"MEOW!"
A series of meows emanated from the stairwell.
Baozi's hand paused, and she turned to look towards the staircase. For a moment, panic flickered in her eyes.
But a glance from the corner of her eye at her cousin's expression reassured her. She realized it was only Lord Dumpling coming up; Brother Nan hadn't come with him.
"Cousin, open your mouth."
"Lord Dumpling, save me!"
"MEOW!"
A medium-sized cat ran out from the staircase.
Today, Lord Dumpling was a golden gradient. He had a round head and a chubby body, with several vertical lines on his forehead. This made him look like he was frowning, always with a troubled expression, as if he had been wronged.
After arriving at the rooftop, he walked with tiny steps straight to Zhou Li and Baozi, sat down very naturally a meter away, and looked up at them.
"Haha, Zhou Ni, you've turned into a cat with a painted face!"
"Is Lord Dumpling here to rescue me?"
