Why Do All the Beasts Want Me?

Chapter 35

Every researcher at the research station knew that when a pair of wild polar bears bred, the much larger Male polar bear could potentially harm the slightly smaller female polar bear.

This was not just a matter of the significant size difference between them.

There was also the issue of mating duration.

Generally, the larger and more ferocious an animal, the shorter its mating duration, but polar bears were surprisingly an exception, with their mating duration averaging up to half an hour.

A researcher once tracked and filmed a pair of polar bears breeding; they engaged in a mating session lasting over sixty minutes on a secluded snowy peak.

Clearly, the duration varied from bear to bear.

The dominant Male polar bear would repeatedly solicit the female polar bear, increasing her chances of conception, and during this period, not only was the female polar bear at risk of being crushed, but the Male polar bear also had the possibility of injury.

The Male polar bear's reproductive organ is completely different from a human's; they have a fragile bone over ten centimeters long.

With environmental pollution and changes, some polar bears with less robust physical conditions have a greatly increased risk of bone fracture during breeding.

Of course, the Male polar bear that could last over sixty minutes had a very small chance of fracture.

Once he confirmed that the female polar bear he was with was highly likely to be pregnant, he would leave her and seek out other female polar bears.

Perhaps they would encounter each other three to five times in a breeding season; in any case, neither party ever developed feelings of attachment or care.

For Audiss to calm down after releasing himself on the Little Polar Bear and still want to be intimate with him was an abnormal behavior.

Perhaps it was because in Audiss's heart, even without this unfamiliar agitation, he still doted on the Little Polar Bear, loving and cherishing him unconditionally.

This seemed unrelated to the estrus period.

On the snowy night when the incident occurred, Audiss did not sleep a wink, because spring had arrived, even if he had temporarily relieved himself once.

But the entire breeding season still awaited him.

As for why he entered the preheating period early, it was probably because Audiss had a good quality of life—oh no, good physical condition—just like humans; boys in puberty, for example, develop unevenly.

Genetic advantage and acquired conditions determine fate.

This is why female polar bears choose strong males as the fathers of their cubs.

Audiss's genes should be excellent, and Alexander's were the same; a good diet and growth environment made him look a size larger than other cubs his age.

This was not just fat, but also due to excellent bone structure.

Although humans perceive all polar bears as similar, the polar bears themselves have a very clear understanding of strength and appearance differences among themselves.

For example, Qiao Qixi found Audiss incredibly handsome, believing no polar bear in the entire Arctic Circle could compare to him; similarly, in Audiss's eyes, the Little Polar Bear he picked up was the cutest, and he wanted no one else but him.

The optimistic and positive Qiao Qixi woke up from his sleep and quickly put last night's events behind him, after all, it was just a normal physiological issue that 'they' as animals couldn't control, not Audiss's fault.

After waking up, he found Audiss was also awake, looking at him gently.

How could he know that Audiss had been tormented by this first estrus and hadn't closed his eyes at all.

The Little Polar Bear, holding no grudges, nudged Audiss's chin with his head, even wanting to snuggle into Audiss's embrace for another delightful nap.

He wasn't an adult yet, and he wasn't looking for a mate, so why wake him up to travel? Ridiculous.

The cool and mischievous Little Polar Bear snuggled into Audiss's embrace and dozed for half an hour before he couldn't bear the guilt anymore.

One, two, three, hey, ha, time to get up.

He stretched and extended his limbs, then let out a big yawn, shaking his head.

Snow was still falling, and the wind was quite strong.

To find a mate for Audiss, Qiao Qixi was duty-bound.

Audiss also shook his fur, and snowflakes landed on his eyelashes, creating an unexpectedly gentle look; Qiao Qixi, who routinely had a crush on his brother, watched for about ten times.

The two figures, one large and one small, continued their journey towards the snowy mountain.

Many other adult polar bears were also on the move, but very few polar bears were as goal-oriented as Audiss, heading straight for the mountaintop from the start instead of first wandering around to display their charm.

This was a very strange behavior; how could they breed in spring without a mate?

In this busy season for researchers, a lot of manpower and resources were destined to be invested in tracking the most mysterious and important aspect of animals.

Aerial photography and ground-level cameras were no longer sufficient; researchers had to carry their equipment and track the animals in person to capture more quality footage.

The subject most desired for documentation this year was undoubtedly Audiss, who was taking the Little Polar Bear to a matchmaking event.

