Beast World: From Villainess to Cub-Raising Chef novel Chapter 282

Chapter 282: Chapter 280: Bai Su Can Control Ferocious Beasts

When Li Chenlin saw him return, he didn’t linger. After a brief, tender moment with Bai Su, he left the hospital room.

After the beast tide, the entire city was in the process of rebuilding, and there was much to be done.

Wen Xiaobao had also returned to school.

Bai Su looked at Lu Tingyan’s face and suddenly burst out laughing. "How can you not even win against a kid?"

Lu Tingyan let out a soft sigh, then suddenly slipped onto the bed and carefully gathered Bai Su into his arms.

Bai Su saw his wolf tail wagging happily behind him and knew he wasn’t truly angry.

Sure enough, after holding Bai Su quietly for a moment, Lu Tingyan spoke. "Those kids are pretty skilled."

The corners of Bai Su’s lips curled. "They’ve always been amazing."

Seeing her expression, Lu Tingyan couldn’t help but feel a pang of jealousy. "What about me? Am I not amazing?"

Bai Su said with amusement, "You’re amazing, too."

Lu Tingyan’s gaze fell on the pale skin of her neck, so close to him, and his eyes darkened.

The tip of his nose uncontrollably nuzzled her neck.

Bai Su: "...What are you doing?"

Lu Tingyan: "...Sorry. I couldn’t help myself."

After saying that, he suddenly laughed again and snuggled closer to her. "Susu, it’s been so long since we’ve slept in each other’s arms."

His body heat enveloped her, making her feel warm and cozy, and she couldn’t help but feel a wave of drowsiness. "Mmm..."

Lu Tingyan leaned in closer. "Can I have a little kiss, then?"

Bai Su knew exactly what he was after. She pouted her lips. "Mmmhmm~"

Amused, Lu Tingyan leaned over and pressed a kiss to her lips.

The two of them savored the rare moment of tranquility.

As if remembering something, Bai Su said, "A while ago, I was looking for a ring in your room and accidentally saw your diary..."

A flash of surprise crossed Lu Tingyan’s eyes. "My diary?"

Bai Su nodded. "The one where you wrote about your childhood. I’m sorry... I stumbled upon it by accident."

’Reading someone else’s diary really isn’t right, after all.’

Lu Tingyan fell silent for a moment, then buried his face in the crook of her neck. "Susu, do you think I’m useless...?"

Bai Su raised a hand and stroked his wolf ears. "Why would you think that?"

Lu Tingyan: "Growing up, I was never the most talented or the most well-liked."

Bai Su: "Why does anyone have to be liked by others?"

Lu Tingyan remained silent, his face buried in her neck.

After a moment of thought, Bai Su said, "In exchange, let me tell you about my childhood."

She told him about the childhood hardships of her past life, framing them as if they had happened to her as a member of the Bai family, including the story of the small mutt that was senselessly killed.

Lu Tingyan listened quietly, and the questions in his heart were finally answered.

’No wonder Bai Su always had such a strong reaction whenever the topic of family and parents came up.’

’The theory he and Yelias had come up with finally had confirmation.’

’The Bai Family... damn them all to hell.’

Lu Tingyan held her a little tighter.

’Originally, before he’d had his breakthrough, he had left his diary on the desk just so Bai Su might "accidentally" find it and he could garner some of her sympathy and affection. He never expected such an unexpected bonus.’

Lu Tingyan hugged Bai Su. "Then our childhoods will be our little secret. We won’t tell anyone else, okay?"

Bai Su nodded. "Okay."

At this thought, Lu Tingyan’s eyes flickered, and he added slyly, "Susu, I really love holding you like this, talking quietly. It’s so warm, like we’re a family."

Bai Su smiled faintly. "We already are a family."

Lu Tingyan continued, "Not like Yelias. He’s a doctor, yet he still bothered you, a patient. You must not have slept well last night, right? Do you want to take a nap?"

"He really doesn’t know how to care for people. Susu, I’ll have a word with him later. Even if he wants to fool around, now isn’t the time. You’re weak and need to rest."

His deep eyes were fixed on Bai Su, like a puppy waiting for a reward.

Bai Su wished the ground would swallow her whole.

Bi Yue thought for a second, then asked them with some uncertainty, "Two hours... is that... enough?"

Lu Tingyan quickly regained his composure, sat down on the nearby sofa, and went back to handling his own affairs.

Bai Su, covering her face with her hands, pointed to the chairs on the other side. "Just find a place to sit."

’How could I have forgotten that I had a meeting this afternoon?’

The three of them sat down awkwardly, nudging one another.

"You go first!"

"You go first!"

"Why don’t *you* go first?"

Bai Su sighed. "...Ayala, you first."

Yan Qingya, having been singled out, looked crestfallen. "Alright... it’s, uh, about the beasts."

"You know all the crops we planted for food? Well, a lot of the beasts have been wandering into the fields and wreaking havoc. They’ve gobbled up a ton of the seedlings."

"With you gone, we’re having a hard time keeping them in check."

"Sometimes it seems like they understand us, but they just cause trouble on purpose!"

Bai Su glanced out the window.

The bird perched outside the window, which had been squawking menacingly at Yan Qingya, instantly fell silent when it felt Bai Su’s gaze. It tilted its head. "Coo?"

Yan Qingya was speechless.

’Damn that stupid bird!’

’It certainly wasn’t acting like this yesterday when it was perched on her head, taking a shit!’

「Meanwhile, in Qin City.」

Qin Nuo stared at the butler in disbelief. "What did you just say? Bai Su can control the beasts, too?!"

"That’s impossible!"