Being a Dad in the Animal World
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Perverts always come in pairs.
Bai Yi apologized for his previous ridiculous and childish ideas. He had actually thought that, compared to Dilai, Jason was nothing short of an angel.
Sorry, he had insulted the word 'angel'.
Both male lions are morons.
As expected, Jason also enjoyed the treatment that Dilai once experienced, even making Bai Yi want to kick for him more than he did for Dilai.
Late at night, while the pride was sound asleep and resting, bursts of roars woke them up. Everyone, wondering what was going on, was startled awake.
When they looked around after waking, they discovered that their lion king was pinning his brother to the ground and beating him.
That brother didn’t dare resist at all and could only roar in protest, trying to intimidate.
It was to no avail. As soon as he roared, the lion king hit him even harder, and in the end the cub could only curl up and take the beating.
After watching the spectacle for a while, everyone went back to sleep.
After Bai Yi had beaten Jason up, he finally realized that this little male lion could not stay by his side; otherwise, he would be raising a lion that brings trouble.
He had no interest in lionesses, let alone in male lions.
This moron had finally crossed Bai Yi’s bottom line.
Previously, he had thought that since he was still young, driving him out would mean he wouldn’t survive. Now, however, he felt differently.
After beating Jason, he left the pride and found a quiet spot to sleep.
Far from this group of perverts.
The events of the past few days were utterly baffling; Dilai and Jason had completely shattered his worldview.
The more he thought about it, the angrier he became.
After spending the whole night in thought, he changed his mind once more.
He decided not to drive Jason away. Now that Jason was familiar with the pride, staying here might be better than wandering with him.
The three little ones only have a foster mother. Their foster mother cares for them deeply—even more so than Bai Yi does.
Bai Yi decided to leave on his own and never cross paths with these morons again.
So, as soon as the first light of dawn appeared, he woke up, stood, and looked back toward the pride. He shook off the dew that had clung to his fur during the night, his amber eyes distant and full of quiet resolve.
That’s it then. I have accompanied you all the way, and I have no desire to risk my lion life. Let us each go our own way.
He could roam the vast grasslands alone, striving to survive, while Jason and the three little ones remain with the pride to be nurtured as they grow.
Without turning his head, Bai Yi left.
He didn’t even bid the pride farewell.
While passing by a clump of reeds, he discovered Dilai in the midst of them, sharing an affectionate moment with a lioness who had nearly strayed the previous day.
Perhaps it was the fresh morning air and the heavy dew that made the scent of the unfamiliar lion so faint.
Bai Yi stumbled upon this awkward scene, and Dilai instantly grew flustered. He stood up and fixed his gaze on Bai Yi from a distance, his face a picture of bewilderment.
The lioness simply got up and walked away.
It was no surprise that this lioness was likely to be carrying Dilai's cub.
Bai Yi didn’t care. He left the territory directly, crossed a river, and walked away without looking back.
Dilai stood in place, watching him depart and occasionally letting out a low roar as though calling for him.
Dilai’s call attracted the pride. Bai Yi began sprinting from afar. He could not let Jason and the three cubs see him; he intended to completely shake them off now that they had someone to rely on.
His wild dash left both the filming crew and the audience puzzled.
The host was also incredulous. She pointed in surprise in the direction of Bai Yi’s departure, exclaiming "It’s so strange. Bai Yi seems very frightened of Dilai and Jason. He actually ran away. My God, he doesn’t even want the pride’s peaceful life; he left on his own, abandoning Jason and the cubs. What on earth is he thinking?"
The host was the chief director of the filming crew, and she led them as they followed Bai Yi’s trail.
They were accustomed to capturing these wild beasts at close range, resorting to aerial shots or drones only in the most difficult circumstances.
With Bai Yi leaving on his own, they drove after him.
Bai Yi fled the territory and, facing a vast grassland, was at a loss for words on how to complain.
He had originally planned to enjoy a few years of comfortable living, but now he was forced to fight for survival.
Lion life truly is full of unexpected twists.
He ran for about an hour and, when he grew tired, he found a patch of shade to rest in.
No sooner had he settled down than he heard the sound of a car.
Before long, the familiar car pulled over just a few meters away, and he recognized the familiar faces of his former colleagues.
They began taking out their cameras and filming Bai Yi’s face.
In order to look good on camera, Bai Yi roused himself, shifting from his lying posture to reclining with his head tilted back.
His large eyes wide open as he faced the lens and forced a smile.
His former colleagues in the filming crew were stunned!
"Oh my God, he can actually smile"
"Not only can he smile, he also knows to look at the camera and is aware that we are filming him"
"His IQ is really high"
Bai Yi remained outwardly calm, but inside he was filled with contempt.
My IQ is unmatched by any of you.
After watching the filming crew shoot for a while, he changed his pose—lifting his head and puffing out his chest—perfectly showcasing his imposing demeanor on camera.
The filming crew began to give a close-up commentary on Bai Yi’s condition.
