11
As a large parrot, Ah Fei is more than 90 centimeters long and is not considered "petite".
But strictly speaking, excluding the long tail feathers, her body is only about fifty centimeters.
Baiyu is a hybrid of a white crane and a red-crowned crane, and is over 160 centimeters tall.
His back is quite broad, more than enough space for a Fei.
Not only can you lie down and relax yourself.
You can also turn back and forth.
At the moment, Ah Fei still has no idea of "keeping distance" and "obeying etiquette". There is only one thought left in her mind——
ah! So comfortable!
Bai Yu seemed to be able to guess her thoughts.
"As long as you like it."
Ah Fei: "Ahem."
White jade is so gentle.
It made Ah Fei feel uneasy about her conscience.
The scene I saw yesterday was still flashing before my eyes, the two blue and gold macaws clinging to each other, rubbing against each other.
They are companions.
But she and Bai Yu are not.
Ah Fei thought for a moment.
I plan to formally seek Bai Yu’s opinion.
She omits the more exciting parts.
Summarize in a few words.
"I saw two macaws together last night. They were very close to each other, sticking together like crazy, combing their feathers and so on...
"Bai Yu, I just stayed away from you a little bit because approaching you randomly is like taking advantage, which is not good for you."
Baiyu: "."
What is not good?
It's obviously extremely good.
However, his courage was limited, and it was good enough to speak outright once. At this moment, he could only use tactful methods to persuade.
"Aren't we friends?"
"Huh? Yes..."
Ah Fei always felt that something was wrong.
For a while, I couldn't find a point to refute.
Bai Yu followed this train of thought and said:
"So, posting is just one of the ways to express friendship. I don't mind, it can make you happy, so what's the problem?"
"Is that so?"
Ah Fei was completely surrounded by him.
It turned out that she labeled it "offensive" without authorization.
At this moment, it was torn cleanly by the white jade, and a "good relationship" sign was pasted on it.
Bai He's eyes were dark and bright.
Contains clear water.
At first glance it seems harmless enough.
All his little thoughts were hidden in his heart.
Only occasionally a hint of it is revealed.
Bai Yu really didn't dare to expect that the relationship between them could go further. It was enough to stop at "good friends".
But there are so many macaws around Ah Fei. The innate advantage of belonging to the same species is something that he cannot overcome no matter what.
As his thoughts circulated, Bai Yu decided to appear in front of Ah Fei more frequently.
Establishing a sense of presence is a very important thing, and the other macaws will rarely step out of the museum.
This is his advantage.
Bai Yu calmly issued an invitation:
"Afei, can I come to you tomorrow?"
Ah Fei didn't think much about it.
"Of course!"
She was initially lying on her stomach.
Her cheek rubbed against the white wings.
After being persuaded by Bai Yu, Ah Fei finally let go and playfully moved some down feathers to the other side.
After a while, they slowly bounced back to their original place, like a gentle touch.
Her eyes lit up, and she tentatively leaned forward, gently poking Bai Yu's back feathers with her sharp beak.
Follow the original lines of the feathers and comb out the slightly curled parts bit by bit.
While Ah Fei was busy with "rua Mao's great cause", she vaguely heard a low laughter.
Without any hint of ridicule, it is just a sound of pure joy.
Ah Fei: "..."
Although he knew that Bai Yu did not reject his approach, he even accepted it happily.
But Ah Fei was a little embarrassed.
When I watched a little macaque holding a branch and pulling at the soil, the monkey's long tail was wagging very happily, obviously having a lot of fun.
The red and green macaw stood on the edge, with a cold face the whole time, mixed with a hint of helplessness.
Look, what a calm bird!
After entering the maturity stage, she has long drawn a clear line with the childish ghosts in her childhood stage!
Until this very moment——
Ah Fei suddenly realized that she was not very mature either. She knew she had committed a naughty act, but she didn't want to change it at all.
It's like suffering from TieTie hunger and thirst syndrome.
"What's wrong?"
