Forest Ranger: Help! A golden eagle cub is relying on me

At this moment, Huniu stood up and stretched her agile body. The smooth movements were full of power, which was completely different from the lazy posture she had before.

It walked slowly towards the two little guys who were still playing wildly on the wool mat with elegant and silent cat steps. Its calmness was no different from its usual posture when patrolling its territory.

This was the first time after giving birth that it took the initiative to approach its child at such a close distance. There was a hint of tentativeness in its steps, which was slightly different from its usual decisiveness.

The two little tigers seemed to have noticed their mother approaching. They stopped fighting and raised their heads together. Their amber eyes, exactly the same as Hu Niu's, were now staring at their mother who was approaching without blinking, filled with pure admiration, which was completely different from their previous mischievousness.

Tigress walked to the edge of the mat and stopped.

It lowered its head and looked at the two cubs who were looking up at it. Its deep amber eyes did not immediately reveal the overflowing maternal love that people would expect. Instead, there flashed a hint of... confusion, and a barely perceptible sense of helplessness. This confusion formed a strange contradiction with its identity as a mother.

It stretched out its nose and sniffed gently at the top of the two little tigers' heads. The movement was cautious, as if it was confirming something, which was completely different from its ferociousness when it bit its prey.

One of the braver little tigers stuck out its pink little tongue and licked the tip of Hu Niu's nose. The intimate gesture seemed to make Hu Niu's body stiffen slightly. This subtle reaction was completely different from her usual calmness.

Hu Niu tilted her head back slightly, and her amber eyes were filled with confusion. She even turned her head and glanced at Chen Chuan, who was not far away. Her eyes seemed to be silently asking: Are these two little things really born by me? This doubt formed an interesting contradiction with the fact that she was related by blood.

The audience in the live broadcast room were also amused by Hu Niu's unexpected reaction. The style of the barrage changed instantly, and it was different from the previous exclamation.

"Hahaha, Hu Niu, this is... your first time being a mother, aren't you very experienced in the business?"

"This expression is exactly the same as the one my cat had when he first saw his own cubs. It was filled with three philosophical questions: 'Who am I, where am I, and what is this thing?' This cross-species resonance and blood bond are two kinds of magic."

"Tiger Girl: Taking care of a baby? No way, I'm still a baby! This mentality is in stark contrast to its huge size."

"It's like this for every first-time mother. You're flustered and overwhelmed, but it'll be fine once you get used to it. It takes time to accumulate experience and awaken your instincts."

In Hu Niu's amber eyes, the slight confusion caused by the cub's intimacy had not yet completely dissipated, but now there was a hint of anxiety. This change of emotion was incompatible with the tranquility of the backyard in the afternoon.

It stood up from the soft wool mat, but instead of stretching its body as usual, it paced back and forth a little impatiently. Its steady cat steps were also a little unstable, which was completely different from its usual elegance.

A low, indistinct gurgling sound came from its throat. The sound was no longer a satisfied snoring, but instead revealed a hint of suppressed pain, forming a sharp contrast with the cheerful "wool" of the cubs.

Hu Niu would stop from time to time, turn her head and lick her belly. The movement was urgent, which was completely different from the calmness with which she usually combed her hair.

Chen Chuan's eyes keenly caught Hu Niu's series of abnormal behaviors. He put down the wood he was cutting, and his focused expression was instantly replaced by a trace of concern, which was completely different from his leisurely look just now.

"What's wrong, Tigress?"

Chen Chuan's voice was gentle and soothing as he slowly walked towards the snow leopard, which looked particularly uncomfortable. His steady approach formed a soothing contrast with Hu Niu's anxiety.

Hu Niu stopped pacing and looked at Chen Chuan with her amber eyes. There was a hint of fragility in her eyes, as if she was asking for help, which formed a sharp contrast with her majesty as the king of the forest.

It rubbed Chen Chuan's leg actively, and the gurgling sound in its throat was trembling with grievance. This rare intimacy was closely connected with its pain at the moment.

Chen Chuan squatted down, stretched out his hand, and gently stroked Hu Niu's back. The warmth of his palm tried to convey a hint of comfort, forming a gentle touch with the snow leopard's tense body.

His eyes fell carefully on the abdomen that Hu Niu was constantly licking. There seemed to be some unusual swelling there, which formed an abrupt change with its agile body.

