Xie Zhuzhou's worries became reality in an instant. He suddenly heard a shrill scream. He instinctively lay down, looking around warily. After confirming that the doors to their suite were all tightly closed, he walked to the window.
When they got to the window, they discovered that a dog was being bullied below.
Xie Zhuzhou's cat paws rested on the glass, staring down. "If something happens, who's responsible? No one will be. This ' Animal Dream might just be a scam!"
Chu Yanzhang nodded, thinking it best not to go out; perhaps things would get better after seven days. Xie Zhuzhou shared the same thought.
They are of medium to small size, and if they were to encounter tigers or lions, the cat and the wolf would be far outmatched in strength.
Just as they were hesitating, the bullied dog downstairs suddenly let out a sharp wail, and then fell silent.
Xie Zhuzhou's heart sank. Although he was usually sharp-tongued, he loved animals very much. Even knowing that the dog might be a human in disguise, he couldn't help but worry.
He meowed and frantically pounded on the window with his paws, seemingly trying to get other people's attention.
Seeing this, Chu Yanzhang gently nudged Xie Zhuzhou with his nose and whispered, " Zhouzhou, we can't act rashly. The situation here is unclear, and going out rashly might lead to greater danger."
Although Xie Zhuzhou was anxious, he understood that Chu Yanzhang was right. He tried to calm himself down and think about what to do next.
Just then, there was a knock on the door.
Xie Zhuzhou and Chu Yanzhang exchanged a glance, a sense of vigilance rising within them simultaneously. Chu Yanzhang shielded Xie Zhuzhou with his body, growling in a low voice, signaling the person outside the door to identify themselves.
A familiar voice came from outside the door. "It's me, Brown Bear."
Xie Zhuzhou paused for a moment, recalling the enormous brown bear he had encountered at breakfast. He hesitated for a moment, but ultimately decided not to open the door.
Only a stupid cat would open the door!
The brown bear's voice was deep and steady. "I know you have many questions, but I mean no harm. You saw what just happened, didn't you? It's not as peaceful as it seems on the surface."
Xie Zhuzhou and Chu Yanzhang exchanged a glance, their hearts filled with doubt and wariness. Chu Yanzhang gently nudged Xie Zhuzhou with his nose, signaling him to remain calm, then whispered, "Why should we believe you?"
The brown bear, seemingly anticipating their reaction, continued, "On this island, Animal Dream are not merely magic, but also a test. Only couples who pass the test can truly understand each other and find a way back to the real world."
Xie Zhuzhou couldn't help but meow. "What kind of test? You mean we have to go through these dangers to turn back?"
The brown bear nodded. "Yes. The magic on the island will constantly test your trust, courage, and wisdom. Only couples who truly love each other can survive the various challenges and ultimately find a way to break the magic."
This was different from what the old man had just said. Xie Zhuzhou didn't know who to believe, or how the brown bear knew all this, but he wasn't in a hurry to refute it and could only pretend to believe it for now.
"So tell me, what challenges are there?"
"Challenge is it!"
Suddenly, a sense of danger seemed to rise in the air, and the brown bear's paw slammed onto the door with a loud bang.
Xie Zhuzhou and Chu Yanzhang cautiously stepped back; fortunately, the door only shook slightly.
Why can't you open your doors?!
Chu Yanzhang said calmly, "It's because the suite we booked was a bit more expensive."
"This is more than just a little expensive!" The brown bear looked at his aching paws and was filled with regret. He hadn't expected these two people to be so wary!
"I'll give you one more chance. Will you come out and die on your own, or will I go in and devour you immediately?"
It seems that after transforming into an animal, one's bestial nature will awaken, and one will crave raw meat.
Xie Zhuzhou felt much relieved after learning that even a bear couldn't knock down their door. To his relief, Chu Yanzhang had brought his favorite jerky and snacks, which would allow him to hide for a while.
After seven days, they will know whether the old man's words are true or false.
The brown bear's curses outside were like thunder, but the young couple inside remained unmoved. Because of their experience, Xie Zhuzhou said that staying at home for seven days was as simple as breathing.
Chu Yanzhang was initially worried that Zhouzhou would be bored, but to his surprise, Zhouzhou was even calmer than him.
Actually, Xie Zhuzhou wasn't as calm as he had imagined, because he wanted to sharpen his claws! He couldn't resist standing up on the Simmons mattress to sharpen his claws, and he could also stretch his arms and legs at the same time.
The thing that bothered him the most was that going to the toilet was a hassle; he almost fell into the toilet several times.
Chu Yanzhang, however, was more patient; he wanted to wait until he turned back into a human before dealing with the situation.
Just then, the roar of a brown bear came from outside the door again, "You think you can get away with hiding?" The bear's voice grew more and more agitated, as if it might break down the door at any moment.
Xie Zhuzhou perked up his ears, and his tail involuntarily twitched. He really wanted to go outside and give that stinky bear a good slap; it was so noisy! He hated neighbors with no sense of boundaries!
Xie Zhuzhou ignored him and walked to the window to see if the dog was still there.
There was only a little blood on the ground; the dog was gone.
Chu Yanzhang followed Xie Zhuzhou closely, and Xie Zhuzhou obediently pressed the remote control, and the curtains closed automatically.
"This is the power of spending money, the top-tier suite is truly different." Xie Zhuzhou began to examine what was in the suite, and sure enough, there was cake, ingredients, and fish!
"It's a fish!!" Xie Zhuzhou was overjoyed.
He followed the reliable route and jumped onto the top of the refrigerator.
Fortunately, all the appliances here are smart; otherwise, even opening a refrigerator would be a struggle for a cat and a wolf.
His wife was hungry, and Chu Yanzhang couldn't just ignore it.
He took the fish out of the refrigerator, put it on a plate, then stood up and skillfully put it into the microwave with his paws, gave it a gentle push, and then closed the microwave.
"Wait a minute, defrost it first, then put it in the air fryer."
Xie Zhuzhou sat on top of the refrigerator, licking his paws, while watching Chu Yanzhang cook for him with great interest.
Although the wolf's posture of standing up was a bit ungraceful, Xie Zhuzhou thought Chu Little Yan was very handsome because the other party was cooking for him!