Shu Yue looked up. The sunlight filtered through the tree shadows and scattered around, forming beautiful spots of light.
A cool breeze blew, making Shu Yue break out in goosebumps. "This is really a great place. It's warm in winter and cool in summer."
Shu Yao nodded. With a wave of his hand, he controlled the vines to drive wooden stakes into the ground one by one.
Thanks to his magic and with Shu Yue staying obediently by his side, chatting with him from time to time when he got bored, the process was no longer so dull and long.
Time passed quickly. By the time the sun was about to set, the log cabin was built.
Shu Yao fetched a basin of water to wash Shu Yue. At first, Shu Yue blushed and was a bit coy, reluctant to take off his clothes. Only after Shu Yao insisted did he give in.
After all, it was a child's skin, fair and tender, and looked as if it would break with a gentle touch. Shu Yue's earlobes were red as he resisted and pushed away Shu Yao's helping hand.
"I... I can do it myself."
Maybe seeing Shu Yue's shyness, Shu Yao didn't force him anymore.
Since the cabin was just built, there were no daily necessities inside. The bed was made of spliced bamboo and a bit hard. Shu Yao was worried that it would be uncomfortable for Shu Yue.
So he hugged Shu Yue in his arms. Shu Yue clung to Shu Yao like a koala. Shu Yao's embrace was very warm. He was like a hot water bag, warm and soft.
"Daddy's hug is so comfortable. I like it. What shall we do tomorrow?"
"Tomorrow we'll make some necessary daily items and settle down here properly."
Shu Yue happily agreed. The next day, Shu Yao went into the forest to look for food and also find some materials for making things.
Shu Yue stayed obediently. Bored, he strolled to a tree. He had no particular hobbies and didn't know what to do in this forest.
Without Shu Yao, he even had no one to talk to. So he just boredly scribbled on the ground with mud under the tree.
He recalled Shu Yao's appearance under the tree and slowly and carefully traced it stroke by stroke. Shu Yao was more beautiful than a woman. Shu Yue felt that no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't draw his beauty.
Shu Yue was engrossed in drawing when suddenly a sharp pain hit his head. He hugged his head and looked up. A small figure suddenly rushed out from somewhere.
It was a little girl. She was wearing coarse cloth clothes and had two small pigtails, looking very innocent. Blushing, she said shyly, "Sorry, little brother. I was playing cuju not far away and accidentally kicked the ball at you."
Shu Yue frowned. His head was still throbbing. Seeing his bad look, the little girl blushed even more and her voice was full of uneasiness. "I'm really sorry. I didn't mean it. Please don't tell my daddy, or I'll get beaten when I get home."
Seeing the girl's flustered look, Shu Yue didn't want to make things difficult for her anymore. He just turned around and walked away without a word.
Soon Shu Yao came back. He saw a little girl standing there awkwardly in front of the door and felt curious. "Little girl, what are you doing standing in front of my door?"
The girl looked up and saw Shu Yao. Her face turned red immediately. This lady was so beautiful. If beauty could be used to describe someone, her mother would surely be overshadowed.
The child she hit had fair and tender skin. Although his facial features hadn't fully developed yet, one could still tell that he would surely be a handsome young man when he grew up. He probably took after his mother.
"Um... Lady, I was playing ball not far away just now and accidentally kicked the ball at your child. I apologized to him, but he ignored me and is still angry inside. Please go and comfort him."
Hearing the little girl's address, Shu Yao raised his eyebrows, completely confused. Why did this little girl call him "lady"? First, he wasn't a woman. Second...
After thinking for a long time, Shu Yao still couldn't figure out the meaning of this address. He was completely at a loss.
Seeing Shu Yao standing there motionlessly, the little girl thought he was angry. She looked panicked and became fidgety.
"Lady?"
Since he couldn't figure it out, there was no use thinking about it anymore. Shu Yao smiled at the little girl. "Come inside and sit down. Shu Yue is a bit shy. If you go in and talk to him nicely, he may forgive you. Maybe you'll even become friends."
With that, Shu Yao led the little girl into the house. He thought Shu Yue had been staying at home alone for so long and was probably bored. It would be better for him to make some friends and go out to play together.
This would be good for his all - round development.
Seeing Shu Yao bringing the little girl in, Shu Yue was a bit surprised. "Daddy, why did you bring her in?"
Hearing Shu Yue's address for Shu Yao, the little girl was also stunned. "You call him daddy? Shouldn't you call him mommy?"
Shu Yue frowned as if he didn't like the little girl saying that about Shu Yao. "He is my daddy!"
"But... But he is so beautiful. How could he be a gentleman instead of a lady? This..." The little girl stammered and couldn't say a complete sentence. She still seemed unable to accept that such a beautiful person was a gentleman.
The atmosphere between the two children was a bit tense. Shu Yao began to ease the situation. "Oh, it's just a title. What are you two kids arguing about? I've hunted some hares. You two stay here quietly."
Seeing Shu Yao's back as he left, Shu Yue's face immediately darkened. "What are you doing standing in front of my door? Did you deliberately let my daddy see you so that he would bring you in?"
Shu Yue's cold face hurt the little girl's heart deeply. "No... I want to tell you that my name is Xiao Zhao. I want to be your friend. Can I come to play with you every day?"
Xiao Zhao smiled brightly, like a newly - born sunflower.
But Shu Yue didn't buy it. He still had a stiff face and didn't even give her a look. In his opinion, this little girl had an ulterior motive and wanted to take away his daddy's love for him.
"I don't want to play with you at all, and I don't want to be your friend. Stop having any thoughts about Shu Yao. Just go back where you came from."
Xiao Zhao didn't expect Shu Yue to say that. Her smiling face froze. After that, no matter what nice things she said, Shu Yue ignored her.
Helplessly, Xiao Zhao had no choice but to go and talk to Shu Yao. Shu Yao was processing the hares. Seeing Xiao Zhao come in, he thought that as a child, she shouldn't see such a bloody scene.
"Hey, don't come in. You kids shouldn't see this."
Xiao Zhao smiled. This was nothing to her. "My daddy is a hunter. I've seen more scenes like this than you. Don't worry. I'm not scared anymore."
Seeing that Xiao Zhao didn't mind, Shu Yao continued to process the hares carelessly.
"I see there seems to be nothing in your house."