The Mermaid
Half Fish, Half Human, 100% Assassin.
A whimsical romantic fantasy-comedy where a mermaid assassin and a developer fall in love, pivoting from conflict to alliance against a greater threat.
When Xuan's real estate project threatens the home of mermaids, Shan is sent to stop him. When they fall in love, he is encouraged to cancel the project. However, he must save them from bigger danger.
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