Chen Chuan frowned slightly, and he carefully parted the soft hair on Hu Niu's abdomen. Under the exposed skin, several mammary glands appeared unusually full, even slightly red. This physiological phenomenon and Hu Niu's confusion formed a knowledge barrier.

"My breasts are swollen."

Chen Chuan whispered in understanding. The diagnosis was clear and direct, and it formed an answer with Hu Niu's silent pain.

The audience in the live broadcast room also saw the situation clearly through the close-up camera of the drone. The barrage of comments instantly became lively, with a mixture of worry and curiosity, which was a different atmosphere from the previous light-hearted banter.

"So it's the hardship of being a mother, just like a new human mother. I have developed a wonderful empathy with the identity of a beast."

"Brother Chuan, please think of a solution. It's painful to watch. This is completely different from how powerful animals are in our imagination."

Chen Chuan patted Hu Niu's head soothingly, and his eyes signaled it to relax. This silent communication and the animal's instinct formed a bridge of trust.

"Don't worry, Tiger Girl, just go and feed them."

Chen Chuan's voice was guiding as he pointed at the two little tigers who were still fighting with each other on the wool mat. Their innocent playfulness contrasted with their mother's physical needs.

Hu Niu looked at Chen Chuan in confusion, then at the two little guys. Her amber eyes were full of bewilderment. She seemed to have no idea what breastfeeding was all about. The unfamiliarity of being a first-time mother was completely different from her hunting instinct.

Seeing this, Chen Chuan sighed slightly in his heart. He remembered how he had seen a wild snow leopard mother breastfeeding during an extremely rare long-distance observation. That scene was deeply engraved in his mind, forming a sharp contrast with Hu Niu's helplessness at the moment.

He decided to "teach" Hu Niu the experience of "Snow Leopard Mom".

Chen Chuan slowly led Huniu to the wool mat. He gently pressed Huniu's side with his hand, signaling it to lie down. The action imitated the posture of the snow leopard mother in his memory. This meticulous teaching interacted with the animal's instinctive learning.

Huniu hesitated and lay down on her side awkwardly. Her huge body seemed a little stiff, which was completely different from her usual agile movements.

The two little tigers smelled the stronger scent of their mother. They stopped fighting and came over curiously, sniffing at Tiger Girl's belly with their little noses. This instinctive search contrasted with their mother's helplessness.

Chen Chuan gently pushed the little tiger's head towards Hu Niu's swollen mammary glands. The guidance was patient, coordinating with the little guy's eagerness.

The little tiger's mouth arched randomly and finally touched the warm source. It almost immediately held it in its mouth, and then made a satisfied, subtle sucking sound. This first experience and its empty stomach were a strong demand. Hu Niu's body suddenly stiffened, and her amber eyes widened instantly, full of surprise and an indescribable strange touch. This sudden stimulation was different from the previous swelling and pain.

The other little tiger followed suit and quickly found its own position. The two little guys clung to Tiger Girl's warm belly and greedily sucked the first mouthful of breast milk in their lives. That dependence formed a sharp contrast with the mother's stiffness.

All the muscles in Huniu's body were tense. She was extremely uncomfortable with the strange feeling of being sucked. She let out a suppressed growl from her throat. This discomfort was in complete conflict with the cub's satisfaction.

It endured for a few minutes, but its amber eyes became more and more anxious. Its motherly instinct seemed to be overwhelmed by the strong feeling of strangeness, which was completely different from its usual calmness.

Suddenly, Hu Niu stood up abruptly. Her movement was quick and decisive, without any regard for the two cubs that were clinging to her body. This determination was completely different from her previous hesitation.

"Ouch!"

The two little tigers were thrown out by this sudden movement. Although they only fell on the soft wool mat, they were still frightened. They all cried out in grievance and loudly. The tender cries formed a harsh break with the tranquility of the backyard.

Huniu walked away a few steps without looking back, looking at the two crying cubs from afar, her eyes full of confusion and a hint of imperceptible irritation. This short-lived maternal love and the cubs' expectations were a ridiculous mismatch.

The comments in the live broadcast room instantly exploded.

"Hahaha, Hu Niu: The Mother's Love Experience Card has expired, please renew it in time!"

"This motherly love is more fragile than plastic. It is completely different from the deep love I imagined for a mother."

"I felt sorry for the little tiger for only three seconds. It was gone just as it was in my mouth. What's the difference between this and winning a lottery ticket and then having it blown away by the wind?"

