Just as everyone was on high alert, trying to steer clear of the Black Panther, a figure appeared through the binoculars, descending from above and waving their arms excitedly.
"Sheng Bai! Sheng Bai! I'm over here…"
Qiao An, with her sharp vision, quickly spotted Lin Han standing behind Sheng Bai, as well as Ji Ran in her arms.
"Little Brother, you came to find me too? Welcome, welcome!"
Striking a welcoming pose, Qiao An threw an arm around the Black Panther's neck and tried to make it wave a paw. The wild rabbit was far more cooperative, standing up and perking its ears to look cute.
As the boat drew near, Sheng Bai, so unsteady on his feet he practically had to be carried, was helped onto the inflatable raft and brought slowly to shore.
The sun-darkened Sheng Bai had a different air about him than usual. With his stubbly face, he just looked sloppy and disheveled.
