Forest Ranger: Help! A golden eagle cub is relying on me

The snowy forest was eerily quiet, with only the sound of the wind and the crunching of snow underfoot.

Chen Chuan held a sharpened wooden stick in one hand and carefully explored every snow pile and bush where traps might be hidden.

Cheese and Rice Bucket followed behind him, imitating him, lowering their heads and sniffing the ground with their noses, their little tails stretched straight with nervousness.

The fire fox, dragging its injured leg and holding the snow rabbit in its mouth, followed far behind. Its amber eyes scanned the surroundings vigilantly, while also paying attention to Chen Chuan's movements.

The atmosphere was somewhat solemn.

The existence of the animal trap is like an invisible thorn, piercing everyone's heart and also affecting the nerves of all the viewers in the live broadcast room.

"Host, please be careful! This thing is too sinister!"

"Will there be other traps? Like a noose or something?"

"Poachers are such bastards, they dropped so much!"

Chen Chuan didn't say anything, but searched more attentively.

His movements were slow and careful, almost without giving up an inch of ground.

Soon, under a crooked pine tree, he made another discovery.

Under the snow, there is also half a rusty chain.

"Another one!" Chen Chuan said to the camera in a deep voice, with a cold tone in his voice.

He followed the same method and carefully triggered the mechanism with a wooden stick.

"Crack!"

There was another teeth-grinding metallic crunching sound.

The comments in the live broadcast room were once again filled with anger.

Chen Chuan destroyed the trap and threw it into the crevice.

Finding two in a row made him feel even more uneasy.

This area was apparently used as a hunting ground by poachers.

He stood up, looked at the vast snow and wind, and moved his frozen fingers.

"Take a break first." He said to the camera, "and take a look at this little guy's wound."

He walked over to the Fire Fox.

Perhaps it was because Chen Chuan had just treated its wound, or perhaps it was because it had found two traps in a row that threatened its life, the fire fox did not dodge this time, but just continued to look at him vigilantly.

It still had the snow rabbit in its mouth, but it seemed to be a little more relaxed.

Chen Chuan squatted down, gently unwrapped a little bit of gauze, checked the wound, and confirmed that there was no continued heavy bleeding, then he felt slightly relieved.

At this moment, the fire fox probably felt safe, or perhaps it was very hungry. It carefully placed the snow rabbit on the snow in front of it, then lowered its head and began to bite it.

It ate very quickly and hard, and a satisfied "gurgling" sound came from its throat, obviously it was very hungry.

Next to them, Cheese and Rice Bucket, who had just finished eating some dried meat, lay on the snow, licking their paws out of boredom.

Smelling the scent of fresh flesh and blood, the two little guys raised their heads at the same time.

Their eyes once again focused on the snow rabbit.

Their attention had just been distracted by the jerky, but now seeing the fire foxes feasting on the food, they seemed to have remembered who the rabbit "should" have belonged to.

The glutton stood up first, whimpering softly in his throat, and took a small step tentatively towards the fire fox.

The fire fox noticed it immediately and suddenly raised its head, with the rabbit's fur and blood still on its mouth. It bared its fangs at the food bucket and let out a threatening growl from its throat.

The glutton was so frightened that he stopped in his tracks and looked at Chen Chuan with some grievance.

Cheese seemed a little more "mature". It did not move forward immediately, but tilted its head, watching the fire fox eat the rabbit, then looked at Chen Chuan, as if thinking about something.

Chen Chuan was about to speak again to stop it, but he saw that the Fire Fox suddenly stopped.

It stopped biting, and its amber eyes looked past the snow rabbit to the place where Cheese and Rice Bucket had just gnawed the jerky.

There were still some scraps and smell of jerky left there.

The fire fox's nose moved and it sniffed hard a few times.

Then, it raised its head, looked at Cheese, then looked at the rice bucket, and made a strange "weeping" sound in its throat that was a little eager and tentative.

The voice was not loud but soft and sticky, completely different from the fierce voice when it was protecting its food just now.

Its little head was slightly tilted, with a hint of curiosity and...greed in its eyes?

