Chapter 104

Chapter 104

In the quiet grove of short trees, the branches and leaves blocked out the light, with a thick layer of fallen leaves carpeting the ground - a natural flooring.

Not far away, there was a small stream, the sound of trickling water could be heard, and lush green grass grew along its banks.

A plump, solid black Wolf Cub was hiding behind a maple tree roughly the width of a large bowl, its two short, chubby front legs bent, poised cautiously in a hunting stance.

By the stream in the green grass, a gray rabbit was nibbling on the vegetation. It would occasionally twitch its ears, pause from grazing to look around carefully, and upon seeing no danger, resume lowering its head to eat.

The black solid Wolf Cub, Baby Shang, stared at the rabbit for a while before extending his pink little tongue to lick the corner of his mouth. This was his first time "hunting" in the wild.

Following his instincts, he moved his paws ever so carefully, his furry little paws treading lightly on the fallen leaves like navigating a minefield.

He had to inch closer unnoticed...

The rabbit suddenly raised its head in alert.

Baby Shang froze, not daring to move.

The rabbit relaxed its guard and continued eating.

Baby Shang advanced further...

Getting closer and closer, the green grass became his cover. He was about to catch the rabbit, growing excited and unable to contain himself, his steps quickened, making noise.

The gray rabbit, with grass in its mouth, pricked up its alert ears and looked sharply in his direction.

Baby Shang was dumbfounded.

At this critical moment, an idea struck him. He opened his mouth and bit into a leafy green plant, chewing like a rabbit.T/his chapter is updated by nov(ê(l)biin.co/m

Oh, so bitter...

Fortunately, that rabbit relaxed, thinking he was one of its own, and lowered its head.

Baby Shang, with the leaf in his mouth, partially covering his body, inched forward on his short legs.

Finally, when he judged the distance close enough, he leapt forward in a pouncing attack.

He sank his teeth into the rabbit's throat.

The rabbit struggled, kicking and scratching wildly at him. Baby Shang endured the pain, his big eyes fierce and growling fiercely, but still sounding adorably ferocious.

His little fangs pierced the flesh and blood, and he held on tightly, refusing to let go.

"Awoo..." The Wolf Cub narrowed his eyes in satisfaction, growing excited.

Mommy, the cub caught a rabbit.

No need to call me for food when I get back.

He probably... couldn't even drink half a bottle of milk now.

The black furry cub dragged his prey to the foot of a large tree, eyes glinting menacingly, mouth drenched in blood, growling softly with that puppy voice.

"Burp..."

"Burp..."

She trailed off, leaving the sentence unfinished. "I hope you don't read too much into it."

Gu Wen let out an "Oh," a thin smile on his lips, carrying a chill. "Is that so?"

He wouldn't back down.

A coward hiding behind the door would only drive people away.

He could be certain that Shang Xi felt differently about him, at least compared to her other pursuers.

Gu Wen lightly tugged at the corner of his mouth, saying, "I like you, and I hope you'll think about it more."

"Like when you invited me to dinner last time, I didn't agree to go back to Nanfeng Courtyard because I wanted to spend more time with you. I wanted to go to your home."

"Like earlier, I didn't go back to Nanfeng Courtyard. I made an excuse to let the cub go hunting, just so I could be alone with you."

"Like now, I want to kiss you again. I want to do inappropriate things to you."

Shang Xi gripped her hands tightly, turning to glare at him. "You..."

"I like you, so please think about it," Gu Wen's gaze was fixed on her. "From now on, please think about it more."

Shang Xi...

Shang Xi didn't want to talk anymore.

How had she never noticed that this guy Gu Wen was so shameless, so... relentlessly pursuing...

She felt like she was being hunted, yet at the same time, there was an inexplicable sense of embarrassment and awkwardness.

Suddenly, the sound of the cub's howls came from afar.

"Awoo awoo—"

Shang Xi raised her head in delight to see a round, black furry Wolf Cub running across the lawn towards them.

Only...

The cub's running stance seemed odd, staggering as if losing balance, before tumbling headfirst onto the ground.

Shang Xi's heart leapt in worry. "Cub!"

The Wolf Cub quickly picked itself up, shaking its head before continuing to run. "Awoo... awoo..."

Shang Xi shook her head helplessly. "This child, what kind of running is that? Like he's drunk."

Gu Wen eyed the cub's protruding belly.

He let out a snort of amusement.

"Stuffed itself silly."

How stupid.

I intended to push for three updates, but couldn't manage it. Two updates it is, and I'll keep writing.

Gu Wen and Shang Xi only got together after leaving Nanfeng Courtyard, you know. It's not like Shang Xi would immediately agree just because Gu Wen pursued her. I know some readers want to see a sweet romance, but there's a process involved.