The man frowned slightly and said, “If you deprive them of the right to survive, you must consume them fully. That is the respect for life. Otherwise, it’s just indulging in the lust for killing.”
The man’s tone was calm and firm. Due to the backlighting, Ye Sang couldn’t see the man’s expression clearly, but he instinctively felt it should be solemn and sacred.
As if influenced by the man’s righteous emotion, Ye Sang, who was usually picky and wasteful, pursed his lips and obediently finished the half-eaten fish.
Seeing him finish it all, the man reached out and took the fish bones from his hand, along with the leftover clamshell in the soup, placing them on the palm leaves nearby.
Ye Sang, thinking about the man’s solemn demeanor akin to a preacher and combining it with his cold departure last night, tentatively asked, “Are you, um, suffering from some illness?”
Ye Sang’s cautious and somewhat compassionate question almost made Ai Mo want to cough up blood. He suppressed the urge to roll his eyes and gritted his teeth as he replied coldly, “I’m fine, thank you for your concern.”
His cold response caught the pretty but clueless omega off guard, blinking his large cat eyes at him, “Then why aren’t you being hard on me?”
Ai Mo felt like his sanity was about to shatter because of anger.
“Why do I have to be hard on you!”
Perhaps driven by rage-induced dizziness, Ai Mo, who was usually clear-minded, repeated the other’s brainless remark without any filter. As soon as the words left his mouth, he regretted them, but before he could add anything, Ye Sang suddenly chuckled.
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“You’re so strange. Alphas get hard just by seeing me.”
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But his momentary lapse was seen as a slight annoyance in Ye Sang’s eyes, evident from the slight furrow of his brows. Ye Sang, stubbornly clicked his tongue and muttered, “Emotionally numb poker face.”
Ai Mo snapped back to reality abruptly, intending to retort that he wasn’t emotionally numb. However, as he looked at Ye Sang’s seemingly radiant and beautiful profile, he felt a slight warmth in his lower abdomen. He couldn’t help but clench his fists, his mind in turmoil.
…Shit, this situation… I’d rather be emotionally numb for real!
He cursed inwardly, but couldn’t steady his racing heartbeat.
After breakfast, Ye Sang patted his satisfied belly, not even having the chance to burp before Ai Mo threw something into his arms. Taking a closer look, it was a large woven tote bag made from palm leaves, looking quite sturdy.
…This guy managed to handcraft so many things while I was sleeping?!
Ye Sang marveled at the intricately woven tote bag in his hand. Although he greatly admired Ai Mo’s versatility, his childish nature prevented him from straightforwardly praising him. Instead, he deliberately teased with a smirk, “Cooking, weaving, next thing you know, you’ll be embroidering?”
Intending to joke, Ye Sang saw the handsome yet icy-faced guy furrow his brows slightly and say in a serious tone, “I can only do basic cross-stitching, sorry to disappoint.”
The man’s reply was earnest, but imagining this stunning individual embroidering by lamplight seemed absurd to Ye Sang, who couldn’t help but burst into laughter.
“Hahaha, you’re so talented, it makes me want to marry you.”
Ye Sang laughed so hard on the beach that he rolled around. When he finally caught his breath, he saw the man’s eyebrows furrowed into a ‘川’ character, his sharp-lined lips pressed tightly together like a taut string, as if his brazen laughter had annoyed him.
Seeing him angry, Ye Sang suddenly felt a mischievous sense of accomplishment, and his grin widened even more.
He had intended to say some more rubbish to tease the other guy, but to his surprise, Ai Mo suddenly lowered his handsome face and muttered softly, “Don’t make promises lightly. You never know who might take your casual jokes seriously.”
…Huh? Is he serious?
Ye Sang looked at those unexpectedly deep and serious brown eyes and couldn’t help but find it amusing. He chuckled, “Hey, you may be tall and imposing, but I didn’t expect you to have a pure little girl living in your heart. Are you still hoping for a prince charming?”
He was just speaking casually, but unexpectedly, the other person turned away, saying impatiently, “I don’t see anything wrong with self-respect.”
Although the man sounded harsh, Ye Sang keenly noticed that the tips of his ears were flushed red.
Wait a minute, this reaction… could he still be a virgin… Ye Sang was speechless, stunned by the other’s shy attitude.
To look like this and never have been in a relationship before was truly unusual in this world full of desires. Ye Sang didn’t know whether he had stumbled upon a treasure or encountered an extraterrestrial being.
As he was lost in thought, the man quickly picked up a fish spear without even looking at Ye Sang and muttered, “If you want to fill your stomach, rely on yourself. I’m not your servant, and I don’t want to feed you for free! You can’t swim, but you should be able to pick some fruits… Hurry up and follow me.”
“But, aren’t we supposed to wait for rescue? What if a boat or helicopter passes by…”
“There are no other islands nearby, and the campfire is burning brightly; helicopters will see it from afar. But today, the sea looks like there might be a storm. We can’t be sure about rescue; let’s wait a little longer,” the man interrupted before Ye Sang could finish, pointing to the sea with a cold tone.
The man’s words were decisive, and Ye Sang, who was eager to be rescued as soon as possible, couldn’t help but let out a wail.
… How long are we going to wait? Seeing Ye Sang’s mournful face, the man furrowed his brows slightly and said in a low voice, “We’ll hold out until rescue arrives.” With that, he took the fish spear and strode away from the beach.
… Pick fruits? Ye Sang, who had never even peeled a grape skin himself, couldn’t help but roll his eyes. But as pampered as he was, he knew no one could pamper him now. He could only helplessly pound the sand a few times to vent his frustration. Finally, he reluctantly picked up the woven grass bag and hurried to catch up with Ai Mo’s stride.
He followed behind the man into the lush tropical forest. Although it was hot on the beach, the forest was dense with shade, instantly cooling the air. Coupled with the gentle sea breeze, even Ye Sang, who was accustomed to air conditioning, felt quite comfortable and cool.
Unknown birds chirped and sang in the treetops. Ai Mo, walking ahead, would point to ripe, bright red fruits on one tree, then to a cluster of lush ferns on the ground, saying that the tender shoots were delicious. Ye Sang hurriedly obeyed his commands, picking and gathering. Before long, his bag was filled with a bountiful harvest.
Author’s Note: Sang: Heavens, I actually witnessed a virgin with my own eyes?! ლ(｀∀´ლ)”
