

What nickname? - Yeah.

He's called the swimmers' Golden Pointer.

Swimmers' Golden Pointer?

What's that? - What?

Golden Pointer means Coach Fei has the ability to turn anything he touches into gold.

Even for a normal competitor, his one word can make them improve a lot.

What Coach Fei, I say he's just a waste (fei) of time.

Golden Pointer? He always critiques the students that others invested so much effort in.

He just says a few words and he gets all the credit. Shameless.

Coach Wu, why do you hate Coach Fei?

Stop interrupting me.

And this Yuan Runmei is such a fangirl.

Don't you know that girls are into plump body figures? You skinny stick, get lost.

Does Head Coach Yuan like Coach Fei?

If she keeps staring at his face like that, she will puncture a hole in his face.

Lingye is right this time. This Coach Fei is a senior of Coach Yuan in college.

I heard Coach Yuan had a crush on Coach Fei before.

One time, I saw their photo together in her wallet.

No way. Coach Yuan kept their picture until now?

Did Coach Fei come this time to accept Coach Yuan? Will they be a couple?

As athletes, please learn to use your brain. Don't just think about swimming all the time.

The head coach of Asia Elite Training Team didn't come here to date.

He's here to look for new, potential swimmers.

Qi Ruifeng.

Qi Ruifeng, come over here.

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Senior, this is one of our swimmers. He's Qi Ruifeng.

Give your greetings.

Nice to meet you, Coach Fei.

Nice to meet you.

That's right. Didn't you just say his swimming posture wasn't accurate? We'll have him swim again.

Alright. Swim once more. Let me see.

Alright.

The answer is out. It seems like Fei Yu is here for Qi Ruifeng.

Yuan Runmei used her own disciple to get close to Fei Yu.

Okay Coach Wu. You're like a old lady now. Stop being jealous. Get back to training.

Who's jealous? Let's go.

Looks like Coach Wu is really jealous today.

Coach Fei is so handsome, who wouldn't like him?

Get ready.

Here.

Why haven't you left yet?

You seemed busy. You didn't have dinner. Eat some.

My disciple is so great. You realized I didn't eat yet. Thank you.

It's so late.

Leave if you don't have anything else to do.

What about you?

I'll leave once I'm done.

Oh.

Go, go, go.

I'm finally done. So tired.

Lin Zi, go back home to sleep.

Lin Zi. Lin... Wake up.

Let's go.

You're done? - Yes.

Let's go. I'll take you home.

What's wrong?

I'm fine. I'm a bit dizzy. I'll be fine soon.

You're having a fever. I'll take you to the hospital.

I'm fine. I'll take you home.

Why would you take me home? I'll take you to the hospital. Let's go.

I'm fine.

Lin Zi. Lin Zi. Lin Zi.

Hi.

You're still in the mood to say hi to me?

Why didn't you tell me you weren't feeling good? You have a fever.

Are you a dummy? You scared me to death yesterday. You fainted onto your desk.

Don't be so nice to me. I'm afraid I'll fall for you.

I'm scolding you. Yet, you say you'd fall for me. Can you live with some dignity?

How can you joke around after getting sick like this?

I'm joking so that you won't worry about me.

Whatever. Getting mad at you would just anger myself to death. I'm glad you're okay.

I'll call in sick for you. Get some rest.

Where are you going?

I'm going to work. I have so much to do. Lie down. Rest up.

Hey, what are you doing?

I'm your assistant. I can't let you work by yourself while I rest.

You're a patient. - It's decided. Let's go to work together.

Hey.

Hey Lin Zi. Stop messing around. Go back and rest.

How is it? Do I still have a fever?

It's gone.

That's right. You should stop worrying.

I slept, took medicine, and got a shot. I'm fine.

But you...

Let me tell you. I really don't want to stay at the hospital by myself.

Let's go.

Morning.

Lin Zi, do you really not need to rest? I can call in sick for you.

I'm fine. I said many times.

But you...

I'm fine. Don't worry. Get to preparing the materials for our meeting.

Isn't Director Liu waiting to hear your proposal? I'll get you some coffee.

Lin Zi

I have a question for you.

What is it?

About James Lin.

