Lu Mingming, following the academy's schedule, took the little Samoyed to class A in the afternoon.
The little white tiger was entrusted to Cheng Shiqin by Lu Mingming, with a request for careful attention during this period. After all, Lu Mingming was currently not very confident about the safety of the two little ones. If Gray Blue couldn't find a way to deal with her, it would be easy to deal with two young cubs with genetic diseases who couldn't speak. Lu Mingming was extremely worried about this, so after much thought, she decided to diligently protect the safety of the two little cubs for the time being.
Upon arriving at the classroom, the cubs were sitting in their seats, quietly discussing the empty seat in the first row – it was Gray Blue's position. "He's not going to be late, is he? I still want jelly..." "Me too, sigh, I can't say this, what if Gray Blue hears." "What's there to not say? Our entire class can't compare to that, that Count?" The children's words were vague, but Lu Mingming understood what they meant. She peeked towards Gray Blue's seat. Gray Blue's school supplies, which had been there, were all packed away by attendants at noon. The drawers and lockers were empty, with only Gray Blue's name tag stuck to the upper left corner of the desk, indicating that this had once been a classmate's seat. The cubs in the class were not yet aware of Gray Blue's departure.
As soon as the class bell rang, the cubs in the entire class kept glancing at Gray Blue's empty seat, and some straightforward and unconvinced cubs complained, lying on their desks: "He's indeed late, making us all miss out on desserts without names, so annoying." This remark was met with nods of agreement from several bold cubs. Lu Mingming, seeing this, interrupted the little cubs' complaints and, holding the little Samoyed in her arms on the podium, successfully shifted the cubs' attention. The little one sat upright in the center of the podium. Its snow-white fur was fluffy, and it was wearing a pastoral-style cotton jacket with a green base adorned with small yellow flowers, resembling a dandelion being sown. The little Samoyed blinked its round eyes, innocently and purely adding a touch of innocence and purity. In reality, Molian was thinking without restraint: "This is the second time in my life I've been on the podium, and I never expected it to be like this."
"Little ones, please quiet down. This is a new classmate for class A, named Xue Gao, a purebred Samoyed. Everyone, welcome him." Lu Mingming led the applause, her face beaming with a smile. The cubs in class A gave Lu Mingming plenty of face, and their loud applause even drew curious glances from other classes. The little Samoyed felt a slight sense of shame for the first time and lowered its head, its perked-up soft ears turning red and hot. "I remember Samoyeds are a hybrid breed, with only a few hundred in the entire interstellar world. I never expected to see a live one one day!" the smartest of the cubs spoke up, eliciting a collective, drawn-out "Wow" from the entire class. It turned out that not only were the students in class B curious about cubs with ancestral genes, but class A was as well. The cubs looked at Xue Gao with the excitement and curiosity of dragons spotting sparkling treasures, as if they could swallow him whole.
The little Samoyed, having recovered its composure, looked up again with a calm gaze, no longer affected by the little brats. "There's a vacant seat left for you." Under the gaze of the cubs, Lu Mingming carried her own cub to the empty seat in the last row. Even without Gray Blue, Lu Mingming didn't intend for her own child to occupy that seat. Otherwise, when the person returned, there would be no way to explain. Without Gray Blue, it was like a disruptive group had lost its leader. In class A's classroom, with the lure of snacks, the cubs were much more obedient, and the handkerchief-throwing game in the afternoon went very smoothly.
For dinner, Lu Mingming showed off her skills, making shrimp burgers that she used to make for her own cub. The minced meat and eggplant casserole had just finished, and the remaining ingredients could be used to their fullest, without waste. The afternoon passed in a flash. Under the afterglow of the setting sun, golden and orange-red hues blended and dyed the swaying wild wheat grasses in the distance, while dusk gradually approached further away. A cool night breeze blew, and Lu Mingming, along with the staff, led the cubs of class A to the bathing pool.
