"Cutting off the fin membranes and trimming the fins is simpler than eating fish."
Gao Qingjue hesitated and glanced at Ren Yan.
Ren Yan's eyes were already red, and her frail body trembled slightly, as if she might faint at any moment, making her look pitiful.
Gao Qingjue looked at her, feeling truly conflicted.
"Director, the mermaid is already on the brink of death. Cutting its fins might really kill it."
"Do you, and the three of you, know what you're here for?"
Jiang Lai stood on the lab table, gazing flatly at the four of them.
Hu Xintong was the first to speak.
"Our institute researches mysterious creatures, and you, Director, are the top expert in this field. We are here as novice interns to learn from you."
Jiang Lai nodded, then looked at Gao Qingjue.
"Do you think what she said makes sense?"
"Yes."
