Mikaela said lightly:
"Every time you come out these days, the first thing you ask me about is the phone."
Qiao Sang showed an embarrassed expression, but quickly collected herself, took the phone, and dialed her own number.
After two rings, the call connected.
"Xun Xun?"
Little Treasure Hunter’s voice came through the speaker.
Its voice sounded different than usual, as if its mouth was stuffed with something.
"Is Qingbao’s competition over?" Qiao Sang asked.
"Xun Xun~" Little Treasure Hunter chirped, indicating it was over.
By then, its voice had returned to normal.
"Did Qingbao win?" Qiao Sang continued to ask.
"Xun Xun~" Little Treasure Hunter chirped, indicating it had won.
"Are you outside eating right now?" Qiao Sang asked again.
"Xun Xun~" Little Treasure Hunter admitted straightforwardly.
As expected... Qiao Sang asked, "And what about Qingbao?"
"Xun Xun~"
Little Treasure Hunter chirped, indicating Qingbao stayed in the arena to watch the competition.
Qiao Sang felt a rush of sentiment, noting that Qingbao was left alone in the arena. She reminded it, "After eating outside, return quickly to find it."
"Xun Xun~"
Little Treasure Hunter agreed without hesitation.
After a brief chat, Qiao Sang hung up the phone.
As soon as she did, a call labeled "Debt Collection Dragon" came in.
Qiao Sang handed the phone back.
Mikaela took it, glanced at it, nonchalantly put it in their pocket, and chose not to answer.
"Teacher, I want to go to the competition venue," Qiao Sang said.
If Qingbao and Little Treasure Hunter left together to watch the competition, she wouldn’t worry, but leaving Qingbao alone in a strange place made her feel the need to go accompany it.
After all, Qingbao is still young, and everything about this alien planet feels unfamiliar to it.
"Alright." Mikaela nodded slightly, and called out to the air beside her, "Meimei."
Pen Jiami appeared.
Mikaela picked up the phone, hung up the call from the "Debt Collection Dragon," navigated to Qingbao’s competition location, and showed it to Pen Jiami.
Mikaela looked down, nodded slightly, then with blue light in her eyes, she took Qiao Sang and Yaobao with her and left the original spot.
...
Meanwhile.
"Mo Mo!"
The Flower Pet Beast sitting next to it called out amiably, "Mimi?"
Qingbao glanced at it, ignoring it.
The Flower Pet Beast, feeling awkward, stopped talking and turned to watch the competition.
However, the next moment, as if sensing something, Qingbao suddenly handed over the popcorn, showing a sweet smile, and called out:
"Qingqing~"
Such a quick change of emotions... The Flower Pet Beast was stunned, reaching a paw to grab some popcorn.
At that moment, a voice called from behind:
"Qingbao."
"Qingqing!"
Qingbao turned, showing an expression of surprise, called out, and floated towards the direction where Qiao Sang was, with the popcorn bucket in tow.
"Mimi..."
The Flower Pet Beast saw the human not far away with Qingbao, and stuffed the popcorn into its mouth.
So it was because of this human’s appearance that there was a change in demeanor...
...
Seven in the evening.
Dinner table.
Qiao Sang looked at Qingbao, and with a pitying expression said:

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