Suddenly, the pair of Qi Qi and Hui Hui, who had been circling above their carriage, swooped down, cawing boldly. The faint howl of Zhui Feng could also be heard.
Dabao, who had been sleeping in Chen Afu's arms, instantly opened his eyes. "Zhui Feng, I hear Zhui Feng," he exclaimed. Then he sat up, sticking his head out of the carriage window, and bellowed, "Zhui Feng, we are back."
Zhui Feng darted towards them, aiming to jump onto the carriage. The coachman quickly pulled the reins to halt the horses. Zhui Feng leaped onto the carriage, squeezing into the compartment, licking Chen Afu, Dabao, and Alu with its tongue. Its eyes seemed filled with teardrops and whimpering noises came from its mouth, as if expressing the emotions of the parting. It was not as affectionate to Mrs. Wang, while licking everyone else, it merely brushed its body against her leg.
