Being a Dad in the Animal World
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What Bai Yi did, only he himself knew. Not only did he provoke jason, but he also fled before the fire he ignited could die down.
He planned to hide nearby for three days, until Jason either calmed down or went out to find a lioness.
He had no idea jason would be so weak. Just climbing on his back for a moment had turned him into that state.
How useless!
He deliberately hid in the bushes where Jason’s sense of smell couldn't detect him. He didn’t even leave a trace of his scent. For the next three days, he would have to hunt for himself.
Just thinking about it was annoying.
He really hated chasing prey. His laziness had reached an extreme level.
That said, life without the cubs was incredibly relaxing. He could even go long hours without eating, just sleeping all day.
By the time he woke up, it was already nighttime and perfect for hunting.
He mostly hunted at night, which made the viewers anxious. They only knew Bai Yi had run away, but they had no idea what he was eating since he spent the entire day sleeping.
He really did seem happy to have escaped from Jason.
The audience quickly realized, Bai Yi was hiding from Jason.
For two days, Bai Yi lived leisurely on his own. He thought he had escaped Jason’s tracking, but clearly, he hadn’t.
A lion’s sense of smell was incredibly sharp. And since he still had to relieve himself, the scent was bound to be obvious.
Unlike a cat, Bai Yi didn’t bother digging a hole to bury his waste.
So on the second night, after finishing his solo hunt and heading back, he noticed an intruder.
Just as he tensed up, he caught a familiar scent and immediately took a step back.
Jason!
How did he find me?
Bai Yi was stunned and turned to flee, but Jason let out a low growl.
"Brother, stop running. You can’t escape."
Bai Yi was still in shock that Jason had tracked him all the way here. But at the same time, a deep guilt washed over him.
This was all his fault. Why did he have to mess around? He’d brought this upon himself.
Fine.
Since Jason was only like this because of him, Bai Yi decided to help him deal with it.
He stopped his escape and walked toward Jason, rubbing against his lion head.
Jason licked his fur warmly.
Bai Yi calculated in his heart: since you are going to be my male wife from now on, what harm is there if I reluctantly take care of you?
Which husband doesn't pamper his wife?
Only, Jason, you are still young. Wait two more years and I will do some indescribable things with you.
He walked ahead, leading Jason to the thicket where he resided, and then the two male lions licked each other. In a secluded grove unnoticed by anyone, Bai Yi began his tragic and sorrowful gay life.
Their affection was naturally mutual; Jason was in the early stage of sexual maturity, while Bai Yi had been mature for a long time.
He definitely could not hold it in.
He showed by his actions what it means to start a fire and put it out himself.
Lions are indeed the mammals that mate most frequently. Bai Yi experienced this that night.
He was also a male lion, and he thought once or twice would be enough. But Jason was different.
Bai Yi counted the number of times. Jason went at it over ten times, each lasting about nine minutes.
As it went on, the duration grew longer, with the final round lasting a full twenty minutes.
Bai Yi: "…"
No, isn't a lion's session supposed to last only tens of seconds? At most one minute. I wouldn't laugh at you, brother, but what is with these twenty minutes?
Bai Yi felt his pride was seriously affected; under the same conditions, he didn't even manage three minutes.
Every session, he only managed two; it didn't seem enough. How can Jason do it so many times and for such long durations?
Is it that he isn't stimulated enough?
That shouldn't be; they are both lions with identical attributes. How is it that Jason's situation is different from his?
Damn, are you defying the animal world? Tell me.
His male wife seems rather formidable.
For a lion like him, it's fortunate he is gay; otherwise, which lioness could handle that?
Don’t worry, Jason. Your brother doesn’t last long, so you won’t suffer too much.
Look, even if you have it, it's useless; why do you need to take so long?
Bai Yi, while silently grumbling in his heart, confirmed the fact that Jason was his male wife that night.
After all, when the two male lions engaged in a certain kind of intimate behavior, Bai Yi used his mouth on his male wife for the first time.
Fortunately, being a carnivore, he could still bear that pungent smell.
