Emperor penguins all look alike, making it difficult to distinguish them by their eyes alone. Their size is a differentiating factor, though they aren't that observant.

Unless you're petite like Xu Qiaoqiao, standing out among the emperor penguins, the chances of being recognized are much higher.

But right now, there are only two emperor penguins here, namely Emperor Penguin A and Emperor Penguin B, making the number of reference objects pitifully small.

Therefore, they basically identify each other by their calls. However, some emperor penguins have such obvious traits that sometimes you can tell them apart without even hearing their calls. But not every emperor penguin is that smart.

At this moment, the atmosphere at the scene was completely silent.

Neither of them made a sound.

Xu Qiaoqiao looked at the two emperor penguins and remained silent for a few seconds, unsure of what to say. "Don't you two know how to read the room?" She subconsciously glanced at Jun Qi. His gaze was calm. After sensing Xu Qiaoqiao's gaze, he paused for a moment, then lowered his head and pointed to the two emperor penguins opposite him.

The meaning in his eyes was clear: Should we beat him up?

Xu Qiaoqiao: ...

Junjun, don't become a violent person! We need to talk nicely and be civilized!

Xu Qiaoqiao patted Jun Qi's chest, indicating that he shouldn't think about solving problems with violence in the future, and that he could sit down and communicate if there was anything.

Jun Qi looked down at the arm that had appeared on his chest, blinked, and a smile appeared in his eyes.

However, when I caught a glimpse of the two emperor penguins standing there blankly out of the corner of my eye, I felt a little impatient. Why weren't these two leaving? Who wanted to tell them my and Jojo's names?

Xu Qiaoqiao felt uncomfortable under the emperor penguin's stare. She glanced over again and met the eyes of one of the penguins. The penguin seemed pleased to see that the penguin had responded to her words and actions.

"Gaga?" Why aren't you guys saying anything?

Emperor Penguin A didn't hear the calls of the two emperor penguins, and called out again in confusion, then took two more steps forward—just two steps, no more.

He blinked his curious, dark, round eyes, like a curious child, staring intently at Xu Qiaoqiao and Jun Qi. His beak was tightly closed, his cheeks were slightly puffed out, and his body even tilted slightly to the side to match the action. Could it be that these two emperor penguins can't talk? Can't they make a sound?

Or perhaps these two emperor penguins aren't members of their own troop, but rather strayed from another troop?

Behind Emperor Penguin A, Emperor Penguin B listened to his friend's words, and like him, kept his eyes on Xu Qiaoqiao and Jun Qi. After a few seconds, he fell silent, suddenly feeling a little nervous.

Emperor Penguin B looked at his companion awkwardly. He still looked innocent and didn't recognize who it was at all. But that made sense, since he didn't usually seem very smart.

"quack."

Emperor Penguin B whispered to Emperor Penguin A, reminding his friend to stop watching and run!

Unfortunately, his friend didn't quite receive his message. Hearing his friend's soft whispering, Emperor Penguin A turned around and tilted his head at him: "Quack quack quack?" What's wrong? Not feeling well?

Emperor Penguin B: ...

There's no hope for you. When you get beaten up later, I'll try to stand far away so I don't see it.

Xu Qiaoqiao was initially feeling a bit awkward, being stared at so intently by a little guy, especially when she and Junjun were being affectionate, it was practically a social disaster.

But now, seeing their interaction, Xu Qiaoqiao couldn't help but laugh. Suddenly, a thought flashed through her mind: the way these two companions got along seemed somewhat familiar.

After thinking for a few seconds, Xu Qiaoqiao patted her head and exclaimed, "Ah, I remember now!"

These two emperor penguins must be the two that sneaked away.

Seeing Xu Qiaoqiao's actions, Jun Qi tilted his head, looking somewhat puzzled, and then uttered his first cry since then: "Huh?" Qiaoqiao, what's wrong with you?

When Emperor Penguin A heard Jun Qi's call, the curious expression on its face froze. That call sounded so familiar, it sounded like... Boss?

Emperor Penguin A: ...

So, is this Sister Qiao Qiao?

His gaze followed, meeting Xu Qiaoqiao's eyes, who then smiled.

Hmm~ No wonder, these two emperor penguins seem to get along so well.

He only just remembered that when he arrived, the emperor penguins were all very close together, practically huddled together.

Emperor Penguin A took a few steps back in fear, then darted behind Emperor Penguin B, trembling as if genuinely frightened. Good heavens, had he just interrupted his boss and Sister Qiao Qiao's good time?

Waaaaah~ I didn't mean to.

Seeing this guy's actions, it was easy to tell what he was thinking from his movements. Xu Qiaoqiao narrowed her eyes slightly. Ha, he was so boldly looking at her and Junjun just now, but now he's starting to get scared. Too late, isn't he?

She leaned close to Jun Qi's head and whispered something.

Junjun, that emperor penguin hiding in the back is the one I just mentioned, the one that ate the dead fish.

I thought it would take some time to find them, but unexpectedly, they ran into me on their own.

Jun Qi nodded, indicating that he understood. Then, after sensing the aura in the air and memorizing the scents of the two emperor penguins, he waddled away with Xu Qiaoqiao without lingering.

Tsk tsk, he doesn't want to deal with those two silly emperor penguins right now. He'd rather play with Qiao Qiao first. Besides, when it comes to talking about eating dead fish, it's better to wait until everyone is there to say it, so as not to have to say it twice.

Xu Qiaoqiao followed closely beside Jun Qi, their arms linked, slowly walking in the direction where the large group of emperor penguins had left. Looking at the distant sea, her mood suddenly improved a lot.

The sea breeze was still so gentle, carrying the scent of afar. Watching Jun Qi and Xu Qiaoqiao's departing figures, the two emperor penguins stood there dumbfounded, looking at each other in bewilderment, surprised that they hadn't been beaten up.

Emperor Penguin A: Boss and Sister Qiaoqiao are gone?

Emperor Penguin B: It's obvious.

Emperor Penguin A breathed a sigh of relief: Does that mean we're not related?

Emperor Penguin B, recalling his boss's actions, was somewhat uncertain. However, turning to see the relieved look on his little rascal's face, he decided it was best to remain silent and not spoil his good mood for the time being.