Liaising with the School

(Due to my lack of experience, I accidentally posted Chapter 96 in Volume One and can't delete and repost it. I apologize for the inconvenience this has caused everyone's reading experience. Please head to the end of Volume One to read Chapter 96. A lesson learned the hard way—I'll be more careful about this kind of issue in the future.)

Their reunion and long conversation with Blade, Karen, and Whistler took quite a while. By the time Lin Hai and the other three returned to the spacious, comfortable apartment at Osborn Group, the city lights had already begun to glow outside. Los Angeles's nightscape spilled through the glass windows, dazzling and dreamlike.

"Whew, we're finally back." Peter threw himself onto the soft sofa and let out a long breath. "It feels like we took in way too much information today."

"And we're not even fully settled yet," Gwen added. Though she was a little tired, her eyes remained bright. "We still have important business tomorrow."

Harry had already walked over to the open refrigerator in the kitchen. After looking inside, he took out several decent-looking sandwiches, salads, and juices. "The apartment manager prepared some basic ingredients and ready-to-eat food in advance. Looks like we'll have to make do tonight."

No one objected. Right now, they only wanted to fill their stomachs quickly. They gathered around the dining table in the living room, eating their simple dinner while taking out their phones to let their families back in New York know they had arrived safely.

"Mom, we're here. Yeah, everything's fine... Don't worry!" Gwen's voice was gentle.

"Uncle Ben, Aunt May! Los Angeles is still so hot! We're all doing great!" Peter's voice was as energetic as ever.

Lin Hai and Harry also checked in with their elders. Only after finishing