[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-transmigrated-as-a-villainess-to-raise-babies-":3,"chapter-i-transmigrated-as-a-villainess-to-raise-babies--i-transmigrated-as-a-villainess-to-raise-babies--chapter-24":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I Transmigrated as a Villainess to Raise Babies, and My Beast Husbands Are Fighting Madly Over Me!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1861460,2468,"Chapter 24: She Rejected You","i-transmigrated-as-a-villainess-to-raise-babies--chapter-24",24,"\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Xixi was dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Ling gently pulled her into his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xixi, I want to be your beastman husband. Can I?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden confession threw Qiao Xixi completely off balance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had been planning to tell Jin Ling tonight that their security agreement could end today, that he was free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jin Ling, I...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xixi, please don’t reject me yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that instant, Qiao Xixi could feel his profound disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her heart ached a little, too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The truth was, in her current situation, it would definitely be safer to have a powerful protector like Jin Ling with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she didn’t want to be a burden to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Qiao Xixi’s racing heart gradually calmed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jin Ling, I’m not ready to find a beastman husband right now. Can you give me some time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Qiao Xixi finished speaking, the light in those molten-gold eyes visibly dimmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon, his expression became determined once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright. I’m willing to wait, no matter how long it takes. But please don’t make me leave you, okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Xixi stared at him, taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jin Ling, we agreed before. You only needed to escort us to the tribe. You have no responsibility to protect us forever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just want to protect you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gentle words carried an undeniable, domineering air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Xixi sighed softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you want to stay here, I have no right to drive you away. But from now on, I hope that everything you do is for yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Qiao Xixi wasn’t chasing him away, the tension in Jin Ling’s eyes and brows eased considerably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’As long as I can watch over her, I’m willing, even if I’m not her beastman husband.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Ling reluctantly released his hold on her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll go empty the water.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Xixi felt a little embarrassed; the water in her bucket was truly filthy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Jin Ling acted as if nothing was wrong, carrying the wooden bucket out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll wash up at the stream in a bit. You all rest first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay. Be careful out there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Jin Ling had walked some distance away, Qiao Xixi went over to the fire rack, using the rising heat to steam her hair dry before returning to the house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three cubs were already asleep on the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Xixi walked to the bedside and lay down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of the three stone houses, they slept in one, one was for washing up, and the other was left for Jin Ling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Xixi had just laid down when Qiao Qiao, who was sleeping on the innermost side, climbed over her brothers and into her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mama, hold me to sleep.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since she’d experienced the warmth of Qiao Xixi’s embrace, Qiao Qiao especially loved to snuggle in her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Qiao Xixi wouldn’t refuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why aren’t you asleep yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Qiao’s little nose twitched. Her mama smelled nice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mama, you don’t like that big male?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Qiao Qiao’s words, Qiao Lie and Qiao Ang, who had their eyes tightly shut, both opened them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Xixi facepalmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Why do I feel like my own cubs are more concerned about my love life than I am?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you all like Jin Ling that much?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Qiao tilted her little head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s super strong! He can hunt, and he can protect Mama and us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Xixi understood. These little ones wanted a free bodyguard and a meal ticket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Jin Ling is very good, but we can’t only think of ourselves. Alright, go to sleep now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Ang yawned and closed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Lie glanced at Qiao Xixi and also went to sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Qiao snuggled in Qiao Xixi’s arms, her little mouth still murmuring,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Mama doesn’t like the big male, then we’ll just find Mama another one...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could finish, the little one fell asleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Xixi was tired too. Only after hearing the familiar sound of Jin Ling’s footsteps outside the door did she slowly close her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Ling stood outside the door. Hearing the steady breathing from within, he walked inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bathed in the faint moonlight, he gazed at Qiao Xixi’s exquisitely beautiful face and couldn’t resist placing a soft kiss on her cheek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lifted his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes met a pair of reddened ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Lie was staring at Jin Ling, his little face tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Ling froze for a moment, then pulled the blanket up for him and said in a low voice, \"Qiao Lie, thank you for carrying me back to the cave back then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Lie’s pupils constricted into slits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted Jin Ling to take care of Qiao Xixi, but seeing Jin Ling try to get close to her made him unhappy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Lie’s voice was cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She rejected you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint smile touched the corners of Jin Ling’s lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It doesn’t matter. I won’t leave. Go to sleep.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps because they had finally reached the tribe, Qiao Xixi felt at ease, and she slept more soundly than she had in a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she woke up again, the sun was already bright outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cubs were no longer in bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Xixi got up and walked out of the stone house to see the three cubs energetically moving small stones, while Jin Ling was mixing yellow mud with water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the sound, the one big and three small figures all looked toward Qiao Xixi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Ling’s eyes crinkled with a smile. \"You’re awake. The roasted meat is ready. Go eat first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you all doing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Qiao put down the stone in her hands and replied, \"Mama, we’re repairing the stone house.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Ling explained, \"The stone house has some cracks. I want to fix them before the cold days arrive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you need my help?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need, it’ll be done soon. Go eat first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Xixi nodded. \"Have you all eaten?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mama, we ate a long time ago!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Xixi noticed the three cubs were working with extra enthusiasm while following at Jin Ling’s heels, so she let them be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Xixi picked up a piece of meat that had been placed by the fire and began to eat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"DING!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Host, please lead the cubs to complete one gathering mission. Mission difficulty: two stars.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Xixi was confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gathering on the mountain?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s right, Host! If the cubs want to survive in the beast world, they must learn how to gather.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Xixi paused mid-bite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Is it possible that... I don’t really know how to gather either?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To help the Host teach the cubs how to gather, the system will issue a ’Collection Book’. It will indicate the items the cubs need to gather this time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the little sprite’s voice faded, a book appeared in the void-like space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Xixi flipped open the book with her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The book contained detailed records of many types of plants and their uses. With the Collection Book, she wouldn’t have to worry about accidentally picking poisonous herbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After eating her fill, Qiao Xixi decided to take a walk around the tribe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mama is going to take a walk around the tribe. Do you want to come with me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the three cubs stopped what they were doing and looked at Qiao Xixi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Ling looked at her as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll go with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Xixi smiled. \"If you want to go, we can go together. But if you’re only going to accompany me, then there’s no need.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll stay with the big male and repair the stone house,\" Qiao Lie said indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Ang really wanted to go, but he still said he would stay behind with Qiao Lie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Qiao looked at her brothers, then back at Qiao Xixi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... I want to go with Mama.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then let’s go. I’m just going to get familiar with the area. I’ll be back soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Ling was a little worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you run into any trouble, come back immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Xixi knew Jin Ling was afraid she would be bullied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Xixi took Qiao Qiao’s hand and headed into the tribe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they walked along the path, a thought occurred to Qiao Xixi. She changed direction, leading Qiao Qiao toward a stone house not far away.\u003C\u002Fp>",1379,"2026-06-10T05:17:12.767Z",1,"novelbin.me","7c43837c625f158536849cf3006400c26a435b7584ffb32fbb82a93c8f6353ff","i-transmigrated-as-a-villainess-to-raise-babies--chapter-25","i-transmigrated-as-a-villainess-to-raise-babies--chapter-23",293,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-transmigrated-as-a-villainess-to-raise-babies--cover.jpg"]