The dark and bright eyes were sincere and pure, totally unlike what Hu Jiaojiao saw in her dream, bloodthirsty and full of violence.
Looking closely, the pair of small hands grasping the hem of the clothes were trembling slightly.
It seemed that they had mustered up great courage.
When their eyes met, Hu Jiaojiao's heart seemed to have planted a bud, as if it was wrapped in the warmth of clouds, and she subconsciously had the idea of wanting to protect this little guy.
She opened her mouth, and her voice softened unconsciously.
"How could mother dislike Ling'er? Mother is not angry!"
She reached out and took Long Ling'er's hand, walked to the side of the cubs, and proved with her actions that she would not be as cruel as before and beat them when she was angry.
The children pursed their lips, and their vigilance unconsciously dissipated a little.
Long Zhong rarely refuted the words of Hu Jiaojiao in front of outsiders.
Long Linger held Hu Jiaojiao's hand with her little hand, and there was a hint of joy in her voice, "I'm glad that mother is not angry."
This voice was not like before, cautious and scheming, but genuinely happy.
Foxy was also in a better mood. She turned around and thanked him politely, "Lu Mian'er, thank you for your kindness. You don't have to sneakily send food to the cubs in the future. I won't let them go hungry."
She remembered that some of the cubs would become villains who did all kinds of evil and stood on the enemy side of the heroine Lu Mian'er. It was precisely because of the friendship with Lu Mian'er that they did not kill her.
However, the cubs were killed one by one by Ying Yuan because of this, and their ending was not much better than their original bodies.
Thinking of this, she subconsciously did not want the cubs to have too much contact with Lu Mian'er.
People are selfish.
She also selfishly hoped that the cubs could grow up healthy and safe, and not be harmed by Lu Mian'er and Ying Yuan in the future.
Hearing what Hu Jiaojiao said, Lu Mian'er frowned, and a trace of anger overflowed from the innocent girl's cheeks.
"Hu Jiaojiao, what on earth do you want to do... These cubs are already so thin, it's okay if you don't give them food, why do you even stop others from giving them food? You're too much!"
The delicate face of the petite girl flushed slightly because of anger. Even in anger, her voice was soft and weak, and the accusatory words made people feel no guilt.
"Ah? No, I..." Hu Jiaojiao was stunned by what she said.
Looking at Lu Mian'er's delicate appearance, I have to say that she is worthy of being the heroine. Even when she is angry, she looks pitiful.
No wonder Ying Yuan is devoted to Lu Mian'er.
As the heroine in the book, Lu Mian'er naturally has a tragic life experience. Her father died tragically, and her family is extremely poor. Lu Mian'er was bullied since she was a child, which made her weak. In the book, Ying Yuan liked this point about Lu Mian'er and took good care of her.
But she is not a male, so this appearance is useless to her.
Foxy was about to explain it clearly, but the long voice suddenly interrupted her.
"Hey, are you going to leave or not? Females are so nagging."
Hu Jiaojiao turned around and saw that several cubs had already walked behind her. Long Ling'er also pulled her hand, trying to pull her out of the forest.
Anyway, she didn't plan to make friends with Lu Mian'er. It was a misunderstanding, and the cubs were more important!
Hu Jiaojiao followed the cubs and left.
Seeing Hu Jiaojiao leave, Lu Mian'er didn't dare to follow. She looked worriedly at the figures of the cubs disappearing from her sight.
"Mian'er!"
A male voice sounded behind her. Lu Mian'er turned around and saw a black eagle landing from the sky. In the blink of an eye, it turned into a tall, straight, and strong male.
"Ayuan, why are you here?"
Seeing the person coming, Lu Mian'er showed a surprised smile on her face.
Yingyuan strode over, his tough face filled with an indulgent smile, "I knew you were here."
Lu Mian'er was about to approach, but suddenly her eyes froze, she turned her head shyly, her face flushed.
"Ayuan, put on your beast skin quickly, it would be bad if other beastmen saw you..."
Beastmen were not particular about it, it was normal for same-sex people not to wear beast skins, only when there were opposite-sex people around would they use beast skins to cover important parts.
"We are already a couple, you can look at my body as you like in the future, there are only two of us here, why should I wear beast skins."
Yingyuan chuckled, Mian'er was so charming even when she was shy.
"Ayuan!" Lu Mian'er said coquettishly, stomping her feet lightly, like a frightened little rabbit.
Yingyuan then changed his mind and said lovingly, "Okay, okay, but I didn't bring the animal skin. I'll take you back first and then put it on, okay?"
Lu Mian'er sat on the black eagle's back. Because she was afraid of heights, her face was a little pale, and she hugged the black eagle's neck tightly.
The meat that had not been delivered just now was also grabbed by Yingyuan's claws. He asked in confusion, "Mian'er, you came to deliver food to those cubs, why didn't they eat today?"
Lu Mian'er was not in a good situation at home. She was often bullied, and she didn't have enough food and warm clothes. It was Yingyuan who supported her and delivered prey to her every day, so that she had extra meat to give to the cubs.
Ying Yuan also knew this. Although he hated Vixen, he would not stop Lu Mian'er from doing what she wanted.
Thinking of not delivering the meat today, Lu Mian'er sighed and looked worried.
She explained in a soft and gentle voice, "Vixen saw it and took the cub away."
"Vixen again, did that vicious female bully you again?"
Upon hearing Vixen's name, Ying Yuan's eagle eyes were suddenly filled with disgust.
"No, it's just that those cubs are pitiful and are going to be hungry again..." Lu Mian'er shook her head gently, her tone distressed.
Hearing Lu Mian'er's voice, Ying Yuan's heart softened. Fearing that she would be sad, he hurried to comfort her.
"Mian'er, you are just too kind. Those little cubs have a father and a mother. It has nothing to do with you if they starve to death. You don't have to blame yourself."
The two people's voices were gradually blown away by the wind...
...
Hu Jiaojiao and the five cubs returned home.
She was about to take out the shoes she had just made for the cubs to try, but she remembered that only Long Yao didn't have shoes, so she took out a bag of dried fish from the air, opened the bag and poured it into the white porcelain bowl, preparing to give them to Long Yao.
All five cubs are treasures, so she can't be partial to some and let Long Yao feel that she is biased.
"Cubs, come here, mother has something to give you."
Hearing the foxy voice, several cubs came to the door and looked curiously at the strange thing in her hand.
"Mother, what is this?" Long Ling'er blinked, her watery eyes full of curiosity.
"This is a shoe. Wear it on your feet and walk, and your feet will not be easily injured." Foxy explained softly.
Adult beastmen can travel in beast form, but cubs cannot control the transformation skillfully, and often scratch their tender soles. If they are unlucky, they may even be infected and die.
Long Ling'er's little face is still confused.
"Ling'er, come here, let me help you put them on and see if they fit your feet." Hu Jiaojiao bent down to help Long Ling'er put on the shoes.
Her feet were only the size of a palm, and Hu Jiaojiao had estimated the size in advance, so she just made them a little loose, which would not affect her walking.
"Mom, the shoes are so strange, but they are so soft and comfortable..."
Long Ling'er was full of freshness and walked around in the shoes.