After this, his mouth was bound to suffer.
After the events of the previous night, the relationship between the two male lions reached an unprecedented level of harmony.
When the filming crew found Bai Yi, they did not expect that Jason was also there, and the two of them already appeared very affectionate at dawn, cleaning each other's fur.
Bai Yi's transformation shocked everyone. He was no longer the male lion who used to hide at the sight of Jason. He now took the initiative to groom Jason, and when they cleaned each other, it could even be described as indulgent and overly affectionate.
Everyone was stunned.
"Has this confirmed a romantic relationship? Otherwise, why is Bai Yi so attentive? When did the two meet?"
"Why is it that every time I look forward to some lion action, I never get to see it? Filming crew, get it together! You’re not giving us any rewards!"
"Looking at them, I feel like something must have happened. Did they get together behind our backs?"
"To the person above, there’s no way they could carry all of us on their backs."
"...That’s such a cold joke."
It was not only Bai Yi and Jason's way of interacting that surprised everyone, but also the tacit understanding between them.
In the past, Bai Yi did not like to hunt and never took matters into his own paws. Today, however, when he saw Jason go after a wild ox, the usually indifferent Bai Yi surprisingly joined the fray.
This shocked everyone, and their target this time turned out to be the leader of the wild oxen.
This wild ox had once led its herd to attack Bai Yi and his group. Bai Yi might have already forgotten it, but Jason always remembered it, including its scent.
Once again, it was confirmed that Jason was a vengeful male lion. As a subadult, he was definitely no match for the wild ox leader. After he launched several attacks on the wild ox leader, he was repelled by the herd every time.
Bai Yi had originally not intended to join the battle, but he could not tolerate these wild oxen bullying his male wife.
A worthy husband must step forward when his wife is being bullied!
He charged toward the wild ox leader with incredible speed; his momentum was simply astonishing!
"Don't be afraid, big guy, your brother is here to help!"
Where Bai Yi is involved, the story naturally follows the trajectory of a triumphant leading man. As the audience remarked, you can always trust Bai Yi.
He might be lazy and only want to live off others, but when it comes to important matters he never lets anyone down. That is his charm, the quality that attracts casual fans.
Without a doubt, Bai Yi once again performed the role of a triumphant male lead in front of countless viewers, as the two male lions cooperatively took down an adult wild ox, achieving a win-win outcome.
As the prey lay on the verge of death, Jason approached his brother and touched his mouth with his own, his tongue licking his brother's blood-stained mouth as if offering a reward and at the same time asking for one.
Bai Yi did not hold back either; he turned to return Jason's lick-kiss, and then the two male lions lay down in front of the prey and began to dine.
After finishing their meal, they intended to bring the prey back for their three cubs.
Their actions undoubtedly made the audience scream with excitement!
Bai Yi's dashing moment was captured once more, and his devoted fans began to cheer:
"Mama, my Bai Yi has made it! He can take down a wild ox!"
"Our Bai Yi may stay quiet, but when he roars, he amazes everyone!"
"Bai Yi is the best, ah! Mama is truly relieved!"
Fans of the "SonBai" cp were also screaming:
"Ah ah ah, my CP has come true. They just kissed; I saw it!!"
"This sweetness is so overwhelming it could trigger my high blood sugar. Before, it was Jason chasing Bai Yi; now, Bai Yi is guarding Jason! They have finally come together!"
"Xiao Bai's affection is no less than Jason's. Did you see how he rushed forward without hesitation when he noticed Jason being bullied just now?"
"Xiao Bai has always been very protective of Jason. Ever since they met, every time Jason was in danger, he was the one who stepped up to protect him! I have to say, this pair is the sweetest I've seen this year, ahhh!"
No matter what others thought, Bai Yi remained unbothered. In his mind, he was just being a little nicer to his "wife." After all, his male "wife" was still young. If anything were to happen to him, Bai Yi's life would become very dull.
After being away for three days, Xiao Bai returned with Jason, bringing food for the cubs. The cubs were overjoyed to see Bai Yi again.
