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"It's about the same as our school's morning exercises," Shen Baili said, watching closely.

Qiao Yi gave her verdict. "It's easier than our school's morning exercises."

"Students pick things up so quickly," an enthusiastic older woman said, praising their progress.

The square dancing kept them captive for an hour. Sweaty from head to toe, they said goodbye to their enthusiastic dance partners and headed home.

On the way back, they stopped for breakfast and brought some local specialties for the others.

First day's itinerary in C City: the Giant Panda Base.

The seven of them had planned their route. After transferring between buses and taking the subway, they finally reached their destination two and a half hours later.

"We really do love pandas," Zhu Zhitao said. "Urgh—"

"Have some water." Sang Fang patted her back. "Next time, don't play on your phone on the bus. The drivers here drive like they're racing, and you were on your phone the whole way. No wonder you're carsick."

Zhu Zhitao said, "I kno—urgh."

"I have motion-sickness pills in my backpack. Taotao, do you want one?"

Shen Wan had packed plenty of common medications for Shen Baili, including motion-sickness pills.

"Yes!" Zhu Zhitao retched again, though nothing came up.

"Baili, give me one too." Ji Qi sounded weak. It was his first time spending so long on public transit, and the jolting had nearly done him in.

Meng Jiu'an steadied him. "Your face is so pale."

Lu Mingqian added, "So are your lips."

Ji Qi rolled his eyes.

"Can you two have a little sympathy?"

Meng Jiu'an fetched a motion-sickness pill from Shen Baili. "Here you go, my lord."

Lu Mingqian handed Ji Qi some water, playing along perfectly. "Time to take your medicine."

After taking their pills, the two carsick travelers