Chapter 113: Garden Stroll, A Chance Encounter (Two-in-One Chapter)

"K City evening news: Investigations into the recent animal abuse incidents at the Chishan Wildlife Park have reached a new stage. The police have reason to suspect that these incidents were caused by human hands, similar in nature to the sulfuric acid attacks on bears years ago. However, according to the latest reports from our station's correspondents, there is currently no concrete evidence to support this suspicion. The police state they will do their utmost to solve this heinous case as soon as possible. Meanwhile, the management of Chishan Wildlife Park has indicated that these events will not affect the park's normal operations. The park remains open, and to attract visitors, they will be offering half-price tickets over the coming weekend..."

The news anchor on the television was broadcasting the latest headlines from K City.

Due to pressure and obfuscation from the authorities, the incident where an entire squad of police officers was attacked on the street that night was never exposed by the media. Likewise, the destruction of Little Red Robe's nightclub was simply reported as an accidental gas pipeline explosion.

Since returning, Chen Xiao had not been in touch with Officer Xu. Little Red Robe, however, seemed to have reached some sort of agreement with the police; she had quietly swallowed the incident, and for several days, she had not stirred up any trouble.

Chen Xiao watched the television listlessly. As the news ended, the weather forecast for tomorrow began. He picked up the remote, turned off the TV, and turned his head.

Yaya was sitting on the living room sofa, carefully holding a fruit knife, attempting to peel an apple. Unfortunately, it appeared she had not yet mastered the use of a paring knife.

"All right, do you want some?" Yaya excitedly held the peeled apple out to Chen Xiao.

"Uh..." Chen Xiao struggled to suppress a smile.

The apple in front of him—or rather, what remained of it—was essentially just the core. Yaya had whittled away the skin and most of the flesh, leaving only a few scraps of fruit clinging to the center, barely enough to get between one's teeth.

Not wanting to dampen her enthusiasm, Chen Xiao took the apple core and bit into it, chewing even the seeds inside.

"Tomorrow... I'll take you to the zoo," Chen Xiao mumbled.

"Really?" Yaya excitedly dropped the fruit knife, her small face lighting up with joy.

"Yes, but you have to promise me—Yaya, don't use your powers lightly. No electricity, okay?" Chen Xiao thought for a moment. "Also, tomorrow night is the birthday celebration for Young Master Xu's father. You should come with me."

He looked into Yaya's eyes. "I know life with me is actually quite boring. I don't have much time to spend with you every day... It's not good for you to be stuck at home alone all the time, especially since I'm often out."

Yaya was about to speak excitedly, but Chen Xiao immediately added another condition. "However, there is one more thing... From tonight on, you can no longer sleep in my bed. Do you understand?"

"Why? But I feel so comfortable like that." Yaya widened her eyes, looking completely innocent.

"..." Chen Xiao was speechless, thinking to himself: *I certainly don't feel comfortable—it's nothing short of torture.*

A look of disappointment crossed Yaya's eyes. She whispered, "But I like sleeping while holding Chen Xiao."

Chen Xiao rubbed his nose, his expression serious. He hesitated, then spoke in as gentle a tone as possible. "Yaya, you've read a lot of books these days. I think you should understand the meaning of the phrase 'men and women are different.' You and I—we are a man and a woman. Under normal circumstances, men and women shouldn't have overly intimate interactions, such as hugging, kissing, or even sleeping in the same bed. Oh, and one more thing: from now on, you cannot walk out of the bathroom naked after showering. Remember that?"

"But..." Yaya tilted her head, thinking earnestly, then looked at Chen Xiao. "But, aren't I your woman?"

"............???" Chen Xiao froze. Then he jumped up. "Good heavens! Who said you were my woman?"

"That Officer Xu," Yaya replied immediately. "He also said we live together and eat together. I also feel that I am your woman. And many books say that too."

"That is... different." Chen Xiao scratched his head, feeling troubled. "In any case, it's different. Do you understand?"

"Does that mean Chen Xiao doesn't want me to be your woman anymore?" Yaya's face suddenly showed a trace of sadness and loss. She widened her eyes, looking at Chen Xiao with a pitiful expression.

"No, that's not it... Hey, don't cry! I didn't say I don't want... ah, no, that's not right." Chen Xiao helplessly walked over and gently hugged her. "Listen, Yaya, you can only be considered a little girl right now, understand? A little girl! You haven't reached adulthood, you haven't grown up! Do you understand?"

"Grow up?" Yaya thought about it. "Do you mean my body?" Yaya looked down at herself. This gaze and gesture made Chen Xiao blush uncontrollably.

In truth, Yaya's physical development was far ahead of Eastern girls her age, likely due to her Western ancestry and her status as a 'Blue Blood.' Although her face was as pure as an angel's, her figure was already remarkably curvaceous—a slender waist, and rounded, firm hips full of vitality.

Damn it! How could such a budding little enchantress look at him with such an innocent expression every night?

"Do you think I'm not big enough?" Yaya actually reached out with her small hands to lift her chest, thinking about it seriously. A look of determination appeared in her eyes. "Starting tomorrow, I must eat more! I'll make myself grow up quickly!" As she spoke, although she was naive about the ways of the world, she still possessed an inherent shyness. Her face turned crimson. She glanced at Chen Xiao and whispered, "Chen Xiao... do you like girls who are... big here? I, I will definitely work hard!"

"I..."

The next morning, Chen Xiao took Yaya out to the K City Wildlife Park.

Yaya looked exceptionally excited. She had woken up very early and spent a long time getting dressed, rummaging through the wardrobe again and again. It seemed the girl was gradually learning some of the natural tendencies of worldly young women.

When they finally left, Yaya was wearing a white dress and sandals, with a purple hair clip in her hair. Combined with her exquisite face and delicate skin, she looked just like a porcelain doll.

She skipped along beside Chen Xiao. Such a beautiful girl naturally attracted countless male gazes. Especially seeing Yaya affectionately clinging to Chen Xiao's arm, letting his arm press against her full, budding chest, while acting like a bird relying on its mate—and most wickedly, given her beautiful but clearly underage face, every man who saw them cast a wicked look at Chen Xiao!