348: Chapter 348 I Want to Be Your Partner

"Yin Ze, you're back?"

Yin Mei greeted her younger brother.

Bai Wanwan also saw him and gave him a slight smile.

"Mhm, I'm going to process the prey. Don't go too far."

After speaking, he didn't talk to Bai Wanwan and walked around them toward the back of the Stone House.

Yin Mei, with an apologetic look in her eyes, held Bai Wanwan's hand and explained, "Yin Ze has always had this temper since he was little. He isn't deliberately targeting you."

"It's fine, I don't mind."

It was already very kind of him to save her; did she really need to nitpick at others' attitudes?

"This is the Peacock Tribe. There are very few Outsider Beastmen here, so they'll stare a bit when they see us. Don't be afraid."

Yin Mei was used to being scrutinized, but she worried Wan Wan wouldn't adapt, so she gave her a heads-up.

As the sun set, the two Females strolled along the Tribe's paths.

A light evening breeze carried the fragrance of wildflowers.

Both Females were graceful and possessed outstanding looks. As soon as they reached the area where the Beastmen gathered, they attracted the gaze of many Males.

Some solicitously approached to chat, offering fresh prey; others quietly observed Bai Wanwan, who followed quietly behind, their eyes filled with curiosity and probing.

"Yin Mei, who is she?"

A Female familiar with Yin Mei saw the lively scene and couldn't help but ask.

"Her name is Bai Wanwan. She's the Little Female that Yin Ze rescued from the mountains a few days ago."

"Wow! Yin Ze just casually picked up such a beautiful Little Female?"

The Beastmen of the Peacock Tribe were all very enthusiastic.

The Females pulled Yin Mei aside and surrounded Bai Wanwan, examining her nonstop.

"Little Female, have you paired yet?"

"Which Tribe are you from? Have you had your fertility tested?"

Their "enthusiasm" was somewhat overwhelming for Bai Wanwan, who laughed it off and gave vague answers.

After making the rounds, Bai Wanwan's mouth was numb from smiling; she felt like she could strike up a conversation with anyone.

She had instantly developed extreme social skills.

Yin Mei was very happy that she could integrate into Tribe life so well.

"Once you recover a bit more, I'll take you with the other Females to the Dwarf Mountain to pick fruit."

"Okay."

The two walked home while talking.

Bai Wanwan always felt Yin Mei kept glancing at her from time to time.

"Wan Wan, do you really not remember anything about your past?"

"Mhm, I can't remember."

Bai Wanwan also felt a bit of a headache. She vaguely felt like she might have lived in the Beast World for some time.

Because when dealing with certain things, she would make subconscious judgments.

But when she tried to recall in detail, it was all blank.

Yin Mei, however, was thinking that when she cleaned her earlier, she noticed Bai Wanwan had no Shape Carving, meaning she should be a recently matured Female.

With such a good figure, she hoped she wouldn't turn out to be an Inferior Female like herself.

As soon as the two returned home, Yin Ze had already prepared food.

Bai Wanwan couldn't quite handle raw meat. Yin Mei noticed and asked, "Wan Wan, are you feeling unwell?"

"I... I'm a bit unaccustomed to raw food. Do you have flint? I want to start a fire and cook for myself."

"We do.", Yin Ze said, handing her the flint.

After taking it, Bai Wanwan went outside to find some dry branches and leaves.

Finally, she ate her first cooked meal.

After staying at Yin Mei's home for a few days, Yin Ze spoke little, and the two maintained a clear separation.

But Yin Mei's home was very lively. Beastmen came and went every day, some bringing fresh Beast meat, others bringing soft furs, and some even offering to help repair the Stone House.

"You don't need to come every day. I don't have that much work to do."

Yin Mei's cheeks were flushed as she said this, not even daring to look directly at the Male in front of her.

The Male, however, stared straight at Yin Mei, his eyes filled with admiration and affection.

But perhaps because Bai Wanwan was nearby, Yin Mei always chased him out before he could say much.

"Sister Yin Mei, do you like that Male?"

Bai Wanwan's question made Yin Mei's cheeks turn even redder. "N-no."

Bai Wanwan put her arm around her shoulder. "Sister Yin Mei, are you worried about something?"

Yin Mei looked up at her, but before she could say anything, the door was pushed open, and Yin Ze walked in from outside.

Seeing the pile of things stacked inside the house, he wordlessly gathered everything and placed it all outside the door.

Subsequently, Bai Wanwan realized something.

Every day when Yin Ze returned from hunting, if there was still a Male inside the house,

regardless of whether the visitor was there to curry favor or genuinely help, he would coldly chase them away.

Although Yin Mei maintained a polite distance from all Males, she genuinely seemed to like the Male from last time.

Kong Lai's gaze was resolute. Every time Yin Ze drove him away, he was always the last to leave, his eyes constantly following Yin Mei.

As an observer, Bai Wanwan was enjoying the romantic tension, even feeling anxious for the main characters.

She chewed on a piece of Dried meat and thought: They clearly like each other, why are they being so awkward instead of just getting together?

Before she could find an answer, Kong Lai sought her out.

"Female Bai Wanwan, there is something I want to ask you.", His expression showed some frustration.

Because Yin Mei liked him, Bai Wanwan showed a bit more patience toward the Male in front of her.

"Mhm, ask away. If I know the answer, I will definitely tell you."

He mustered up his courage. "I want to know, does Female Yin Mei really hate me?"

"Hate?"

Bai Wanwan was surprised. Yin Mei's feelings were so obvious; her secret delight and affection were visible in her eyes. How could this Male not have noticed?

"Mhm. If she hates me, I will stay far away from her in the future and won't provoke her dislike anymore."

Bai Wanwan smiled helplessly. "Since you want to know, why don't you ask her directly?"

Kong Lai pursed his lips. "I'm afraid if I speak up, I'll really lose my chance."

"Then you need to think carefully. If you don't say it, you will never have a chance. If you truly like her, you should tell her your thoughts. You two should talk it over yourselves. If I pass messages between you, it might be miscommunicated and affect you."

Kong Lai truly took her words to heart. The next day, he returned early from hunting, dressed neatly, and brought some of Yin Mei's favorite fruits.

"Yin Mei, the fruits in the mountains are ripe. Try some."

Yin Mei saw the affection in his eyes and felt a burning sensation in her heart, but she knew she couldn't drag him down.

"Kong Lai, I really cannot accept your things. Please go back!"

This time, Kong Lai did not leave. He remembered Bai Wanwan's words.

Slowly, he gathered his courage. "Yin Mei, I like you. I want to have a Pairing Ceremony with you. Are you willing?"

Yin Mei's cheeks exploded with red, but the joy on her face was quickly replaced by deep disappointment.

"I don't like you. Please leave."

Kong Lai stood in place for a long time. "You really don't like me?"

Yin Mei's eyes were red, and she didn't dare to look at him. "Mhm, so... please don't come again."

"Okay."

His voice was strained, and he finally forced himself to turn around, walking step by step out of the Stone House.

Bai Wanwan pretended to be busy gathering firewood outside. When she saw Kong Lai emerge, she wanted to greet him, but saw him walking away dejectedly.

After a long while, Yin Mei's suppressed, painful crying could be heard from inside the house.