After Yi Shuang and the others drove out of the JSY Club, Song Yanqing finally snapped out of his daze from what Yi Shuang had just said, his ears already bright red.
Yi Shuang just said that although the Fox of Qingqiu are Nine-Tailed Divine Fox, they still have a mating season, and they are born with a Fox Token that determines their fate.
This Fox Token is given to Fox you like seven days before the first heat cycle. If the fox accepts it, it means that the fox is willing to stay with you through the heat cycle.
After the mating season ends, if they want to mate, they will wear each other's Fox Token and build a Fox den together. If they are not satisfied with each other after the mating season ends, they can take back their Fox Token and find another partner.
Shang Shujue is the only red nine-tailed fox in Mount Qingqiu. His growth and development are always slower than other Fox. From birth to now, he has never exchanged Fox Token with anyone, nor has he ever entered his estrus cycle.
He had probably forgotten that the Fox Token, besides the fact that they were on each other's side, also had other meanings. Yi Shuang reminded Song Yanqing that Shang Shujue cared about him.
If he ever goes into heat again, I hope he can lend a helping hand. I don't expect him to be sincere, but at least make the Little Fox's first heat less painful.
This was his older brother's worried and anxious advice to his younger brother. He had been extremely busy lately, dealing with work while also avoiding the harassment of a neurotic playboy. Even if he wanted to see Xiao Jue, he simply didn't have the energy.
"Area, what did Minister Yi say to you just now? You've been a bit distracted since you got back. Don't forget the practice matches; there are several today."
"The next competition is in Country F. This time, we have to thoroughly study their teams and bring back our fifth world championship trophy."
Zhou Lin noticed that Song Yanqing seemed a little distracted, so he patted him on the shoulder, pulling him back to reality and giving him some pointers about the upcoming competition.
Song Yanqing then came to his senses, nodded involuntarily, and looked at the team members who were sitting down to train. He took a deep breath and suppressed his thoughts.
He has also entered training mode. The most important thing now is the next competition, and he cannot let his guard down.
After an hour of training in the morning, Song Yanqing got some food and went home. Shang Shujue was curled up on the sofa with her tail spread out and her paws swaying back and forth. They were so white and pink, it was quite dazzling.
Hearing the door open, the Little Fox propped herself up and turned to look at him. Her clothes involuntarily slipped down, revealing her round, pinkish-white shoulders and delicate, fair collarbone. He was oblivious, smiling radiantly and brightly.
"Hmph~ You big jerk, Song Yanqing, why are you only just getting back? The snacks are so dry, they're not tasty at all. Is there any food? Is there any food? Is there any food? I'm starving~"
The Little Fox laughed for a while, then, as if remembering something, climbed off the sofa, ran barefoot to his side, and whined and acted coquettishly. Then, seeing the food in his hand, she took it with sparkling eyes.
Wow~ There are two big chicken drumsticks! I love chicken the most! I especially love big chicken drumsticks! (っ˘ڡ˘ς)
The Little Fox, carrying the food, turned and swayed its beautiful tail as it walked away. As it left, its soft tail brushed against Song Yanqing's arm and left a ticklish sensation on the back of his hand, causing him to unconsciously curl his fingers. It took him a long time to suppress the strange feeling in his heart.
"I have a training match this afternoon. You eat first, I'm leaving now. I'll buy groceries and cook you something delicious tonight."
When Shang Shujue heard that Song Yanqing was leaving, his wagging tail stopped instantly. He turned his head to look at the man, his fluffy Fox ears drooping, and his eyes watery.
Aren't you going to eat? Are you leaving me to eat alone?
"..."
Song Yanqing felt a little uncomfortable under Shang Shujue's beautiful gaze, and thinking about what Yi Shuang had said, he felt the Fox Token on his chest, and his ears turned red.
"I've already eaten. That box contains cake and milk tea. I'll eat it after I finish my meal. I'm leaving now."
Song Yanqing hurriedly left after saying those words, his back view looking as if he were being chased by wild wolves, as if he were fleeing for his life.
Shang Shujue stared at the closed door, remaining silent for a long while before wrinkling his nose and catching a faint scent of another Fox in the air. He hadn't noticed it before because his attention was focused on the food, but now he finally did.
"This aura is..." Shang Shujue frowned and carefully examined it, then her eyes widened, "Brother Yi Shuang?! Wait! Isn't he in J City?!"
Shang Shujue was surprised for a moment, then sat back on the sofa, stroked his chin and pondered for a long time, looking extremely troubled.
"When did Brother Yi Shuang get here? And judging from Song Yanqing's strange reaction, the two of them must have met before..."
Shang Shujue suddenly looked up at the sky outside the window, and for some reason, she became a little uneasy. "Did Brother Yi Shuang discover the Fox Token on Song Yanqing? That bastard Song Yanqing, he didn't even tell me!"
After Shang Shujue finished speaking, he felt that he hadn't done anything wrong. He had already given away his Fox Token, and Song Yanqing was the person he had his eye on. What was he afraid of? If other Fox came to ask him questions, he would just tell them the truth.
Anyway, Song Yanqing is a good cook. Bringing him back to Qingqiu wouldn't be a loss for him. Being his chef would be prestigious, wouldn't it? Song Yanqing would definitely be willing, hehehe...
Shang Shujue was completely unaware that she had misunderstood something. At this moment, she stopped worrying about other things, opened the food, and started eating. The whole Fox was extremely happy.
The two were completely out of sync. One was happily eating lunch, thinking he could hire the other as his chef, while the other, believing the other was inviting him to spend his heat period together, was now heading to the club feeling both ashamed and embarrassed.
Although their ideas differ now, it can be considered a unique mutual journey.