I work as a veterinarian in the mountains, and at the beginning of the game, I find Daji (a legendar

055. So, what exactly did you understand?

It was two days later when Chen Yuze and his group returned to the cabin.

Upon arriving home, Chen Yuze immediately plunged into the storage room, grabbed his pile of small tools, and started tinkering with a bamboo basket.

That's right, he wants to build a private little home just for Chi Lian!

Although Chi Lian was still unconscious, considering that the girl would have to live in the cabin from now on, at least until she recovered, Chen Yuze naturally had to take responsibility for her daily life.

Furthermore, since the Red Serpent currently has neither pincers nor tail stingers, even if it awakens, its daily life will likely be quite inconvenient.

Therefore, in order to better take care of Chi Lian, the small house must be placed in a location that is convenient for Chen Yuze to observe.

The size of the bamboo basket was just right to be placed at the head of Chen Yuze's bed.

In addition, the small house made from a bamboo basket has another advantage: it is easy to move.

For example, when Chen Yuze was sunbathing in the yard in the afternoon, he could have easily taken Chi Lian's bamboo basket with him.

So, after about an incense stick's time, Chi Lian's exclusive little nest was successfully created in Chen Yuze's hands.

Although it still looks like a bamboo basket, and it really is just a bamboo basket, since Chen Yuze said it was Chi Lian's little nest, then it is Chi Lian's little nest.

Of course, Chen Yuze wouldn't have done nothing after spending the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

For example, at the very bottom of the bamboo basket, he applied a layer of something believed to have a calming and concentration-enhancing effect.

Herbs.

Above the herbs was a layer of high-quality reddish-brown fur. These furs were collected by Chen Yuze while he was combing Daji's fur.

Originally, Chen Yuze planned to use the fur that Daji had shed to knit another little fox figurine when he had some free time. However, since Chi Lian needed the fur more, Chen Yuze had no choice but to reluctantly give it up for now.

In addition, the interior of the bamboo basket is designed with a structure similar to the roll cage in modern racing cars. Even if Chen Yuze accidentally slips while carrying the basket, Chi Lian will never fall.

"Now, get some rest."

They carefully carried Chilian into her new nest and wrapped her in brand new bedding.

After confirming that there were no other areas for improvement, Chen Yuze nodded in satisfaction at his masterpiece.

However, as he nodded, his gaze unconsciously drifted towards Daji, who was munching on fruit by the bedside.

"Speaking of which, how about we build a new home for Daji too?"

"No way!"

After making a face at Chen Yuze and stuffing the remaining half of the fruit into her mouth in one gulp, Daji rolled around on the bed like a rogue: "I want to sleep with my benefactor! I'm not going anywhere else!"

"What about Ruyi? Does she need a new place?"

Seeing that Daji's attitude was so firm, Chen Yuze decided not to make a fool of himself any further.

However, after looking around the room, I still couldn't find Ruyi.

"It seems that after Ruyi came back, she sat alone in the courtyard..."

Daji tugged at Chen Yuze's sleeve and cautiously pointed to Ruyi, who was sitting alone at the stone table in a daze in the courtyard outside the window.

"..."

Looking at that desolate figure, Chen Yuze was stunned for a moment, and then sighed.

It seems this girl is not thinking clearly.

But as an excellent veterinarian, Chen Yuze would never allow his daughter to develop psychological problems.

Even if he had to use a toilet peg and a hard bucket, he was determined to clear away all those messy thoughts in Ruyi's mind today!

……

In the courtyard, Ruyi was staring blankly at the stone table.

To be honest, when she found Chi Lian in the demon cave of Scorpion Tail Mountain, her heart really skipped a beat.

For a moment, Ruyi even thought she was going to lose this good friend forever.

However, this is not enough to explain why Ruyi is so depressed.

After all, the world of monsters is a world where the strong prey on the weak.

What truly bewildered Ruyi was the fleeting fear that crossed her mind amidst her burning anger after witnessing Chi Lian's tragic state.

Especially after the anger subsided, the fear continued to grow.

For the past few days, Ruyi has been having the same nightmare over and over again.

She was having a recurring nightmare where she was pinned to the ground and rubbed back and forth by the King of the Golden Gourd.

