After Si Lu relaxed, she directly used both hands to knead Da Nao Hu's (Big Brain Tiger) big head. She smoothed down his fur, which was fluffy, soft, and pleasant to touch.
She was overjoyed.
Seeing the little female so happy, Song Zhan felt equally thrilled inside.
The little female liked him, after all.
Even if it was just liking his fur or his big head, it still counted as liking him.
He felt like he saw hope!
He had finally made it!
Song Zhan's gaze was deep and intense as he looked at Si Lu, feeling a sense of happiness inside.
"Hmph, everyone says you can't touch a tiger's butt, but I went straight for the head, haha! It feels so soft, so nice; I love it; it's so comfortable. Ah~" Si Lu was ecstatic, laughing as she spoke.
She squinted her eyes, even rubbing her own head against Song Zhan's fluffy big head. It felt incredibly comfortable!
"Xiao Lu, if you want to touch my butt, you can. I won't stop you," Da Nao Hu said seriously.
The little female could touch whatever she wanted.
He wouldn't mind at all.
Though he felt a bit shy.
He hadn't expected her to want to touch his butt.
But if she liked it, that was fine.
Si Lu froze for a moment, looking at the dazed and cute Da Nao Hu, and then smiled.
This guy took it seriously.
"No, I didn't really want to touch a tiger's butt. I was just using a metaphor. Where I'm from, people say you can't touch a tiger's butt to describe how powerful and fierce tigers are." Si Lu explained.
"Indeed, it's not something easily touched, only by one's partner. Seems like you're quite satisfied with Song Zhan," a somewhat displeased voice chimed in.
Si Lu was startled and saw Cheng Mo, who had just returned with water.
Seeing the resentful look in his eyes, Si Lu realized he was jealous.
He really was a jealous little sika deer.
"Wait, when did I ever say I accepted Song Zhan?" Si Lu was completely confused.
She looked at the man and the big tiger.
When she looked at the big tiger, she saw disappointment and defeat in his eyes.
"But you touched him and talked about touching a tiger's butt. That means you've accepted him and quite like him too," Cheng Mo said meaningfully.
"Yes, you touched me and even mentioned touching my butt. You can't just leave me now. Otherwise, I'll be lonely forever. I have your scent on me now, and other beasts will think I'm your beast husband and won't choose me. You have to take responsibility for me," Song Zhan looked pitifully at Si Lu, his big watery eyes pleading.
It seemed like if she didn't take responsibility or accept him, he would burst into tears.
At this moment, Si Lu felt like a scumbag woman. It was as if she had used him and was about to discard him.
But...
She had just touched him a little, so how did it turn into him clinging to her?
However...
Looking at the adorable big tiger, and thinking about how pleasant the touch was earlier, she couldn't help but like him.
Meanwhile, Cheng Mo, who was heating water, glanced at the big tiger with a hint of disdain. This guy really knew how to act!
But in their beast world, that was indeed how things worked.
Touching someone and rubbing your face against their fur—such intimate gestures indicated affection and acceptance.
In the beast world, especially among the males, things were straightforward and without subtlety.
Having another beast husband to protect Si Lu with him made Cheng Mo happy deep down.
However, he was still a bit upset with his good brother.
Just two hours ago, he had bragged about bonding with his partner, saying how great and beautiful his little female was, and the other had been so envious.
Now, all of a sudden, they were family! It left him feeling a little frustrated.
"From now on, we're family, but I'm the first beast husband. Ah Zhan, you better behave from now on!" Cheng Mo asserted his dominance as the chief beast husband.
"Alright, don't worry!" Da Nao Hu nodded obediently.
Si Lu was feeling frustrated!
She hadn't even spoken yet, and now they were family?
Fine!
She did kind of like Song Zhan, so she might as well accept it.
The thought of being able to cuddle a big tiger in the future filled her with excitement.
The big tiger was hers now.
How great!
Soon, Cheng Mo finished heating the water.
"Xiao Lu, stop playing. The water is ready, and you can take a bath now," Cheng Mo said, looking at Si Lu, who was still rubbing the big tiger's head. His envy was almost palpable.
Damn it!
Why didn't he have such fluffy fur?
Hmph!
Now Song Zhan was getting all the benefits.
So annoying!
"I'm coming," Si Lu laughed and responded.
Cheng Mo poured the hot water into the large wooden tub, and Si Lu returned to the cave to take a bath.
Da Nao Hu quietly lay at the cave entrance, savoring the moment from earlier.
"Ah Mo, you can leave now. I can bathe by myself," Si Lu said shyly.
This guy didn't plan on helping her bathe, did he?
No way!
She wasn't used to having someone watching or helping her while bathing.
"What's the problem? I've already seen everything. I was the one who wiped you down when I found you, remember? Now you're shy?" Cheng Mo said with a chuckle.
"That's different! I wasn't conscious back then. Now I'm wide awake, and it's awkward!" Si Lu said, covering her chest and looking pitifully at Cheng Mo with doe eyes.
Cheng Mo's heart softened immediately. Fine!
"You bathe, then. Call me if you need anything. I'll be just outside," Cheng Mo said.
"Mm, Cheng Mo is so sweet!" Si Lu kissed Cheng Mo on the cheek and smiled.
"Hmph, am I better, or is the big tiger better?" Cheng Mo asked.
"Uh, you're better; you're the best!" Si Lu was taken aback but quickly responded with a smile.
He really was a jealous little deer.
"That's more like it," Cheng Mo said, satisfied, as he left.
Of course, their conversation didn't escape the ears of the big tiger at the entrance. But he didn't mind.
As long as he could stay by Si Lu's side and protect her, he was content.
Besides, in a female's eyes, the first beast husband held a special place.
He didn't need much; just a little bit of affection from Si Lu was enough to make him happy.
"You're a lucky guy, aren't you!" Cheng Mo said as he stepped out and saw the big tiger, Song Zhan. He couldn't help but comment.
"Of course, I'm extremely lucky. Otherwise, how could I have met her?" Da Nao Hu smiled.
"Hmph, don't get too cocky. Xiao Lu is still weak and has just recovered from a serious illness. You'll have to wait for the mating," Cheng Mo said.
"That's fine. As long as she accepts me, I can wait as long as it takes."
"And, Ah Mo, thank you," Song Zhan said warmly to Cheng Mo.
"Hmph, I'm not helping you. I'm just thinking that having another beast husband means we can better protect her," Cheng Mo said as he glanced at the cave.
"Mm, I understand."
"We'll protect her together," Song Zhan said, his eyes filled with affection as he gazed at the cave.