For this excellent and handsome polar bear, people had too much they wanted to understand, as well as many long-held human aspirations.

For example, hoping that Audiss, who loved cubs, could become a father this year and have his own children.

However, people couldn't help but worry: if Audiss had his own biological cubs, would he still treat Alexander, whom he found, the same as always?

This was a very realistic problem.

Having followed this loving polar bear duo for so long, what people least wanted to see was them going their separate ways.

The decision of which tracking team to send to film Audiss's spring journey sparked fierce competition at the research station, as it was clearly a highly desirable opportunity.

Everyone, flushed with excitement, thought, 'It's a pity we can't ask Alexander what color sack he prefers, otherwise, how great would it be to let Alexander choose?'

Wait, filming Audiss's breeding secrets, does that have nothing to do with Alexander?

Perhaps they were used to them always being together, and Audiss would never object to Alexander's decisions.

Finally, the teams determined the winners and losers by drawing lots.

A lucky team won the opportunity to film Audiss's spring journey, and if all went well, they could also film the adorable little yellow bucket Alexander.

People showed extremely high expectations for this operation.

The little stone would also be brought along for this operation; it's important to know that filming wild animals is very difficult and requires various equipment.

Besides the difficulty, there was also danger.

Wildlife Photographers who could be on duty must possess extremely strong physical and psychological qualities.

Professional ability goes without saying.

Frame after frame of stunning footage came from their hands.

The other filming teams who didn't draw Audiss also didn't slack off; they actively prepared, full of enthusiasm, and headed to their assigned areas to track and film the animal species they were responsible for.

As the breeding season arrived, the animals being recorded were not just polar bears, but also other animals, such as the elusive Arctic wolf, the whining and coquettish Arctic fox, and so on.

The lucky team landed near the target and was quickly asked by colleagues if they had seen Audiss and Alexander, and if they were still together.

Photographer team leader: We just landed. According to the positioning, they are together.

That colleague from another team: We've been landed for half a day. It's great to have positioning. We haven't seen any wolf packs yet.

Photographer team leader: Haha, good luck to you.

Filming wolf packs was even harder, he guessed his dear colleagues were staking out on a high ground, waiting for the wolf pack to pass.

Compared to Arctic wolves, who are very resistant to and wary of human scent, polar bears, as the rulers of the ice, seemed indifferent, which made people feel scorned and despised, but also grateful to them.

Fearless polar bears, except when they didn't want to be disturbed during breeding, were very seasoned at other times.

The photography team's tracking was cautious; they did not approach rashly due to the polar bears' indifference.

Through the telephoto lens, Audiss and Alexander slowly advancing appeared, and Alexander's little yellow bucket was particularly eye-catching, making the Photographer in front of the lens smile knowingly: "Oh, Alexander's little yellow bucket really blocks the wind and snow."

They appeared leisurely and comfortable walking in the snow, a stark contrast to the heavily dressed people wearing wool hats and gloves.

Some Photographers would refuse to wear gloves for better feel, which required great courage.

After filming the long shots, they were about to take closer shots, focusing on the two polar bears stopping to rest.

Audiss and Alexander's interactions were always unique; everyone at the research station knew they liked to sleep curled up together, even during the scorching summer.

Eight hours later, the entire team stealthily set up camp nearby.

The Photographer team leader recorded in a voice memo: "Eighth hour tracking Audiss and Alexander, they chose a sheltered spot, seemingly intending to sleep."

After a moment of thought, he added: "Alexander inverted his little yellow bucket in the snow before sleeping and even patted it a few times. I have to say his bucket is really sturdy. Uh, then Audiss used his huge body to shield Alexander from the wind and snow. So much affection."

Having been a wildlife Photographer for so long, the leader had filmed tender moments before, but the two polar bears he saw before him always brought him joy and peace of mind.

The other members of the team were softly laughing and chatting, their conversation revolving around Audiss and Alexander, who were currently sleeping.

Someone even joked in the tent: "How about we form a group to steal Alexander's bucket in the middle of the night? What do you think of this suggestion?"

Team member Ben quickly shook his head and said, "Not good. I'm afraid Audiss will pat my head."

Team member El, with an excited and mischievous expression, said: "Hey, we're not far from Alexander. This is truly a magical experience, don't you think?"

Everyone agreed with this point, expressing their approval.

Soon, they were called out by the leader's radio; something must have happened, as his tone was a bit urgent, so several team members immediately got ready and headed out.

