The pet care she studied is the real animal control major, right?

Gu Zheng wanted to play with Lightning again before leaving, and Wang Ling came over to say goodbye.

Lightning felt that it was being handed over by Qin Jiu. It looked up and saw that it was Gu Zheng, then closed its eyes and snuggled into his arms.

The few of them stayed for a short while before going out together to see Gu Zheng and Wang Ling off to the station to say goodbye.

Qin Jiu sent all his friends away within a week and returned to the empty store.

She locked the shop door and left with her suitcase.

Lightning and Snow White sent her to the school gate and were reluctant to let her leave, but Light, as her war beast, could go with her.

Qin Jiu patted their heads and told them, "Listen to Teacher Edel, understand? I will come back to see you."

Lightning's little claws scratched Qin Jiu's trouser legs, and his head drooped, obviously unhappy.

Bai Xue rested her big head on Qin Jiu's shoulder, greedily wanting the scent of Qin Jiu.

If he continued to stick with them, Qin Jiu felt that he would be reluctant to leave.

She hardened her heart and turned away.

Snow White and Lightning just stood at the school gate and watched until Qin Jiu's back disappeared at the end of the street, then they reluctantly returned to school.

Qin Jiu deliberately dragged his suitcase and walked slowly on the street, while Guangming followed closely behind him.

When Qin Jiu arrived in front of the orphanage, the sun had already set over the western hills.

The golden afterglow fell on the earth, illuminating the big words "Xirang Orphanage".

There were toys scattered all over the yard of the orphanage, but no one was there. The whole orphanage was eerily quiet.

At this time, it is very likely that everyone is having dinner in the dining room.

Qin Jiu had just walked to the door when a joyful voice came from the access control system: "Xiao Jiu! You're finally back!"

Qin Jiu chuckled: "Yes, Dean Lu, I'm back."

The door opened automatically, welcoming Qin Jiu in.

But in Qin Jiu's view, the open door was more like the gaping mouth of a giant beast, and anyone who entered would be swallowed up.

Qin Jiu didn't hesitate for a moment and strode in.

After she walked into the yard, the door behind her closed quietly without making any sound.

Qin Jiu walked in according to the route he remembered and found the dining room.

As she expected, all the children were sitting at the long dining table, waiting for dinner.

As soon as Qin Jiu stepped into the dining room, all the children looked at her in unison without saying a word.

No matter whether it was the older children or the younger cotton balls, they all remained silent without exception, which was completely different from other children of the same age.

They are very well behaved and quiet.

But it was eerily quiet, not like a living person.

Dean Lu stood up from the main seat, her almost wrinkle-free face was now filled with smiles, as if she was used to the lifeless appearance of the other children.

She went to meet Qin Jiu, took the suitcase from her, and said to the oldest boy at the table, "Xiao Qing, help me put the suitcase back to the room."

The boy named Xiaoqing fell from the chair, his eyes cloudy and he walked towards them woodenly.

He took the suitcase from Dean Lu and pulled it away.

The only sound during this time was the sound of the suitcase wheels dragging on the floor. Until the little boy left, the whole space fell into silence again.

The depressing atmosphere did not affect Qin Jiu's performance at all. She smiled and accepted all the kindness that Dean Lu arranged for her, and let Dean Lu take her hand and lead her to the dining table.

The dishes on the table had obviously been prepared for some time, but since everyone hadn't arrived yet, no one had started eating. The children were all waiting for Qin Jiu to arrive.

Dean Lu noticed that Qin Jiu's eyes lingered on each dish, so she immediately asked nervously, "Do you think the dishes are not to your liking? Do you want to make a few more dishes? Or should I add a few more dishes?"

Qin Jiu shook his head, looked at his brothers and sisters beside him lovingly, and said, "Eat, you have been waiting for me for a long time, right? Everyone is hungry, don't bother."

Dean Lu heard this and a loving look appeared on his face. He said gently, "Yes, everyone is hungry. Let's eat!"

With the dean's permission, the children picked up their spoons and started eating.

The rice in their bowls was not hot at all and was obviously cold.

But no child made a fuss or asked for another bowl of rice.

Qin Jiu casually glanced at every dish and found that no one picked up the food with their chopsticks. They only ate the white rice in their bowls.

Qin Jiu pretended not to notice their strangeness, took the steaming rice handed to him by Dean Lu, and started to pick up some dishes.

She chatted casually: "Dean Lu, there are so many dishes today, is there something good happening?"

Dean Lu smiled and served Qin Jiu some food: "Xiao Jiu, you are coming back! I will make you something delicious!"

Qin Jiu sneered calmly. She had not told Dean Lu that she would come back today. Her terminal was monitored again.

She chewed to cover up her mockery: "Really? Thank you, Dean Lu."

Dean Lu saw that she was eating with relish and immediately gave her more food.

The two of them were having a great time together, ignoring the other children who were busy eating rice.

Dean Lu didn't seem to notice that they didn't pick up any food, nor did he serve them the food as enthusiastically as he did to Qin Jiu.

Qin Jiu finished one bowl and asked Dean Lu for another one.

Dean Lu held her bowl and walked happily towards the kitchen.

Xiaoqing also returned to his seat at this time, and like everyone else, he lowered his head to eat the cold white rice.

Qin Jiu took advantage of Dean Lu's absence and grabbed the hand of the girl next to him.

Warm...

A living person...

The girl looked up at Qin Jiu and said in an emotionless voice: "Sister Xiaojiu, do you want to play with Beibei?"

For some reason, her voice made Qin Jiu's hair stand on end. Qin Jiu gently let go of the little girl's hand and asked with a smile: "Beibei doesn't want to eat vegetables? Don't you all want to eat vegetables?"

As she spoke, she looked at everyone at the table.

Qin Jiu's words were like an order. All the children picked up their chopsticks at the same time and put food into their bowls, as if they were completing a task Qin Jiu had given them...

Dean Lu came back at this time, and it seemed that he did not notice that the children who originally did not pick up the food were now picking up the food.

There was no change on her face as she handed the bowl full of fragrant white rice to Qin Jiu.

Qin Jiu took it and praised: "Dean Lu's food is still so delicious."

Dean Lu happily served Qin Jiu more food, and it seemed that no one noticed anything unusual on the table.

After dinner, the children put away their dishes and chopsticks on their own initiative.

Qin Jiu wanted to help, but was stopped by Dean Lu: "Let them do it, otherwise they will think they are worthless."

Qin Jiu raised her eyebrows, put down the bowl and chopsticks she was holding, and smiled sweetly: "Okay, I'll listen to the dean."

The dean took her back to her room, which was the same room as before.

Because she was the oldest, Dean Lu arranged a suite for her a year ago, and Qin Jiu was very familiar with the layout inside.

Dean Lu said: "Don't run around at night, just have a good rest today!"

Qin Jiu agreed and closed the door. When she heard Dean Lu walking away, she rushed into the bathroom and vomited out today's dinner...