The audience in the live broadcast room enjoyed it.

"Hahahaha! What does this fox mean? Want to eat jerky?"

"Isn't rabbit meat delicious? Why are you eyeing jerky?"

"Do you smell it? The jerky made by Chen Chuan must be better than raw rabbit!"

"Cheese Rice Bucket:??? Why are you looking at me? There's no more!"

Chen Chuan was also stunned for a moment, then he reacted.

This little guy must have smelled the aroma of the dried meat and wanted to try it too?
He took out another small piece of dried meat from his pocket and prepared to hand it to the Fire Fox.

Before he could reach out his hand, the cheese next to him suddenly moved.

It picked up a small piece of dried meat that it had not finished chewing and hidden under its paw, and walked up to the fire fox with small steps.

The fire fox immediately became nervous, his body tensed up, and he began to growl in his throat again.

Cheese ignored its warning. He gently placed the jerky on the snow in front of the fire fox, then took two steps back and looked at the fire fox with his head tilted.

The Fire Fox was stunned.

It looked at the jerky on the ground, then at the cheese that had moved away, its amber eyes full of confusion.

It lowered its head carefully and sniffed the piece of jerky.

The rich meaty aroma mixed with the special seasoning is full of temptation.

It tentatively stuck out its tongue and licked it.

The next second, its eyes suddenly lit up!

It picked up the piece of jerky and chewed it quickly a few times, with an indistinct whimper of satisfaction coming from its throat.

After finishing the jerky in a few bites, it licked its lips with satisfaction, and then did something that no one expected.

It lowered its head and nudged the snow rabbit in front of it with its nose, pushing the snow rabbit towards the cheese and rice bucket.

Although it was only pushed a short distance and it still stayed next to the rabbit, its meaning was very clear: Can you guys try this too?

Cheese and Rice Bucket were stunned.

Chen Chuan was also a little surprised.

The live broadcast room was boiling with excitement.

"What the hell! What did I see? Foxes sharing food?"

"Or the rabbit who values ​​it more than his life?"

"Great job, Cheese! I got a piece of jerky for the rabbit meat!"

"This wave is a diplomatic victory!"

"Woo woo woo, the feelings between animals are so pure!"

"Is this fire fox a spirit? Does it even know how to exchange courtesy?"

Cheese looked at the rabbit that was pushed over, then looked at the fire fox, and seemed to understand something.

It took a step forward, carefully tore a small piece of meat from the snow rabbit's thigh, then stepped back and slowly began to eat.

Seeing this, Fan Tong hurried over and tore off a small piece, imitating his brother's example.

The fire fox watched them eat the rabbit meat that it had "shared" with them. It did not threaten them again, but just lay quietly beside them, occasionally licking its bandaged injured leg.

In the wind and snow, this strange scene seems particularly warm.

A wounded fire fox and two snow leopard cubs gathered around a snow rabbit and actually achieved a kind of harmony.

When Chen Chuan looked at this scene, something in his heart was touched.

He looked at the quiet fire fox.

It was injured and although the condition has been temporarily treated, the risk of infection is very high in this icy and snowy environment.

Moreover, its leg injury has not healed fully, so its hunting ability must be greatly reduced.

The most important thing is that there are unknown traps nearby, and the poacher may come back to check at any time.

It's too dangerous to leave such a rare and fragile little creature here.

He made up his mind.

"Okay, we've rested enough." Chen Chuan stood up and patted the snow off his body. "We have to go back."

He walked up to the fire fox and squatted down.

The fire fox raised its head and looked at him with amber eyes, with a hint of inquiry.

"Little guy, your leg is injured, and it's too dangerous outside." Chen Chuan softened his voice, "Come back to the ranch with me. It's safe there, there is food, and you can heal your wound well." The fire fox seemed to understand what he said. It tilted its head and did not respond immediately. Instead, it looked down at the remaining snow rabbits, and then at the cheese and rice bucket next to it.

Chen Chuan smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll take your rabbit with me."

As he spoke, he stretched out his hand and carefully picked up the fire fox.

This time, the fire fox did not struggle.

