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In an instant, Benxiang Dayuan tensed up.
He had heard that wild boars had been spotted on this mountain before.
Could I really be that unlucky?
The more I thought about it, the more terrified I became.
But with his wife and daughters in front of him, he could not back down no matter how scared he was.
Immediately, he gripped his hiking stick tightly and said in a deep voice, "Who goes there?!"
As Hongo Daigen's voice fell, the relaxed picnic atmosphere instantly became tense.
Benxiang Lan burrowed into her mother's arms, her big, watery eyes filled with fear.
On the other hand, Hongo Yukino picked up a multi-functional folding knife and assumed a defensive stance.
As time went by, the rustling sound grew louder.
The sound was like a heavy hammer, relentlessly striking the hearts of the four.
Ultimately, it became unbearable to withstand such psychological pressure.
With his adrenaline surging, Hongo Daigen brandished his hiking sticks and roared as he charged forward.
"husband!"
"Dad!"*2
Just as the three women were filled with worry, Lin Chuan's tall figure suddenly emerged from the bushes.
Upon seeing the scene before him, he was first taken aback.
Immediately afterwards, he lightly raised his right hand and snatched the hiking stick, easily subduing Hongo Daigen.
At this moment, Hongo Ran saw through Lin Chuan.
The fear that had been in their eyes was replaced by intense joy.
She jumped out of her mother's arms with a "whoosh" and said in a sweet voice, "Mr. School Board Member?"
At the same time, Lin Chuan also showcased his superb acting skills.
Feigning surprise as if she had just recognized the other person, she asked, "Yukino, Ran?"
After a short conversation, the misunderstanding between the group was cleared up.
"So the school board member got lost?"
"Dad, you were too impulsive! Luckily, the school board member is alright, otherwise..."
Hearing his youngest daughter's accusations, Benxiang Dayuan felt a pang of heartache.
Please, I was the one who just got hit, okay?
And besides, I'm your real father!
And as May 530th proved, some things can only get worse.
Next, his wife and eldest daughter also sided with the other side.
At that moment, he suddenly felt like an outsider.
Fortunately, Lin Chuan stepped forward at this moment: "This matter cannot be blamed on Mr. Benxiang. If it were me, I would have done the same."
"After all, standing behind me are my most important family members!"
Upon hearing this, Benxiang Dayuan's favorability towards him skyrocketed.
If the timing weren't so bad, he would have loved to pull Lin Chuan aside and become sworn brothers on the spot.
The other person understands me so well!
The other three women were also moved to varying degrees upon hearing this.
The amount of goodwill gained from the top of the head increases for each item.
The highest among them is the local blue.
This little girl, who's obsessed with looks, actually broke through the 90-point mark.
Her big, watery eyes were full of affection.
It seems that if Lin Chuan were to express even the slightest willingness to talk, she would offer herself up as his bedmate.
Very satisfied with the result, Lin Chuan then unleashed his natural talent for being approachable and eloquent.
The conversation was pleasant for both host and guests.
In the end, he successfully joined the Hongo family's team.
Next, we had a brief discussion.
Not wanting to have any regrets, the five agreed to climb a little further and descend the mountain around three or four in the afternoon.
Chapter 724 Separated, Alone with Yukino
A group of five people walked slowly along a secluded forest path.
He was a couple of steps behind Lin Chuan, gazing at the tall figure ahead.
A gentle glint shimmered in Hongo Yukino's beautiful, sapphire-like eyes.
Just then, an incredibly melodious bird call suddenly rang out from not far away.
The voice seemed to possess some kind of magical power, drawing her in without her even realizing it.
I instinctively turned my head and saw a strange bird with a body full of five colors and three dazzling tail feathers trailing behind it.
It stood quietly on the branch, preening its feathers with its golden beak.
Having lived for nearly twenty years, this was the first time Hongo Yukino had ever seen such a beautiful bird.
For a moment, he was stunned into thought, as if a magnificent jade sculpture stood still.
I don't know how much time passed before I gradually came to my senses, after it spread its wings and flew away.
"Mom, what you just did..."
I turned my head, intending to ask my mom if she had seen it.
To my surprise, all I saw was emptiness.
His parents and Lin Chuan had all disappeared.
In the quiet, dense forest, all was deathly still.
Only a few wisps of wind occasionally rustled through the leaves, creating a soft "shush" sound.
Being alone filled Hongo Yukino with a deep sense of fear.
Without hesitation, she quickly moved her shapely legs, tightly encased in black sweatpants, and chased after them.
One minute passed, five minutes passed, ten minutes passed...
After running for nearly half an hour, the surrounding environment became increasingly eerie.
But there wasn't a trace of Hongo Yukino.
Overwhelmed by loneliness and fear, Hongo Yukino screamed at the top of her lungs, "Dad, Mom, Ran, are you there?"
But the only response she received was her own echo.
And a slight rustling sound.
Seeing this, Benxue's heart skipped a beat.
Taking a few steps closer, she tentatively asked, "Daddy, is that you, Xiao Lan?"
As soon as the words were spoken, a pair of eerie green eyes suddenly appeared from the bushes.
Immediately following, a creature about 1.5 meters long appeared, its entire body covered in gray mane.
A vicious wolf with sharp claws and a few strands of glistening saliva dripping from its mouth slowly emerged.
Upon seeing it, Hongo Yukino felt a chill run down her spine.
I felt as if I had fallen into an ice cellar.
Only one word remained in my mind—run!
The next moment, the girl's adrenaline surged.
Without the slightest hesitation, he took off running back the way he came, his long legs nearly a meter long.
With her abundant capital, accompanied by a series of leaps and bounds, she appeared so majestic and magnificent.
It's a pity that no one can appreciate such a beautiful view.
In a short while, even though Hongo Yukino had given it her all, she was still exhausted.
But how can two-wheel drive compare to four-wheel drive?
Feeling the increasingly close, bloody wind behind her, she seemed to already see herself about to be devoured by wolves.
As the saying goes, good fortune never comes in pairs, but misfortunes never come singly.
Hongo Yukino, desperately trying to escape, didn't notice the protruding tree roots under her feet.
And so, unsurprisingly, he made a spectacular and intimate contact with the ground.
He braced himself on the ground with both hands, watching the vicious wolf rushing towards him.
Hongo Yukino instinctively closed her eyes tightly and screamed in alarm, "Damn it!"
After waiting a moment, the imagined pain of my throat being torn did not come.
Instead, she heard a mournful wail that sounded inhuman.
With her long eyelashes fluttering, Hongo Yukino slowly opened her eyes.
What came into view was an incredibly tall figure, bathed in golden light.
One glance was enough to give her a sense of peace.