Chen Chuan shook his head helplessly, looked at the two crying little guys, and then looked at Hu Niu who had an expression saying "it's none of my business". His sense of responsibility made it impossible for him to stand idly by, which formed a sharp contrast with Hu Niu's hands-off attitude.

He turned and walked towards the wooden house. His back showed a busy look, and the chaos in the yard was the beginning of solving the problem.

"It seems that I, the 'nanny', have to take action."

Chen Chuan took out the goat milk powder and warm water he had prepared earlier and began to brew them skillfully. His delicate movements and his rough appearance formed an interesting picture.

Chen Chuan was holding two small bottles containing goat milk at just the right temperature. This artificial feeding formed a temporary compromise with the natural needs of the snow leopard cubs.

He walked up to the two little tigers who were still crying at the top of their lungs. Their childish cries formed a sharp conflict with the tranquility of the backyard at the moment.

Chen Chuan picked up one first and carefully put the pacifier into its constantly opening and closing mouth. This gentle action was in sharp contrast to his rough appearance.

The little guy immediately stopped crying and began to suck instinctively. The eager swallowing sound was completely different from its previous wailing.

The other little tiger cried even louder upon seeing this, with obvious anxiety, its tiny body twisting on the wool mat, forming a strong desire to share its companion's satisfaction.

Chen Chuan comforted the first one and then fed the second one in the same way. After drinking the milk, the two little guys curled up together contentedly, making subtle sounds of slumber. This tranquility was a world apart from the noise before.

Because of this heartwarming scene, the comments in the live broadcast room temporarily turned from complaining about Hu Niu to praising Chen Chuan. The scrolling text was full of ridicule for the "super dad", forming a relaxing interlude with the hardships of life in the mountains.

"Brother Chuan's business ability is more proficient than that of a professional confinement nanny, which forms a wonderful crossover with his identity as a forest ranger."

"Tiger Girl: It's impossible for me to take care of a baby. I will never be able to take care of a baby in this lifetime. Brother Chuan: It's okay, I'll do it. This misalignment of responsibility and the bond of blood are two different responsibilities."

Chen Chuan's gaze turned to Hu Niu who was still looking a little irritable not far away. The bloating in her abdomen was obviously not relieved by the short period of breastfeeding. This physiological torture and her confusion formed a dilemma.

He walked over slowly. There was still uneasiness in Huniu's amber eyes, but she did not resist Chen Chuan's approach at all. This trust and her beast instinct formed a special bond.

"Tiger girl, I'll help you get it out, it will be much more comfortable."

Chen Chuan's voice was low and gentle, with a strange soothing power. This human language formed a subtle communication with the snow leopard's perception.

He took out a clean enamel basin from the cabin and carefully washed his hands with warm water. This meticulous preparation contrasted with the "rough work" that was about to be done.

Chen Chuan squatted down beside Hu Niu. He did not take action immediately, but gently stroked Hu Niu's head and neck. The soothing action lasted for a moment, in sync with Hu Niu's gradually relaxing body.

Then, he reached out his hand and tentatively grasped a swollen breast on Hu Niu's abdomen. The movement was as gentle as if treating the most fragile treasure, which was a gentle contradiction with the roughness of his palm.

Hu Niu's body stiffened slightly and a low gurgle came from her throat. There was a hint of confusion in the sound, which was slightly different from the pure pain before.

Chen Chuan's fingers imitated the cub's sucking movements, squeezing gently and rhythmically. This clumsy attempt and professional skills were part of the learning process.

A few seconds later, a milky liquid oozed out from the nipple and dripped into the enamel basin, making a crisp "ding dong" sound. This signal of success formed a turning point from the previous futility.

Huniu seemed to feel a little relieved as well. The anxiety in her amber eyes gradually faded away, replaced by a calmness mixed with confusion and novelty. This subtle change was a different attitude from her previous resistance.

Seeing this, Chen Chuan's hands became more and more skilled. He treated Hu Niu's other swollen breasts one by one. His focused expression, as if he was doing an extremely important job, formed a contrast with the slightly funny scene in front of him.

The audience in the live broadcast room saw the scene clearly through the drone's perfect close-up shots. The barrage of comments was boiling again, but this time the style was full of good-natured ridicule.

"Fuck, what did I see? Is Brother Chuan... milking a snow leopard?"

"This technique, this posture, looks exactly like the way we milk an old cow in our village! It's a strong contradiction with the snow leopard's identity as a cold and ferocious beast!" (End of this chapter)