Its little body was a little stiff, but it soon relaxed, and it even took the initiative to adjust its posture to make itself more comfortable in Chen Chuan's arms.

It also rubbed its head against Chen Chuan's arm and made a slight "whimpering" sound in its throat, as if it was acting coquettishly.

The voice was soft and had a strange magic that made people's hearts soften.

The bright fur, the fluffy and soft touch, the big watery amber eyes, and the obedient and dependent look...

Chen Chuan held it, feeling the warm little body in his arms, and suddenly he understood why the fox spirit in the legend was so charming.

The barrage in the live broadcast room has been going crazy for a long time.

“Ahhhh! It’s rubbing against the anchor! It’s crying!”

"Oh my God! Who can stand this?"

"Anchor! Let go of that fox! Let me do it!"

"The blood tank is empty! This little fox is so skilled!"

"Now I understand why King Zhou of Shang couldn't stand Daji..."

"The truth is out there! Who can bear this?"

"Anchor, your concentration has been severely tested!"

Chen Chuan looked at these humorous comments and didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

He weighed the fire fox in his arms. It was very light, and it was obvious that the animal had been hungry during this period.

"Go, go home!"

He called for Cheese and Rice Bucket, hugged the "little vixen" tightly in his arms, turned and walked towards the ranch.

The snow rabbit was naturally not left behind, and the food bucket volunteered to hold it in its mouth. Although it was a bit embarrassing to be dragged on the snow, it was not wasted at least.

The way back seemed less cold because there was a warm little life in my arms.

The wind and snow were still there, but Chen Chuan felt much more relaxed than when he came.

As for the remaining traps, he decided to wait until the snow stopped, take his tools and Big Bear and the others, and do a thorough cleanup.

We must never allow any hidden dangers to remain in this forest.

The wind and snow showed no sign of stopping, but instead tended to get more severe.

Chen Chuan held the docile fire fox in his arms, followed by the rice bucket holding a rabbit and Cheese following closely behind him, and walked back in the wind and snow, taking one step forward and one step back.

The snow particles lashed at his face and the cold wind blew like a knife, but he felt a lot more at ease.

At least the injured little guy is safe for the time being.

Returning to the familiar ranch area and seeing the warm lights of the main house from afar, Chen Chuan quickened his pace.

Pushing open the heavy wooden door, a wave of heat mixed with heating and a faint aroma of food hit me in the face, instantly dispelling the coldness in my body.

In the living room, under the warm yellow light, the fireplace was burning brightly, making crackling sounds.

However, the most eye-catching thing is the scene at the door of the air-conditioned room.

Big Bear, Little Bear and Little Blackie, these three huge guys, were squeezed at the door of the relatively small air-conditioned room and were sleeping soundly.

Xiong Er was even more ungraceful, lying on his back with his belly heaving up and down, drooling as he slept.

Obviously, the wind and snow outside are far less attractive to them than the warm and comfortable air-conditioned room.

Other small animals, such as Dawang, Erha, and Daimao, also found warm corners and curled up, lazily and unwilling to move.

Only the mother snow leopard and the mother red fox raised their heads vigilantly, looked at Chen Chuan and his two cubs who came in, as well as the strange fox in Chen Chuan's arms. After confirming that there was no threat, they lay down again and took a nap.

"Hey, you bunch of lazy guys." Chen Chuan cursed with a low laugh.

The Fire Fox in his arms had visibly relaxed since he entered the room.

Warm, dry, and without biting cold wind, it was simply heaven for a little animal that was injured and frightened in the ice and snow.

It turned its head curiously, its amber eyes looking around at the unfamiliar environment, its nostrils flaring slightly as it sniffed the various complex but not unpleasant smells in the air.

When Chen Chuan put it on the warm and soft carpet, it even stretched comfortably and made a satisfied "gurgling" sound in its throat.

It seems that this guy has adapted well to the new environment.

Cheese and Rice Bucket threw the rabbit on the ground and couldn't wait to go to the fireplace to warm themselves.

Just then, a big furry head popped out of the bedroom.

It’s Oboi.

