CHAPTER 13: CHAPTER 13: INEVITABLE DOOM

The next morning, Yu Manman woke up rubbing her sleepy eyes.

"How did you sleep, Manman?" Yu Man asked, "Did you have any nightmares, Manman?"

Yesterday, she had intended to check on Manman afterward, but Lai was too demanding, and she ended up sleeping through until morning...

"I slept very well~"

Yu Man finally felt at ease, giving Lai a discreet glare.

Satisfied, Lai received Yu Man’s look and returned a wink.

"Breakfast will be ready soon, wife, please wait a moment."

"Manman, I made your favorite steamed dumplings stuffed with meat."

"Thank you, Fourth Dad~" Yu Manman giggled happily.

"Fourth Dad, can I still go see the red-crowned crane today?"

"You can go if you want, there are many animals at the base rescue station; you can go take a look."

"Okay~" Manman ate the dumplings happily, her eyes nearly squinting shut with joy.

"Fourth Dad~ Will the red-crowned crane’s mate be found?"

If it isn’t found, what will happen?

Lai’s lips slightly curved, "Don’t worry, it will be found."

If such a simple matter can’t be resolved, then the people at the base would be too incompetent.

As long as they take it seriously, they won’t fail to uncover the truth.

"Perhaps, when we visit the red-crowned crane, we’ll have good news to hear."

By the time Lai brought Yu Manman to the rescue center, there was already new information about the red-crowned crane.

"Professor, the people at the base investigated overnight and found that there is indeed another red-crowned crane! You truly have foresight!" The assistant gazed at Lai with admiration.

Lai showed no change in expression, but he knew very well that this was thanks to Manman.

But Manman’s situation couldn’t be exposed, so he could only take credit for it.

"Where is the other red-crowned crane?" Lai asked, "The other red-crowned crane is likely female, and at this time of year, it’s the breeding season for red-crowned cranes. The other red-crowned crane might even..."

The assistant wore a serious face, "I’ve heard they already found it."

"The specific situation of that red-crowned crane is not yet known, but it’s said to be brought back today, although it’s been sold off."

The assistant sighed, "If it hadn’t been discovered in time, it might not have been found again."

Lai’s eyes deepened, "And the buyer?"

The assistant shook his head, "That’s unclear, probably someone powerful. It’s fortunate enough they’re able to retrieve it back. They’ll pursue accountability towards the poachers; perhaps they might even dismantle a poaching ring."

"But on the other side... we’ll probably have to let it go." The assistant said helplessly.

Lai laughed mockingly, "As expected."

Anyone daring to buy endangered animals, they’re certainly not normal folks; to achieve this result is already quite good.

A cold light flashed in Lai’s eyes, recalling the time when he was raised like a plaything in childhood.

Amused when happy, neglected and mistreated when not, with no one daring to object!

Sooner or later, he’ll make them pay!

Lai restrained his cold expression and shared the news that the other red-crowned crane would be returned with Yu Manman.

Yu Manman was overjoyed, she ran ahead to where the injured red-crowned crane was, joyfully sharing the news with it!

The red-crowned crane, previously listless, suddenly perked up significantly, excitedly spreading its wings and craneing its head to cry out its joy!

[Ding~ As a villain, your heart has shown great kindness by saving an endangered animal! It seems returning to the right path is only a matter of time! Go on! You’ll certainly change the tragic fate of your family! Good Deed of the Day mission reward: Animal Affinity +10, max level is one thousand!]

Yu Manman’s smile gradually faded, completely oblivious to the reward that followed.

She felt somewhat flustered.

Did they all die in the original book?

The thought that the fathers and mothers who loved her might die made Yu Manman’s eyes turn red and warm.

No! It won’t happen!

I’m no longer the vicious supporting character! Dad and Mom certainly won’t be harmed!

Just as long as I keep doing good deeds, it will change the ending!

"What’s wrong?" Lai noticed Manman’s sudden emotional shift and asked softly.

Manman shook her head, feeling a bit down.

If Dad and Mom knew she might harm the family, would they dislike her...

"Don’t worry, we’re here."

Lai thought about Manman’s secrets, frowning slightly...

Aside from that, he couldn’t think of anything else.

What exactly is the secret about Manman?

He’ll slowly probe into it.

In the afternoon, the captured red-crowned crane was sent to the rescue center.

The red-crowned crane couple reunited, happily flapping their wings!

"Professor Lai, what you said was exactly right!" The assistant took a deep breath. "People at the base checked it and found that the female red-crowned crane is about to lay eggs..."

He couldn’t even imagine what would happen if that female red-crowned crane was taken away.

According to their estimate, the number of red-crowned cranes now is less than ten! This female red-crowned crane is the hope to bolster the population!

If it fell into those hands, probably only to be treated as a plaything! How could they truly know to cherish it?

The assistant, though never having faced such darkness, had definitely heard about it!

Rumors have it that some even keep Beastmen chained as pets!

"Professor, we truly have you to thank for this!" Reward, no doubt, would be inevitable.

If fortunate, even his little assistant would benefit from it.

Lai just smiled silently.

Because he knows very well, the real person to thank is Manman.

"Alright, the forthcoming matters at the base don’t concern us too much anymore; tomorrow we prepare to leave, return to our research institute."

"Oh..." The assistant sighed.

Actually, it’s quite nice to be here.

"Professor, I’ve selected several invitations, all inviting you over for consultations. I’ve already sent the electronic invitations to your mailbox."

Lai is exceptionally talented, often being requested for consultations.

Those invitations are initially sent to his assistant’s hands, meticulously screened, then conveyed to Lai.

Usually, Lai has the autonomy to choose whether to accept invitations, except situations like this when direct orders are given...

Lai nodded, "I see, I’ll check them later."

After the assistant left, Lai opened the Light Brain, found Puslin’s account, and inquired about the situation on his side.

—"I’m planning to return, will arrive by tonight."

—"Alright."

The conversation ended.

As Yu Man’s Beast Husbands, all five considered themselves family, but also rivals.

When speaking, solving an issue in one sentence means not saying a second...

Meanwhile, Puslin, having closed the Light Brain, worriedly rubbed his brow, raising his eyes to see two males and a female crying forlornly...

He looked down at Arthur, who bit his lip, suppressing his emotions, and sighed.

There was only so much he could help with, the rest depended on their ability to leverage their circumstances.

He certainly couldn’t manage so much...