Feeling that the macaw on his back was in autistic mode, Bai Yu couldn't help but ask.
Ah Fei rolled over.
She stretched her wings and lay on her back.
This is what happened to the salty fish who was too lazy to struggle.
Ah Fei responded leisurely:
"My willpower has collapsed."
"Collapse, it doesn't matter."
Bai Yu habitually shrinks her wings.
Always pay attention to Ah Fei's movements.
If she becomes unstable and falls down, he can protect her with just a flick of his wings.
But there is no need to say these things.
He walked slowly and said comfortingly:
"You've been busy all day, so it's normal to want to take a break."
These words really spoke to Ah Fei's heart.
Immediately accept the status quo happily.
After lying there for a while, she came up with a new bad idea and asked politely:
"Bai Yu, are you ticklish?"
Bai Yu didn't think too much, and he didn't know that a big move was brewing.
He answered naturally, "I'm not afraid. Why do you ask so suddenly?"
"Oh——"
Ah Fei drawled her tone.
She didn't bother to explain much in words.
Simply take straightforward action.
The red and green macaw slightly adjusted its "lying position", stretched out its sharp curved beak, and poked the white crane's neck impartially with the top end.
Scratch it from top to bottom.
Almost instantly——
The traveling white crane suddenly stopped.
Faintly feeling the other party's tightness, Ah Fei tried to pull twice more.
"Aren't you ticklish?"
Bai Yu: "..."
This question is difficult to answer.
After all, in normal cognition, "itching" targets the simplest and most basic touch.
For example, feathers touching each other.
Another example is A Fei lying on his back.
Bai Yu really doesn't feel "itchy".
But the shyness that arises in my heart is real.
Until this moment——
He suddenly understood that the neck was one of the sensitive points, and touching it with his sharp beak would bring about some strange and subtle experiences.
Bai Yu felt thirsty inexplicably and stayed where he was. He lowered his voice involuntarily and said:
"I, I should be ticklish..." He tried to use this method to win Ah Fei's sympathy, hoping that she would stop playing.
"A Fei..."
"Really?"
Ah Fei secretly noted this key point and decided to let him go temporarily, "Okay!"
She turned over.
He lay back down again.
Bai Yu breathed a sigh of relief, and his highly nervous spirit finally returned to normal.
He allowed a certain macaw to have fun on his back, and took the initiative to ask her about the topic she had half mentioned before.
"Ah Fei, who did you meet last night? Where were you planning to go?"
"I went to the White Bull Hall yesterday."
Ah Fei's attention was successfully diverted by him.
Breaking the state of contemplation just now in one fell swoop.
Immediately afterwards, A Fei told him everything about Aunt Ben, her tone of voice unable to conceal her worry.
"...I also saw blood on the ground. Aunt Ben's body must have suffered a lot of trauma. How can we help her?"
Bai Yu was silent for a while before replying:
"We can't help. We don't know where the grass is stored. In addition, the quality of the food provided by the zoo is not high, so it is difficult to get the proper nutrition."
"Afei."
Bai He paused after calling her name, hesitating whether to continue speaking.
This is indeed a bit cruel.
"Huh?"
Ah Fei was vaguely aware of his hesitation and couldn't help but urge, "What are you going to say to me? Come on, come on, don't show off!"
Bai Yu didn't do anything to her.
I had no choice but to pour out my true thoughts.
"A Fei, in the eyes of humans, all animals are 'commodities' used to attract tourists.
"There is currently only one white cow left in the White Cow Hall. It is in a desolate and desolate situation. It is impossible for humans to pay attention to it, let alone treat it."
"..."
The huge pointed beak opened and closed, repeated several times, and Ah Fei was speechless.
The mood was dull and uncomfortable.
"Let's go see Aunt Ben first."
Bai Yu didn't say anything more and walked forward faster, "It would be more appropriate to ask her directly."
Ah Fei was a little anxious, so she took off her wings and flew ahead to lead the way.
"I have never been to the old venue that Aunt Ben mentioned. I don't know what the so-called baffle looks like. I may have to find something to separate it to prevent it from closing.
