Chapter 256: A Strange Face

Chapter 256: Chapter 256: A Strange Face

By the low wall at the edge of his vision, a slender figure seemed to merge with the image of Bai Wanwan in his memory.

His heart clenched, and his steps unconsciously slowed and quieted, as if he were afraid of shattering the illusion before him.

Finally, he came up behind the figure, and "she" hadn’t disappeared.

"Bai Wanwan!"

Roger’s voice was a bit hoarse, and the rims of his eyes were red.

Hearing his voice, the figure seemed to stiffen for a moment, then slowly turned around.

The expression on Roger’s face froze in an instant.

It was a completely unfamiliar face, bearing no resemblance whatsoever to the Bai Wanwan from his memories.

Zhuo Ling looked at the male before her. He was tall and well-built, but his tanned face looked quite ordinary.

But she could tell at a glance that this was no ordinary male. There was a murderous aura in his eyes, and despite his unremarkable appearance, he gave off an intensely oppressive feeling.

She had only ever felt this kind of pressure from powerful males.

Besides, if she hadn’t misheard, the male had called her "Bai Wanwan."

’Another male pining for Bai Wanwan!’

These thoughts flashed through her mind in an instant, and a gentle smile immediately graced her face.

"Were you just calling for me?"

Disappointment filled Roger’s eyes; he didn’t want to say another word.

"No."

With that, he turned to leave.

"Wait... Are you looking for something? Maybe I can help."

Zhuo Ling wanted to figure out who this male was and what his relationship with Bai Wanwan was.

’If he was a powerful Beastman with a strong background, perhaps she could make him her next Beast Husband.’

But Roger didn’t give her a chance to make her move. He left immediately, without so much as a second glance.

The smile on Zhuo Ling’s lips gradually faded.

’It was always like this. Whenever Bai Wanwan was involved, these males had eyes for no other female.’

’The charm she prided herself on seemed completely useless on these males.’

******

Steam billowed from the hot pot. Yan Chi’s face was covered in beads of sweat, but his eyes were fixed on the meat tumbling in the red broth.

’Bai Wanwan hadn’t expected Yan Lie’s older brother to be such a foodie.’

’It was clearly his first time, yet he could already handle this level of spice.’

Though he was hissing from the heat, his chopsticks never stopped moving.

"Big Brother, try this."

She used a long pair of chopsticks to pick up a perfectly cooked slice of beast meat and placed it in Yan Chi’s bowl.

Yan Chi’s eyes were glued to the tumbling slices of meat, showing none of his usual rough and imposing demeanor.

He eagerly dipped the slice into the sauce and stuffed it into his mouth.

"Mmm! This is delicious! Wanwan, you’re amazing."

The praise was sincere. He had never met a female like Bai Wanwan.

She not only cooked for the males herself but could also make food so delicious it made him feel as if he’d been eating nothing but garbage all these years.

Bai Wanwan smiled. "I’m glad you like it, Big Brother."

She cooked a few more slices of meat, placing them in the bowls of Zhu Xiu, Xin Feng, and Yan Lie in turn.

The males, in turn, placed mushrooms and verdant leafy greens that she liked into her bowl, which soon piled up into a small mountain.

Yan Chi clapped his younger brother on the shoulder. "You found a good female. Your big brother is happy for you."

Hearing his brother praise Wanwan, Yan Lie was happier than anyone and broke into a wide grin. "Of course! Wanwan is the best female in the world."

"Wanwan’s roasted meat is delicious too, and her sashimi... and desserts..."

Yan Lie went on praising her, so Bai Wanwan gave him a light kick. "We’re almost out of meat. Go inside and slice some more."

’He had no shame in saying it, but she was starting to feel embarrassed just listening.’

’It was just a bit of cooking, what was there to praise?’

’He was praising her as if she were some one-of-a-kind treasure.’

"Okay, I’ll go slice some more."

Once Yan Lie had left, Yan Chi looked at Bai Wanwan and said with a smile, "When you two have time, you should come back to the clan to meet our Father Beast and Mother. I’m sure they’ll welcome you warmly."

"Okay, we’ll definitely go in a little while."

Yan Chi’s gaze shifted to the two males beside Bai Wanwan, who were eating quietly but possessed powerful auras.

’This female is truly remarkable,’ he thought. ’Her Beast Husbands are all so outstanding, the kind that drives other females wild.’

So, he stopped eating and said casually, "Wanwan, our family used to think Yan Lie wasn’t interested in females. All the young females of our Leopard Clan had their eyes on him, especially that girl, Xue Tao. She’s been chasing after Yan Lie since they were kids..."

The smile on Bai Wanwan’s face didn’t falter. "Xue Tao?"

"She’s the daughter of the Leopard Clan’s chief. They grew up together. And then there’s Hua Ying, the most beautiful female of the Fox Clan. After his coming-of-age ceremony, she said she wanted to become mates with him. Yan Lie didn’t like her, which is why he ran off—and then he met you, unexpectedly."

He paused, then said with a smile, "It seems Yan Lie has good taste after all."

’He had said what he needed to say. He wanted Bai Wanwan to know that his little brother was desired by many outstanding females.’

Just then, Yan Lie returned, carrying a large basin of freshly sliced meat.

Yan Chi immediately called out to him, "Quick, quick, dump it all in."

The meal was a joyous affair for both hosts and guest.

Yan Chi thanked them, thoroughly satisfied, and then departed.

After Yan Lie came back from seeing his brother off, Bai Wanwan took the opportunity to pin him in a corner.

"Hua Ying... Xue Tao?"

The corners of her lips curled up, wanting to tease him.

Unexpectedly, hearing those two names gave Yan Lie a huge fright, and he immediately threw his arms around Bai Wanwan.

"Wanwan, don’t listen to my brother’s nonsense..."

"Hm? What nonsense did your brother say?"

Yan Lie was so anxious he was practically scratching his head. He didn’t know what his brother had said, or if he’d said something he shouldn’t have that would make Wanwan angry.

"Anyway, don’t believe anything he said! It’s true that Xue Tao and I are from the same clan, but I’ve been avoiding her ever since she came of age. As for that Hua Ying... I’ve only seen her once."

After speaking, he cautiously watched Bai Wanwan’s expression.

Seeing how nervous he was, Bai Wanwan finally broke and burst out laughing.

"I know."

Seeing her laugh, the tension in Yan Lie’s back finally eased. He quickly hugged her tight and refused to let go. "Don’t scare me like that again."

Thinking of her other two Beast Husbands still in the room, Bai Wanwan poked him. "Alright now, you can let go."

But Yan Lie, like a big puppy, buried his head in her shoulder. "Not letting go."

Bai Wanwan seized the opportunity to plant a quick kiss on his lips. "How about now?"

Yan Lie’s arms only tightened.

Just then, Zhu Xiu’s voice came from behind them. "Wanwan, come here. I have something for you."

Hearing Zhu Xiu’s voice, Bai Wanwan quickly whispered to Yan Lie, "Let go for now. I’ll let you hug me during the daytime."

Only then did Yan Lie reluctantly let go.

By the time Bai Wanwan turned around, Zhu Xiu had already stepped into the stone house.

She straightened her clothes and followed him into the house.