The mermaid tells Xiao Hai about the world beneath the waves: the mermaids' homes, their daily lives, and their love of singing. She explains she can't stay on land for long. Xiao Hai listens in wonder and starts to feel the world is much bigger than she ever imagined.
小海看着这个女孩,心里又紧张又兴奋,
Xiao Hai looked at the girl, her heart full of both nerves and excitement,
她从小就听过美人鱼的故事,
she had heard stories about mermaids since she was little,
但是从来没有想到真的会见到。
but she had never imagined she would actually see one.