Deep affection knows no origin; remember the polar bear's love for you.

Chapter 161 Roll, roll, roll!
Caesar was dazzled and didn't understand anything before he was hit by at least seven or eight big slaps from Guo Mi!

This time, Guo Mi didn't consciously restrain her strength like before; she really used her claws hard. Even though she didn't use her claws to scratch him, just slapping Caesar's body with her paw pads, even through the thick fur and fat, the force wasn't lessened much, and the dull pain kept coming from his head and face!

While being beaten, Caesar couldn't help but ponder the reason for his beating: was this also part of mating? Why did he seem to have never heard of it before?
Guo Mi kept hitting with her claws until a sore and swollen feeling filled her entire front paws before she stopped, panting heavily.

Caesar was so dizzy from the slap that he shook his head, but he couldn't shake off the dizziness. He staggered a couple of steps and finally sat down on the ground with a thud!
The male bear was panting heavily, drool dripping from its mouth, a truly pitiful sight.

Slok's lips twitched. Although he felt that Slok had brought this upon himself, he was still his brother, so he couldn't help but feel a little sympathy for him.

Just as Guo Mi raised her claws to launch a second attack, he quickly stepped in front of her, grinning ingratiatingly.
"Guo Mi, let it go, it's a misunderstanding. He won't attack the bear."

Like Caesar, Slok also felt that Gomi wouldn't dislike him.

After all, for polar bears, if they want to reproduce, then Caesar is definitely the best candidate!
Therefore, he attributed Caesar's beating entirely to the fact that he had promised not to attack the bear, but then relapsed into his old ways.

Any male bear with a modicum of common sense... no, I mean any bear with a modicum of common sense, would probably know that courting a female bear with cubs is no different from having murderous intent towards the cubs.

However, seeing that Caesar's mind was entirely focused on Guo Mi and he hadn't paid any attention to the little bear, he guessed that Caesar probably didn't mean it that way, and thus took pity on him and "explained" a few words for him.

Guo Mi let out a "heh".

She thought to herself, "Is this really just a complete misunderstanding? She didn't slap Caesar because of the salmon and fish bones."

It wasn't because she considered Caesar a good friend, but because he actually wanted to do something unspeakable with her?!

Is this reasonable?! No, it's not!

However, some things would cause trouble if spoken aloud, and the other party wouldn't understand, so she could only assume that this was the reason!

Guo Mi looked at Caesar with gritted teeth, feeling that this bear was there to torture and punish her!
Every time we manage to get along peacefully for a while, I immediately start giving her a constant stream of creative challenges!

Slok glanced at the bewildered little bear next to Guo Mi, gave them a reassuring look, and began to try to justify his cold-blooded older brother:

"Caesar isn't exactly a good bear. He's short-tempered, domineering, and not very bright. Uh... I mean, while he has these flaws, he's not without his merits, is he?"

Guo Mi sneered:
"for example?"

Slok suddenly got stuck. Advantages? Caesar's advantages?

"Yes, he's quite strong and a very good hunter..."

Under Guo Mi's increasingly indifferent gaze, Slok's voice grew softer and softer until it finally disappeared.

"laugh."

Guo Mi raised her paw and touched her ear, glancing out of the corner of her eye at Caesar, who was gradually recovering, and said coldly:

"The other male bears you mentioned also have those things, so they don't really count as competitive advantages."

The male bear, whose eyes had been glazed over, gradually regained his senses. Hearing the two bears' conversation, he didn't immediately approach; instead, he sat still and listened quietly. After a couple of seconds, he heard the round-faced bear say:

"You look quite strong, and your hunting skills aren't bad either!"