Jason was even happier. Now that he had secured a place by his brother's side, he seized every opportunity to get close to him.
Bai Yi, being thoughtful, wasn't like Jason, who could expose their privacy at any moment. He had to teach the cubs to protect their privacy. So, whenever Jason showed signs of wanting to get intimate, Bai Yi would lead him into the bushes, where the two male lions would shamelessly comfort each other.
In Bai Yi's heart, Jason was undoubtedly his "male wife." The cub no longer insisted on climbing his back, and they peacefully made it through the dry season in the Maasai Mara.
They migrated earlier than other animals, starting their journey to the Maasai Mara in early April. By May or June, when the Great Migration truly began, dangers would follow.
The cycle of migration would accompany them throughout their short lives.
With experience, Bai Yi always led the cubs to migrate early, avoiding the peak migration period.
Before Jason turned four, Bai Yi never considered having a deeper relationship with him. Jason wasn't fully mature yet, so their interactions mostly involved licking, rubbing, and cuddling. But the cub seemed perfectly content.
Bai Yi also felt satisfied. He wasn't particularly fixated on such matters, and since they were both male lions, whether they did anything or not didn't make much difference. Occasionally, when things got uncomfortable, they would use their mouths.
As time passed, Bai Yi began to feel that his relationship with Jason was perfectly normal. He gladly accepted the fact that he had been "gayed." Sometimes it felt unbelievable, but other times it felt just right.
After all, they were both male lions, so there was no need to worry about raising cubs if they ever deepened their relationship. Instead, Bai Yi was more concerned about Jason.
Before accepting him, Bai Yi had hoped Jason would go find a lioness. But now that he had accepted him and started spending time with him, Bai Yi feared Jason might one day be lured away by a wild lioness.
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By the time Jason turned four, his mane had fully grown, and its color was gradually darkening. The pink on the tip of his nose was also fading. The transition from pink to black on his nose signaled his adulthood, as did the color of his mane.
Bai Yi suddenly noticed that Jason's mane was darker than his own. While Bai Yi's mane still had some brown mixed in, Jason's was almost entirely dark brown. If Bai Yi didn't know Jason's personality, he might have thought Jason was his "husband."
Hmph, even if Jason looked more imposing, he was still Bai Yi's subordinate.
When Jason showed signs of adulthood, the three cubs were also reaching sub-adulthood.
Lions typically reach adulthood around the age of five. Between three and four years old, male lions usually leave their pride. However, Jason never left. He stayed with Bai Yi until he was five.
On the other hand, Wangcai and Goudan left the pride on their own after reaching sub-adulthood, venturing out to carve their own paths.
The two brothers looked out for each other, and thanks to the excellent hunting skills they had been taught, Bai Yi wasn’t worried about them going hungry.
Isa, too, found her dream lion. On a sunny afternoon, she left with a male lion.
Each of them had found their own path in life.
Bai Yi’s family of five had scattered, leaving behind a sense of desolation.
Thinking about it, it was quite sad. In the end, the only one who stayed by his side was his 'male wife' Jason.
At least one remained. Bai Yi had always thought Isa would be the last to stay with him, but that wasn’t the case.
It was Jason, the cub he had initially disliked.
Jason had grown into a majestic lion, almost matching Bai Yi in size. Yet, his temperament remained gentle. Only during hunts did he display the demeanor of a true king.
With the three cubs gone, perhaps seeking comfort, Bai Yi was unusually passionate during their intimate moments that night.
He had been considering this since Jason was around three years old, but the cub had been too young back then, so Bai Yi had never acted on it.
Bai Yi felt a chill run down his spine as Jason bit his neck.
"Roar~!" Damn, are you mistaken? I'm the one on top, get off me!
Ouch, that hurts—bite a little lighter, damn it!
Bai Yi struggled and roared, but couldn't break free. He felt Jason's strength and power, and his heart raced.
That Lion has really grown up! He dares to counterattack!
