Collapse? No, this is just everyday life.

"Meow?"

Kiana, her face flushed and breathing lightly, looked up with some confusion.

Why aren't you playing with her anymore?

"It's almost time."

"Meow?"

Kiana still didn't understand and meowed in confusion.

"Alright, stop playing the cat game. Come with me later, we're going to pick someone up."

"Pick someone up?"

Kiana obediently sat up and then hugged his arm.

"Yes, a friend. You'll find out when you get there."

"I didn't expect there would be someone that you had to pick up personally, Ah Yu. Is the other side someone important?"

Kiana was incredibly curious.

She knew her lover's personality well; for him to personally pick her up, her status must be extraordinary.

Upon hearing this, Nangong Yu gave Kiana a meaningful smile, leaving Kiana completely bewildered.

"Yes, they're quite powerful. Kiana, if you don't want to go, then forget it."

"Yes, of course I'm going!!"

Of course she was willing to go with Ayu to pick up the person. It wasn't just about spending time with Ayu; it also represented a certain status and position! That's how it was portrayed in TV dramas!

"Alright, it's about time. Let's find a restaurant on the street for lunch, and then head to the airport to pick them up."

He patted Kiana's head to signal her to get up, and then took out a set of car keys from a cabinet next to him.

"I'm going to the garage to get a car. Qibao, you wait for me at the door."

"Good~"

Having no interest in attracting too much attention, Nangong Yu chose an understated SUV and drove it to the entrance.

Kiana readily took the passenger seat, fastened her seatbelt, and looked around excitedly.

This was the first time she had ever ridden in a car driven by A-Yu; A-Yu had never driven before, even at school.

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but ask, "Ah Yu, when did you get your driver's license? I've never seen you drive before."

"drving license?"

With a smile, Nangong Yu uttered the words that made Kiana's heart skip a beat: "What is that?"

"?"

Seeing her blank expression, Nangong Yu immediately laughed and couldn't help but pinch her cheek: "Just kidding. I already got my driver's license, and I even asked someone to transfer my driver's license information here. No problem."

"Phew... Ah Yu, you scared me to death!!"

Upon hearing this, Kiana breathed a long sigh of relief and gave him a reproachful glare.

She wasn't ready to die yet, and she didn't want to become a pair of doomed lovers with Ah Yu.

"Stop joking, Qibao, sit tight, let's go."

"Ok!"

As he spoke, he pulled the handbrake, shifted into gear, and gently pressed the accelerator, and the car quickly drove onto the road.

Before long, we arrived at the commercial area from the villa area, and the number of cars on the street gradually increased.

The scenery of cities on the Mu continent is quite different from that of the Far East.

As the world's economic and technological center, the entire continent of Mu appears quite prosperous. Here, you can see all kinds of high technology, and the buildings on both sides of the street have bizarre designs that look full of absurd beauty. Neon lights shine wildly, and virtual projections are everywhere.

Coming from the Far East is like coming from the countryside to the city; even now, Kiana is still overwhelmed with excitement by what she sees.

I found a restaurant and ate a bowl of noodles by myself to fill my stomach before heading to the airport waiting area.

The two people, wearing hats, blended into the crowd, indistinguishable from the others who were gathered together waiting to pick up their passengers.

The weather at the end of December could be described as bitterly cold. Kiana faced Nangong Yu, put both of her small hands in his coat pockets, clasped hands, and a happy smile appeared on her face, which was wrapped up tightly.

"Ah Yu, who exactly did you pick up?"

Even after arriving at the airport, Ayu hadn't uttered a single word, which made Kiana even more curious.

"Don't worry, you'll find out soon."

They're keeping us in suspense, hoping Kiana will feel the surprise of meeting them in person soon.

"Ugh... You bad guy, Yu, you always bully me."

Kiana moved even closer, resting her chin on his chest, saying this but her face still held a smile.

She didn't really care who came; what made her happiest was spending time with Ayu.

She probably doesn't know Ayu's friend well, and it's not like Mei is coming over, so why should she care about these things?

