Why Do All the Beasts Want Me?

Chapter 19

Drones used in the Arctic, with their minimal noise and small, nimble size, were unlikely to attract the attention of the polar bears.

In fact, many wild animals, even if they spotted a drone, would mistake it for a bird in the sky.

Only cameras moving on land would be toyed with by wild animals.

At this moment, Qiao Qixi, the lazy bear, lay on Rock with his legs splayed, his belly exposed, enjoying Audiss's licking, his eyes closed due to the dazzling sun.

Therefore, he didn't notice a drone hovering not far above his head, quietly recording his pampered appearance.

If he knew there was a drone spying on his life, Qiao Qixi would immediately spring up like a carp, first clamping his undignified fat legs together, then keeping his distance from Audiss, refusing such extravagant indulgence.

Unfortunately, he didn't know.

Adhering to the principle that if no one sees it, it's not a fact, Qiao Qixi secretly indulged, relaxed, and abandoned his most basic sense of shame in the vast, uninhabited wilderness.

Not only did he casually splay his legs and expose himself in broad daylight, but he also shamelessly enjoyed Audiss's three meals a day of licking, and, needing hugs even when sleeping.

Qiao Qixi: Er Kang hand .jpg I can explain this.

The main thing is, being a polar bear is really too difficult. As a social, intelligent animal, his bones yearn for warmth and companionship by nature. Of course, he likes hugs and intimate relationships.

Hugs are a spiritual pillar; otherwise, how could he survive these icy, snowy days?

Qiao Qixi, looking more and more like a bear, curled his paws and lay on his back on Rock, falling into a sweet dream.

Unconsciously, his ideal had changed from becoming an industry elite and bringing glory to his family, to simply having a full meal and then a good night's sleep.

He estimated that Audiss's ideal was the same, the difference being that when spring arrived, Audiss, besides eating and sleeping, would probably also want a mate.

Water gurgled, the sun was bright, and the wind was clear.

Aside from the somewhat unfriendly temperature, Audiss also seemed to like the current tranquility.

Calm and composed, his gaze was serene and wise, as if he had everything around him under control, with nothing that could make him flustered.

And when he looked at the little bear he had picked up, his gaze was gentle and doting.

Audiss licked the little bear, who was too sleepy to open his eyes, paying special attention to the two paws that had been soaked in mud for a long time, ensuring that no messy insects were parasitic in the crevices of his paw pads before he felt relieved.

Then Audiss lowered his head to groom his own fur. Unlike the gentle and meticulous way he treated the little bear, he was very quick and efficient with himself, finishing in no time.

These past few days, traveling and foraging, enduring hunger, and also the frustration of not finding food to feed the little bear, he hadn't really had a good night's sleep.

Now that his belly was full, Audiss could lie next to the soft little bear and enjoy a good sleep.

Of course, the temperature was still too high, and the shallow puddle of mud had even warmed up slightly from the sun.

Small fish trapped in the puddle, unable to leave with the tide, floated with their white bellies facing up; if nothing unexpected happened, they would start to smell rotten in two days.

And indeed, the tide here would not rise again, only become drier and drier.

The temperature on Rock was still too high, and as the smell spread, the surrounding flies and mosquitoes also found them.

Disturbed, Audiss woke up and let out a suppressed, low growl. He shook his head to drive away the insects.

Qiao Qixi woke up amidst this commotion, feeling very uncomfortable, because he also sensed the unusual heat, meaning that the scorching summer had truly arrived.

He was helpless.

It was all bare here, with only some short grass along the bank, not even a single tree shade to cool off under.

Lying in the grass was not a wise choice, as there were even more mosquitoes there. To exaggerate, Qiao Qixi was afraid that if he slept in the grass, he would be carried away by mosquitoes.

So hot.

The polar bear's precise insulation system now felt like a burden.

Qiao Qixi got up and left Rock by the water with Audiss.

Although this shallow beach had fish, to be precise, the tributary that was about to dry up was not a suitable place for a long-term summer retreat.

They had to find a more comfortable habitat before the hottest weather arrived.

Thus, the two polar bears, with a plan and a goal, once again snuggled together and embarked on their journey to find a beautiful home.

Of course, there was also the little yellow bucket.

Qiao Qixi chewed a handful of mint leaves, too lazy to apply the juice with his paws, he directly licked it onto Audiss's head and face with his tongue.

His saliva had special effects.

Audiss only felt a cool, comfortable sensation where the Little Polar Bear had licked him. This could keep him cool for a moment and also drive away the mosquitoes he hated.

Qiao Qixi never expected that this would develop a bad habit in Audiss, which was that every summer when he felt hot, Audiss would thrust his big face in front of him, waiting for him to lick.

Alas, the problem was that the other party's face was big, and it took too much saliva.

At this time, other polar bears on the shore also faced new challenges; life was not easy for anyone.

The group of polar bears who had shared the beached whale on the shore had probably tasted hunger about a week ago, unless their good luck continued, and they encountered new food after leaving the volcanic mud coast.

But the chances of that were very small.

There weren't many good fishing spots along the coast, and even if there were, they were fleeting or already occupied by polar bears.

Lone mother bears with cubs, and subadult bears that hadn't fully grown, had a higher probability of encountering hunger.