The adult snow leopard yawned lazily, revealing its sharp teeth, and then walked out with an elegant cat-like gait.

When it saw Chen Chuan, it immediately let out a low purring sound, walked forward, and rubbed Chen Chuan's legs affectionately with its big head, with the tip of its tail swaying slightly in pleasure, as if asking for petting and hugging.

"Okay, okay, I know you're awake." Chen Chuan smiled and rubbed Aobai's furry head, then scratched its chin.

Aobai squinted his eyes comfortably.

The fire fox next to him saw this scene, and a hint of curiosity and inquiry flashed in his amber eyes.

It tilted its head and watched Chen Chuan interacting so intimately with the snow leopard that was several times larger than itself. It seemed a little puzzled and a little envious.

After Chen Chuan comforted Aobai, he checked the fire fox's wound and confirmed that it was nothing serious. Only then did he feel tired.

After running around searching in the wind and snow for half a day, I was really exhausted.

"I'm going to wash up, you guys just behave yourself." Chen Chuan said to the animals in the living room, especially looking at Aobai and the new fire fox.

He walked into the bathroom, and the hot water washed over his body, taking away his fatigue and coldness.

When he came out in clean pajamas, the scene in the living room made him laugh.

Aobai had consciously jumped onto the big bed in Chen Chuan's bedroom, occupied a corner at the end of the bed, curled up into a big furry ball, and closed his eyes to rest.

The fire fox squatted on the carpet beside the bed, tilted its little head back, and stared motionlessly at Aobai on the bed, then looked at Chen Chuan who had just come out of the bathroom, its eyes filled with complex emotions.

There is envy, desire, and even a subtle hint of...grievance?
This guy, doesn't he want to go to bed too?

Chen Chuan muttered to himself and walked to the bed.

He thought about it, took out an old cotton jacket that he no longer wore from the closet, spread it on the carpet at the foot of the bed, and made a simple nest.

"Here, little guy, you have to sleep here tonight." Chen Chuan pointed to the cotton-padded jacket, "We'll talk about it after your injury heals."

The fire fox looked at the cotton-padded jacket nest, then looked at Aobai lying comfortably on the bed, seeming a little reluctant.

It took two tentative steps forward, sniffed the bed sheets, and looked up at Chen Chuan again.

"No, you are still injured and can't go to bed." Chen Chuan shook his head firmly.

The fire fox seemed to understand, and a hint of disappointment flashed in its amber eyes.

It hesitated for a moment, but finally walked slowly to the cotton-padded jacket's nest and carefully crawled in.

Although the old cotton-padded jacket is not as soft as a big bed, it is warm and comfortable enough.

The fire fox curled up its body, buried its head in its fluffy tail, and closed its eyes, as if preparing to sleep.

Seeing this, Chen Chuan finally felt relieved.

He turned off the main living room light, leaving only the dim glow of the fireplace, and climbed into bed as well.

After a busy day, he fell asleep quickly.

It was late at night and the wind and snow were still blowing outside the window.

The room was silent, with only the occasional crackling of wood in the fireplace and the steady breathing of Chen Chuan and Aobai.

After an unknown amount of time, the fire fox curled up in the cotton-padded jacket quietly opened its eyes.

The amber eyes gleamed cunningly in the darkness.

It raised its head cautiously and confirmed that Chen Chuan and Aobai were both sleeping soundly.

Then, it quietly crawled out of its cotton-padded jacket, its movements as light as a feather.

It dragged its injured hind leg, trying to make as little noise as possible, and moved step by step to the bedside.

It looked up at the tall bed, and then looked at Aobai who was sleeping soundly at the foot of the bed.

After hesitating for a moment, it gently exerted force on its hind legs, placed its front paws on the edge of the bed, and then jumped nimbly!
"puff!"

An extremely slight muffled sound.

Fire Fox successfully jumped onto the big bed!
It fell on the soft quilt, and its body shook twice due to the impact, but it quickly stabilized.

It didn't alarm anyone.

It carefully walked around Aobai at the end of the bed, and then, with cat steps, quietly crawled towards the human in the middle of the bed who exuded a warm breath... (End of this chapter)