You have to understand, some fruits are really only found through luck.
So, there wasn't a problem with picking a lot of them, especially since they tasted so good. He picked almost all of them. He was hoping that if Si Lu liked them, it would be great. If not, well, the males could eat them, too. After all, food shouldn't go to waste.
Luckily, Si Lu liked them. As long as she enjoyed them, that was all that mattered.
At the same time, he made a mental note about this fruit. When they had the chance, he would go out and find more.
As long as Si Lu liked something, he was more than willing to go gather it for her.
"Ah Di, you should eat too. There's so much, I can't finish it all. Everyone can have some. I didn't expect you to find such good fruit. This fruit is rare in my homeland too," Si Lu said happily.
Seeing Si Lu so cheerful, the group relaxed.
They all glanced at the fruit and mentally noted its appearance. From now on, if they ever came across it again, they'd make sure to pick it. As long as she liked it, they would keep an eye out and remember it.
"Mm, eat as much as you want. I noticed the females in the tribe really like this fruit. It's also quite nutritious for those who are pregnant with cubs," Bai Di said.
"Yeah, I know. This fruit has vitamin C and iron, so it's definitely good for the body," Si Lu nodded.
She remembered that when she had eaten this fruit in the past, she had known it was nutritious. That's why it was not only expensive but also rare. It only grew during a specific season.
If you wanted to eat it outside of that season, it was nearly impossible.
"The most important thing is that you enjoy it."
"These are all for you. I've already washed them. There's more over there, but they're not washed yet," Bai Di said, his eyes filled with tenderness.
He sat next to Hei Yao, gently watching Si Lu eat the fruit he had gathered for her.
Just watching her like this made his heart feel full and content.
Of course, he automatically ignored the pesky rabbit sitting beside Si Lu.
[Image of Nan Si's pink lop-eared rabbit form—though his hair is a bit short, so use your imagination!]
There was no helping it. The rabbit was cute, just like Bai Di, so he felt like they were competing. Naturally, he didn't like the rabbit. He still held some hostility towards him. Even now, despite everything, that hostility remained. He just couldn't like him.
Disliking him was one thing, but when it came to serious matters, Bai Di would still unite with him for Si Lu's sake. After all, they were both Si Lu's mates, and they had to prioritize her safety and health.
"Mm, mm. I really do like it. You all should eat too," Si Lu said, grabbing a handful of fruit and offering it to them.
But none of them took it. They all wanted Si Lu to have more. If they ate less, she could have more. Besides, this fruit was beneficial for females, especially pregnant ones.
There was no way they would eat it when they could give it to her. It was, after all, Bai Di who had gathered it specifically for Si Lu. How could they feel right eating it themselves?
In the Beastman Continent, it was common for males to give food to females without taking any for themselves. They never competed with females over food.
Of course, Si Lu was no exception. Moreover, she was pregnant with a cub. There was absolutely no way they could bring themselves to eat it.
In the end, Si Lu had no choice but to stuff one piece into each of their mouths.
If she hadn't done that, they really wouldn't have eaten any of it. Si Lu wasn't stupid. She knew they were refusing to eat because they wanted her to have more. They were worried about her and trying to make sure she had plenty.
But there was no way she could finish all of it by herself. Plus, it was always more fun to eat with others. Sharing made the experience more lively and enjoyable. She believed that good things should be shared with the people she trusted the most—her mates.
"You guys should eat. I know you want me to have more because you care about me, but it's more fun when we all eat together. There's plenty, and if we run out, we can always go find more," Si Lu said, pressing another piece of fruit into their mouths.
At that moment, Cheng Mo and the others were still busy. They couldn't join them for the meal yet, but once they finished, Si Lu would give them some fruit too.
"Alright, alright. We'll listen to you, Lu Lu. But I've noticed that you haven't been eating much lately. Your face looks a bit thinner—have you lost weight?" Hei Yao asked with a worried frown.
This was precisely why he had given her the crystal cores. But he hadn't seen much improvement, and he didn't know what else to do. Still, he was deeply concerned.
"Oh, don't worry about that. I've always been the type that doesn't gain weight easily, no matter how much I eat. I'm actually a bit better now than before. You didn't know this, but I used to be even skinnier. Since I've come here and don't have to do anything except eat and rest, I've gained some weight," Si Lu explained.
It was true—she had always had a body type that resisted weight gain. However, since arriving in the beastman world, she had managed to put on a few pounds, and she could definitely feel the difference.
"That's good, but still, try to eat more," Hei Yao said, gently patting her head.
"You should definitely eat more. You're pregnant, after all," Bai Di added with a serious nod, while Nan Si also nodded earnestly from the side.
"Oh, by the way, Ah Di, can you tell how many cubs I'm carrying?" Si Lu asked, curious.
She wasn't sure how many cubs she was pregnant with, and since this was her first pregnancy, she was eager to know.
"Lu Lu, I've already checked. You're carrying a single cub. But that's actually a good thing. It's your first pregnancy, so having too many would be hard on your body. With just one, the cub will develop better, and you'll have a smoother time," Bai Di explained.