"Didn't I tell you that if you have anything on your mind, you can come to me directly?"

Just as Ruyi was sitting in the courtyard, gradually getting stuck on her own thoughts, Chen Yuze happened to arrive behind her.

"I……"

Not knowing how to describe her feelings to Chen Yuze, Ruyi could only remain silent.

However, Chen Yuze didn't care about all that.

He plopped down at the stone table and, without saying a word, placed two wine jars on it.

"Ruyi, you said before that you would do anything for me as long as I help you rescue Chilian. Does that promise still stand?"

"Of course." Ruyi nodded, not understanding why Chen Yuze would bring this up at this critical juncture.

"Well."

Seeing that Ruyi did not deny it, Chen Yuze stopped arguing.

He grabbed a wine jar and threw it at Ruyi.

If you see this, you should naturally reach out and take it.

The moment the wine jar was placed in her arms, an intoxicating aroma began to dance around her nose.

"Since you're willing to do anything, then have a drink with me."

After removing the lid from the wine jar, Chen Yuze immediately poured two large gulps down his throat.

In response, Ruyi, unwilling to admit defeat, gulped down two mouthfuls of liquor.

But it must be said that the potency of this liquor is indeed stronger than I had imagined.

After just those two bites, she could already feel her cheeks getting slightly hot.

"When was this wine made?" Ruyi asked, putting down the wine jar and trying to start a conversation.

"The day we set off for Scorpion Tail Mountain, but I was afraid that drinking would cause problems, so I'm only taking it out now."

"Afraid of making mistakes due to drinking? So you have something you're afraid of?" Looking up, Ruyi's eyes were filled with surprise and curiosity.

In response, Chen Yuze, while shaking his leg, said dismissively:

"Everyone has things they're afraid of. Just like you're afraid of cockroaches, I naturally have many things I'm afraid of too."

"It really makes me curious, who or what could possibly frighten you like this?" Ruyi took a couple of sips of her drink, clearly intrigued by Chen Yuze.

Seeing Ruyi's gossipy face, Chen Yuze's expression gradually became subtle.

To be honest, he was quite afraid that when his family from his previous life sorted through his belongings, they would check his computer hard drive and mobile phone media player.

Even if Ruyi were to hear this, she wouldn't understand.

It would be more practical to just give her a localized translation.

"To be honest, I'm quite afraid that the erotic pictures I've hidden under the bed in my hometown will be found out."

"???"

Ruyi almost spat out the wine in her mouth.

She truly never expected that Chen Yuze, who always deliberately maintained a subtle distance from her and Daji, would actually hide these things under the bed.

"There's nothing I can do. I'm too timid to go into the brothels, so I can only feast my eyes on it."

Shrugging, Chen Yuze didn't mind sharing some of his past experiences with Ruyi.

"Although I initially thought you wouldn't go to those kinds of places to philander, I really didn't expect it to be because you're cowardly..."

At this point, Ruyi's face already wore a strange expression, as if she really wanted to laugh but had to force herself to suppress it.

However, she also roughly understood why Chen Yuze had told her all these embarrassing stories.

Why can he speak so freely about a secret that has been buried in his heart for so many years, and why can he talk so eloquently about the things he is afraid of?

Does he really think none of this matters?

Do not!

He must be trying to tell me that the best way to eliminate fear is to face it!

"Thank you, Chen Yuze."

"I have received everything you wanted to say to me."

"I will try to face and accept all of this on my own until I am no longer afraid and confused."

"Before that, I'd like to trouble you to take care of Chi Lian for me."

Thinking about Chen Yuze's efforts to cheer her up, Ruyi felt a warm glow in her heart, as if she were embracing a warm sun.

Cheer up, Ruyi!

It's just a Vajra Gourd King that's only been asleep for a short while; there's nothing to be afraid of at all!

"???"

On the other side, Chen Yuze was filled with question marks as he watched Ruyi turn around and go back to her room to rest.

I haven't even given you the inspirational words I prepared yet, how do you already know?

What do you even know?!

and……

Chen Yuze was so angry when he saw Ruyi's wine jar that he almost fainted.

"Ruyi!!! Are you raising goldfish here for me?"