Why are you hiding your identity

to become a mere intern's assistant at our company?

I don't understand what you're saying.

I heard your conversation with Director Liu at the cafe.

I personally heard Director Liu call you

James Lin.

It's none of your business whether or not I'm James Lin.

I just want to know why you're here.

Didn't you already hear my conversation with Director Liu?

You clearly know the reason why I'm here.

The James Lin I know will not be satisfied

with the position of financial consultant.

He came here for other reasons.

I told you the answer a long time ago.

Whether or not I'm James Lin,

I, Lin Zi, came to this company for one reason.

That is because of Yun Duo.

Yun Duo?

That's right. I told you before.

I came here to repay Yun Duo.

If you're not James Lin, I would believe what you said.

I would believe that you're here as an assistant because

you want to protect Yun Duo to repay her.

The James Lin I know

only considers his own benefits.

He would not choose this method to repay someone because it benefits him in no way.

After hearing what you said, you seem to know James Lin better than I do.

At least, I know him better than you could imagine.

Let me tell you. The James Lin you're talking about

already disappear from this world 4 years ago.

Despite that, you're right about one thing.

I didn't only come here to repay Yun Duo.

What do you mean?

I like her.

I don't only protect her. I want to be with her.

Yibai, keep the range of your strokes more clean.

Don't forget about pacing and only think about speeding up!

Did you notice Coach Wu is working very hard?

Of course. His love rival has invaded his own territory.

How could he not use this chance to show off?

Is this how I've been teaching you? Your movement is really off!

49.04 seconds is not okay. Completely off from your targeted level

Whatever. It's useless to say too much. I have to show you myself.

Oh my. Coach Wu is making personal demonstrations in order to assert his dominance.

Coach Wu, are you serious?

I am not the same as some people.

As a coach, I don't just use my mouth.

What does it mean to coach with sincerity? I will demonstrate everything personally.

Listen to me. Freestyle swimming depends on three words: flat, straight, sharp.

Your body must be flat. Your legs must be straight. Your hands must be sharp.

Lower the water's drag force to a minimum. Watch carefully.

Coach Wu, since you're so good at swimming, why don't you swim the 100 meter freestyles instead of Yibai?

Yibai, did you see?

Wait a second.

Yibai, do you listen to music before practice?

What kind of music do you usually listen to? - I listen to rap or rock.

No wonder.

Yibai. Let's do an experiment.

Experiment?

Pretend to be tricked by me. First, calm yourself.

Swim after you listen to this. I guarantee that the results will be different.

Golden Pointer already said something. Don't leave him hanging.

I think we can use Tang Yibai's popularity to increase the audience range of our sports sector.

Try to attract the females who usually don't watch sports news. We should list out those up-and-coming athlete stars.

For example, put Qi Ruifeng and Ouyang Heng into a specialized trendsetter sports section.

I don't think a mere introduction of them is enough.

If we really want to increase our female audience, we should use a more direct method.

Put Tang Yibai, Ouyang Heng, or Qi Ruifeng together as an athlete idol couple.

No. Although this can increase our female audience quickly,

turning sports into a form of online entertainment demotes our professionalism.

Also, those new viewers will not become a part of our stable audience.

It might even create a loss in our original audience.

I didn't come here just to repay Yun Duo.

I like her.

Not only will I protect her, I will also be with her.

Cheng Mei, what's your opinion?

I...

Sorry. I don't have an opinion this time.

You don't seem focused on this meeting.

In our next meeting, if you are still so distracted, you do not need to attend.

Sorry.

Yun Duo, what's your opinion?

For this Tang Yibai special proposal, I want to create a long-term "up close and personal" interview

centered around Tang Yibai, starting now until the end of Dream Cup.

"Up close and personal" interview?

In the form of a personal documentary, we will record Tang Yibai's everyday life and training.

This can allow the audience to know more about Tang Yibai's lifestyle. Also, they can experience

how hard an athlete like Tang Yibai trains. It will pass on a positive message of working to achieve one's dreams.

This is a good idea.

But, Yun Duo, we are looking for specialized interviews, not a documentary.

Even though he's popular now, no one can guarantee how long he will stay that way.

That's right Yun Duo. Director Liu is right.