Little Family Treasure of the Apocalyptic Boss

Chapter 28: The Big Penguin (Second Update)

The final result of the two facing off was that Ye Ze, who should have been the first to attack the intruder, hadn’t made a move yet, and the groundhog and the big penguin had already started a fight. They kept squeaking and squawking incessantly.

If the little snake sub-beast and Ye Ze could understand their conversation, they would have found out that these two childish creatures were saying, “Don’t fight for favoritism” and “Stop pretending to be clueless and shameless.”

In the end, amidst flying fur and feathers, they reached a mysterious consensus: protect the little snake sub-beast and let the other guys fend for themselves.

Double standards, nothing more.

Impressive, impressive.

The two suddenly established a strange friendship, blowing rainbows at each other both overtly and covertly. With a slight bend at the waist — after all, the height difference was there — they walked towards Ye Ze and the little snake sub-beast.

“Squeak squeak.” Nuo Nuo, this is familiar to me. Don’t worry, it’s double safe, nothing will happen!

The groundhog patted his chest to reassure. The fur, which had just finished fighting, was bristling in all directions, emitting a strong sense of hostility.

The little snake sub-beast shrank back into Ye Ze’s arms again, startled.

Sob. You don’t look safe at all! QAQ

The big penguin walked unsteadily with small steps. Its wing-like fins patted twice by its side. Two transparent, slender streams of water flowed in from behind the boat’s railing. Carrying two pearls, they were presented to the little snake sub-beast. “Ah~!”

Baby, this is a gift for you.

Although it’s late, it’s kept very well!

The groundhog, being overtaken again, bristled up once more. It stomped its feet in a hurry, as if urging something.

Two rare colors, light gold and light purple freshwater pearls. Each one was the size of a baby’s fist, smooth in texture and round in shape.

It was clear at a glance that they were not ordinary goods and had been carefully selected.

Ye Ze looked at the big penguin in surprise, then at the groundhog, pondering. He relaxed his arm around the little snake sub-beast and gently patted his head.

“Are… these for me?” With Ye Ze’s support, the little snake sub-beast peeked out from behind his protective shell, greeted the big penguin, and glanced at the two obviously very valuable large pearls, his tone full of uncertainty.

Sensing the little snake sub-beast’s subtle hint of “don’t give the wrong gift, take them back quickly,” the big penguin immediately panicked. It stretched out its webbed feet, took a few steps forward, and used its thick, long beak to push the pearls towards the little snake sub-beast, desperately trying to stuff them into his arms. “Ah~ Ah~!”

The little snake sub-beast awkwardly held onto the two large pearls, then turned to Ye Ze for help.

“Since it’s the big penguin’s initiative to give them to Nuo Nuo, then Nuo Nuo should accept them.”

Ye Ze smiled encouragingly.

Immediately, there was the sound of the big penguin flapping its wings in agreement.

At the same time, there was a commotion on the riverbank.

The earth rolled violently, finally delivering the groundhog’s housewarming gift.

A huge hand made of earth and stones emerged from the riverbed, creating waves that rocked the big boat.

The groundhog caught the express delivery from the big hand. With a press and a lift of its paw, it opened the lid with an imposing air.

A shiny box of beautiful gems was revealed, narrowly avoiding dazzling everyone’s eyes.

“Squeak squeak squeak!” The groundhog stood triumphantly with its arms akimbo, puffing out its chest.

It had also prepared a gift for Nuo Nuo.

And it was more numerous and dazzling than the big dumb bird’s.

The big penguin lowered its head and looked at it with disdain.

The thoughtfulness was what mattered.

Adding more would seem cheap and perfunctory…

The big penguin looked at the little snake sub-beast, who was curiously examining the gems with Ye Ze, and stood still for three seconds before flapping its wings vigorously.

Water! Water! Listen up and fetch its treasure trove inventory, it still had more!

The two spirit creatures unexpectedly started a competition.

The boat shook and water surged all around. While bringing batches of precious resources, it also tossed the boat around in all directions.

The innocent bystanders, the big white geese, suffered. One of them, in a moment of dizziness, “Honk!” and fell into the river.

Being dragged out by the water grass, it lay on the deck miserably.

A dignified goose almost drowned itself because of seasickness.

It was so embarrassing!

Even though it was a domestic goose, it couldn’t be like this!

The big white goose doubted life. The big white goose found life hopeless.

“Honk.” The goose sister, barely standing, nudged her brother’s neck with her beak, expressing sympathy and comfort.

