"COUGH, COUGH, COUGH—"
Han Li erupted into a fit of violent coughing, his face flushing red as he waved his hands dismissively. "No, not at all. How could that be..."
"Oh," Da Hu tilted his head. "Then I'll go tell Female Mother you don't want to be her Beast Husband."
'That's not happening!'
Han Li quickly pulled him back. "Don't! I... I actually do. I'm just afraid... I'm just afraid..."
"You're afraid Female Mother won't agree?"
Da Hu blinked, a cheeky grin spreading across his face. "Uncle Han, how will you know if you don't try?"
'Beast Father Mo Yan could leave at any moment. Someone has to protect Female Mother until I'm grown up.'
Han Li struggled internally for a moment, but when he met Da Hu's cunning gaze, he sighed. "I'm afraid your Female Mother will reject me outright. I wanted to spend some time getting to know her first before saying anything."
Da Hu nodded. "Familiarity breeds affection, Uncle Han. I'm rooting for you!"
