The next day, when Qiao Suisui woke up, Zong Fang had already left the house. She then realized the house was quite large, so large that any sound she made echoed clearly and monotonously. She had a simple lunch and then placed the little lion into the nursery box and sent a message to Ruka.
Just as she turned off the Light Computer's screen, Ruka's video call came through.
"Suisui, I'll come to pick you up."
"No need, going back and forth would waste time. I'm on my way back."
Ruka didn't argue but looked at her for a few seconds and asked, "Are you unhappy?"
Qiao Suisui lowered her eyes, looking somewhat listless, but still managed a smile and said she was fine. After ending the video call, she went straight back to her own small building. By the time she disembarked from the Flying Ship, Ruka was already waiting for her at the door.
Ruka took the nursery box from her hands and, instead of looking at the cub immediately, he stroked her head and hugged her.