When they arrived at the equipment, they understood the reason for the leader's urgency.

At this moment, it wasn't just people's inherent impressions that were challenged; it was also… probably Alexander.

Two minutes earlier, Qiao Qixi had said goodnight to all the Xiao Ke Ais who wanted to say goodnight, including the extremely high-quality little yellow bucket, then he found a comfortable spot in Audiss's embrace.

He closed his eyes, trying to feel sleepy.

Audiss had also 'said' goodnight to the Little Polar Bear; he licked his paws but narrowed his beautiful eyes, showing no intention of sleeping.

Because he wasn't very sleepy, and he was agitated.

This unpleasant emotion and abundant energy made Audiss too lazy to even care about the humans peeking nearby.

Generally speaking, as long as they don't sense malice, a relaxed polar bear will sometimes even poke its head out and approach humans who are photographing.

Of course, to drive them away, you just need to throw a snowball.

Feeling Audiss's breathing rhythm become erratic, the Little Polar Bear twitched its ears, a thought arising in its mind: No way, help.

Audiss isn't thinking of doing something bad again, is he?

The Little Polar Bear in Audiss's arms stiffened, staying on tenterhooks for two minutes, then confirmed his suspicion; he first felt a sharp pain in the tip of his ear, the scoundrel Audiss was gently biting his ear with a dense, fine force that tortured a bear.

His two cute ears took turns suffering persecution.

"Mmm…" The Little Polar Bear let out sounds of protest, full of dissatisfaction and discomfort.

But it was useless.

Next, his cheeks, neck, and any place that could be bitten received several bites.

During this time, Audiss's breathing became more and more urgent, its short-long rhythm making the Little Polar Bear's scalp tingle.

He almost didn't even think, he got up and scurried away.

No, no, no, no, no, he wasn't going to be Audiss's tool bear to solve his needs, goodbye!

One characteristic of a polar bear is that no matter what runs away from it, it will chase after it.

And Audiss picking Qiao Qixi back up with his mouth and pinning him down wasn't out of polar bear instinct; perhaps it was merely out of his love for this Little Polar Bear who violated his instincts.

The moment he felt pain in the back of his neck, Qiao Qixi felt a colossal figure envelop him, damn it…

Without surprise, the tragedy of that snowy night two days ago replayed itself.

The difference was that this time, Audiss didn't even have a prelude to self-gratification, directly seeking release on him.

Qiao Qixi was numb, *！

What kind of situation is this?

Two days ago, he had vowed that if it happened again, he would break up and run away from home.

However, at this moment, pinned immobile in the snow by Audiss, he couldn't bring himself to bite down hard on Audiss's forearm.

He believed that with his strength, this bite would definitely draw blood.

But Qiao Qixi found himself completely unable to do it; besides howling a few curses, his heart was still with Audiss.

"…"

Even if he didn't like it, Qiao Qixi still thought, Audiss isn't human, and he doesn't know that doing this is wrong.

He just didn't understand why Audiss would bother his daily companion, with whom he ate and lived?

polar bears shouldn't have the concept of 'making do,' right?

In fact, even for two polar bears in their breeding season, it's not easy for them to connect with each other.

The male must be attracted to the female, and then the female must also be attracted to the male, only then can the two proceed to the next step.

???

Thinking about it this way, rounding it up, it's equivalent to Audiss being attracted to him?

Qiao Qixi's eyes widened, startled by the conclusion he had deduced.

He whimpered and swallowed, thinking it shouldn't be very likely; perhaps the other party was just uncomfortable and wanted peace?

With a feeling of uncertainty, the Little Polar Bear reluctantly lay still.

The strong Audiss enveloped the still-not-robust Little Polar Bear from top to bottom, rubbing against him with increasing intensity.

Unlike the slightly coarse fur of an adult polar bear, the Little Polar Bear's fur was fluffy and soft, and very well-maintained.

The sufficiently close distance allowed Qiao Qixi to clearly map out some images, after all, he had seen them, making it even easier to imagine.

Shame!

The scorching temperature, contrasting with the cold air of the Arctic, always made him feel as if his back was about to melt.

If he were ice now, then Audiss would be a flame; ice cannot extinguish a flame, but a flame can slowly melt ice.

Even though Qiao Qixi knew Audiss wouldn't harm him, he couldn't help but tremble in such a situation.