"If I have the chance, I would like to find out if there is any wound medicine suitable for animals..."
Bai Yu looked at the back of the red and green macaw.
His eyes were soft and watery.
No matter what she wants to do.
He will help her.
The white crane is too big to fly, and the space in the circular walkway is limited, so you can only use it by walking.
Ah Fei was much faster than him and rushed to the entrance of the White Bull Hall.
"Aunt Ben!"
She stopped suddenly, grabbed the iron rod with one claw, and shook it several times to create quite a movement.
"How are you feeling today!"
The white bull inside the stadium was still lying on the ground, and it turned around after hearing Ah Fei's voice.
"I'm fine, don't worry."
Ah Fei stared at her round eyes and turned her flexible neck to look inside.
But I found that Aunt Ben's abdomen seemed to be a little smaller, at least the epidermis was not so tight that it became thin and white.
"Aunt Ben..."
Ah Fei hesitated slightly.
She was worried about Aunt Ben's physical condition.
I don’t want to rub salt into the other person’s wounds.
"Thank you for your concern."
White Bull replied slowly.
She spoke of her sadness in a calm tone.
"I never expected humans to provide help or treatment. The stillborn fetus in my belly will eventually be expelled and will not stay forever."
Ah Fei was stunned immediately.
A few simple words, but the pain behind it is obviously much deeper.
She clearly has not experienced it personally.
But he was so uncomfortable that he couldn't speak.
"Have a good rest and keep your mind calm. After you leave the zoo, you will still have a chance to find your husband and children."
Bai Yu caught up without knowing when.
He stood behind, lowered his neck slightly, and looked into Aunt Ben's dark eyes impartially.
"We will go to your previous residence to investigate the situation, so we won't disturb you."
The lifespan of a white bull is twenty to thirty years.
After more than half her age, Aunt Ben couldn't hide her tiredness in her eyes, and she didn't have the energy in her eyes like the young Ah Fei.
"Okay, you go."
After she finished speaking, she turned towards the tempered glass again and stared outside for a long time without moving.
Ah Fei felt very worried.
But a more important task lies ahead.
Only freedom can be regained.
Only these scarred and lifeless animals can truly "come back to life".
She turned to look at Bai Yu.
"Let's go."
Flying forward, Ah Fei rounded the arc-shaped corner and didn't even see the narrow room.
It was only after Bai Yu reminded her that she changed direction and returned.
Staring at the small dark room that was less than one-third the size of the Macaw Pavilion, Ah Fei fell into silence.
"Are you sure this is here?"
"..."
Bai Yu did not expect this situation.
After all, the Macaw Pavilion is already the smallest room. Ah Fei can stand on the iron pole, and there is still space inside for flying around in circles.
But the white cow is different.
They are born with a large body, and living in such a narrow place is like being stuck in a closed box.
The environment here is too harsh.
Just staying here is a kind of torture.
"Let's... go take a look first."
Bai Yu said with great difficulty, then walked to the door and tried to lift his wings and push the iron door gently.
Just listen to two loud "clang" sounds.
The aging lock hit the ground heavily, the vertical hasp used to secure it on the left side was "vulnerable", and the entire door fell backwards.
A puff of dust was stirred up.
He threw it all over Ah Fei's face.
I was so shocked that I couldn't think of the right words to describe the scene I saw.
She flapped her wings stiffly and flew into it.
Ah Fei raised her head habitually, hoping to catch a glimpse of the moonlight outside through the thick glass.
I never thought I would get a wall full of black holes.
"What do you mean?"
She was so dazed that she only flew a short distance and already touched the edge of the room.
Bai Yu walked in behind her, looked around, and felt an indescribable feeling of suffocation.
"...completely closed."
Ah Fei stagnated in mid-air, no longer moving, as if all the strength in her body had been drained away.
After an unknown amount of time, she spoke in a low voice, her tone sounding very weak.
"If I lived in this dark place, I would definitely not survive to maturity."
(End of chapter)