Bai Yi exerted all his strength to throw Jason off his back, his neck stinging as he quickly ran out of the bushes.
It was over. It seemed like he had gone too far.
Jason didn’t want to be the bottom either, and neither did Bai Yi. The situation was now critical.
Bai Yi decided that fleeing was the best option.
However, no matter how he tried to escape, he couldn’t get away from Jason.
Even before reaching adulthood, Jason had shown an astonishing radar-like ability. No matter where Bai Yi ran, Jason could always find him. Now, it was even worse.
Bai Yi was at a loss. If he didn’t run, he would have to wait to be "penetrated."
The thought of Jason’s terrifying "thorned rose" made him instinctively tighten up.
It was too frightening. It would probably be a bloody mess before anything even started.
What should he do? Was there any way to avoid this situation? Was it too late to break up now?
He never should have thought Jason was suited to be a "male wife."
Jason’s obedience had all been a ploy to gay him!
Bai Yi had miscalculated. He decided to run away from home again and break up with Jason!
Goodbye, Jason. This brother can’t handle it anymore.
Bai Yi ran as fast as he could, not looking back.
But Jason was hot on his heels.
Bai Yi ran even faster!
The live broadcast of Animal Kingdom: The Lion Xiao Bai ended after the three cubs left the pride. By then, Bai Yi and Jason’s status as a "couple" had been more or less confirmed. However, the audience never got to see the long-awaited "lion scene," which left them somewhat disappointed.
Still, witnessing Xiao Bai establish a dynasty led by two male lions moved the audience deeply.
Although the show had ended, life went on.
The live broadcast had lasted for three years, making it the longest-running installment of the series. The production team not only gained popularity but also wealth. More importantly, it inspired more people to participate in wildlife conservation. It was a satisfying conclusion.
Just because their season of the live broadcast had ended didn’t mean Bai Yi’s life had stopped.
Life continued, and so did Bai Yi’s anxiety.
The only difference now was that there were no humans filming him, so his days were relatively more carefree.
The only thing that wasn’t carefree was the fact that he had dug his own grave.
He had thought he was raising a "male wife," but as the cub grew up, it became clear that Jason was the "husband."
Bah! Bai Yi refused to admit it. At most, he was just physically weaker now. In every other aspect, he still outshone Jason.
Jason: "Oh, really, baby? A one-minute man?"
Bai Yi: "..."
So who the hell is the human here?!
Why is it that he, a lion with human thoughts and a human soul, acts like a true lion in that aspect, while some lions seem to rival humans in that regard?
This is absolutely ridiculous, folks.
If it really came down to it, forget twenty minutes—I might not even survive two minutes!
I have to escape. Jason is a monster!
When Bai Yi finally came to his senses, he realized Jason had been plotting this for a long time.
It has to be said, this lion was extraordinary. For this day, he had played the role of a gentle, well-behaved "good guy" for three years.
Bai Yi even began to suspect Jason’s true identity.
Animals couldn’t possibly have such intelligence or cunning.
So, dear son, are you like me? Do you also have a human soul?
Otherwise, there’s no way to explain his behavior these past few years as a "male wife."
Bai Yi ran dozens of kilometers without stopping, finally losing sight of his dear son. He breathed a sigh of relief.
After sniffing around, he noticed a nearby lion pride. To avoid them, he moved further away. If he couldn’t smell Jason, Jason probably couldn’t smell him either.
He felt much more at ease.
After hiding in this area for two days and going hungry, Bai Yi had no choice but to hunt in another pride’s territory. Just as he caught a gazelle and was about to feast, two male lions suddenly sprang out from the grass, baring their teeth and growling menacingly at him.
Judging by their noses and mane colors, they were sub-adult males.
For a moment, Bai Yi was stunned. One lion attacked him while the other rushed in, grabbed the prey, and ran off with it.
Bai Yi: "..." When I was a bandit, you two didn’t even know where you were. How dare you try to rob me?
Bai Yi let out a roar: "Roar~!"
The moment he roared, both lions froze.
The one who had run off with the prey suddenly brought it back.
