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Meanwhile.

Shalala held a large bouquet of different kinds of flowers.

"Xun Xun..."

Beside him, Little Treasure Spirit did the same.

Qiao Sang also helped carry some.

Back at the hotel, opening the room door, Little Treasure Spirit immediately put down the flowers, took off the ring, and pulled out several vases to help arrange the flowers.

"Xiaxia."

Shalala adjusted the flowers in the vase, then showed an expression of satisfied appreciation.

By this time, Mikaela had already showered and changed into a fresh set of clothes.

"Back already?" she said as she approached Shalala, helping to hand over the remaining flowers.

Lubao jumped out from the backpack.

Seeing Teacher Mikaela’s rather composed appearance, Qiao Sang inexplicably thought of her a century ago.

She restrained her impulse to laugh, came to Shalala’s side, deliberately crouched down to pretend to grab a flower placed on the ground, actually showcasing her backpack.

However, Mikaela didn’t look at the backpack. She admired the flowers while handing them to Shalala, casually asking:

"Nice flowers, where did you get them?"

Qiao Sang stood up helplessly, said:

"Just at a flower shop nearby."

After speaking, she asked mysteriously:

"Guess who I saw this time?"

"Who?" Mikaela cooperatively asked.

"Pen Jiami." Qiao Sang paused, then continued: "And you."

Pen Jiami looked over.

Mikaela was momentarily stunned, then returned to normal, saying:

"I don’t remember specific details, but the fact that we were able to see Jiu Bugu suggests I was indeed here during that time."

Qiao Sang coughed and said:

"I even had a conversation with you."

Mikaela looked over, inquiring with her eyes about the conversation.

Qiao Sang turned around, pointed her backpack at Teacher Mikaela, and expressed:

"You thought I was your fan and gave me a signature, which was quite a friendly exchange."

Mikaela’s expression froze suddenly.

She looked at the signature on the backpack, and at a glance, recognized it as her handwriting.

Before Mikaela had time to process everything, Qiao Sang added:

"You even took the initiative to take a photo with me."

As she spoke, she took out her phone and opened a photo taken just a while ago.

Mikaela looked over at the phone screen.

In the photo, she wore sunglasses, tilted her head slightly, and her mouth curved up, clearly having chosen the angle and pose for the shot.

Unexpectedly, Mikaela felt a bit embarrassed; she could completely imagine herself during the signing and photo-taking moment.

A bit proud, but also trying to appear approachable.

One word: pretentious.

Taking a deep breath, Mikaela forced herself to calm down and feigned composure, saying:

"At that time, I must be preparing to participate in the Interstellar Cup, mistaking you for a fan is normal."

After she finished speaking, she quickly changed the subject, saying:

"I thought about it, and we shouldn’t just wait idly for Leouyas to appear; we should go out and try to find it."

Qiao Sang’s attention was successfully diverted, saying seriously:

"Speaking of which, when I was buying flowers, I saw a Meichouny without a stink, with a Tolerance Flower on its head."

Mikaela paused, frowned, and asked:

"And you just let it go?"

"I sent Qingbao after it." Qiao Sang said: "But that Meichouny took off the Tolerance Flower actively, yet its form didn’t change at all. I’m not sure if the Tolerance Flower was a counterfeit."

When some Pet Beasts become famous enough, it’s common for their exclusive items to have a bunch of imitations pop up.

Upon hearing this, Mikaela calmed down and asked:

"Do you suspect that Meichouny was Shalala?"

Qiao Sang nodded, saying:

"During that time, Shalala could likely appear here, and it’s quite possible it possesses a Tolerance Flower."

Mikaela pondered for a moment, analyzing:

"If it’s Shalala, it should sense Qingyun Nainai following it; it has an innate affinity for plants, and plants can sense the wind."

Qiao Sang said gravely: "Does that mean if it really is Shalala, it’s already been discovered?" 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

"Xun Xun~"

Little Treasure Spirit waved its paws, making a call.

Such tracking matters are best left to it; it excelled at tracking.

"Xiaxia?"

Shalala listened to the conversation and began to think.

Can it sense the wind?

"Xiaxia..."

Shalala arranged the flowers while experimenting.

Suddenly, the flowers in its claw gently swayed.

"Xiaxia."

Shalala was momentarily startled, then turned to respond.

It seemed like Qingbao has returned.

"Qingqing!"

As soon as she spoke, Qingbao appeared, showing an excited expression and calling out.