The sound of water came from the bathroom, and Xiu Yan, who had just returned from hunting, turned his steps and lifted the beast skin curtain to walk in.
Ji Nuan was helping the little cub with a bath, sweating profusely. The little guy was clearly not cooperating; water splashed everywhere, soaking Ji Nuan's clothes.
The sturdy little guy was beyond excited upon seeing his father come in, his chubby little body bouncing frantically, trying to leap out of the bath.
But...
The short legs had some self-awareness. The little guy was always blocked by his own rounded belly at the brink of leaping out of the bath.
After several futile attempts, the little guy became dejected. His soft fur clung tightly to his plump body, and he looked at Ji Nuan and Xiu Yan with pitiful eyes, his soft baby voice plaintively "ow-ow"-ing.
The two newly minted parents were softened at heart, but...