Bai Yi was still confused, staring at them in bewilderment. The two lions then began to act cute and playful.
"Roar."
Bro, it’s us. I’m Goudan.
"Roar."
Bro, I’m Wangcai. Do you still recognize us?
It took Bai Yi a while to recognize them. They had been away from the pride for months, and their scents had changed, making them unfamiliar at first. But the two cubs seemed to recognize his voice.
"Roar!"
Damn, it’s you two! What are you doing? Stealing food?
Goudan and Wangcai lay at Bai Yi’s feet, continuing to act adorable.
The joy of reunion also brought a touch of sadness. Bai Yi stepped forward and licked their faces.
It’s good to see you, but your behavior really leaves me speechless. I worked so hard to teach you how to hunt, and now you’re using your skills to steal?
Where does that leave my pride?
If Goudan and Wangcai knew what Bai Yi was thinking, they would tell him: "We’re just following your example, brother! Since we joined this pride, the nearby prides have been avoiding us. They’re terrified of us!"
Bai Yi: "...So should I praise you for doing a great job?"
Goudan: "No need, no need. It’s all thanks to your teaching."
Bai Yi: "..."
The cubs had completely gone off track. They now had their own pride, with four lionesses. Each of them had two wives.
It was clear that their wives were already pregnant with their cubs. It had to be said, these two boys had really made something of themselves. In just a few months, not only did they have wives, but they were also about to have cubs.
Moreover, through their "scheming and trickery," they had miraculously managed to sustain their pride. The lionesses in their pride were also picked up along the way, and they were all quite young.
They took Bai Yi to see their pride. When Bai Yi arrived, the four young lionesses were visibly frightened, growling uneasily and pacing around, showing signs of hostility.
However, Bai Yi didn’t care. He was just there to see his sisters-in-law.
Not bad, not bad. Goudan and Wangcai were much more accomplished than that brat Jason.
Speaking of Jason, Bai Yi thought he could hide in this pride for a couple of days to see how the kids were doing. But that very night, Jason caught up to him.
Especially when Jason saw Bai Yi lying among a group of lionesses, he completely lost it.
In the middle of the night, he roared and growled in his brothers’ territory, causing chaos.
Bai Yi was furious and went to confront him. When they started wrestling, Bai Yi quickly found himself at a disadvantage. To make matters worse, Jason tried to mount him right in front of all the other lions.
"!"
Can’t you at least save some face for your brother?
Can we leave this place? Don’t embarrass me in front of Goudan and Wangcai, okay?
Jason, stop!
Bai Yi was instantly "horrified" and quickly tried to stop him: "Roar!"
Son, stop! So many brothers and sisters-in-law are watching! Can’t we find a more private place?
Ahhh!
Don’t worry, I won’t run away anymore. I promise I won’t run away again, wuwuwu!
If I ever run away again, you can humiliate me like this then! But I’m not running now!
Sensing his brother’s fear and panic, Jason stopped his advance. He let go of Bai Yi and licked him a few times to comfort him.
I tried to be gentle with you, but you refused. You had to go against me. Brother, my temper is really not good.
If you go along with me, I’ll listen to you and do anything for you. But if you insist on opposing me, I’ll definitely do something crazy!
Jason let go of Bai Yi and stood up, growling softly to signal Bai Yi to leave.
Don’t think hiding here will save you. Those two are no match for me.
Bai Yi seized the opportunity and quickly stood up.
Goudan and Wangcai watched from the side, along with their wives.
Goudan: "Brother made Jason angry again."
Wangcai: "Seems like it."
Goudan: "Then Brother is in trouble. Jason holds grudges."
Wangcai: "Right. Brother can’t escape this time."
Goudan: "Let’s mourn for Brother for two minutes."
Wangcai: "Wishing Brother and Jason a long and happy life."
Bai Yi glanced at Goudan and Wangcai, then reluctantly followed Jason as they left.
He knew there was no escaping this time. Jason would definitely find a place to 'deal with him' tonight.
Nooo!
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