I've been transported to the orc continent.

Chapter 181 I'm thinking about something else

Unfortunately, his luck wasn't very good that day.

Even though there was a big fish right under the water, Bai Ling calculated in his mind using the refraction of light, the speed of the water, and the speed of the fish before slapping the fish down with his big claw.

In his imagination, when he swung his claw, he blocked the path that the big fish was bound to take, and the big fish would run into his claw as if it had walked right into a trap.

Then, with just a swipe and a grasp, he can catch the big fish in his hand, and then carry it in his mouth to the moon to show off his achievement. Maybe the moon will even pat his big head with its paw to praise him.

Unfortunately, dreams are often grand, but reality is harsh. Bai Ling had such good ideas, but the big fish didn't follow his plans and slipped right past Bai Ling's big paws.

Bai Ling quickly tried to slap the water with his other paw, but the opportunity had already passed, and he could no longer catch the big fish.

The fish, which was longer than his arm, swam away with the current.

Bai Ling had lost count of how many fish had slipped away from him; he was losing confidence in himself.

Just as Bai Ling was feeling a little emo, Yue started howling not far away.

Bai Ling's slight annoyance immediately vanished. It turned around, stretched out its limbs, and ran towards the moon with great joy.

As Bai Ling approached Yue, he slowed down to minimize the splashing of water. By then, Yue already had a large fish in her mouth.

This fish was bigger than the one that had slipped away from Bai Ling. It looked to be almost a meter long and was quite plump. Bai Ling recognized this type of fish; it was a fish with few bones and tender flesh, making it perfect for fish fillet soup.

Bai Ling let out two loud cries, its dark, grape-like eyes gazing at the moon with adoration, the light within them almost two degrees brighter than the Milky Way in the sky.

Aww: Yue, you're so amazing!

With a fish in its mouth, Yue couldn't answer Bai Ling's question. It nodded at Bai Ling, shook the water droplets off its head, and then strode towards the shore.

There was a fish basket with a large belly and a small mouth on the shore, and several fish were already inside.

Bai Ling followed Yue ashore. It looked up at the moon, and after Yue put the fish into the basket, Bai Ling went over and gently rubbed its head against Yue's cheek.

Aww: Moon, let's go back.

Awoo: Okay.

The two transformed into human form behind the rock, took a quick bath in the river, and then carried their fish baskets back to the village.

"Yue, you're going out hunting again tomorrow. How about I make you fish soup for breakfast?" Bai Ling asked.

Whenever Yue and her father went out hunting, they would not eat breakfast in the tribe, but rather it would be prepared by Bai Ling.

I caught several fish today. Tomorrow I can make a pot of fish fillet soup or a pot of fish balls. It's not too late now. When I get back, I'll kill the fish and put them in a ceramic basin for tomorrow.

"Yue, would you like fish fillet soup or fish balls? I'll make them tomorrow morning," Bai Ling asked.

Yue thought for a moment and said, "Let's make fish soup instead. Let's clean the fish today so you can have an easier time tomorrow morning."

Bai Ling: "Okay, let's go to my house and clean the fish first."

The Bai family has basically finished tidying up their home, and the kang (heated brick bed) has been installed. Once the kang is dry, the family can move into the new house.

Now, if Bai Ling cooks for himself, he does it at home, where there is a separate kitchen, making it more convenient to prepare food.

*

This year, the hunting tasks in the tribe are quite demanding, and the hunting teams are going out more frequently. One month, they stayed outside for half a month and only rested in the tribe for three days before going out again.

Actually, Yue could have rested for a couple more days in the tribe, but not long ago he went to Yuanhu tribe with Bai Ling and couldn't hunt for the tribe for more than ten days. He felt bad about it, so he took the initiative to shorten his rest time in the tribe.

Bai Ling knew that Yue hadn't been able to rest for two more days because of him, and he felt guilty because he felt that Yue had been affected by him.

Although he didn't say it out loud, Yue could tell.

He pulled Bai Ling aside and asked, "Ling, are you feeling unwell?"

Bai Ling shook her head.

Yue continued, "Last time I went out hunting, you seemed a little unhappy, and there was a hint of guilt in your eyes when you looked at me. It's the same again this time."

When Yue brought it up, Bai Ling admitted, "Yes, I feel like I'm holding you back a bit. Yue, it's all because of me that you have to go out hunting so often."

Bai Ling knew that Yue didn't care about these things, and Yue might even feel that this was what he should do, but Bai Ling still felt a little guilty.

From the moment we met, it seemed like he was constantly causing trouble for Yue.

When the two first set off to other tribes, he needed Yue to take care of him along the way. Later, when they were looking for edible plants, Yue accompanied him. Even when they went to the Yuanhu tribe last time, Yue caught prey to feed him.

Seeing Bai Ling's increasingly dejected expression, Yue took his hand and asked, "Ling, why do you think this is causing trouble? I think it's something to be happy about."

Bai Ling raised his head and repeated, "Is this something to be happy about?" He seemed to have figured something out, and his expression changed from dejected to joy in an instant. "Yes, it is indeed something to be happy about."

He and Yue are lovers, so he must be very happy to be able to help Yue. How could he think that Yue is causing him trouble? He would only think that it is his honor.

Yue would think the same way. He could help her and spend several sweet days with her. For Yue, he was neither a trouble nor a burden, but happiness.

*

In the past, Bai Ling always saw in movies, TV dramas, and novels that two people who clearly loved each other were suspicious and scheming, leading to all sorts of misunderstandings. He thought it was all nonsense, because if two people clearly loved each other, why would there be so many misunderstandings?

Now Bai Ling understands that it is precisely because they love each other that they are so anxious about losing each other.

They were afraid of doing something wrong, afraid of causing trouble for their loved ones, and afraid of being a burden to their loved ones.

Just like when the two of them went to Yuanhu Tribe, Yue Mingming was also happy. They spent several sweet days together, but because Yue Shao rested for a few days, Bai Ling felt that it was his fault.

If he goes out with Yue and then has to be busy for a while afterward, will he feel that Yue is causing him trouble?

Of course not. He would only feel happy because he could help Yue. He would be more than willing to exchange a period of busyness for a few peaceful and sweet days with Yue.

“Yue, I understand,” Bai Ling said, grasping Yue’s hand in return. “I misunderstood.”