After apologizing to his companion, Chen Ying took Jinya and Little Jin into his own tent.
"How did you two get over here?"
"Awooooo, we were worried about you being here alone. Would those two-legged beasts bully you?"
"No, they won't, I appreciate your concern, Jinya."
Chen Ying scratched Jinya's chin, feeling comforted in his heart.
"We're planning to go up the mountain in a couple of days to see Jinya's brother."
It was February now, right in the middle of the lynx mating season.
Jinya wasn't much older than the little lynx, and strictly speaking, she was already of age to become a mother. Still, it seemed she hadn't quite figured things out yet, and Chen wondered if she ever would in this lifetime.
Chen Ying was already quite worried about Mr. Lepus, and hearing that Jinya wanted to go up the mountain with Little Jin, he looked at Little Jin worriedly.
"Can you handle it?"
