The little crested ibis, having eaten and drunk its fill, and Suming having ascertained what had recently happened in Qinling, both parties had gotten what they wanted. Waving goodbye to the little crested ibis, Suming set off with Su Meng towards the direction of the animal army.
Imitating the gesture, the little crested ibis waved its wings at Suming and then, wading through the water with uneven steps, it followed wobbly from behind, like a duckling following its mother duck.
"Didn't we already say goodbye? Don't follow me," Suming warned it, "If you follow me, I'll take you to the zoo."
The little crested ibis, not showing whether it understood or not, nodded vigorously, still foolishly following behind Suming.
After a moment, Suming realized that this little fellow probably saw him as a long-term meal ticket.
Following him meant there was fish to eat.
"You're really not stupid," Suming laughed, "then let's go together. Su Meng, you carry it."