mtl008 Chapter 295 My Beloved
Chapter 295 My Beloved
Yuan Xiao and her group were simply too conspicuous.
To avoid suspicion and to save time, they summoned the barrier and quietly returned to Tiger Lion City.
However, news of Qianqian's return was strictly kept under wraps.
No one knew that they had found Qianqian and brought her back.
Chi Miao continued to join the search team, searching with everyone every day.
This was also to protect her and prevent her from becoming a target again.
Therefore, Qianqian can no longer go out to play as freely as before, and can only stay in the castle and the nearby garden for the time being.
Ah Jin was left outside the city that night, to be brought in with the orcs after dawn.
This way, it won't attract other people's attention.
The next morning, Ah Jin stood outside the gates of Tiger Lion City.
The massive stone city gate stood majestically, flags fluttered on the city walls, and guards in leather armor stood at attention.
Faint sounds of bustling activity drifted from within the city, filling the air with the scent of daily life.
Ajin looked up at the towering city walls and bustling street scene, her mouth slightly open, her eyes filled with novelty and awe.
The streets were wide, the houses were neat, and people came and went. All sorts of sounds, smells, and colors mingled together, assaulting his senses.
"So...so many people," he murmured, instinctively clutching the hem of his clothes.
The composure of a lone wolf in the wilderness, when faced with an unprecedented surge of people, inevitably revealed a hint of the awkwardness that should belong to a child.
When Ajin returned to the castle, the interior was a completely different scene.
It was gorgeous, clean, orderly, and especially warm. The comfort of that home was worlds apart from the stone houses in the wilderness.
Zehui and the others knew they had found Qianqian through the hairpin left by Yuan Xiao in the space, and they were overjoyed.
The first thing they did upon returning was to call Zehui and the others back.
As soon as Zehui heard that Yuanxiao had returned, he knew what was going on. He put down what he was doing and didn't waste a moment.
Everyone was overjoyed to see Qianqian return safely, and they surrounded her, asking her all sorts of questions.
Although they felt somewhat unfamiliar with Ajin who had returned with them, they all expressed their sincere welcome and gratitude upon hearing that she was the savior of Qianqian.
Zehui, in particular, upon hearing that Ajin was very curious about "food," immediately patted his chest and declared that he would show off his skills and treat his little benefactor well.
Ah Jin felt surrounded by so much love, and had never been so happy as she was today.
Every day after that, no matter who was on patrol that day, Zehui and the others would bring Ajin along to help him get familiar with the city more quickly and easily.
Ah Jin was a little reserved at first, but the enthusiasm of the people in Tiger Lion City was genuine, and Qianqian stayed by his side, allowing him to hear many interesting stories every day.
In addition, the delicious food that Zehui specially prepared for him, which he had never seen before, gradually relaxed his tense nerves.
Although Ah Jin longed for the hustle and bustle of the city, he was also sensible enough not to ask to go out often.
He spent most of his time with Qianqian.
Qianqian took him to familiarize himself with the castle, to see the flowers in the garden, and told him the story of Tiger and Lion City.
Ah Jin would tell Qianqian about what he saw and heard during his wanderings, and teach her to identify some strange plants and small animals.
Although the two children are about the same age, Ajin always has a maturity and composure beyond her years.
Seeing the two children playing together every day, Yuan Xiao couldn't help but become suspicious.
She first subtly inquired about Ajin, and the answer she received was that Ajin already had someone she liked.
Yuan Xiao was taken aback: "Who is your sweetheart...?"
Ah Jin smiled and said, "I can't say it yet. She said I'm too weak and not good enough for her. I have to work hard!"
Yuan Xiao forced an awkward smile.
It's hard to connect such domineering words with the gentle Qianqian.
Later, during a heart-to-heart talk with Qianqian before going to bed at night, she managed to get information out of her.
It turns out that Qianqian also has someone she likes.
It seems the two are very much in love.
Thinking of this, Yuan Xiao suddenly felt a pang of sadness. She had always thought of Qianqian as a child, but she never imagined that even birds would eventually leave the nest.
However, she would be content if she could spread her wings and fly high.
Yuan Xiao thought to herself that once this chaotic world was over, she would find an opportunity to talk to Chi Miao about it.
I wonder what Chi Miao's feelings are?
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On this day, sunlight streamed through the stained-glass windows, illuminating a warm and quiet room inside the castle.
Qianqian and Ajin huddled together, their eyes fixed on a basket covered with a soft velvet mat.
Inside the basket, lying quietly... was an egg.
An egg that is pure white and has a glossy sheen, but whose surface is covered with fine cracks.
This is Aoshuang and Yuanxiao's first child; to be precise, it's still just an egg.
Since the egg was laid, it has been carefully cared for by Aoshuang, and Yuanxiao and Qianqian also come to check on it from time to time.
Judging by the days, it should hatch in the next day or two.
Qianqian even softened her breathing and whispered to Aoshuang, who was also holding his breath, "Daddy, when will it hatch?"
Ao Shuang's usually carefree face now showed a rare tenderness and nervousness.
He put a finger to his lips: "Shh... It'll be soon. I can feel it. The little one inside is getting impatient and will be coming out soon."
As if to confirm his words, the eggshell suddenly made a slight "click" sound.
Qianqian and Ajin immediately widened their eyes.
Immediately afterwards, the cracking sounds intensified, and the cracks on the eggshell spread like a spider web.
A small piece of the eggshell was pushed open, revealing a wet, white, pointed beak.
Then, piece by piece, the eggshell fell off, and a small bird, pure white with wet, sticky feathers, tremblingly emerged from the crack.
It seemed to have exhausted itself, lying on the plush cushion, its small chest heaving rapidly.
After a while, it struggled to lift its thin legs and tried to stand up. Its round, chubby body wobbled and it almost fell over.
It flapped its tender wings twice, but unfortunately it couldn't take off, only stirring up a few soft downy feathers.
Then it flapped its wings several more times, seemingly trying to shake off its feathers.
"Wow!" Qianqian exclaimed in surprise, her eyes curving into crescents. "It's so cute! It looks like...like a chubby little glutinous rice ball!"
The fluffy little white bird seemed to understand, and suddenly raised its head, its small, black bean-like eyes staring at Qianqian, a hint of dissatisfaction flashing in its eyes.
It flapped its still weak wings, stumbling as it tried to rush towards Qianqian. Its little beak opened and closed, as if trying to peck at the older sister who called herself "cute".