Clumsy Beast, Keep Your Paws Off - Chapter 177

177: Chapter 177: The wolf’s shyness 177: Chapter 177: The wolf’s shyness Han Jue stood frozen solid, his entire body rigid.

The two wolf ears atop his head twitched furiously, signaling his extreme distress.

He looked like a magnificently sculpted statue suddenly brought to life, only to be overwhelmed by a simple kiss.

“‹Su Qinglan was practically bursting with amusement.

She had been right!

He was hilariously shy.

“‹”Aww, Han Jue is so sweet when he blushes!” she cooed, reaching up to gently pat the soft fur of his newly sprouted ears.

“‹The touch sent a visible shudder down Han Jue’s spine.

His blush deepened further, spreading down his neck.

He wanted to say something, anything, but only a small, choked sound escaped his throat.

“‹Hu Yan, the tiger, watched the scene with a genuine, warm smile.

He was happy for his friend.

Lan Lan was back, safe, and clearly in a good mood.

He had received his peck, and now he was watching his normally stern and stoic friend turn into a giant, embarrassed beastman.

“‹”See, Han Jue, Lan Lan is just showing her appreciation for your hard work,” Hu Yan said good-naturedly, clapping Han Jue gently on the shoulder…a clap that nearly made the already flustered wolf jump out of his skin.

“‹Rong Ye, however, was already seeing red.

His magnificent six tails bristled with pure unfiltered jealousy.

Why did he get two kisses?

“‹”Hey!

That’s unfair!” Rong Ye shrieked with an angry face.

He shoved his way past the bewildered Han Jue and practically pressed his face into Su Qinglan’s.

“‹”Lan Lan, I was the one who was tied up like an egg!

I was the one who suffered grievously!

I need compensation!

I need a kiss too!” he demanded, sticking out his lips in an exaggerated pout.

“‹Su Qinglan giggled again.

She knew how to handle the demanding fox.

She leaned in quickly and pressed a soft, teasing peck on the tip of his nose, right on the sensitive black spot.

“‹”There, there, my poor dumpling,” she teased, pulling back before he could grab her for a real kiss.

“You are definitely the most demanding beast husband of them all.” “‹Rong Ye rubbed his nose with a look of stunned disappointment.

“Hey!

Not on the nose!

I want a real one!” He whined, instantly forgetting his earlier misery.

“‹Xuan Long watched the entire exchange from the cave entrance.

His deep emerald eyes narrowed slightly as Rong Ye pushed his way forward, and a flash of coldness appeared when the fox tried to grab her.

He saw the fox’s scent mixing with hers and his own from the previous night, and a dark possessiveness stirred within him.

“‹However, Su Qinglan looked genuinely happy.

She was laughing freely, and her eyes sparkled.

He was in an unusually good mood because she had spent the day with him.

He could tolerate this minor nuisance.

The little fox could have his silly nose kissed.

“‹He simply stood still patiently; even he was surprised that he was capable of this, but it seems if you love your female, you could tolerate anything, let alone a shameless fox.

“‹Han Jue, still shell-shocked but finally regaining control of himself, felt a rush of heat toward the irritating fox.

He was utterly mortified that his shame had been seen by everyone, including Xuan Long.

He took a deep, steadying breath.

He had to save face.

“‹He straightened up to his full, towering height, making sure his face was now carefully blank.

The two wolf ears, however, stubbornly refused to disappear.

“‹He looked down at Rong Ye, who was still complaining about his nose kiss.

“‹”That’s enough, Rong Ye,” Han Jue said, his voice surprisingly deep and firm, masking the frantic drumming of his heart.

“‹He quickly reached out, grabbed Su Qinglan by the waist, and swiftly lifted her against his hard chest.

His body felt warm from the recent rush of blood.

But just as he impulsively lifted her, he realized she was so soft and fragrant.

No wonder the fox always clings to her.

Only he was the fool, who had never even touched her hand.

Regret flashed in his eyes.

But he immediately calms down and looks at Rong Ye.

“‹”She is tired from traveling and needs to rest,” he stated in a calm, flat voice that contradicted the faint, lingering blush on his cheeks.

“Rong Ye, you should have cleaned the cave instead of sitting around sulking.” “‹He deliberately turned his back on Rong Ye and Hu Yan, effectively ending the interaction.

He walked toward the back of the cave, setting Su Qinglan gently down near the neatly folded hides.

“‹”I will start the fire,” he murmured to her, his eyes focused on the ground.

He couldn’t quite meet her gaze yet.

“‹Su Qinglan smiled, watching him turn around to hide his blushing face and ears.

He was so adorable when he tried to look cold and reserved after being embarrassed!

She knew he wasn’t fooling anyone, but she played along.

“‹”Thank you, Han Jue,” she said softly.

“‹Han Jue simply grunted…a deep, low sound that was half-embarrassed sigh and half-wolf growl, and immediately started the fire to cook the dinner.

He wanted to get busy with work so he could forget about his embarrassment.

“‹Rong Ye fumed at the sight.

“Hey!

I did clean the cave!

Ask the evil weed!” “‹He pointed a frantic finger at Stove.

“‹Stove had moved inside to bask in the fire’s early heat and simply rustled its leaves as if to say, “Yes, he did a terrible job.” “‹Hu Yan chuckled softly.

He knew Han Jue was just trying to regain his composure.

The cave was warm and filled with the scent of their female.

He was content.

“‹”Come on, Rong Ye,” Hu Yan said, grabbing the fox by the arm and pulling him away from the fire and the now-busy Han Jue.

“We have meat to cook.

I brought a huge deer.

Let’s get you something to eat.” “‹Rong Ye’s attention was instantly diverted by the promise of food.

“Oh, good!

I tried to cook earlier, and stove likes it very much; next time you should try too!” he lied, following the tiger.

“‹Xuan Long moved from the entrance and calmly joined Su Qinglan.

He ignored the others; all he wanted was to stay with her.

“‹”Are you hungry, Lan Lan?” He asked, his voice low and possessive, completely focused on her.

“‹Su Qinglan nodded.

She looked from the intense Xuan Long to the busy, red-eared Han Jue, the smiling Hu Yan, and the now-distracted Rong Ye.

“‹She had missed this strange, bustling beast husbands of hers.

Realizing slowly all of them start mattering to her so much.

That even for one day they are separated, she starts feeling strange.

“‹”Yes, I am starving,” she said cheerfully.

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