Hu Yan nearly stumbled at her tone. Her voice was so gentle it felt like honey pouring into his ears. He cleared his throat awkwardly, his ears twitching. "Eggs? I'll find some," he said quickly, trying to hide the way his heart sped up.
They stopped by a cluster of trees. Hu Yan shifted into his human form, wrapping a beast hide around his waist. "Stay here," he said gently, looking at her with a serious face. "Don't wander. I'll be back soon."
Su Qinglan nodded and sat down obediently on a nearby stone, swinging her legs. She watched as Hu Yan climbed the tall trees with ease.
His movements were smooth and strong, and before long, he started placing eggs carefully in her basket. He even left a few in the nests so the birds wouldn't abandon them.
When he climbed down and handed her the basket, she gasped in delight. "So many eggs! You're amazing, Hu Yan!" she said, her eyes shining like stars.
