Since Ahri wasn't picky, she found a few branches with leaves still attached, tied them together, made a 'broom', and started cleaning.

Ahri swept the dry leaves together, removed the spider webs, and then used the tinderbox on his body to burn the dry leaves.

Once there's smoke and heat inside the tree hole, all the unknown little insects hiding there will come out.

When Ah Li ran out through the thick smoke, she looked at Gou Dan and said, "We'll stay here for now after the fire is out."

Gou Dan responded softly, continuing to clutch his chest. He also sized up Ah Li, as if after escaping the village, she no longer played tricks on him like before.

And so, Ah Li and Gou Dan lived a self-sufficient life in the tree hole.

They no longer have to be dragged out of bed by the ear before dawn to do endless chores, nor do they have to endure sharp curses and merciless beatings.

Now, waking up naturally every day and eating until my belly is full is the most comfortable life Ali has ever had since he came to this world.

Why didn't they escape with the villains from the beginning?

Because at that time, Ahri wasn't familiar with the villains, and the villains weren't easy to approach.

Therefore, only those who share the same misfortune and have experienced the same suffering can become sworn brothers with the villains.

Inside the tree hollow, Ali slept on the left and Gou Dan slept on the right.

That day, when Gou Dan called Ali Gou Ya again, Ali beat him up and said angrily, "I've already told you, my name isn't Gou Ya, it's Ali, why do you keep calling me Gou Ya!"

Dog Egg was in pain from the beating. He grabbed Ah Li's wrists and said, "But you call me Dog Egg too. I haven't even changed my name. You're just making a fuss."

Ah Li's hands were captured, but her feet could still move. Just as she was about to kick him, Gou Dan, who looked thin, was actually quite strong. He pinned Ah Li down and used his feet to hold her down, keeping her completely pinned down.

The next second, Gou Dan blushed, and Ah Li didn't dare to struggle anymore. This person pressed down on her chest, which hurt a little.

"Get off me!" Ahri struggled irritably.

"Don't move."

Dog Egg didn't let go of Ali's hand; he even pressed it down a little further. It felt strange, a kind of indescribable comfort.

Ahri's eyes widened suddenly; the person had reacted.

Dog Egg himself felt that Little Dog Egg had stood up. He saw that Ah Li's eyes looked like they were about to spit fire, so he reluctantly let go of Ah Li and then sat down next to her.

His gaze moved downwards, and he also noticed that Ahri's chest was different from his own; it wasn't flat, but rather had curves and protrusions.

Ahri noticed the man was still looking their way, so she raised her hand and slapped Gou Dan across the face. "You're so annoying! Shameless! I treated you like a brother, but you...disgusting me!"

Before, the two of them were so hungry and cold that they had no time to think about anything else. But now, Ah Li glanced at Gou Dan and looked away with disgust.

She stood up, cursing at Gou Dan, then tidied up her straw nest and prepared to leave.

Dog Egg panicked a little. He followed behind Ah Li and asked, "Where are you going?"

Ali said, "I can't live with you anymore. From now on, we'll go our separate ways. Goodbye."

Dog Egg slowly stopped walking. He realized that Ah Li showed no sign of stopping. He clenched his fist. Ah Li's appearance just now also made him feel unfamiliar. It was better that she was gone.

In this way, he won't make a mistake because of a momentary impulse.