So in the end, Duan Xi agreed with her idea of starting a zoo and planned to settle her affairs first before embarking on the venture. They’re currently looking for a suitable mountain.

The two chatted all the way home. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

The first thing Ruan Jiaojiao did after entering the house was to check on Xiaoxue. Xiaoxue was brought back during her winter vacation in her freshman year; it was just a small pup then. A year and a half passed quickly, and the once pitiful little wolf pup had already grown up.

Though not as chubby as Rou Rou, its size is considerable. Plus, with little wolves on the way, its belly has become bigger, making it appear twice the size, walking with a waddle.

"Brother Xi, I’m afraid Xiaoxue might have quite a few pups this time," Ruan Jiaojiao said with some worry. Xiaobai was just a little egg back then, which she didn’t know about, and there’s likely no danger with Changchong laying eggs. But Xiaoxue, with such a big belly, always makes her nervous, and she can’t help but think of some bad scenarios.

"Awoo awoo!" Proud Rou Rou raised its neck excitedly and brought over a big chicken leg to Xiaoxue, letting it eat and replenish its strength.

For Rou Rou, Xiaoxue’s litter is considered an offspring in old age. It used to be very accommodating to Xiaoxue, and now even more so. Wherever Xiaoxue goes, it follows, no longer just the Rou Rou that only recognized chicken legs.

"You’re quite proud, aren’t you? Do you even realize how dangerous this is?" Seeing Rou Rou’s proud face, completely unaware of the worry, Ruan Jiaojiao poked its forehead with mild exasperation, then quickly asked when she saw Ruanlin Family coming over, "Grandma, did Dr. Chen come over on Thursday?"

"Yes, Dr. Chen came over. Xiaoxue is fine, the litter is a bit large but she’s in good shape, so don’t worry," Ruanlin Family replied.

Only then did Ruan Jiaojiao feel slightly relieved.

She turned and touched Xiaoxue’s belly again, happily discovering movement under her hand. Delighted, she exclaimed, "Brother Xi, the puppies inside are moving!"

"Awoo?" Rou Rou was stunned, bounced its body, squeezed past Duan Xi beside Ruan Jiaojiao, and imitated by pressing its big paw on Xiaoxue’s belly, close to where Ruan Jiaojiao’s hand was.

Unfortunately.

As soon as its paw was placed there, the fetal movement stopped—nothing at all.

It couldn’t help but twitch its ears, suspiciously glancing at Ruan Jiaojiao, barely refraining from voicing its doubt.

"..." Watching Rou Rou’s mimicking actions, Ruan Jiaojiao was at a loss for words.

"Awoo!" Rou Rou pressed down the belly again, then looked at Ruan Jiaojiao, questioning with its eyes as if asking why the movement stopped.

Before Ruan Jiaojiao could respond, it suddenly felt a wave of peculiar hostility emanating from behind. Abruptly, it shrank its head, tucked its tail, not even daring to glance back, and scurried off on its pudgy legs to seek refuge with the Ruanlin Family.

Watching its timid demeanor, Ruan Jiaojiao couldn’t help but laugh aloud.

Xiaoxue also appeared slightly disdainful, unwilling to even spare it a glance as she turned her head away.

A wolf’s gestation period is typically about two months, and now it’s already late May. Hence, the delivery should be within one to two weeks, coinciding with Ruan Jiaojiao’s preparations for her final exams; she’ll likely be very busy, with little time to come home. She gently stroked Xiaoxue’s back,