"Let's go home first," Lu Yang said in a low voice, taking Xiao Bao back after the children had played with her for a while.
Everyone agreed, their faces beaming with smiles as they happily headed home.
This was their home, their home with Mommy. Returning to Shui Lu Star felt different for everyone.
This wasn't the Mu family, nor the Zhong Li family, nor the Yu family, nor the Empire. They had no responsibilities here. Returning here was simply because it was their home. Here, they could do whatever they pleased. Their sole purpose in life was to be happy.
It wasn't just them. Many people on this planet heard that Lu Wanqing had returned and rushed over excitedly, greeting them warmly.
"Wanqing Goddess!"
"Sister Wanqing!"
From both sides of the street, enthusiastic citizens waved to them.
Lu Wanqing smiled and raised her hand in response, "Hello, everyone!"
Her reply excited the citizens of Shui Lu Star. Many people immediately opened their communicators and started recording photos and videos.
"Ahhh, Goddess Wanqing is back! We have to capture this moment, take photos, and post them on the StarNet. Let the whole world know that our goddess has finally returned!"
The brother and sister Lu Wanqing had saved were also in the crowd. Seeing her return, they were incredibly excited.
Their feelings for Lu Wanqing were different from those of ordinary citizens. Ordinary people might simply idolize her, but to them, Lu Wanqing was a true benefactor.
Lu Wanqing's casual address of "sister" had made them feel, from the bottom of their hearts, that she was their sister. Now that Lu Wanqing was back, it was like their family had returned!
It was a shame that their current status was too ordinary, like most common citizens on Shui Lu Star. They could only wave to Sister Wanqing from a distance, not daring to approach lest they cause trouble for her.
It wasn't until Lu Wanqing and Lu Yang and the others returned to the courtyard that the siblings cautiously came to visit.
Lu Wanqing had arranged for guards at the courtyard. After all, with her current fame, her home could easily attract unwanted attention when she was away. So, she had hired some people to watch over the property.
As they just entered the house, a guard came in to report that the young siblings she had saved years ago had arrived and wished to see her.
Lu Wanqing was momentarily stunned, struggling to recall who they were.
Shu Shu quickly reminded her, "Mommy, it's that brother from the fan club of a thousand people. The one whose sister was critically ill. You even accompanied him to take his sister for treatment. Later, when his sister recovered, they returned to Shui Lu Star to settle down."
Lu Wanqing instantly remembered and nodded, "Ah, yes, I remember!"
Thinking of the siblings, Lu Wanqing felt a surge of excitement. She quickly stood up and said, "Where are they? Let's go out and see."
Lu Wanqing was genuinely happy. Although she had been in the interstellar era for many years, she hadn't made friends like the young siblings. They were probably her only ordinary friends in this era.
Lu Wanqing walked rather quickly and soon reached the entrance, where she saw the young man and his sister.
After several years, both the young man and his sister had grown. The once thin siblings were now healthy. The young man had grown into a tall young man, and his sister had blossomed into a charming young girl.
"Wan... Sister Wanqing," the young man said. Despite his growth, his personality remained shy and naturally nervous upon seeing Lu Wanqing, just as it had been before.
"Quick, come inside, let's chat in the house!" Lu Wanqing immediately invited them in with a beaming smile, incredibly happy.
In Lu Ze's arms, Xiao Bao's eyes lit up with excitement upon seeing the siblings enter.
"Brother Xiao Hai and Sister Xingxing!"
Xiao Bao extended her little hands, unafraid, wanting a hug from the siblings.
Lu Ze sighed helplessly and quickly held down the little girl's small hands.
"Why isn't this little girl afraid of anyone? If she doesn't change her personality, won't she be easily abducted by just anyone in the future?"
Some things were better left unthought, but now that she thought about it, Lu Ze felt a sense of worry. The more she thought about it, the more plausible it seemed. Xiao Bao was too bold, too unafraid.
Ji Hai's heart pounded with excitement as Xiao Bao reached out to him with bright eyes, seemingly wanting a hug.
He and his sister had already seen news online about Sister Wanqing and His Majesty having another adorable baby, but they couldn't see the baby's appearance online. Now, it seemed this baby was Sister Wanqing and His Majesty's child, wasn't it?
Did Xiao Bao like him that much?
Ji Xing also loved children, and knowing this child was the offspring of her idol, Goddess Wanqing, made her even more thrilled.
"Um... can I hold the baby?" Ji Xing asked tentatively.
"Hug~" In Lu Ze's arms, Xiao Bao proactively extended her short arms, wanting to be held by Sister Xingxing.
With Xiao Bao so eager to go to others, Lu Ze was speechless. She exchanged a knowing glance with Lu Wanqing, then carefully handed the child to Ji Xing.
Lu Wanqing also watched Ji Xing for a moment, then happily said, "You're Xingxing, aren't you? How have you been all these years? Do you still feel unwell?"
Ji Xing immediately looked at Lu Wanqing and shook her head, "I don't feel unwell anymore."
Ji Xing's eyes sparkled. She looked at Lu Wanqing and said happily, "Sister Wanqing, are you staying on Shui Lu Star for a while this time?"
"Why don't my brother and I cook for you during this time? We've been practicing cooking ancient Earth dishes for the past few years, and we've gotten quite good. We've also gained quite a few fans on the StarNet. If possible, we'd really love for Sister Wanqing to try our cooking." Ji Xing said excitedly, her cheeks slightly flushed.
"You can also cook ancient Earth dishes?" Lu Wanqing asked, surprised and delighted.
Ji Hai nodded shyly, "Yes. My sister and I don't have many specialties. A few years ago, after Xingxing's illness was cured, we thought for a long time and decided to research ancient Earth cuisine together. We can now cook many dishes, and many people enjoy them."
"That's wonderful! I'd love to try them too. I wonder how your ancient Earth dishes taste," Lu Wanqing said with a smile.
"Really?" Ji Xing's eyes lit up instantly, and she exclaimed with excitement.
Lu Wanqing: "..."
Ji Xing turned and hugged her brother Ji Hai tightly, shouting ecstatically, "Ahhh, Brother, did you hear? Sister Wanqing agreed! She agreed to eat our cooking! Our ancient Earth dishes will have the honor of being tasted by Sister Wanqing! I feel so happy, ahhhh!!!"