After transmigrating, she became the most beloved beast in the world.

Chapter 54 Stay

He Yu sensed the tense atmosphere in the air and quickly stood up, trying to ease the situation.

He cleared his throat and introduced with a smile, "Ah, oh, let me introduce you. This is my younger sister, He Yiyi. Yiyi, this is my friend, Chu Xinyao."

Upon hearing He Yu's words, He Yi immediately protested, "I'm not some little sister! I'm an adult now and can choose my beast husband. Brother Yu will be my first beast husband." Her words carried a hint of coquetry, but more so a possessiveness. Her gaze was fixed on He Yu, as if declaring her ownership.

"No, no, no," He Yu hurriedly waved his hands, a embarrassed and helpless smile on his face. He tried to explain, "Yi Yi, you misunderstood. As you know, I've always treated you like a younger sister. There's no way we could have that kind of relationship."

He Yi's eyes still held resentment as she turned to Chu Xinyao, looking her up and down as if searching for some advantage to compare herself to. She discovered that Chu Xinyao had fairer skin, bigger eyes, and even bigger breasts.

Hmm… she can’t compare. He Yi looked at He Yu pitifully, tears welling in her eyes.

"Yi-yi, don't misunderstand, Xin-yao really is my friend." He Yu looked a bit overwhelmed.

"Hmph, Brother Yu, you're always like this, so nice to everyone, making it hard to tell what you really think," she muttered, a hint of resentment in her voice.

Chu Xinyao stood to the side, feeling somewhat awkward. She didn't know how to interject, so she could only quietly observe the interaction between the two. She noticed He Yi's dependence on He Yu and sensed He Yu's helplessness regarding this relationship.

She pondered to herself that Crane Feather's status and influence in the tribe made him the ideal partner in the eyes of many females, and Crane Yi-yi was clearly one of them.

He Yu turned around to face Chu Xinyao, a hint of apology in his eyes, as if he were apologizing for the awkward situation just now.

He said softly, "Xinyao, I'm really sorry, Yiyi is just like that, she speaks very directly. She is actually a very kind female, but sometimes her way of expressing herself is too direct."

Chu Xinyao smiled slightly, her eyes revealing understanding and tolerance. She replied softly, "It's okay, I completely understand. Everyone has their own personality and way of speaking, and that doesn't affect my opinion of her."

He Yiyi, however, persisted, her gaze fixed on Chu Xinyao, her tone tinged with jealousy and curiosity: "Hmph, which tribe are you from? Why are you here in our Red Crane tribe at this time?" She noticed that Chu Xinyao was wearing clothes made of crane feathers, and couldn't help but feel a little envious.

"I..." Faced with this sudden question, Chu Xinyao was momentarily at a loss for words. A hint of confusion flashed in her eyes, as if she were pondering how to explain her origins.

Just then, He Yu intervened to help Chu Xinyao out of the predicament. His voice carried a hint of reproach, but more so a protective tone: "Yi Yi, Xinyao is my guest. Aren't you being too nosy? The rain has lessened today, aren't you going to go pick some?"

He Yiyi was taken aback by the sudden reprimand. She hadn't expected He Yu to speak to her like that for Chu Xinyao's sake.

A hint of hurt flashed in her eyes, but she quickly regained her tough attitude: "Hmph, I was just curious, why are you so nervous, Brother Yu? I won't ask." She turned her head away from Chu Xinyao, but you could still feel her provocation.

Chu Xinyao sensed the tension in the atmosphere. She gently tugged at He Yu's sleeve and whispered, "It's okay, I can explain."

She turned to He Yiyi, her tone calm yet firm: "I came from afar and am temporarily staying here for some special reasons. I have no intention of interfering in your affairs; I just want to find a place to rest."

He Yiyi's expression softened slightly, but she still wouldn't let Chu Xinyao off easily: "Then why are you wearing Brother Yu's clothes? This isn't something an ordinary friend would do."

Chu Xinyao smiled slyly: "Because this is the only clothes I can wear, and I believe your brother Yu won't mind." Her answer left He Yiyi with no reason to continue her attack.

He Yu looked at Chu Xinyao, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes. He patted He Yiyi's shoulder, trying to ease the atmosphere: "Yiyi, don't be like that. Xinyao is our guest, and we should treat her with courtesy."

Although He Yiyi was still somewhat unwilling, she finally gave in after He Yu's persuasion. She muttered, "Okay, Brother Yu, I'll listen to you." Then, she turned and left, leaving He Yu and Chu Xinyao alone.

He Yu watched He Yiyi's retreating figure, sighed softly, then turned to Chu Xinyao and said gently, "Xinyao, don't mind what Yiyi said, she was just a little curious. You can be at home here, don't feel constrained."

Chu Xinyao nodded gratefully. "Heyu, thank you. But don't worry, I won't stay long."

"No, you really don't need to worry about it. Aren't you waiting for Huxiao to come too? And you have a child who is due in two months, so it's not convenient for you to leave!"

Chu Xinyao gently stroked her still-flat stomach, feeling a mix of emotions.

Although the rumor originated from Mo's fabrication, it unexpectedly came true.

Her body has not yet shown any obvious changes, but a new life is already quietly growing inside her.

She sat by the window, gazing softly at the scenery outside, her hand unconsciously stroking her stomach gently.

Although she was initially uneasy about the children's arrival, she gradually convinced herself to accept this unexpected gift. Now, it seems the children's arrival wasn't the best time.

Her feelings became complicated. In the end, they were the product of her deception and a testament to her foolishness!

A tear rolled down her cheek; she had already made up her mind.

She murmured softly, "I will only stay until the agreed time. At that time, whether Hu Xiao comes or not, I will leave."

On her exquisitely beautiful face, that single, heartbroken tear stood out starkly. He Yu felt a pang in her heart, and a soft handkerchief appeared in her hand. The handkerchief, still warm from her body, was stained with that tear.

The tear slowly spread, and He Yu's gaze was fixed on it, his heart filled with complex emotions. He wanted to say something, but he didn't know where to begin.

He could only stand silently to the side, offering her a sliver of warmth through his presence.

Chu Xinyao looked at the handkerchief with a puzzled expression.

He Yu's heart pounded. He hurriedly pulled the handkerchief back, a hint of embarrassment flashing across his face. "This, don't misunderstand, I've been getting injured a lot lately and haven't found a suitable one yet, so I've been carrying it with me," he explained, his voice slightly rushed.

"Okay. Heyu, thank you. I'm a little tired now. Could you find me a room?" She rubbed her temples wearily, her voice revealing a hint of exhaustion.

He Yu nodded immediately, "Of course, I'll arrange it right away."