Before he finished speaking, the male bear, who had been listening quietly, suddenly turned sharp!
Under Caesar's bear-killing gaze, Slok felt a chill run down his spine, and the hair on his back stood up distinctly!
What a joke! He doesn't have the guts to compete with Caesar for mating rights. That's practically suicide.
The poor bear, burdened by immense pressure and enduring the chilling gazes behind him, swallowed hard and weakly pleaded for Caesar's life:

“Well, you see, I’m timid, while Caesar is much braver…”

Even Slok couldn't continue speaking at this point, suddenly realizing that all the conflicts between Guo Mi and Caesar so far were inextricably linked to his annoying temper!

Caesar was not brave at all; he was clearly vicious and repulsive!
Perhaps a "strong and domineering personality" would be a plus in the eyes of other female bears, but for Guo Mi, it was a major flaw! Slok was silent for a second or two, then suddenly raised his head and gave Guo Mi a dry laugh:

"Well, actually I'm quite hungry right now. I'm getting ready to go hunting. You guys can chat all you want."

He took two steps back, saying as he retreated:

"Let's talk this out. Don't use your claws. The salmon and fish bones will be scared."

As soon as he finished speaking, he turned and ran, his four paws digging rapidly, leaving behind a distant cry:
"I go first!"

Then it disappeared into the grass covered with a thick layer of snow.

Guo Mi opened her mouth, but seeing that he disappeared so quickly, she could only give up and stare at Caesar, who was sitting there staring at her.

The atmosphere became tense and awkward, with embarrassment lingering silently in the air.

Caesar watched her intently, her gaze almost solidifying. Guo Mi's round ears twitched slightly, quickly drawing his attention.

He read Guo Mi's portrait many times, and no matter how many times he read it, only one thought remained in his mind:
Pretty!

Guo Mi is beautiful, beautiful in every way. She attracted his attention from the very beginning, which is why he couldn't help but pursue her.

For some reason, a warm sensation suddenly flowed down from his stomach. It was unfamiliar; Caesar was experiencing this feeling for the first time.

The male bear stood up, its heavy paws crushing the soft snow, the "plop plop" sound reaching my ears, growing closer and closer.

Guo Mi felt a surge of nervousness and couldn't help but shift her position slightly backward. To be honest, after all the twists and turns, she still cherished Caesar as a good friend, so she made one last effort:
"Caesar, do you really want to mate with me?"

The question was very direct, and Guo Mi herself was stunned for a moment when she asked it.

At least in human society, few people would say such things so directly. Everyone is reserved and tactful out of politeness. But animals are different; they are mostly straightforward.

They wouldn't understand overly veiled language.

Guo Mi had to admit that she had long since become accustomed to being a bear from various angles, without any conscious effort.

However, this habit was not strong enough for her to accept discussing the mysteries of life and procreation with another bear.

Caesar was very close to Guo Mi, and to be honest, he didn't understand why Guo Mi asked again, since he had already made himself perfectly clear.

He tilted his head, thinking he had considered all of Guo Mi's concerns, then remembered what Slock had said earlier. He glanced at the little bear and muttered sullenly:
"I promised you I wouldn't go back on my word, and I wouldn't kill these two little brats."

Out of maternal love for her cubs, and because of the hardships of raising them, a mother bear will not accept the courtship of another male bear until her cubs leave her.

Male bears kill cubs not only out of simple killing but also out of concern that the mother bear might choose to abandon the newborn cubs, thus preventing the continuation of the male's bloodline.

This is the selfishness that flows in the blood of every species, and it is also one of the necessary conditions for the continuation of life.

It is difficult for offspring without favoritism to survive in this cruel world; this applies to any species.

But these two cubs weren't Guo Mi's biological children, and Caesar never thought he'd have his own bear cubs. Besides, he never intended to be a bear dad; he simply wanted to be with Guo Mi.

Oh, now that he's figured it out, he even wants to mate with Guo Mi, so surprisingly he's not hostile towards the little bear.

The male bear, believing he had dispelled all of Guo Mi's concerns, began to stir with renewed interest.

Guo Mi took another deep breath, feeling helpless and irritated. When Caesar placed his hand on her waist again, she angrily slapped him away.
"roll roll roll!"