Tiger, I rejected the iron rice bowl.

Just then, the bag tore open due to the impact of landing, and a rich aroma of fresh meat wafted out through the tear, drifting into Wang Yuyu's nose on the wind.

The aroma of fresh raw meat instantly whetted his appetite, and his previous wariness and irritation seemed to be largely washed away by the fragrance.

"Meat?" Wang Yuyu's eyes lit up instantly, a hint of excitement flashing in her amber eyes, her previous sadness vanishing without a trace.

"You should have said you were going to give me meat! Look at this misunderstanding! If you had told me earlier, I wouldn't have thrown stones at you!"

He cautiously approached the bag, sniffed it, and after confirming that it was fresh, non-poisonous raw meat, he immediately lowered his guard, pressed down on the bag with one paw, and gently hooked and tore at it with the other.

With a "rip," the cloth bag was instantly torn in two, and the fresh raw meat inside rolled out, still slightly warm.

Wang Yuyu snatched a large piece of meat in her mouth, turned around and ran back to the rock where she had been lying, curled up again, and started to gnaw on it while occasionally glancing at the distant city scenery.

At the foot of the mountain, Tang Li and her two companions had already met up with the forest police's support personnel.

Led by a police officer, they climbed the rugged and steep mountain path, stumbling and sinking as they made their way toward the ridge.

Tang Li was preoccupied with Wang Yuyu, so she walked quickly, glancing up at the ridge every now and then, muttering to herself, "Household saddle, please don't cause any more trouble, I'll be there soon..."

The mountain path was rugged and difficult to traverse, with loose pebbles hidden beneath withered branches and fallen leaves, making the journey exceptionally challenging, and beads of sweat quickly appeared on their foreheads.

After climbing for nearly another hour, Tang Li and the other two finally reached the ridge where Wang Yuyu was, panting heavily.

Looking up, I saw Wang Yuyu leisurely lying on that open rock, her head buried in the meat, gnawing on raw meat in big bites, looking like she was enjoying a peaceful life.

Tang Li wiped the sweat from her forehead, and said with a mix of amusement and exasperation, "We worked ourselves to the bone to climb up here, and he's just sitting here comfortably eating and living a life more carefree than anyone else!"

"Alright, Xiao Tang, stop complaining." Wang Weiguo leaned against a tree trunk, bent over and panting heavily, his chest heaving. "Hurry up and calm him down, or it'll get dark."

For someone his age, climbing such a steep mountain is already the limit. If he hadn't consistently trained and had a good foundation, he probably wouldn't have been able to keep up.

Tang Li nodded, then turned to Xiao Hefeng beside her. "Captain Xiao, please have your men retreat a bit and put their guns away."

"Pointing guns at him like that will only make him more nervous and scared, and it could actually cause more problems."

Xiao Hefeng looked conflicted, his brows furrowed: "This... isn't a good idea? You know how aggressive he can be. What if he suddenly attacks when you get close? We're too far away to react in time."

"No, he won't." Before he could finish speaking, Tang Li shook her head gently, her eyes full of confidence. "He won't hurt me. You should put your guns away and back off so that he can completely lower his guard."

Looking at Tang Li's determined eyes, Xiao Hefeng recalled the instructions given by the research base: Tang Li was the only person who could communicate smoothly with this tiger.

He hesitated for a few seconds, then gritted his teeth and nodded, giving a deep order into the walkie-talkie: "Everyone, put down your guns! Retreat ten meters, maintain vigilance, and do not advance without my order!"

"Roger!" came the unanimous response from the walkie-talkie. The forest police officers put down their tranquilizer guns, their eyes filled with curiosity and trepidation.

One by one, they couldn't help but secretly peek at Tang Li, wanting to see what kind of ability this girl, who could gain the captain's trust, had to deal with this fierce tiger.

Tang Li knew this was the biggest concession Xiao Hefeng could make, so she nodded to him to express her gratitude. Then she took off her backpack and pulled out a bulging plastic bag.

Carrying a plastic bag, she walked briskly toward Wang Yuyu on the rock.

The footsteps were exceptionally clear on the silent mountain ridge.

Wang Yuyu was enjoying his meal when he heard the noise and stopped eating instantly. He raised his head abruptly, his amber eyes tightened, revealing sharp fangs, and his tiger fur stood on end.

But when he saw that the person approaching was Tang Li, his tense body instantly relaxed, his fangs quickly retracted, and the ferocity in his eyes faded, replaced by a look of grievance, like a wronged child.

"iron rice bowl!"

Tang Li quickly walked to the rock, stood on tiptoe, reached out and hugged his furry tiger head tightly, pressed her cheek against his warm fur, and gently patted his head to comfort him.

"Alright, alright, I'm late. I'm sorry you had to go through this."

"Don't be upset, give me a smile, okay?"

She cupped Wang Yuyu's large face in her hands, gently tapped his wet nose with her fingertips, and smiled tenderly.

Wang Yuyu squinted her eyes slightly to force a smile, but the next second, her lips fell back, and she snuggled her head into Tang Li's arms, still looking sullen.

Tang Li's arms ached slightly from the weight of his head, so she gently pushed him, "Move over a bit, let me sit down. Your head is too heavy, it's making my arms numb."

"Awoo!" Wang Yu let out a soft cry, as if he were being affectionate, and obediently moved to the side, revealing the spot where he had been lying. The rock was warm from his body heat.

Tang Li sat down on the warm rock and instantly felt a warmth spread from her bottom, dispelling the chill she had picked up while climbing the mountain.

She pulled Wang Yuyu's tiger head back into her arms, gently stroking his furry ears, and teased him with a smile, "You're quite thoughtful, knowing to warm up my seat in advance."

Wang Yu snuggled against Tang Li, letting out a low, affectionate purr, as if in response: "I knew you were coming, so I specially saved a seat for you."

Tang Li didn't rush to talk about taking him back. Instead, like a long-lost friend, she cradled his head, pulled his front paws, and began to examine him earnestly.

"Come here, let me see if you've been eating properly while you're out here, if you've been injured, or if you've been bullied by other tigers?"

In the distance, Xiao Hefeng and his group of forest police officers stood far behind the bushes, staring intently at the scene on the rocks. Their eyes widened in shock, their faces filled with disbelief.

Especially when they saw Tang Li actually pry open Wang Yuyu's big mouth, put her head close to him, and carefully examine his teeth and oral cavity, everyone couldn't help but gasp and their hearts clenched.