Alright, if you need water, just tell me. I'll make sure there's enough. Lulu, I do have some use after all." Upon hearing this, Nance's eyes lit up, knowing that this was his chance to prove himself.
Hearing this, Si Lu knew right away that this guy was trying to earn credit or show her that he was obedient and capable, subtly urging her to accept him quickly!
She didn't say anything. This guy really knew how to sell himself!
However, she did like this pink bunny, especially his long, pink hair, which was truly beautiful. No girl could resist this lovely shade of pink.
But she couldn't make up her mind just yet.
Bai Di took one deep look at Si Lu and understood that she was hesitating, but he didn't say anything. After all, this was something Si Lu had to figure out on her own. As her mate, all he could do was support her decision.
Hei Yao glanced at Nance with obvious discontent. He found this bunny incredibly annoying.
Cheng Mo remained silent. To him, this situation was perfectly normal. He had seen it many times in the tribe, so it didn't bother him. In fact, if Si Lu really accepted Nance, he wouldn't mind at all. Having another strong beastman to protect Si Lu was something he welcomed.
Moreover, the road ahead was long and dangerous. If Nance joined them, their safety would increase. Protecting Si Lu would be easier with more help.
Besides, most females had many mates. Only by having multiple mates could they be properly cared for and protected. It wasn't unusual for females to have ten or more mates, sometimes at least eight or nine. In their family, there were only four of them, which did seem a bit lacking.
Si Lu was so wonderful and had many secrets. Having more mates to take care of her would put Cheng Mo's mind at ease. He was always thinking about how to make Si Lu's life safer and better.
"Alright, I'm getting hungry," Si Lu said, breaking the tense atmosphere. It was too weird, and she couldn't stand it anymore.
Sigh, having too many mates could be a headache too.
At that moment, Si Lu really envied the ancient kings. How on earth did they balance the affections of their harem of three thousand beauties?
"Lulu, I'll heat up the broth for you right away," Bai Di said, worried, and rushed to prepare the meal. They had all been so caught up in the excitement earlier that they had forgotten Si Lu hadn't eaten yet. With her pregnant, she absolutely couldn't go hungry.
"It's okay, there's no rush," Si Lu replied, feeling her heart ache at Bai Di's guilty expression.
"I'll go grill some meat," Hei Yao said, leaving without another word. There was nothing more important than Si Lu's well-being.
"Lulu, sit by the fire. I'll be back soon." Cheng Mo gently led Si Lu to sit on a prepared animal skin, speaking seriously. He knew Si Lu loved shrimp and was planning to catch some. Although there were plenty in her space, there was an outsider present. Until Nance officially became her mate, they had to be cautious.
"Mm, be careful and come back soon," Si Lu said, concerned. She knew Cheng Mo was off to get something delicious for her. She was touched by how considerate he and her other mates were.
As Si Lu sat by the fire, she watched them all bustle around and realized she was the only one not busy.
"Lulu, the broth is ready. You can eat now to settle your stomach," Bai Di said, holding a bowl of hot broth. He stirred it gently with a spoon, blowing on it to cool it down.
"It smells so good!" Si Lu said with a smile.
"Here, open your mouth. I'll feed you," Bai Di said tenderly, smiling warmly. Nance, sitting nearby, looked on enviously. He wished he could be the one feeding Si Lu.
But as he wasn't her mate yet, he had no right to do such things. He wondered when she would finally accept him.
Regardless, Nance had already made up his mind. Whether he became her mate or not, he would never love another female. Being by her side was enough for him.
Si Lu obediently opened her mouth, enjoying the meal Bai Di fed her. Meanwhile, Hei Yao busily grilled meat, and Song Zhan had left with Cheng Mo to help out.
Now, only Si Lu, Bai Di, Hei Yao, and Nance remained by the fire. Nance's gaze never left Si Lu, and he roasted a skewer of meat in his hands. He didn't know if she would accept his gesture, but he still wanted to try. Who knew—maybe she would.
Before long, Cheng Mo and Song Zhan returned, each carrying a large animal skin bundle that seemed to be full of something.
Seeing this, Si Lu immediately guessed what it was. Water dripped from the edges of the animal skins—it had to be shrimp!
"These are shrimp!" Si Lu said excitedly upon seeing Cheng Mo and Song Zhan.
"Mm, Lulu is so smart. You knew what it was before even seeing it. Impressive," Cheng Mo said, praising her.
"Yes, our little female is amazing. We caught some shrimp and fish for you, and I also picked some wild fruits. They're sweet and sour—really delicious. Here, try some," Song Zhan said, retrieving a small animal skin pouch from his waist.
"Don't worry, I washed them thoroughly," Song Zhan added as he opened the pouch in front of Si Lu.
To her surprise, the fruits inside looked exactly like cherries!
But wasn't it the wrong season for cherries?
How could there be cherries now? And they looked just like the ones from her world!
Moreover, these cherries were plumper than the ones she remembered—each the size of two normal cherries.
"These are cherries. I've eaten them before," Si Lu said, picking one up and popping it into her mouth. It tasted sweet and tangy, just like she remembered. Delicious!
"Do you like them?" Song Zhan asked eagerly.
"Yes, I love them! Thank you, Ah Zhan," Si Lu replied with a smile.
She was touched by how thoughtful he had been in bringing her these cherries, which couldn't have been easy to find.
"As long as you like them, that's all that matters. When you finish these, I'll find more for you," Song Zhan said with a sunny grin, scratching his head happily.
"It must have been hard to find these," Si Lu said, feeling a bit sorry for him as she enjoyed the cherries. After all, cherries were delicate and easy to bruise.
The fact that Song Zhan had brought back so many perfect cherries showed just how careful he had been in gathering them.