Tiger, I rejected the iron rice bowl.

Wang Yuyu immediately smiled, jumping around the snowball and making low growls as if cheering Tang Li on.

"Speed ​​up!" Tang Li pushed the small snowball with all her might, rolling it in the snow and leaving a shallow mark, her laughter ringing out.

Wang Yu skipped along, the setting sun casting long shadows of the man and the tiger. Joyful sounds filled the snow, and the people on the wall laughed along, creating a warm atmosphere.

Watching the man and the tiger frolicking on the snow, everyone's eyes softened, revealing a hint of barely perceptible nostalgia.

That unrestrained laughter and uninhibited intimacy were like a key, unlocking their long-forgotten years. In a daze, they even saw in Tang Li and Wang Yuyu their own youthful days, dressed in fine clothes and riding spirited horses, accompanied by wild beasts.

Wang Weiguo leaned against the wall, his voice filled with wistfulness and nostalgia: "Youth is truly wonderful!"

He looked up at the distant mountains, his gaze drifting back to the past. "When I was young, I used to play in the snow with the tigers in the park. Back then, they were so agile that they could leap up trees, and I could run all over the mountain with them."

"Sigh," he sighed heavily, the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes becoming more pronounced with his emotions, "It's a pity that time waits for no one. Now I'm old and can't run anymore. Even the Tiger King of yesteryear has long lost his former majesty and can only spend his old age curled up in the animal enclosure."

Everyone remained silent, gazing quietly at the figure on the snow.

Wang Yu jumped and skipped around Tang Li, occasionally nudging a snowball with his head, which made Tang Li exclaim and push him forward. Her clear laughter hit the snow branches, filling the world with warmth.

This lively atmosphere dispelled the elders' melancholy, and a gentle smile slowly spread across everyone's face.

As the sun gradually sank halfway down, it dyed the sky a warm peach color, and the afterglow sprinkled on the snow, making the entire open space glow with a soft light.

Tang Li finally rolled the small snowball next to the large snowball, but looking at the round, heavy snowball that was as tall as her, she was instantly stumped. She scratched her head and said, "This is too big. How am I supposed to put my head on it all by myself?"

Wang Yuyu also came over, rubbed her nose against the two snowballs, and her amber eyes rolled, clearly realizing the problem as well.

Just then, he caught a glimpse of the crowd on the wall out of the corner of his eye, and his eyes lit up as he came up with an idea.

"Aww!" He let out a soft roar at Tang Li, his voice gentle and slightly probing.

Tang Li leaned down to look at him, her eyes full of doubt: "What's wrong? Do you have a solution?"

Wang Yu immediately raised her front paw and tapped it twice towards the wall, signaling her to look over.

Tang Li instantly understood, reached out and ruffled his hair, and smiled, "I get it, you want them to come in and help, right?"

Wang Yu nodded emphatically, secretly pleased with herself: "You really understand me."

Tang Li's smile faded, and she feigned seriousness as she instructed, "This was your idea, so you're not allowed to lose your temper or attack anyone after they come in, understand?"

Wang Yuyu nodded again, waved its paw, and pricked up its ears slightly, as if to say, "I swear to God, I will never hurt anyone."

"Okay, let's high five to seal the deal!" Tang Li smiled and reached out her hand, gently patting Wang Yuyu's thick fleshy pads.

The moment her palm touched his fleshy pad, a smile spread across Wang Yuyu's eyes, and she grinned.

He truly felt Tang Li's respect; she didn't treat him like a ferocious beast, but rather as an equal partner.

Tang Li turned and walked towards the wall, with Wang Yu following closely behind like a clingy little tail.

Reaching the foot of the wall, she looked up and waved, "Sister Ziyi, Uncle Wang, please come down and help!"

"This snowball is too big for me to carry by myself. Let's finish building the snowman together!"

She looked down and touched Wang Yuyu, who was squatting obediently at her feet. "Don't be afraid. It was Tiefan who asked you to come and help. I promise, he will never hurt anyone."

No one spoke, all eyes turning to Wang Weiguo; the principal's attitude was their reassurance.

Wang Weiguo stared at Wang Yuyu at Tang Li's feet. Seeing that he was relaxed and his ears were naturally perked up, showing no aggression, he smiled and nodded: "Go and play, but be careful not to disturb it."

"Thank you, Director!" everyone responded in unison, immediately climbing down the ladder by the wall, opening the iron gate and rushing over excitedly.

Tang Li stayed by Wang Yuyu's side the whole time. Wang Yuyu knew that she might scare people if she went over there, so she took a few steps back and obediently squatted in the sunset, watching everyone busy around the snowball with bright eyes.

She gently stroked his soft back, feeling his pleasure, and chuckled softly, "You seem very happy today. Are you bored being alone here? I'll try to spend more time with you in the future, okay?"

"Okay!" Wang Yuyu immediately looked up, his amber eyes shining, and nodded emphatically. He even rubbed his head against Tang Li's palm, the furry touch making Tang Li laugh.

"Hahaha!" She hugged Wang Yuyu's neck tightly, buried her face in the fluffy tiger fur, and was completely intoxicated.

Everyone worked together, some shoveling snow to stabilize the bottom of the snowball, others lifting the small snowball to adjust its position, and Zhu Ziyi even found an old red bucket and a tattered scarf in the warehouse, keeping everyone busy and happy.

Just as the last rays of sunlight swept across the mountain ridge, the snowman finally stood intact on the open ground.

A round, plump belly supports a small head, a crooked smile is painted on its face, a nose made of a red bucket is crooked to one side, two round stones serve as eyes, and hands made of withered tree branches are at different heights. A faded, tattered scarf is wrapped around its neck. Far from being delicate and cute, it exudes a comical and endearing clumsiness.

"Hahaha, this snowman is so ugly-cute!" Zhu Ziyi laughed, clutching her stomach.

Everyone burst into laughter, their voices echoing through the snow-covered ground as dusk deepened.

Wang Yuyu also went over and circled the snowman twice. She gently touched the big snowball with her paw, and when it didn't move, she wagged her tail with satisfaction.

As the sun completely sank behind the mountains, dusk deepened, and warm yellow lights shone from the garden in the distance.

As Wang Yu watched everyone pack up their tools, the joy in her eyes gradually faded, replaced by a hint of reluctance.

He knew they should leave.

He clung to Tang Li, rubbing his head against her trouser leg, making low moaning sounds. He didn't stop her, but his voice was full of longing.

Tang Li was also reluctant to leave, but after a busy day, it was getting dark, and she had to go back to rest.

She knelt down, hugged Wang Yuyu's tiger head tightly, gently stroked his ear, and said tenderly, "I have to go back now. I'll come see you first thing tomorrow morning, okay?"