Seeing Min Yunwen’s reaction, Ji Sang was both amused and frustrated.
Could it really be a deception?
In his heart, Ji Sang still wanted to witness this once-in-a-century scene. Since he had come all this way, he couldn’t just give up halfway. If they didn’t encounter anything after another half a month, then there would be nothing he could do.
Just that, some things are really uncertain. For the past seven days, despite all the anticipation, there were no signs at all, but around eleven o’clock, suddenly a researcher exclaimed.
This researcher was specifically responsible for observing and monitoring whales. Ji Sang and Min Yunwen were already familiar with his voice; while they were casually chatting, both suddenly fell silent and looked at each other.
Both had the same thought. Ji Sang’s eyes widened slightly, gleaming, while Min Yunwen somewhat unexpectedly raised her eyebrows.
"Shh, you might be able to go back tomorrow."
Then, they both laughed suddenly and jogged back to their room to grab their equipment.
There was specialized detection equipment on the ship. By the time they reached the room, the signal was getting stronger and stronger.
The researcher turned up the volume—it was the sound of a whale.
Expressing its longing for and love towards the world just before dying.
Tragically beautiful and moving.
What kind of scene was it?
The azure sky, slightly dazzling sunlight, the deep blue sea, light winds, yet the waves on the sea were large, hinting at unrest deep beneath.
Everyone on the ship fell quiet.
After waiting for about half an hour, the disturbance on the sea’s surface grew. Initially, it was just the back, but slowly, the head emerged.
A sharp sound echoed, the last cry of the whale.
It leaped into the azure sky, leaving behind a massive and agile silhouette with a trail of spray.
Ji Sang had already picked up his camera, holding his breath waiting for this moment, while Min Yunwen next to him did the same, maintaining this posture for several minutes.
Sweat from his forehead had already trickled down his cheeks; perhaps his hand was in pain, but he gritted his teeth and didn’t move.
No one wanted to miss this scene.
There were photographers on the sea, including Ji Sang and Min Yunwen; this gathering was no small affair, and others also began using their phones.
Even those isolated in their rooms crowded at the windows, capturing this breathtaking moment on their phones.
This whale’s life thus came to an end, but it did not just end there.
Its final leap was its last gentle gesture towards the world.
Once everything calmed down, the surroundings became quiet, yet it wasn’t quiet.
The last sigh of the whale still echoed in the ears; the last leap still hung before the eyes.
Struggling to calm down for a long time.
Though he only held the camera briefly, Ji Sang felt his hands stiffening and beginning to tremble.
Earlier, his whole body was tense, nearly forgetting to breathe.
As for Min Yunwen, after finishing taking photos, she put down her camera and placed her hands behind her back.
Ji Sang glanced at her and walked over to her side.
"Going back together?"
At his words, Min Yunwen gave her a glance.
"You must be thrilled."
Today, if not for their luck, she would have had to stay for another half a month.
Ji Sang nonchalantly nodded.
She had thought she would need to stay longer, even pondering how she would explain this during her video call with Fu Yisi tonight, but unexpectedly, she encountered this in the final moments.
Min Yunwen waved her hand.
"Aren’t you going to register your name and pack up?"
"Aren’t you going back?"