At this moment, Ruan Fengsi, who was having his fur brushed by his little sister, didn’t mind at all. In fact, he was growing increasingly comfortable, his tail flicking happily.
As loose fur was brushed away, he felt an unprecedented sense of relief.
However, Ruan Shu was a bit dissatisfied with the brush. It wasn’t very effective, so she decided that when they returned, she’d ask Grandpa Butler to custom-order a larger comb, specifically designed for grooming animals.
This one was tiring to use. Just brushing both sides of the black qilin-tiger’s body, reaching as much as her little arms could, took her a long time, leaving her arms sore.
The worst part was the fur in the big pocket of her overalls on her belly—so dense and compact that it couldn’t hold any more.
Ruan Shu’s face was flushed from the effort, her forehead and nose glistening with sweat, and her arms were too sore to move anymore.
She gently patted the smooth fur she had brushed on the giant beast, noting how it felt softer than before.
Of course, beneath the outer layer of fur, she noticed a layer of black scales.
It was fascinating—these scales weren’t particularly large, but they were hard.
She’d never seen scales and fur growing together like this. A mix of a big cat and a qilin—odd, but impressively majestic and fluffy.
Just as she was thinking of resting against her big brother, a strong tiger arm suddenly pulled her closer.
“Big brother.”
Ruan Shu found herself nestled in layers and layers of fur.
She shifted a little, then completely leaned against the qilin-tiger’s neck and closed her eyes to rest.
Her big brother and father both had enormous bodies; whether they were in human or feline form, lying on them felt like resting on an enormous bed.
Even though they were outside, the sunlight was just right, a warm breeze blowing, and the scent unique to her big brother filled her nose, making her feel incredibly safe. Everything was so comfortable that Ruan Shu fully relaxed.
And so, she fell asleep—quiet and serene. Awake, she already looked gentle and sweet; asleep, she exuded an even softer, more peaceful aura.
While the scene here was calm and peaceful, things were heating up online.
The reason? A streamer had initially planned to go live with some winged flying action, but suddenly noticed a small crowd gathered around a certain spot. It wasn’t particularly loud, but the quietness made it all the more intriguing.
So, he dove into the crowd, accompanied by his drone camera.
The camera hovered high, capturing a clearer view than they could see in person. It caught every moment of Ruan Shu brushing her big brother’s fur and then leaning on him to sleep.
Although it was an uneventful and somewhat monotonous scene, viewers found themselves standing at a distance, unwilling to look away. They watched, inexplicably mesmerized, for a long time.
It was strangely captivating!
By the time the streamer realized, his follower count was not only stable but climbing rapidly.
Streamer: “!!!”
So… had he just gone viral by accident?
> “Who can explain this? Watching the two of them together makes me feel so warm. Watching our little darling brush his fur—she’s so gentle, so cute, I want to pet her too!”
> “It’s a bit far; can you get a little closer?”
> “I don’t get it either. As a corporate slave sneaking a break, I popped into this stream and now I can’t leave.”
> “It’s clearly such a mundane thing, but why am I so hooked watching this?”
> “That little one looks familiar… isn’t she the adorable oddball from Marshal Ruan’s family?”
> “Is that star beast related to Marshal Ruan? I heard someone mention he’s her older brother.”
> “Last time she was trying on outfits, and now she’s grooming her brother’s fur. This little one always finds unexpected ways to melt our hearts.”
> “As a carnivorous star beast, if anyone got this close to me, I’d probably swat them away. But for this little one? I get it—she just looks so soft and cuddly. I’d love to hold her!”
> “Let go of that little one and let me take over! Just watching this is relaxing; I’d love to experience her grooming my fur.”
> “Envious, jealous—I just wish I could be that star beast.”
> “How is she so well-behaved? She’s been calm the whole time, but it’s really addictive.”
> “Can we get a bit closer? I want to see her sleeping up close; she looks so peaceful and adorable.”
> “No way—remember, Marshal Ruan has qilin blood, a high-grade star beast lineage. That star beast must have inherited his bloodline too, so he’s probably territorial. Getting too close is like asking for trouble!”
The live stream’s view count skyrocketed, drawing in more and more people. Unsurprisingly, this time Ruan Shu had made it to the trending searches.
Ruan Fengsi, however, hadn’t actually fallen asleep. He lay lazily on the grass, staying perfectly still just so Ruan Shu could sleep soundly.
Though he didn’t care much about the onlookers in the distance, they were a slight nuisance.
Finally, with a fierce glare, he managed to disperse the crowd somewhat.
In this moment, Ruan Fengsi showed unprecedented patience, occasionally lowering his head to check on his little sister, waiting for her to wake up.
Perhaps from the exhaustion or the comfort of her surroundings, Ruan Shu ended up sleeping for almost two hours.
The sun was beginning to set, painting the sky in beautiful colors.
When Ruan Shu sat up from her brother’s back, she was still a bit groggy, yawning in a daze.
She rubbed her eyes and looked around, realizing she was no longer in the same spot where she had fallen asleep.
She blinked, “Big Brother?”
It turned out she’d been moved onto his back, and her big brother was now carrying her down the mountain.
Perhaps he was trying not to wake her or worried she might fall, as Ruan Fengsi was walking incredibly slowly—even slower than his usual leisurely pace.
“Roar!”
Once Ruan Shu was fully awake, Ruan Fengsi let out a low growl, shaking his fur a little, as if reminding her to hold on tight.
Although Ruan Shu couldn’t fully understand beast language yet, she seemed to grasp the gist. She gently leaned forward, holding onto the qilin-tiger’s neck, and he picked up speed.
The scenery around them blurred past, but Ruan Shu barely felt any bumps.
The speed of a star beast in motion was truly impressive; before long, they arrived back at the club.
Ruan Fengsi took her upstairs, changed his clothes, and then they headed home.
In the car, Ruan Shu, though quiet, couldn’t resist the urge to share her excitement.
She sent a message to her father and cousin, sharing how she had flown up in the sky today—a magical, thrilling experience. She’d also gone grass-surfing with her big brother and even groomed his fur.
“By the way, I haven’t asked yet—why are you collecting my fur?”
Ruan Shu immediately sat up straight, placing her little hands neatly on her knees.
“I… I have a use for it.”
She glanced at her big brother sneakily. “Big Brother, don’t ask yet. How about I show you once I’m done, okay?”
Under her gaze, those big eyes looking at him so earnestly, what else could Ruan Fengsi do but agree?
He was just curious, after all.
Both of them had worked up quite a sweat after a day of play, so the first thing they did upon returning home was to take a bath.
Ruan Shu went in as a neat little girl, but when she came out, she looked like a soaked little kitten.
Laughing, Ruan Fengsi scooped her up and began drying her fur.
This time, he was much gentler than last time.