usatvline Chapter 199 Farewell
Chapter 199 Farewell
Chapter 199 Farewell
Chu Xinyao sat sullenly in the car. The ride wasn't bumpy, but it swayed slightly. Unmoved, she gazed blankly out the window at the cold moon. The moonlight, like frost, bathed the earth, making her feel a chill seep from the depths of her heart.
Recalling the cries of the cubs, she hugged herself tightly and curled up. The innocent cries still seemed to echo in her ears, each one a heavy blow to her heart.
She closed her eyes, trying to dispel the images, but the cubs' tearful faces and the pairs of hands tightly gripping her clothes, unwilling to let go, lingered in her mind for a long time.
Seeing Chu Xinyao like this, He Yu felt extremely distressed. He gently held Chu Xinyao's hand and softly comforted her, "Xin'er, don't worry, our plan is perfect. Moreover, we are all quite strong and can protect you. We will also resolve this matter as soon as possible. Then, you will be able to reunite with the cubs."
Chu Xinyao nodded but didn't speak. She just held He Yu's hand tightly, as if hoping to draw some strength from him.
Crane Feather approached and pulled her into his arms.
Chu Xinyao rested her head on He Yu's chest, feeling his warm breath. The warmth gradually enveloped her, finally giving her a sense of comfort in the cold moonlight.
After a long silence, Chu Xinyao finally spoke softly, "Yu, do you think they're still crying?"
Meanwhile, Hu Xiao and Yu Zijing, along with their cubs, embarked on their journey to the White Tiger Tribe. Their route was completely opposite to He Yu's. The blue-shadowed beast-drawn carriage sped through the night, raising clouds of dust.
Hu Xiao sat in front of the carriage, his eyes full of vigilance. His hands gripped the reins tightly, and the night wind howled, blowing against the hem of his clothes.
The situation inside the vehicle was completely different from what Chu Xinyao had imagined. The cubs were not crying, but they were still extremely noisy.
Yu Zijing stayed with the cubs in the car, a gentle smile on his face, trying his best to soothe their emotions.
With an innocent look on his face, Little Eight the Snake raised his head and asked him, "Father, when will we be able to return this time?"
Yu Zijing's smile froze slightly, and a bitter look flashed in his eyes. To be honest, he didn't know what the future held on this trip to the Anwang White Tiger Tribe, nor when he would return.
Seeing that he didn't answer, Snake Xiaoba's lips trembled, and her eyes instantly reddened, on the verge of bursting into tears. Yu Zijing quickly squatted down and reached out to touch her face.
"Little Eight, don't cry. Although I don't know when it will be, we are all doing our best. It won't be long." He smiled, trying to make the cubs believe him.
"Really?" Snake Little Eight sobbed, rubbing her eyes with her little hands, somewhat disbelieving him.
“Of course.” Yu Zijing nodded firmly.
"Father, where are we going now?" came Chu Aiyu's muffled voice from the fish tank.
"We're going to the White Tiger Tribe."
Why go there? The cubs looked at each other, puzzled. They had never been to the White Tiger Tribe before.
The baby tigers, having just finished nursing and with the swaying of the stroller, had all fallen asleep in their portable baby carriers. A hint of unease lingered on their little faces, their lips slightly pouting, as if they were still dreaming of something.
On the other side were ten sullen flamingo chicks. The little ones still didn't understand why they could fly, or why their mothers and fathers didn't take them with them when they returned to the flamingo tribe.
Their little heads were huddled together, looking at each other with confusion in their eyes.
The largest crane, with its long beak, lightly pecked at the two cranes beside it, Hero Three and Hero Nine, and whispered, "I'm not happy, chirp." It felt very wronged, and its little head hung down.
He San was listless and had no time to care whether his brother was happy or not. "What's wrong with you? Chirp chirp."
"Chirp, why don't Mommy and Father take us back to the tribe? We can fly already, chirp." He Jiujiu couldn't understand either. Father had clearly said that once they learned to fly, Mommy would take them wherever she went.
She flapped her little wings twice, clearly furious.
“Yes, chirp chirp.” The other cubs echoed, nodding their little heads, their eyes full of confusion.
The largest snake, Yi, and the second snake sat side by side, their small bodies nestled in the chairs, which were a bit too big for them. Their feet dangled in the air, swaying back and forth, unable to reach the ground.
The two children seemed unusually mature in the noisy carriage. The two quiet little ones had slightly furrowed brows and pouting lips, looking unhappy.
The light inside the carriage was dim, and the reflection on their young faces made them look particularly lonely.
Snake looked at her eighth sister with some envy. Snake Little Eight was lively and was playing with Snake Nine and Snake Six next to Yu Zijing. No one knew what they were talking about, but it made Snake Little Eight laugh. Her laughter was crisp and clear, her eyes curved into crescents, and her little hands were gesturing excitedly.
And myself...
Snake lowered her head, her long eyelashes casting a shadow on her eyelids. As the eldest sister, although she wanted to spend more time with Chu Xinyao, she couldn't be unrestrained. She felt she should be sensible and take on the responsibilities of an older sister, and not play carefree like her younger siblings.
She felt that her every move was being watched by her younger siblings, and she wanted to set a good example for them. These thoughts were like shackles, tightly binding her and preventing her from freely expressing her true nature!
She Yi looked at She'er with her head down, her clear eyes filled with confusion; he couldn't see her expression at that moment.
"Snake, why are you looking down?"
The male cub wasn't as sentimental. Although he was a little unhappy about being separated from Chu Xinyao, Snake Yi considered himself a big kid and didn't need to stay with his male and female parents every day!
Snake looked up and rolled her eyes at her thick-skinned brother, then turned her head away. "It's nothing," she said helplessly. Little did they know the depth of her sensitive thoughts.
She longed to play carefree like her younger siblings, and she wanted to spend more time with Chu Xinyao, listen to her tell many wonderful stories, and feel her warmth. But she couldn't!
Snake Yi scratched his head, finding Snake increasingly difficult to understand. He tilted his head, looking at Snake's little face, which was full of worries, and became more and more puzzled.
"Snake, you have a little secret, you don't tell your brother anymore."
Snake felt a headache coming on and didn't want to talk to him. She looked up through the car window and saw only the crescent moon, accompanied by the howling wind, feeling it was getting further and further away from her mother.
Seeing Snake's expression, Snake Yi felt a pang of sadness. Although he was young, he could sense Snake's unhappiness.
Seeing that his sister was ignoring him, he thought for a moment and decided not to ask any more questions.
He sat silently beside the snake, keeping her company.
At this time, none of the cubs knew that they would meet again in three years.