"Woo woo." Facing his fear, the Little Polar Bear made a sound of submission to the powerful Audiss.

This sound gently cut through the silence of the snowy night, falling like a feather into Audiss's heart.

Audiss, who doted on him, clearly hadn't lost his mind; Audiss would become gentler to appease him and not scare him.

But this would make the duration longer.

Finally, Qiao Qixi gritted his teeth and weighed his options, deciding not to make a sound no matter how 'fierce' Audiss became.

After all, he hoped it would end quickly.

Let it pass quickly.

The people filming nearby could only see Audiss's back as he found release, while the Little Polar Bear was completely blocked by him, unable to be glimpsed.

People could only know that Audiss's object of release was Alexander, but how was that possible?

Alexander is not only a Male polar bear but also only two and a half years old, not yet reaching maturity; it's impossible for him to be the object of Audiss's estrus.

That is to say, even if Audiss did become agitated, and Alexander happened to be nearby, they couldn't possibly have any feelings for each other.

The most normal reaction should be for Audiss to leave alone, not eating or drinking, and search for a female all night.

During the upcoming breeding season, he would fully unleash his abundant energy.

However, now, the adorable combination that people had always believed to be a great friendship seemed to be more than just friendship.

At least Audiss's feelings for Alexander were not.

Who knows how long it passed, but Qiao Qixi felt that his limbs, pressed into the snow, were almost stiff, and his body was aching from maintaining one position for so long.

Only then did Audiss, who was on his back, finally calm down.

"…"

He was dirty, and not just his fur; Qiao Qixi swore he would take a good bath in the snow later.

Once he stopped, the trembling atmosphere that had enveloped Qiao Qixi vanished, and Audiss's gaze returned to being gentle, no longer as domineering and tyrannical as before.

And he immediately lowered his head and licked Qiao Qixi's face in an apologetic manner, this gentle behemoth, overflowing with undisguised affection.

His attitude could be described as somewhat doting.

Qiao Qixi, who had already been somewhat suspicious that Audiss was acting strangely, suddenly met the other's affectionate gaze, froze, and then his heart sank.

No way, Audiss…

This gaze made him, who was being watched, feel loved.

Of course, Qiao Qixi had always known that Audiss loved him, but he didn't know it would be the love of infatuation.

Qiao Qixi was stunned for a moment, instantly startled by his own intuition, because combining human thinking with the polar bear's keenness, and the incidents that had happened the past two nights, he could only translate it in one direction:

Audiss likes him.

Facing this answer, he was dumbfounded for about half a minute, then Qiao Qixi finally regained his ability to think.

No, impossible.

How could a polar bear like another polar bear?

Qiao Qixi wasn't referring to the liking between friends, but the liking with desire.

polar bears' estrus only appears during the breeding season, but he felt that Audiss didn't seem to be affected by the breeding season.

The arrival of the breeding season only made him do one more thing, and this thing made the slow-witted Little Polar Bear realize that the other party was completely obedient to him, treating him like an ancestor, not because of some overflowing paternal love, and certainly not because of friendship.

But another kind of incredible admiration.

Having deduced such a result, Qiao Qixi, the entire bear, fell into confusion; if it was true… this was too incredible.

Does Audiss have love?

If it were another polar bear, Qiao Qixi might doubt it, but if it was the intelligent Audiss, Qiao Qixi thought with a complicated heart:

If Audiss were human, he would definitely be a heartthrob.

Audiss is emotionally rich and delicate, with excellent expressive abilities, and it is indeed very possible for him to have love.

"…" But Qiao Qixi was still very shocked; it should be known that from the day he became a polar bear, he had prepared himself to live alone his entire life, without love.

Anyway, even if he weren't a polar bear, it was very likely he wouldn't have love.

Love or relationships weren't a necessity.

He just didn't expect that after almost a year of being a polar bear, a relationship problem would suddenly emerge.

What to do if a Male polar bear has a crush on me? I'm also a polar bear, also male, and underage.

Just like that, Qiao Qixi fell into his own world, his mind filled with the truth he had just learned.

Beside him, Audiss was carefully cleaning the Little Polar Bear's fur, his movements gentle and meticulous, almost every half minute he would look up at the Little Polar Bear's face.

Although he couldn't speak, his eyes conveyed everything he thought and felt.

Do polar bears have love?

At least Audiss seems to, but his love cannot be spoken, and it can never be scientifically proven.

That is love.