“That’s enough.” Ye Ze intervened before the two spirit creatures could bring over all their inventory. Then he handed a cup of warm lemon water to the snake sub-beast, whose expression had turned gloomy.

Realizing they had upset the little snake sub-beast, the two spirit creatures suddenly became as quiet as chickens. One perked up its ears, the other folded its wings, looking pitifully repentant.

The little snake sub-beast, who had been feeling a bit down, suddenly chuckled. He reached out and patted their heads. “I’m fine, really! I’m in a super good mood now! Thanks, Gray and you guys, for the gifts. But, there’s no need to send more, it’s already enough.”

His words were too extravagant.

“Ah~!” The big penguin nodded and then gently brushed the little snake sub-beast’s palm with its beak.

“Ah, do you want a name too?” The little snake sub-beast magically understood the meaning the big penguin wanted to convey. Blinking his eyes, he thought very seriously for a while, “How about calling you Fishy?”

At first, he thought the big penguin wanted to be called Black and White Fish.

But after Ye Ze’s explanation, he was no longer the naive Nuo Nuo from before! He now knew that the big penguin was not a fish, but a penguin!

However, because of his first impression of the big penguin, the name “Fishy” seemed very memorable!

The whole spirit of the big penguin froze in place. Just one step away from being part of the “Doubting Bird Life” team with the white goose brother.

As a world spirit whose main diet was fish, being named Fishy was tormenting!

“Huh? Don’t you like it?” The little snake sub-beast tilted his head in distress, trying to turn his (fairly) dim-witted brain in naming.

Finally, at a certain moment, his eyes lit up, and he clapped his hands, “Then let’s call you Big Black!”

The little snake sub-beast’s gaze circled around the big penguin’s white belly, “Or, Big White is also okay.”

“It matches Gray very well. Which one do you like?”

The big penguin: “…”

“Squeak squeak squeak!” The groundhog, having experienced all this, held its belly, opening its mouth freely. Its little paw beat the big penguin’s waist several times, mercilessly mocking.

Brother, welcome to their team!

Isn’t it a super surprise, super happy?

The big penguin wanted to slap it with a wing. Just a few minutes ago, it wanted to compete with the groundhog for favor.

But, the little snake sub-beast’s expectations had to be met!

After intense internal selection, the big penguin said, “Ah ah.”

Then it’s better to choose the second one.

At least the color is better than that damn mouse!

“Great! Welcome Big Black to join our team, I’ll take care of the expenses for you and Ye Ze!” The little snake sub-beast held the big penguin’s wing and shook it up and down.

Then he actively handed over all the gifts except the pearls to Ye Ze.

Phew~! Suddenly, it became much easier!

Indeed, things that were too precious shouldn’t be accepted.

In the days to come, they had to take better care of them.

Only then could they repay Gray and Big Black for their kindness to Nuo Nuo.

Thinking of this, the little snake sub-beast felt motivated for the future!

… No, not expenses. Those are gifts for communicators/little babies.

The groundhog and the big penguin looked at the little snake sub-beast, who became happier after refusing, and became even happier. They looked at each other, bewildered and distressed.

The communicators, closely connected to them, the children of the gods of this world, should enjoy the best life and the most luxurious treatment.

But in reality, the little snake sub-beast lived cautiously. He didn’t dare to easily accept gifts, even slightly expensive ones.

—It’s all the fault of those useless dragon people in the Dragon Palace City! They can’t even take care of such a cute and obedient dragon egg!

No negotiations. Must reject negotiations!

The two spirit creatures with a full temperament of irascibility simultaneously flipped the table in their hearts and decided to continue their strike.

However, the spirits who received comfort from the communicator were infected by the happy emotions of the little snake sub-beast.

Outside the big boat, the lake entered an unprecedented calm, and the land gradually became fertile and rich.

If this could continue, this world, which had supposedly been plagued by disasters for decades, would surely become more and more fulfilling, just like the life of the little snake sub-beast.

“Dong dong.”

“Come in.”

After the evening family storytelling session, Ye Ze, who had returned to his room, looked up. His plain expression was instantly tinged with a smile, turning into a gentle and affectionate look as he glanced towards the open door.

The little snake sub-beast peeked out from the slightly opened door, his hand firmly protecting something behind his back, his cheeks flushed. “Ye Ze, I also have a gift for you!”

Author’s note: Combining two thousand five and three thousand five, I’ve also lived through the sixth! Hahaha [Let me go, I’m not crazy!]

I don’t care, anyway, hurry up and praise me! [Gets hit]

Thanks to all the little angels for the support~ (/ω＼*)