Xiao Youniang's words were gentle but powerful, and her soft voice brushed across Xu Liyun's heart.

Xu Liyun stared at the little life with black and white stripes in front of her. The helplessness and dependence revealed in its innocent eyes made Xu Liyun's heart tighten.

With a low moan from the little guy's throat, the doubts in her heart instantly dissipated.

This is no ordinary cat at all, it is clearly a little white tiger cub. Even if its extraordinary aura is hidden under its immature appearance, it cannot completely conceal its natural pride and dignity.

Xu Liyun felt a little nervous and looked around vigilantly, fearing that the appearance of this little guy would bring about some unknown danger.

"Where did this little guy come from?" She scanned the surroundings sharply, not missing a single corner.

The little girl pointed naively to the distance, her eyes full of curiosity and confusion: "That's over there. The cat walked out by itself. It said it likes me, and I like it too."

The world of children is always so simple and direct, without the complex considerations of the adult world.

Xu Liyun's heart was filled with alarm, fearing that there might be a den of lurking dangers nearby, so she hurriedly called out to Zhang Siwa and Zhang Wuya, hoping that their arrival would bring more adult wisdom and strength.

When the two siblings saw the furry little creature, they immediately understood its identity. Instead of being panicked, they showed a hint of surprise.

Zhang Siwa was about to open his mouth in exclamation, but was stopped by a look from Xu Liyun. She quickly asked the children to keep their distance, and slowly walked towards the grass, carefully pulling away each weed.

After a patient search, finally, at the foot of a small hill not far away, an adult tiger with yellow and black fur and a huge body was lying there quietly. Its body looked so mighty that it still retained its kingly demeanor even in the silence of death.

Upon closer inspection, deep tooth marks can be seen in many places on the tiger's body, especially the one on the neck, which is the most shocking. Bright red blood is flowing from there, dyeing the surrounding fur a shocking red.

It was obvious that the tiger had passed away not long ago, and the remaining warmth of life had not yet completely dissipated, but its body had gradually returned to silence.

During this period of silence, Zhang Siwa and the other two felt a little uneasy because they could not hear Xu Liyun's voice. They mustered up the courage to move closer, and the scene before them made everyone feel complicated emotions.

Xu Liyun then led the children to dig a resting place for the king of the forest, choosing a location under the shade of an ancient pine tree in the dense woods.

Although Xiao Youniang was very weak and could not contribute much in physical labor, at the final moment of farewell, Xu Liyun allowed her to sprinkle a handful of soil with her own hands.

At that moment, Xiao Youniang's eyes were full of reluctance.

After the funeral, the group set off on their journey home with the newest member of the family, the little white tiger cub.

Along the way, Zhang Siwa tried many times to take the little life from his sister's arms. Even Zhang Wuya, who usually seemed indifferent to most things, couldn't help but look sideways many times.

This is not just because it is a tiger. It was once the overlord of the mountains and forests, but now it has become a cute creature the size of a palm. Its well-behaved appearance, similar to that of a cat, makes people feel pity for it involuntarily.

More importantly, this is a rare white tiger. Although Wu Ya is knowledgeable, it is the first time she has seen a white tiger with her own eyes.

Unfortunately, the tiger cub doesn't seem to be interested in the smell of these humans. Apart from being quiet and docile like a cat in its mother's arms, it always shows the instinctive reaction of a little animal when faced with the curiosity and approach of other people, showing its sharp milk teeth and making a purring warning sound in its throat.

However, all these discomforts and precautions did not reduce the family's love for it. Instead, they made everyone's desire to protect this little life even stronger.

The addition of the tiger cub undoubtedly adds a bit of unusual color to this family.

The young girl carefully stroked the soft fur on the tiger cub's back, running her fingers gently through it.

Her eyes were full of love and determination, and she patiently whispered in her childish voice, trying to calm the anxiety and fear of this little jungle creature who had just left its mother's arms.

When he returned home, the smoke from the cooking stove had already dissipated, and Zhang Laoer was holding tightly in his hands a few strings of copper coins, which were the proceeds of today's transactions with his neighbors.

In the kitchen, the morning meals were carefully warmed up. The rising steam, carrying the aroma of rice and vegetables, filled the air, silently calling the away family members back home.

Ever since his youngest daughter quietly taught him the secret of controlling the heat, Zhang Laoer's cooking skills seemed to be endowed with magic, and he could cook even the simplest dishes to perfection.

The schoolbag on Zhang Sanwa's shoulders is heavy. It contains not only books, but also the high hopes and trust in the future that Zhou Xiucai has placed on him.

For him, the county examination next spring is not only a test of his knowledge, but also carries the possibility of glory.

Therefore, after class every day, he would choose to stay in the private school and immerse himself in the sea of ​​books.

Just as Zhang Laoer was about to pick up his lunch basket and set out on the mountain road to look for his family, the figure he had been worried about day and night suddenly appeared in his sight - his wife and children were walking into the yard with smiles on their faces.

His heart warmed and he hurried forward, but stopped the moment he touched the backpack.

A mysterious smile bloomed on Xiao Youniang's cheeks, and she couldn't wait to signal her brother to gently close the gate.

Then, she gently took out a black and white ball of fluff from the basket.

Although Xiao Youniang's words were a little unclear due to excitement, the light in her eyes was unusually bright.

"Dad, look at the little axe!" There was a child's innocence in her voice.

When she held up the furry little white tiger, their two pairs of clear eyes met.

Little Youniang's words were sincere and earnest: "Dad, Youniang really wants to raise it, can I? It has lost its mother, and if we don't care about it, it may not survive."

Xu Liyun nodded silently. Her understanding of the wild made her realize that behind this tragedy was the great sacrifice of motherhood and the cruel laws of nature.

Her eyes passed gently over the little life.

Zhang Laoer's heart became unusually soft at this moment, but he still put on a stern face and asked Xiao Youniang seriously, trying to test her determination.

Raising a little tiger means not only joy and companionship, but also responsibility and challenge. Zhang Laoer knows this better than anyone else.

Faced with her father's questioning, Xiao Youniang lowered her head in thought.

After a moment, she looked up, her eyes gleaming with determination and resoluteness: "I can do it! I will take care of it like my own brother and will never give up on it!"

Zhang Laoer looked at his daughter's serious expression, and the last trace of hesitation in his heart disappeared without a trace.

He patted his daughter's head gently, speaking with a father's unique severity and kindness: "Remember what you said today. If you can't do it, your butt will suffer! Okay, the little tiger is now in your hands."

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