Arctic animal researchers closely monitored these struggling little angels.

At appropriate times, they would choose to lend a helping hand.

Not only Qiao Qixi and Audiss were tracked, but many subadult bears and mother bears with cubs also became tracking targets.

The level of attention would vary depending on the situation.

Generally, people would closely monitor those in more precarious situations, listing them as needing help at any time, and carefully following up.

Qiao Qixi and Audiss were not among them. The reason for their attention was very special and novel, stemming from their unusual friendship and outstanding looks.

The most handsome and pure white adult bear in the entire Arctic Circle this year was undoubtedly the newly matured Audiss. He was only noticed this year, belonging to the rising stars.

The most handsome and pure white underage bear was naturally Alexander, who was with Audiss. He was said to have a gentle and lovely temperament, a kind little angel.

There were also photos of Alexander getting along well with humans at the rescue station on the Arctic enthusiast forum.

His dark, shining big eyes and snowy, fluffy fur were simply too adorable; almost everyone who saw the photos would save a copy.

It was a pity they couldn't get in touch with the legendary Alexander; only the strong and handsome Audiss could be with Alexander every day.

In the research station, diligent staff organized data, occasionally letting out sighs.

Clearly, they were once again hurt by this year's various data.

“The two subadult bears we followed up on today are not doing well,” the young man said, taking out a photo to discuss with his colleague, “This is a subadult male who just left his mother. The drone captured him on the desolate shore; he was walking and then suddenly lay down.”

The colleague glanced at it, seeing a thin subadult bear, probably around three years old: “Looking at this skeleton, is it a female?”

“No, it's a male.”

“This…” The colleague sighed lightly after getting the answer, involuntarily comparing: “Two-year-old Alexander looks stronger than him.”

“How can you compare them?” The young man shook his head.

“That's true,” the colleague sighed. Alexander's life was like living in luxury; no Little Polar Bear his age lived better than him.

“Are you done organizing?” The colleague patted the other's shoulder: “Let's go, it's time to get off work. We'll go eat some good food to relieve our wounded spirits.”

“Okay,” the young man said with a smile, “And while we're eating, let's play today's video of Alexander and Audiss. Only when I see them do I not feel anxious.”

“Hahahaha, don't forget, Alexander has also been hungry for several days,” the colleague said.

“Yes, but he's fat,” a mischievous voice said.

“Hahahahahahaha, that's true.”

The two, arm in arm, went to eat, laughing together. Of course, once they arrived, they wouldn't forget to share today's Alexander and Audiss with everyone.

The harsh Arctic life, the cruel natural environment, everything seemed very depressing.

Gradually, these two little angels, living well, became the comfort in everyone's hearts.

As long as they saw them still alive and healthy, loving each other, everyone felt sweet and warm inside.

The wounds received from other polar bears could also be comforted and healed.

In this cruel summer, if a miracle was born, it must be the great friendship between Audiss and Alexander.

They, always together, were hungry again after two days of walking since leaving the shallow beach.

However, Qiao Qixi didn't regret it at all; he guessed that the shallow beach was almost dry now, and they would have to leave it sooner or later.

Better to leave early.

Audiss was also hungry, but he looked no different than usual, still calm and composed, traveling on a clear route.

As a novice bear, Qiao Qixi currently had no say in which direction to go; he could only be a follower.

Given that the last time the little bear got too hungry, he threw a tantrum and rolled around, making quite a fuss, this time Audiss seemed extraordinarily thoughtful. Before Qiao Qixi could throw a tantrum, he first coaxed him.

The two hungry, miserable polar bears rolled and played on the grass next to a patch of low shrubs, venting their negative emotions about their hard life.

However, this kind of play was extremely unfair to Qiao Qixi; the big polar bear's mouth could bite the Little Polar Bear's entire head.

Qiao Qixi: Get lost! Don't you know a man has two heads that can't be touched?

He was so hungry he didn't even have the strength to act wild. He really wanted to tell Audiss, 'I'm tired, I don't want to play with you.'

Audiss:

Who was playing with whom?

Having shrubs meant that there might be ripe berries in the woods to pick.

Berries in summer were a good source of nutrition.

After sniffing carefully, there was indeed a sweet smell in the air, very stimulating to the taste buds, making Qiao Qixi involuntarily swallow his saliva.

He abandoned Audiss, eagerly exploring towards the sweet scent.

Fortunately, Audiss's temper had always been explosively good in front of the little bear, so he didn't mind being ignored.

Given that the little bear hadn't gone far, Audiss could still see his chubby back while lying in place, so he just shifted his gaze slightly to relax.

However, Audiss's nap hadn't lasted even two minutes when he heard a howl. It was the little bear. Still half-asleep, he followed his instincts and went to find him.

No pain, no gain; only then can you be a superior bear.

In the low shrubs, after a fierce battle of being chased and intercepted by dozens of bee soldiers, Qiao Qixi finally escaped with a piece of honey in his mouth.

The honey was delicious, sweet and tasty.

Seeing Audiss, he quickly and excitedly handed him a piece: “Look, honey!”

Nutritious and good stuff. Having some honey to replenish the body in the harsh summer is perfectly fine.

It's just that his left cheek was stung by a bee just now, and the superior bear felt a little off.