Seven Cubs, Seven Fathers, Zero Days Off novel Chapter 33

Chapter 33: Chapter 33: Someone Is Really Watching Her and the Children from the Shadows

With that, he ripped open Shen Yue’s bloody sleeve, and his breath hitched.

There, her slender limb was as white as jade, as fine and smooth as white porcelain. He could even see the dark bluish veins beneath her skin. It looked so delicate it might shatter at the slightest touch.

Even though the wound was stained with blood, it did nothing to diminish its sublime beauty.

Si Muye’s breathing slowed, and slowed again.

Shen Yue didn’t notice Si Muye’s expression.

"Poisonous? That’s just because you don’t know how to prepare them! These wild mushrooms are a mountain delicacy, even more delicious than chicken, duck, or fish. And they’re incredibly nutritious—you couldn’t buy them even if you wanted to! I’m so furious!"

"I was planning to make you all chicken and mushroom stew and a nice mushroom soup. Now we can’t eat any of that! We can only eat stewed mutton and roasted wild boar!"

Mu Silin: "..."

’He was suddenly starting to wonder, was making this woman eat roasted wild boar and stewed mutton some kind of hardship for her?’

’Would she rather eat wild mushrooms?’

’Since when were wild mushrooms more precious than meat?’

’And her calling them a nutritious delicacy... what nonsense, right?’

Hearing this, the subordinate beside him began to wonder if he’d made a mistake.

"Uh, General, I didn’t actually throw those wild mushrooms very far... Should I..."

’Go get them?’

Mu Silin shot him a glare.

"You believe her? Do you have any idea how many beasts have died from eating wild mushrooms? They’re listed as one of the ten great poisons of the Beast World!"

The subordinate listened, thought for a moment, and nodded.

’Yeah, that’s true.’

’They’re one of the ten great poisons.’

’What if Miss Shen Yue is wrong and we get poisoned from eating them? Better not risk it. I won’t go get them!’

On the other side, Huang Ziyue raised an eyebrow. ’Wild mushrooms are edible if prepared properly?’

This was the first he’d ever heard of such a thing.

’Could it be this woman actually knows about these things?’

His eyes fixed on the slender, jade-like arm that Si Muye had exposed by tearing her sleeve, and his pupils constricted.

He watched as that bear stared at her arm, his breathing clearly becoming ragged, yet the woman herself was completely oblivious.

His expression deepened. ’Is her relationship with that bear so close that she feels no need for caution? Does she not care about appearances at all?’

He narrowed his eyes.

After Shen Yue finished complaining about the mushroom thief, she finally realized Si Muye hadn’t moved.

She glanced down and saw Si Muye staring at her arm, his breathing heavy. She paused. ’Is he getting starstruck again?’

She prompted him,

"Um, why don’t you just give me the water? I’ll clean it myself!"

Si Muye immediately snapped out of it, his cheeks flushing as he composed himself.

"I’m sorry, A Yue. I’ll clean it for you right now."

With that, he raised his hand to take her arm, but just as he was about to make contact, his fingers trembled. It felt as if his heart was about to leap out of his chest, and he hesitated, as if he didn’t dare to touch her.

Shen Yue watched him and sighed inwardly.

’Si Muye is a great guy, but he’s just too innocent and shy.’

’If he were the one pursuing a girl, she could drop hints until she was blue in the face, and he still wouldn’t dare make a move.’

’She suddenly felt this big bear’s tall stature was a complete waste.’

’She preferred men who were a bit more assertive. This bear was amusing, but his shyness was exhausting. He needs some training!’

She spoke up, "Never mind, don’t force yourself. It’s just a small scratch; there’s no need to be so tense. Have you forgotten I’m a doctor?"

As she said this, she took the water from his hand without waiting for him to react and stood up.

Si Muye froze, then realized just how useless he had been.

He was about to say something, but Shen Yue had already poured the water over her arm and deftly washed it clean.

She turned to him. "You’ve worked hard today, too. I saw you cut down all that bamboo. Go rest for a while. I’ll start making dinner soon."

Shen Yue went back into the cave and took a short nap.

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