Chapter 154 Ichthyosaur Hatching
Chapter 154 Ichthyosaur Hatching
After Hu Yi left, Chu Xinyao felt an indescribable fatigue. She sat in a chair, gently pressing her temples with her fingers. Being so popular was also a burden, and she couldn't get a proper rest every night.
Her fame and beauty have made her the focus of everyone's attention.
"Yao, what's wrong?"
Shemo brought dinner over. Because Chu Xinyao was always busy with work during the day, they usually had a simple lunch, but in the evening, he was usually in charge of preparing a more substantial dinner for Chu Xinyao.
This kind of eating habit is not very healthy, but fortunately it doesn't happen frequently.
"What delicious food is it?" Smelling the familiar aroma, Chu Xinyao felt her mouth watering.
Shemo opened the food box, and a rich aroma wafted out. Inside was braised fish, Chu Xinyao's favorite dish. The fish was tender and juicy, and paired with a special sauce, its bright red color made it look incredibly appetizing.
There was also a plate of stir-fried seasonal vegetables on the side, vibrant green and refreshing, adding a touch of health to this dinner.
Finally, there was a bowl of steaming hot mushroom and chicken soup. The soup was golden in color and had a wonderful aroma, clearly the result of long-term slow simmering.
A satisfied smile spread across Chu Xinyao's face. She picked up her chopsticks, eagerly grabbed a piece of fish, blew on it gently, and then put it in her mouth. The freshness of the fish and the richness of the sauce intertwined on her tongue, making her close her eyes and savor it. Watching her enjoy herself, She Mo felt a sense of satisfaction as well.
"Aren't they coming to eat today?" Chu Xinyao stood by the dining table, her brows furrowed, her gaze lingering on the empty seats as she asked in confusion.
Shemo paused slightly in mid-air with his chopsticks, his expression shifting from focused to a relaxed smile, his tone tinged with amusement: "Hmm, they have some things to take care of."
Last night, Yu Zijing's little tricks did not escape the eyes of the other beast husbands. Yu Paopao's climbing into bed has been exposed and is now the focus of everyone's discussion, and Yu Zijing has received the punishment he deserves.
Shemo's tone seemed to carry a hint of schadenfreude, but it was more about maintaining the family order.
Chu Xinyao raised an eyebrow slightly, a knowing glint in her eyes. She chuckled softly, a hint of amusement in her gaze, and glanced sideways at She Mo, saying, "What, are you jealous?" Her words were full of certainty, as if she had already seen through She Mo's heart.
Snake Ink's expression changed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure, a self-deprecating smile appearing on his lips.
He knew that Chu Xinyao understood him; she could always see through his thoughts at a glance.
He sighed softly and admitted, "Perhaps, I really don't like seeing others get too close to you." There was a hint of helplessness in his voice.
Chu Xinyao's smile deepened, and she gently shook her head, saying, "You're always like this. You pretend not to care on the surface, but you always do something sneaky behind my back."
She Mo smiled slightly. He knew that his behavior was sometimes a bit childish, but he couldn't control his concern for Chu Xinyao.
“I just don’t want you to get hurt. You know, this Beast God Continent isn’t always so gentle.”
Chu Xinyao nodded; she certainly understood She Mo's concerns.
He smiled and said, "I know, I know everything. But you also need to learn to trust me; I can handle these things."
She Mo looked at Chu Xinyao and said, "I will. I just hope you will always remember that no matter what happens, I will be by your side."
"Okay, but the little ichthyosaur will hatch in two days, so don't go too far," Chu Xinyao said, still worried.
"Okay, I understand," Shemo finally instructed his subordinates.
As time went by, the day finally arrived for the baby ichthyosaur to hatch.
"click"
"click"
The baby ichthyosaur's eggshell made a soft "clicking" sound. Although the sound was faint, everyone present could hear it clearly, and their hearts tightened with tension.
Despite the lingering marks on his face, he held his breath, his gaze fixed on the gradually cracking eggshells. At that moment, it was as if the entire world had stood still, leaving only the sound of the eggshells splitting open.
A crisp "crack" broke the silence as the eggshell finally split open. Through the crack, the tiny ichthyosaur could be seen struggling desperately.
Its little claws kept scratching at the eggshell, and with each effort, the crack in the eggshell became bigger.
As the last piece of eggshell fell away, the baby ichthyosaur finally hatched completely. Its eyes were not yet fully open, but it could already feel the warmth around it.
Chu Xinyao and Yu Zijing gently held it in their hands, feeling its faint breath and heartbeat.
The baby ichthyosaur, which had just emerged from its egg, still had wet skin, but its vitality was exceptionally strong.
"Yu'er, this is our eldest daughter, Chu Aiyu."
Yu Zijing held the little fish dragon in her arms and lifted it up happily, her face beaming with undisguised pride.
"Ah!" Chu Xinyao sighed, surprised that Yu Zijing had actually named the little fish dragon that. Although somewhat surprised, seeing how happy Yu Zijing was, she felt that the name seemed quite suitable for the little guy.
The little ichthyosaur trembled slightly in Yu Ziji's hands, its eyes, not yet fully open, seemed to sense the love from its mother and father.
Yu Zijing's large, firm hands provided a safe haven for the little fish dragon. Chu Xinyao gently touched the little fish dragon's forehead with her fingers; it was a silent communication, conveying the delicate tenderness of maternal love.
Chu Aiyu's fins embraced her mother's fingers, and she affectionately touched her head gently.
"Alright, come and see, the second eggshell is starting to move too." Snake Ink's gaze turned to the other fish-dragon eggs, his tone filled with excitement.
Everyone's attention then shifted to the second eggshell.
Then, tiny cracks began to appear on the eggshell, and the cracks gradually widened, foreshadowing the imminent arrival of new life.
"Look, there's movement over there too!" Tiger Roar shouted excitedly, pointing to another egg.
Yu Zijing carefully handed Chu Aiyu to Chu Xinyao, then walked to the second egg, squatted down, and intently observed the changes in the eggshell.
"Crack, crack," came another soft sound. The crack on the eggshell began to widen, and a tiny head peeked out from the gap.
This little life seemed even more eager than Chu Aiyu; its little claws scratched at the eggshell more forcefully, and each struggle made the cracks in the eggshell more obvious.
With an even crisper "crack," the second eggshell finally cracked open, revealing the silhouette of a tiny life through the gap.
"It's actually male!" Yu Zijing exclaimed in surprise after taking a look.
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