"I hope you can still say that right now~"

Smiling at Kiana, Nangong Yu said softly.

"Well?"

Seeing Kiana's slightly unconvinced expression, Nangong Yu thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "How about we make a bet?"

"What bet?" Kiana blinked.

"How about this: if the person who comes on horseback surprises you, I win; otherwise, you win?"

"Hmph, fine, I'll bet then. Do you think I'd be surprised by anyone else? Impossible, absolutely impossible!"

Kiana glanced smugly at Ayu and snorted inwardly.

Unless Mei comes in person, it's absolutely impossible to surprise her!

"Alright then, I'll tell you the stakes first. If you win, Qibao, I'll grant you one wish. As for if I win..."

He leaned closer and whispered in Kiana's ear, "That cat game, this time it's for real~"

Upon hearing this, Kiana's heart raced instantly.

Wearing a collar and a tail, and forbidden to speak the entire time except for meowing, that's just too much...

With a flushed face, Kiana, half nervous and half expectant, said in a slightly hesitant voice, "I'll bet, I'll bet! I definitely won't lose!"

......

On the other side, Mei was sitting in the window seat on the plane.

She rested her chin on her hand, gazing at the gradually clearer outline of the bustling city below, feeling inexplicably uneasy.

Kiana and the others should be here.

The thought of meeting Kiana and the others during my free time after work eased some of my anxiety.

Those people will probably be very surprised to see me suddenly appear.

Imagining Kiana rushing towards her with a look of surprise, Mei couldn't help but smile.

After thinking for a while, she shook her head and patted her cheeks with both hands.

Work is important, work is important! I can't let other things distract me. My father is going through a very difficult time right now, so I have to work even harder.

She had carefully studied the company information she needed to discuss and was confident about the interview.

The plane landed quickly, and Mei got up, picked up her bag, and walked off.

She only had two simple changes of clothes in her bag. This business trip wouldn't take too long anyway, and she had already bought her plane ticket to go back the day after tomorrow.

After passing through security without any problems, Mei looked around.

Her father told her that once she landed here, she would see the people who were there to pick her up. Were they the kind of people holding signs with their names on them?

After looking around, Mei didn't see her name. Just as she was frowning, a figure appeared in her sight not far away, making her open her mouth wide.

Before she could finish her murmur, "Rain..." she heard another, more familiar voice calling out.

"Mei!!!!!!"

A girl rushed up excitedly, and Mei instinctively opened her arms at the familiar voice.

The two girls then hugged each other.

This scene is all too common in front of the airport. People just marvel at Kiana and Mei's outstanding looks and then forget about it.

Nangong Yu walked over with a smile, and seeing the excited Kiana and the somewhat dazed Mei, immediately said with a smile, "Looks like I won~"

Speaking in a language Mei couldn't understand, Kiana looked up. Seeing Mei, her initial excitement subsided somewhat, and she looked at him shyly, her voice soft and sweet: "I...I understand, I'll be a good girl..."

Nangong Yu nodded in satisfaction.

The cat's situation is settled, now it's just a matter of the dog's side, and as for Sirin...

"I never expected that you would be the ones to pick me up."

Back in the car, Kiana didn't sit in the front passenger seat this time. Instead, she sat in the back with Mei, chattering excitedly.

"Yes, we knew you were coming, so of course we came to pick you up."

She said this with a smile, which immediately drew Kiana's disgruntled voice: "Mei, let me tell you, Yu didn't tell me it was you, and she tricked me into making a bet, which I lost terribly, waaaah..."

Upon hearing this, Mei chuckled and ruffled Kiana's hair.

Then, looking towards the driver's seat, he asked curiously, "Yu, how did you know I was coming?"

She didn't tell anyone when she came. Only her father should know her flight information. How did Nangong Yu find out?

"This..."

Nangong Yu paused for a moment, then slowly said, "We'll be home soon, we'll talk later."

"Yes, yes, yes, I even saved a room for you at home, Mei, just waiting for you to come over!" Kiana quickly added.

Hearing this, Mei felt a warmth rise in her heart, and her smile deepened.

It's so nice that she has these friends.