Chapter 408 Let It Go
‘Awooo…’ The tiny creature desperately wailed—as if begging He Xun and Chen Wei’er not to approach.
He Xun and Chen Wei’er finally discovered what the animal was. It was a little fox. This little fox was injured somewhere. It seemed to be limping, and blood stains were present on its fur.
Chen Wei’er’s initial fear turned into sympathy. She released He Xun’s hand and walked toward the little fox.
“Be good, we won’t hurt you.”
When the little fox saw Chen Wei’er walking over, it shrank back in fright.
“I’m here to help you,” Chen Wei’er said as she picked it up from the ground.
The little fox trembled in panic.
Chen Wei’er located the wound on the little fox’s leg. Someone seemed to have hit the creature with something.
“Look, this is man-made, right?”
He Xun could immediately tell that the injury was caused by a human.
“Someone must have hit it with a rope or an iron rod.”
Chen Wei’er felt a little uncomfortable.
“This is such a precious wild animal. It’s so beautiful! Who is so heartless?!”
“This fox might have been targeted because of its beauty,” He Xun remarked.
Chen Wei’er was puzzled. “Do you want to bring it home as a pet?”
He Xun shook his head.
“This bright-furred fox is snow-white. Many merchants will catch it and process its skin into fur. In order to maintain the luster of its fur, they will usually skin it alive…”
“Can they still be considered human?” Chen Wei’er’s eyes widened.
He Xun sighed softly and did not say anything else.
However, Chen Wei’er felt particularly upset. She had never cared about fur before. Moreover, after Chen Anhe’s company got better, she also bought her a few pieces. At that time, dance academy students from wealthy families would wear fur even in winter. They would gather together and discuss whether the furs looked good and how the texture was…
But this time, when Chen Wei’er heard He Xun’s words, she felt deeply guilty.
“Once we return, you can appeal for this subject matter. You have a lot of fans, and your charisma is not bad.” He Xun couldn’t stand his wife’s depressed look, so he tried his best to comfort her.
“Really?” Chen Wei’er raised her head.
“Of course, you have always been a person who shines.” He Xun’s gaze was immensely gentle.
Chen Wei’er looked at his expression and felt warmth in her heart. A good lover could really heal you. Her mood immediately brightened. She carried the little fox to the hot spring and used the water to clean the wound on its leg.
The little fox was initially still struggling and cowering, but under her gentle movements, it gradually let down its guard.
After washing the fox clean, Chen Wei’er found some reed leaves and helped it bandage the wound on its leg.
When everything was done, Chen Wei’er placed the little fox on the ground. After patting its head, she said gently, “You can rest here. We won’t harm you.”
The little fox did not lie down. Instead, it stood up and looked at Chen Wei’er before slowly walking toward the cave entrance.
Chen Wei’er wanted to stop it, but He Xun pulled Chen Wei’er back.
“Let it go. Perhaps its family is also looking for it anxiously.”
Chen Wei’er was stunned.
He Xun was right. The fox had its own life. Both Chen Wei’er and He Xun were wandering outside as well. The two of them wouldn’t be able to take care of the animal as well.
The couple watched the little fox leave and then lay down on the haystack again. They only treated this as a brief episode in their lives and did not take it to heart.
The next day.
Chen Wei’er opened her eyes in a daze and saw He Xun’s face right in front of her.
He Xun was sleeping soundly. Looking closely, stubble had already appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Normally, Chen Wei’er associated a man’s stubble with laziness and uncleanness.
However, Chen Wei’er found the stubble on He Xun’s face somehow unique.
Perhaps Chen Wei’er’s gaze was too intense, but He Xun soon woke up. He rubbed his eyes and said in a hoarse voice, “Good morning.”
“Morning.” Chen Wei’er squeezed into his arms. Both of them were naked. Their clothes were draped over their bodies and acted as blankets.
He Xun smiled and kissed her forehead.
“Are you hungry?”
“A little…” For some reason, Chen Wei’er felt particularly hungry this morning. Perhaps it was because of last night…
Thinking of this, her face turned red again.
He Xun had already sat up, picked up his clothes, and started to wear them.
“Then sleep a little longer. I’ll go find something to eat.”
“I’ll go with you!” Chen Wei’er watched him put on his clothes and sat up to put on her own clothes.
“I don’t want to be here alone…”Any rustling movements pu