"Qiaoqiao, you need to get along well with them, okay?"
Xiao Jing carried Jun Qi to a group of panda cubs. These panda cubs were all about a year older than Jun Qi, so their sizes were not that different at this time.
Jun Qi was somewhat agitated at the moment. Logically, he should be meeting Xu Qiaoqiao now, but he was brought here by the zookeeper, and he didn't know what he was supposed to do.
As expected, Junqi's fur stood on end again, and he angrily pounded his legs, sometimes even hitting his zookeeper, Xiaojia.
Seeing Jun Qi like this, Xiao Jia couldn't help but sigh inwardly. What should she do?
In the past few days, almost all the zookeepers have become aware of Qiao Qiao's aloofness. They all agree that this is a serious matter, since Qiao Qiao's behavior indicates that she is severely detached from the group, which is unacceptable.
It's normal for Qiaoqiao to be wary when she first enters an unfamiliar environment, which is why she always looks fierce.
But more than half a month has passed, and he is still the same. He has never been seen to get close to anyone. If any cub comes to rub against him, he will hit the bear and ride on its back, just like Er Ya from the neighboring area bullies the bear.
This is extremely egregious behavior.
Xiao Jia had seen this guy get close to a panda cub named Er Ya in the neighboring area, but everyone thought it was just a coincidence. After all, if he got along well with Er Ya, why didn't he get along well with the other pandas?
Could it be that Er Ya is different from other panda cubs?
That doesn't make sense.
Therefore, the keepers plan to first try to build a relationship with Qiao Qiao, so that he can feel a sense of belonging here and not be so hostile to the other panda cubs.
If that doesn't work, then there's only one way left.
That is, releasing Qiaoqiao back into the nature reserve means letting him return to the wild.
For humans, if they were to become giant pandas, living in a zoo or being kept at a panda base would definitely be the best choice.
Because there's no pressure, it's incredibly relaxing, and everyone longs for that kind of laid-back life.
However, real panda cubs are different. For the good of the panda cubs, it might be better for Qiao Qiao to be released back into the nature reserve. But if that's the case, a tracking device will have to be installed to monitor the situation beforehand.
When the keepers realized this problem, they were all a little unhappy. After all, the number of pandas in China is still very small, and keeping them in the base can increase their survival rate.
However, if Qiaoqiao really prefers life in the wild, then releasing her back into the wild is a must.
Because of this idea, everyone became particularly close to Qiaoqiao during this period. It was fine at first, but they became more and more unrestrained later on.
And that's how the current situation came about.
Several keepers surrounded Junqi, each holding a panda cub in their arms, and they smiled at Junqi with exceptional gentleness and friendliness.
Jun Qi turned his head and looked at the panda cubs being held by the zookeepers around him. His gaze was somewhat serious, and his two paws were placed neatly on his legs. Overall, the posture was too cute.
She's kind of well-behaved.
But Xiao Jia, the zookeeper who was holding him, didn't think that way. After all, that guy had hit him with a lot of force, and his thigh must have been bruised. As Xiao Jia thought about it, she couldn't help but think of the scene when Qiao Qiao parted ways with Er Ya that day.
It's unbelievable that a panda cub would do something like this.
Xiao Jia gently stroked Jun Qi's fur, but she didn't expect that his fur still had some ideas of its own. Xiao Jia tried to smooth it down several times but couldn't. Instead, it looked even more frizzy.
"Qiaoqiao, look, this is Nuonuo, she's a girl, eight months older than you, so she's like an older sister to you."
A zookeeper tried to move the panda cub in his arms closer to Jun Qi, and then introduced the panda cub to Jun Qi. Nuonuo is the most lively panda cub in their zoo, and also the most affectionate.
"Hey~"
The panda named Nuonuo looked at Jun Qi while eating bamboo. The panda cub had a fierce look on its face. When it noticed that she was looking at him, it immediately barked at her and then raised its paw as if to hit her.
"Woof!"
When pandas are angry or fighting, they bark like dogs, which also shows that they have the desire to fight.
"Ugh!"
"Squeak!"
"squeak--"
Jun Qi's aura was simply too powerful. As soon as he revealed his attacking posture, the pandas in the zookeeper's arms began to move uneasily and let out sharp cries, as if they had seen something terrifying.
Xiaojia: ...
Zookeeper: ...
A few seconds later, all the panda cubs ran away. They gathered together and ran to a place farthest from Junqi.
Jun Qi blinked, and taking the opportunity, easily climbed off Xiao Jia's back. Then he quickly ran towards Xu Qiaoqiao's direction, not wanting to keep the panda cub waiting.
"See, it really didn't work." A zookeeper said dejectedly. When Jun Qi showed his attack mode, not only the panda cubs, but even he was scared. If his rationality hadn't told him not to back down, he probably would have fallen to the ground in fright.
"Should we try again?"
“Xiaojia, you’ve been taking care of Qiaoqiao almost all the time, so it’s normal that you’d be reluctant to leave. But Qiaoqiao doesn’t really like it here right now,” Brother Zhou said after a moment of silence.
"Let's try again." Xiao Jia suddenly thought of Er Ya for no reason. That day, the other party was clearly so reluctant to part with Er Ya. It couldn't be. Could it be that he was only special to Er Ya?
It was afternoon, and all the zookeepers had their own work to do, so they all left, leaving Xiaojia alone here, lost in thought.
Xu Qiaoqiao was getting anxious. Logically, Junjun should have arrived half an hour ago, but there wasn't a trace of him. What happened?
Could it be... that the panda cubs bullied him?
As soon as the idea came out, Xu Qiaoqiao immediately rejected it. Even if they joined forces, it was really hard to say who would bully whom.
Just as Xu Qiaoqiao was thinking this, she sensed Jun Qi's presence and saw a black and white figure running quickly towards her. When the person saw her, they called out happily.
A few seconds later, Xu Qiaoqiao saw that the other person had already run up to her.
Her body hair looked even more messy from running, and it all stuck back like spiky hair, just like the hairstyle of the grandfather in the anime she had watched, Nurarihyon no Mago. It was so shocking.
Xu Qiaoqiao blinked. She remembered that Junjun's zookeeper was called Xiaojia. Didn't Xiaojia ever trim Junjun's fur?
This is way too long.
If all else fails, when she comes over tomorrow, I can go to the zookeeper's office and borrow a pair of scissors to cut Junjun's hair myself.
Thinking this, Xu Qiaoqiao gave Jun Qi a sweet smile.
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