The Emergence of Emoticon Packs
The feline emoticon pack began to circulate within their group, swiftly gaining popularity among the younger crowd. The pack was adorned with particularly bizarre poses.
However, the emoticon pack featuring Shu Shu had been strictly prohibited from spreading beyond the confines of her household. After all, those emoticons bore Ruan Shu's name, causing those in the know to simply collect them without disseminating them to other groups.
To what extent did the cat emoticon achieve fame?
As Ruan Ling'an concluded his training session at school and contemplated relaxing with a game, suddenly, a feline emoticon pack appeared in the dormitory group chat, posted by Rong Jun.
Gazing into the familiar, azure eyes of the cat depicted, Ruan Ling'an paused, inhaling deeply, even questioning if he was seeing things correctly. Yet, Rong Jun promptly sent several more images of the feline emoticon.
No mistaking it, it was their own pet.
Rong Jun said, "This emoticon pack is incredibly popular now; it's utterly adorable." Real men should embrace emoticons!
Rong Jun: "Cat's Greeting.jpg"
Rong Jun: "Aww, I could just nibble on those little pink paws."
After the feline emoticon pack spread, no one suspected its origins to be extraterrestrial. After all, in this day and age, how could such fragile creatures exist? Even a mosquito could outweigh them by a considerable margin.
Hence, they defaulted to the assumption that it was merely a product of someone's imagination. After all, current technology is advanced enough to bring to life fantastical creatures envisioned by the mind.
However, this particular feline was undeniably adorable, stirring the depths of one's heart with its cuteness.
He Qi asked, "Where did you find this?" What breed of cat is this? "I've never seen one before."
An Lan: "Perhaps it's a product of imagination?" Nevertheless, it's quite aesthetically pleasing. "I'll add it to my collection of emoticons."
He Qi said, "I could swallow this cat whole; it must be so squishy."
Rong Jun: "Indeed, and its fluffy appearance resembles a dandelion, haha..."
Rong Jun: "Cat's Anger.jpg"
An Lan asked, "Is this anger?" Why do you all look so unattractive when you're angry? When it's angry, I just want to play with it.
He Qi said, "Whoever imagined this is simply brilliant."
Ruan Ling'an: "Heh..."
Rong Jun: "What's wrong?"
He Qi asked, "Why do you seem a bit cryptic?"
An Lan said, "I thought you hadn't seen the group message." "Who upset you again?"
Rong Jun: "Cat's Curiosity.jpg"
Rong Jun seamlessly incorporated the emoticon because the emoticon pack was genuinely adorable.
He Qi: "Cat's Waiting.jpg"
An Lan: "Cat's Obedience.jpg"
Surprisingly, although their actions and expressions varied, the cats in the three emoticons all had the same gaze, with their clear, blue eyes peering into the camera, as if awaiting someone's response.
So... remarkably obedient.
Ruan Ling'an stared at the emoticon pack with a complex expression, truly... peculiar.
This was his sister. Ruan Ling'an had seen Ruan Shu's star-beast form and couldn't possibly mistake it. But who could explain how she had become an emoticon pack?
And why had it spread to his roommate group chat?
Observing Ruan Ling'an's silence, the other three roommates, unfazed, continued using the feline emoticon pack.
Previously, they were not fond of sharing emoticons, but now they found it difficult to resist; this feline was truly addictive.
Ruan Ling'an refrained from messaging not because he didn't want to, but because his grandfather suddenly called.
"What?" "Have you come to my school?"
After a pause, he asked, "Grandpa, with whom?"
His grandfather's booming voice immediately came through, "Who else?" Shu Shu, she wanted to come see you.
Ruan Ling'an remained expressionless. "I see."
He didn't understand why Ruan Shu was coming to see him, as he didn't consider himself very familiar with that little creature.
Despite his inner complaints, Ruan Ling'an swiftly donned his coat and headed out.
Within the campus of the First Military Academy, Ruan Shu was led by her grandfather. She held a small basket in one hand, her round eyes curious as she gazed at the vast expanse of the school.
Her first visit had been with her father, but at that time, she was too timid and worried that her older brother wouldn't like her, so she hadn't taken a good look at the school.
But now, with slightly greater courage, she dared to look around while following her grandfather.
The teaching buildings were so tall, and the entire campus seemed boundless, giving her the impression not of a school, but rather of a bustling city.
However, all those coming and going inside were students dressed in aristocratic school uniforms.
The uniforms of the First Military Academy resembled military uniforms to some extent, indicating its connection to the military. The uniforms worn by students exuded a noble and dignified air, accentuating their imposing stature.
Ruan He was still narrating the school's history to his attentive granddaughter, his eyes filled with pride.
Because he, too, was a graduate of this school.
The students of this school were exceptionally outstanding; no one admitted to the First Military Academy was mediocre. They were all elite students selected from various star domains.
Moreover, everyone in the Star Beast Empire knew that the students of the First Military Academy were reserves for the various major legions. In other words, once you entered this school, you had obtained a ticket to join the imperial legion.
Ruan Shu followed her grandfather attentively, listening earnestly, occasionally gaping in awe, with her mouth and eyes wide open.
Immersed in her grandfather's stories, Ruan Shu failed to notice that anyone passing by would cast discreet glances at them.
Ruan He noticed but paid it no mind.
The imposing aura of a superior being still lingered around him, so no one dared to disturb him.