Free Web NovelChapter 245: Chapter 245: Big Brother’s First Duty
Han Soi gently placed Xiao Bai on the edge of the bed, supporting his small body so he wouldn’t slip.
"Go on," he said softly.
The little winged serpent blinked his big, round eyes and slowly crawled forward. His tiny body moved carefully across the soft blanket, his little wings giving a slight flutter as he balanced himself.
On the other side, the two Griffin cubs immediately noticed him.
Their big, curious eyes followed his every movement.
Since they were tightly wrapped in soft cloth, they couldn’t move their paws at all. They could only wiggle slightly and turn their small heads left and right, trying their best to look at this new "big brother" who had suddenly appeared.
Xiao Bai stopped right in front of them. He tilted his head. They tilted their heads too.
For a moment, the three little ones just stared at each other in complete silence.
Then, as if making a very important decision, Xiao Bai slowly leaned forward and gently kissed one of the Griffin cubs on the head.
"Chirp!"
The little female cub instantly let out a happy sound. Her eyes sparkled as she looked at Xiao Bai, clearly delighted. If she could move, she would have probably hugged him already.
But before the moment could settle—
"Chirp!!"
The other cub suddenly chirped loudly, his voice sharper and a little more forceful.
His small head turned quickly, trying to push closer despite being wrapped tightly.
Simply, because he had not received the kiss.
And he was clearly not happy about it.
The two cubs began making small chirping sounds back and forth, each one trying to get Xiao Bai’s attention.
One sounded sweet and pleased.
The other sounded... competitive.
Xiao Bai blinked. He looked from one cub to the other, completely confused.
Why were they suddenly making so much noise?
Behind him, the room suddenly filled with soft laughter.
Cang Yuze let out a low chuckle. Even Feng Yanshen’s cold expression eased slightly, and Han Soi couldn’t help but smile.
Xing Luoye laughed the loudest.
"Look at that! They’re already fighting for attention!"
But Xiao Bai only turned his small head back, even more confused than before.
Why was everyone laughing?
He looked at the two cubs again. One was happily staring at him.
The other was still chirping with tiny, angry determination.
Xiao Bai didn’t understand anything at all. He didn’t know that one of his little siblings was already very upset... just because he didn’t get a kiss.
Xing Luoye immediately leaned forward and nudged the little Xiao Bai gently.
"Go on," he whispered, trying to sound serious but clearly amused. "Kiss your brother too... or he’s definitely going to make more trouble."
Xiao Bai’s eyes widened.
So... that was the problem?
He slowly turned his head toward the other Griffin cub, who was still making small, dissatisfied chirping sounds.
Was his brother... angry because he didn’t get a kiss?
No wonder he was being so noisy.
Xiao Bai blinked, then carefully leaned forward again. This time, he gave the other cub a soft, clumsy kiss on the head.
"Chirp!"
The little cub instantly quieted down, sounding much more satisfied.
Now both Griffin cubs were calm, their bright eyes fixed happily on their big brother.
Behind them, Xing Luoye looked at the three cubs with a face full of affection. His chest felt warm, and his lips curved into a proud smile.
But suddenly...
He was pushed aside.
"Hey—!"
He turned his head and found Han Soi standing there, giving him a flat, unreadable look.
Xing Luoye blinked. What did he do now?
Han Soi didn’t say anything at first. He simply pressed his lips together, then reached out and skillfully picked up two small milk bottles.
Without any fuss, he placed them into the mouths of the two Griffin cubs.
The effect was immediate.
The two little ones began drinking eagerly, making soft gulping sounds as they fed with full focus.
And just like that the room became quiet once again.
Han Soi glanced at Xing Luoye and said calmly, "They were hungry."
His eyebrow lifted slightly. "They wanted milk."
Xing Luoye froze for a second... then gave a sheepish smile. "It’s my first time being a father," he said awkwardly.
Han Soi didn’t reply.
Xing Luoye quickly looked around and spotted the third bottle. Without wasting time, he picked up Xiao Bai and held him carefully in his arms before guiding the bottle to his mouth. fɾēewebnσveℓ.com
Xiao Bai immediately started drinking as well.
Xing Luoye after looking at the cubs carefully realize something. Earlier, Xiao Bai had clearly been looking at the third bottle...
But he hadn’t made a sound. He had just quietly waited for his father to feed his brother first.
Han Soi had noticed it too.
His gaze softened slightly as he watched the small serpent cub drink obediently in Xing Luoye’s arms.
"...Not completely clueless," he muttered under his breath.
And for once, Xing Luoye didn’t argue. After all... he had a lot to learn.
Could he really admit that he had skipped those classes back then? The ones where they were taught how to take care of their cubs... and their mate?
At that time, he had thought it was useless. He had believed he would never have a female in his life. Let alone... two cubs.
Now, thinking back on it, he felt a deep sense of regret.
If the others ever found out about this, they would definitely laugh at him... or worse, think he was unfit.
After all, which male didn’t know how to take care of their family?
Only he was the fool.
It had been a mandatory subject. Every male was expected to learn it properly, because after birth, the female would be weak and fragile. It was the male’s duty to support her and care for the cubs.
That was something everyone knew...except him.
Xing Luoye quietly glanced at Han Soi.
The man was calm and steady, effortlessly handling both cubs at once, making sure they drank properly without any fuss.
Compared to that...
Xing Luoye looked down at himself holding Xiao Bai, still a little stiff, still a little unsure.
His lips pressed together. Then, silently, he made a decision. From now on... he would learn properly.