Upon reaching their destination, she couldn't help but sigh, "It's good to be rich." As expected of a noble academy, they didn't use ordinary showers or even bathtub-style baths. Sal City Royal Academy had actually opened up hot spring pools in the back mountain! The spring water was boiling and clear, bubbling into the bath. Thin, ethereal mist, like silk, appeared on the surface of the hot spring, and looking up, one could see the vast starry sky, accompanied by the fragrance of flowers along the roadside, creating a dreamlike world. In the cold winter, facing a warm and comfortable hot spring, no one could resist entering it. Imagine closing your eyes in the soft and smooth spring water, far from the hustle and bustle, shedding the busyness, and fully enjoying the natural warmth and comfort. The fatigue of the body and mind seemed to melt into the water, slowly evaporating, leaving one refreshed. Lu Mingming immediately went to the back kitchen to prepare a few cups of warm drinks and brought along the leftover biscuits as snacks for the cubs if they got hungry. Lu Mingming worked tirelessly, making ample preparations for the entire evening. When she bathed and dried the little white tiger before, it had taken her half a day of effort.
She didn't realize that the bathing slots every night were actually signed up for by the cubs themselves. Due to their unfamiliarity with Lu Mingming's bathing skills, despite her abilities being praised to the heavens in external competitions, the cubs were still observing. Little Xue Gao bravely stepped forward as the first to sign up, and it wasn't until near the end of the time that another cub was added. With fewer people on the first day and no one having witnessed Lu Mingming's skills, there were only two cubs for the bathing task today. The little cubs never expected that after this "battle," they would have to queue up for a whole night to get a bathing slot with Lu Mingming.
Lu Mingming wore a long-sleeved shirt and trousers, with the cuffs rolled up several times and firmly secured at the elbows to prevent water from splashing onto her clothes. Thanks to the little Samoyed's willingness, according to the order, the first one to be bathed was naturally the little Samoyed. The hot spring was warm and comfortable. The cubs from various noble families in class A were clearly accustomed to such treatment, and they showed no fear. Even the felines could casually play by the hot spring. Little Xue Gao was a little shy about being bathed by Lu Mingming for the first time. Before entering the hot spring, he had taken a simple shower in the hot water of the communal bathhouse. Feeling less dirty, he then appeared before Lu Mingming.
With a paw print like a plum blossom on each of his little paws, the little one rushed straight towards Lu Mingming from the bathhouse. The little one tentatively extended its small paws to test the water temperature, ensuring it was not too hot and sufficiently comfortable, before the entire little dog slowly entered the hot spring. The little Samoyed's fur, wet for the first time, clung tightly to its thick body. Unexpectedly, the little Samoyed was solid. With its wet fur, it didn't appear particularly thin; instead, it looked more like a snow-white sea lion with the addition of two cute, soft cat ears. Fortunately, canine breeds can swim, and the little Samoyed felt no discomfort, kicking its little legs and swimming around in the hot spring pool.
"Today, our Xue Gao is enjoying a detailed bath for the first time." Lu Mingming suppressed a smile and began massaging Little Xue Gao. Her fingertips traced from the sides of his neck towards his spine, gently massaging the skin and flesh inch by inch, allowing the little cub's muscles to relax without excessive tension. The little one stood generously beside the hot spring, its wet little paws resting on Lu Mingming's thighs, its chubby little face leaning against Lu Mingming's waist – it seemed sleepy. The little one squinted its eyes and yawned, making Lu Mingming laugh. Just as she was about to close her eyes for a nap, a dark shadow suddenly appeared on the opposite wall, lurking furtively along the wall, its head scanning the surroundings to survey the situation indoors.
Morian's pupils widened slightly, but his expression remained unchanged. He calmly manifested his mental power and quietly focused on that direction. The fire-attribute mental power, combined with the warm hot spring, served as a perfect cover. Even if he were close to the ground, extending his mental sea to the shadowy figure, no one would be able to detect him. Within his vast mental sea, his mental power meticulously outlined the complete appearance of the shadowy figure. It had a sly look, a small physique, and moved with the agility of a monkey. This person... Molian had a slight impression. He remembered this person was a servant of Gray Blue. What was he doing here?