"He appears to be in great condition and uninjured, even displaying some confidence. What then is the real reason behind his departure from the pride? Could it be that he truly dislikes Dilai and Jason?"
"In fact, he had no reason to leave, being the leader of the pride. He can drive away Dilai and Jason, and the lionesses do not need him to soothe them since each already has a cub. His presence is both beneficial and harmless to the pride. It is quite puzzling why he chose to leave on his own"
Bai Yi listened to the commentary and rolled his eyes.
Because I don’t want to be gay, there are two perverts in the pride.
The photographer even tried to get close to Bai Yi, prompting him to internally remark "You really aren’t afraid of death"
Generally, lions do not actively attack humans, although by their very nature as wild beasts they remain extremely dangerous.
Still, there was someone unafraid of death who approached him.
Bai Yi: "…"
Is it that I don’t look fierce enough? Or does my appearance seem too friendly?
It wasn’t until he saw the tools in their hands that Bai Yi’s expression turned blank.
They were carrying tranquilizer guns.
Bai Yi: "…"
One of the guys, speaking fluent English to the camera, explained "We have always wanted to get close to Bai Yi and today we finally got the chance. I want to mate with him"
Bai Yi: "… Do you think my temper is too good?"
Did you know that the grave of the last person who mated with a wild lion is now covered with grass ten meters high?
Bai Yi wanted to roar at them, thinking "Do they really believe that I would be afraid of you just because you’re holding tranquilizer guns?!"
They have no sense of their own limits!
Bai Yi was just about to use his roar to drive away these annoying colleagues when someone said "Jennifer, come help me take a photo with Bai Yi"
Bai Yi: "…"
His roar got caught in his throat, and Bai Yi whimpered.
Shortly after, two former colleagues stood by him and flashed a scissors sign at the camera.
Bai Yi hurriedly composed himself and looked at the camera with an awkward expression in his eyes.
"Alright, since you all seem to like taking photos with me, I won’t roar at you"
After the photo was taken, the two colleagues even enthusiastically patted his lion head.
Bai Yi: "…"
One colleague shouted excitedly "He really won’t attack humans! He’s so well-behaved! I really like him!"
Bai Yi: "…"
Another colleague, noticing that he did not attack, directly wrapped his arms around his neck and nuzzled his face against him.
"Xiaobai is the cutest lion I have ever seen. Our filming plan this time was not wrong. I am really looking forward to him establishing his own dynasty! He is certain to become a very great lion king!"
"……"
Of course, when seeing Xiaobai up close and even being petted by people, he did not react. His submissive demeanor completely melted the hearts of the live-stream audience.
The public screen and bullet comments were filled with shrill cries of lament for Xiaobai; they all wanted to pet him.
Perhaps Xiaobai fulfilled the wish of many people who longed to pet a lion.
After playfully interacting with him, the colleagues got into the car one after another.
Bai Yi had rested enough and needed to move on. He got up and shook his thick fur.
The sun came out, and the grassland began to heat up.
He did not know where his next stop would be; he only knew that a life of wandering alone might be very dull.
The lions in Maasai Mara now number only around 20,000, and they are disappearing at an extremely rapid pace. It is estimated that before long they will be on the brink of extinction.
This is related to their living environment.
Pastoral herders often use poison, and many lions die from poisoning every year.
Furthermore, the scarcity of food resources, combined with fierce competition for territory, results in life-and-death struggles.
Their numbers were already low, and they even kill each other.
Moreover, many times they simply cannot make it through a dry season.
Many also starve.
Although the Wildlife Conservation Research Association devotes itself every year to protecting wildlife, it still cannot save their rapidly dwindling numbers.
It must be said that the relationship between wildlife and humans is also becoming increasingly strained.
Bai Yi wandered aimlessly across the grassland and did not dare to step into another pride's territory for fear of encountering danger.
The joy of shaking off Dilai and Jason eased the sorrow of homelessness.
Even if he were destined to wander alone for the rest of his life, it was still better than having two male lions constantly watching his backside.
Thinking of being humiliated by Dilai and Jason made Bai Yi feel heartbroken.
He could fend off one, but not two; wasn't leaving the obvious choice?
Now I've gotten as far away as I can; you can stir up all the trouble you want, just don't follow me.
I'm tired.
He believed that his life as a lion would no longer be entangled with these beasts, and he felt a hint of secret delight.
Food snatching had become a part of Bai Yi's daily routine. He deliberately attacked hyenas and cheetahs while they were feeding, catching them completely off guard.
His life of thievery set off once again, and Bai Yi felt that this way of living was incredibly liberating.
It was not until the second day after he left home that he woke up with a ravenous hunger and began to roam in search of a target. However, an infuriating scene soon unfolded.
He detected a familiar scent in his vicinity!
Bai Yi's heart skipped a beat, and he turned and ran!
However, after running only a few steps, he was blocked by four lions.
Leading the group was none other than Jason.
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