"A Zhan, move aside, Ah Mo, come over to my side." Si Lu looked at Cheng Mo and said.
Since everyone else had their hair braided, leaving Cheng Mo out was simply not an option.
So, Si Lu decided to braid everyone's hair.
However, she had to think a bit about how to braid Cheng Mo's hair since it was shorter.
Upon hearing this, Song Zhan immediately moved to make space.
He played with his braids, feeling incredibly happy.
After all, the little female had personally braided his hair, and he was very fond of it, unable to let go of the joy it brought him.
This was his first time getting something like this.
He truly loved it.
He was also excited.
Each of their braids was uniquely designed by the little female, tailored to fit their personalities.
He sat happily off to the side, not too far away, because he wanted to watch how the little female would braid Cheng Mo's hair.
Cheng Mo, hearing Si Lu's words, happily walked over.
"How should I sit to make it easier for you?" Cheng Mo asked while looking at Si Lu.
"Sit facing me. We might need to change your position later." Si Lu suggested.
"Okay," Cheng Mo nodded, his handsome face filled with warmth.
He sat obediently in front of Si Lu, gazing at her fair complexion, unable to look away.
Hmm, his beloved little female was so beautiful.
She was the most beautiful female he had ever seen.
Of course, he loved Si Lu.
"Oh, Ah Mo, help me trim this leather strap thinner and shorter." Si Lu said, handing him two long leather straps.
The width and length of these leather straps were perfect for Hei Yao and Bai Di, as their braids were a bit larger and thicker, so the straps couldn't be too small.
However, Cheng Mo's hair was shorter, so the strap for his braid had to be smaller and thinner.
After all, his braid would be small, and if the strap were too large, it wouldn't look proportional and would ruin the overall look.
If she was going to braid their hair, she wanted to do it right.
"Got it. How about this length and thinness?" Cheng Mo asked while trimming the leather strap with his sharp wind blades, which were as effective as a knife.
"The length is fine. A bit thinner would be better," Si Lu replied after inspecting the strap.
The braid straps were all made from animal hide since this was a beastman world, and there were no rubber bands for tying hair.
However, this animal hide was quite sturdy.
"Alright," Cheng Mo thinned the strap a bit more until Si Lu was satisfied and nodded.
"Okay, don't move. I'm going to start braiding now." Si Lu said.
"Mm-hmm, I won't move." Cheng Mo agreed.
Si Lu started from the top of his head, but she left the thin layer of hair near the crown untouched. She began braiding just below that point.
She thought that if she braided the topmost layer, the hair would lie flat and lifeless, losing its volume. It wouldn't look good.
She wanted the braids to have a hidden, mysterious vibe, making them unique and distinctive.
Once she made up her mind, Si Lu began braiding diligently.
One braid after another appeared, while Cheng Mo obediently handed her the prepared straps.
Everyone else watched attentively.
They were all curious since each of them had fewer braids.
Hei Yao had one braid, which was thicker and larger compared to Bai Di and Song Zhan's two thinner braids.
But Cheng Mo's braids, they kept counting, and soon there were five small braids, with no sign of Si Lu stopping.
"I noticed Cheng Mo has a lot more braids than us, and they're the thinnest and smallest ones too," Song Zhan remarked curiously. He found it quite amusing.
"Yes, but they look really nice. Each one is intricately done," Bai Di said softly, his gaze fixed on Si Lu.
Si Lu paid no mind to Song Zhan's comments, focusing entirely on braiding.
In the end, she braided nine small braids before stopping.
Very nice.
The top layer of hair was a thin, fluffy short layer, while beneath it were the nine small braids she had created.
The hidden braids gave a mysterious and unique appearance.
She was very satisfied with her work.
"All done. Now, all of you have your braids. If you want to see them, you can wait until morning and look in the river to get a reflection. They're all really good," Si Lu smiled, pleased.
She couldn't help but ruffle Cheng Mo's hair playfully.
"Hehe."
She giggled happily.
"They're beautiful—nine small braids, hidden and mysterious. They look great!" Bai Di was the first to speak.
"Yes, they're wonderful. Lu Lu is amazing." Hei Yao also complimented her without hesitation.
"Wow, even short hair can look this good with braids. As expected, Lu Lu is really smart!" Song Zhan exclaimed, pleasantly surprised.
Cheng Mo's braids were the most numerous among them, but also the shortest and smallest. However, they looked fantastic.
"I really like them," Cheng Mo said softly, gazing at Si Lu with warmth.
He raised his hand and touched the small braids on his head, his lips curling into a smile.
"Lu Lu, you've worked hard." Cheng Mo said tenderly, concerned for her.
"It wasn't hard at all. It's just a few braids, really simple. Hehe, as long as you all like them, that's what matters," Si Lu laughed.
If her effort made them happy, it was all worth it.
Besides, a few braids were nothing compared to what they did for her. It was barely anything in comparison.
"We love them; of course we do!" Song Zhan laughed cheerfully.
"I love mine too."
"And me, I love mine."
"I really love mine too." One by one, they all expressed how much they liked their braids.
They were all thrilled.
These were braids personally crafted by their beloved female.
And each one was unique, just like how they each held a unique place in her heart.
"Alright, I'm feeling a bit sleepy now. I want to go to bed." Si Lu yawed.
Lately, she had been getting more and more tired, probably because she was expecting.
"Okay, I'll warm up your nest," Song Zhan said excitedly. He immediately walked over and scooped Si Lu up into a princess carry, heading toward the cave.
Si Lu snuggled obediently into his warm embrace.
The others were a bit envious but didn't stop Song Zhan from carrying her.
Song Zhan gently placed Si Lu on the pile of grass covered with animal hides inside the cave and lovingly gazed at her before leaning down to kiss her soft lips, his body drawing closer.
Si Lu hadn't expected the big tiger to be so passionate tonight.
But then again, they hadn't been intimate for quite some time.
So…
Soon, alluring sounds filled the cave...
The others outside had sharp hearing, but they said nothing, patiently guarding the fire.
Meanwhile, Cheng Mo went to fetch water with a stone pot in hand.
He knew Si Lu would need to clean herself later.
The weather was chilly, so he prepared hot water.
[Thank you all for catching the typos! I tend to make mistakes when I'm rushing, so having your help to catch them makes me really happy!]