Night spread quietly over the earth like an enormous net, enveloping the entire mountain forest.
All was silent, as though time itself had frozen. The bright moon hung high in the heavens like a silver platter, spilling cool, gentle light.
The brilliant moonlight draped the winding stream like gauze. Amid its shimmering ripples, the boundless starry sky was reflected, dreamlike and enchanting.
Ying Ming Hao and Ye Hua sat side by side beside a roaring campfire.
Three large, plump, juicy wild rabbits were mounted over the fire, sizzling as they roasted. Fat dripped steadily from them, releasing enticing aromas that teased their taste buds and made their mouths water.
Funnily enough, these three fat rabbits had practically delivered themselves to their door.
At the time, Ying Ming Hao and Ye Hua had been lying leisurely on the grass, savoring the peaceful, beautiful moment.
The little rabbits seemed unafraid of humans. They gradually approached without a trace of caution, lowering their heads to nibble the tender grass.
For the two of them, who had gone an entire month without tasting good food, this was truly rain after a long drought.
They were already so hungry their bellies clung to their backbones, and their mouths had known nothing but blandness. Without another word, they acted decisively and caught the rabbits that had no idea what death awaited them.
Just like that, the once carefree wild rabbits became their sumptuous dinner for the night.
The two stared longingly at the nearly cooked rabbit meat before them, the hunger worms in their bellies churning rivers and overturning seas. Their eyes remained fixed on the enticing roast as it gradually turned golden and crisp.
From time to time, Ying Ming Hao picked up a brush, dipped it into seasonings such as pepper, chili powder,