In spring, these lush green grasses have only just sprouted, many of them just emerging from the tip, incredibly tender.

In the past few days, Xu Qiaoqiao has discovered a new way to eat meat: wrapping it in these herbs.

It smells amazing! If it weren't for the fact that owls' stomachs can't handle plants, Xu Qiaoqiao would definitely recommend this way of eating to them.

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Spring is the most comfortable season, and also the season when all things mate.

It's already April, and the breath of spring is just beginning to feel. Animals don't have calendars; they rely on their instincts.

The sixth sense that humans often talk about—a premonition of what is about to happen, a feeling of unease about impending disaster—is actually an animal instinct.

Therefore, the animals had a good feeling about the arrival of spring.

Spring, what a beautiful word! It is the first season of the year, representing vibrant life.

At this time, the days begin to lengthen, and the sun shines more and more directly on the daylight, causing the temperature to rise.

In spring, plants begin to sprout and grow, many flowers bloom, and the air is filled with fragrance.

Hibernating animals awaken, many animals that overwinter as eggs hatch, and birds begin their migration, leaving their wintering grounds for their breeding grounds.

Many animals go into heat during this time, which is why spring is also known as the season of "resurrection".

For many people, spring also represents hope; they eagerly anticipate its arrival and especially long to embrace it.

But Xu Qiaoqiao was quite the opposite; she had never hated a season so much.

It doesn't take long for a hedgehog to grow from birth to adulthood, only about fifty days, which is a little over a month, less than two months.

Upon entering adulthood, a very important issue arises—the estrus cycle.

The temperature in March was still a bit cold, so Xu Qiaoqiao didn't pay much attention to this problem, but in the end, she couldn't avoid it.

Now that it's April, the weather is gradually warming up. A spring rain fell a few days ago, making the air more humid, and animal hormones are starting to stir.

Xu Qiaoqiao suppressed the inexplicable impulse in her heart. In the past few days, she had been feeling that her mood had become particularly restless, and she kept making chirping noises.

Moreover, she felt even more irritable, especially when facing Jun Qi.

If I hadn't met Junjun this spring, I might have become a mother this season.

Of course, the prerequisite is that she can find a male white hedgehog she likes.

Xu Qiaoqiao took a deep breath. She was fully aware of her abnormal condition, as she would never forget the feeling she had experienced last time.

This damn heat cycle!

In such a short time, Xu Qiaoqiao couldn't believe that she had already become an adult.

She looked at her thin arms and short legs. Although she was still weak, she was truly an adult.

The thorns on its back have hardened; if it were to fight, it would definitely be an invaluable weapon.

Xu Qiaoqiao had a deep memory of how the baby looked when it first arrived. She remembered that the baby had only been born a few days prior, though she wasn't sure if she had made a mistake.

At that time, she walked with a trembling gait. Her limbs, which had never touched the ground before, were obviously very weak. After all, she hadn't even finished shedding her baby hair, and the fine downy hair was like the thorns that hadn't fully grown in yet.

Now, Xu Qiaoqiao looked down at her thorns and felt a surge of pride, which eased her agitation a little.

Look, now I can stand on my own.

Although during this period, Jun Qi had been feeding her.

Xu Qiaoqiao slowly chewed the fruit in her mouth. Since she was sitting on the ground, her two legs were stretched out straight and casually arranged in a V-shape, and her round belly was pressed into a bulging ball shape.

They had just visited Bai Fei a while ago, and now that Bai Fei knew what kind of people these two were, she always prepared lots of fruit for Xu Qiaoqiao to take with her.

Bai Fei now thinks that the two of them together would be good; they're a perfect match.

Jun Qi has gone hunting and it's unknown when he'll return. In the distance, the sun shines with an orange glow, coloring the nearby white clouds with the same hue.

Xu Qiaoqiao raised her head, facing the setting sun, her thoughts constantly shifting. She had no choice but to do this so that she wouldn't be distracted by the turmoil of her hormones; otherwise, this spring would be unbearable.

Amidst her irritation, Xu Qiaoqiao sensed a familiar presence.

"Coo coo".

Jun Qi's cry echoed from the quiet cliff below, followed by the sound of wings flapping in the wind, which sounded like a pair of very strong and powerful wings.

My Lord!

Xu Qiaoqiao immediately dropped the sour fruit she was eating halfway through and ran to the edge of the nest. She tried to stand on her feet and stick her head down, but as soon as she poked her head out, she felt a gust of wind blow over her head.

Along with that came Jun Qi's unique aura.

Xu Qiaoqiao realized that the restless feeling she had suppressed was starting to rise again.

"Coo coo coo..."

A few snapping sounds.

Several dead sparrows fell beside Xu Qiaoqiao. Jun Qi deftly folded his wings, slowly descended, and placed his two claws in the nest. Then he began to tear the sparrow meat apart.

These past few days, whether by coincidence or not, Jun Qi has been catching sparrow meat.

Xu Qiaoqiao ran over to Jun Qi and stood beside him. The thorns on her back had hardened a bit, so she had to be careful not to hurt Jun Jun.

Involuntarily, Xu Qiaoqiao looked up at Jun Qi, who was still a fluffy ball of fur. Wasn't that the characteristic of an owl?

Her fur is so fluffy, I feel like petting her a few times. In my past life, it was always Jun Qi who petted her fur. In this life, I've become a hedgehog, so I definitely won't pet her.

Gradually, Xu Qiaoqiao began to drift off into thought.

When Jun Qi had fed all the meat to himself, Xu Qiaoqiao realized that she had been staring at Jun Qi for quite some time.

As she mechanically chewed her food, Xu Qiaoqiao couldn't help but think of Jun Qi and began to envy him. Jun Qi was clearly still in his pre-adult stage, and this heat cycle had nothing to do with him.

Indeed, the adult world is this bittersweet.

Xu Qiaoqiao opened her mouth expressionlessly and ate the food Jun Qi fed her. She thought that not only earthworm meat, but also other foods, except for vegetarian foods like fruit, were fed to her by Jun Qi.

Only after Xu Qiaoqiao had finished eating did she begin to enjoy her own food.

The heat cycle did affect Xu Qiaoqiao in many ways, with her appetite being the most obvious.