"Our Shrek seems to be doing even better than before," Dai Mubai said, looking at Shrek's towering gates.
"Brother Xuan founded the Wanling Empire, so naturally, Shrek Academy rose with the tide," Zhu Zhuqing said beside him.
The date of their five-year reunion had arrived, and the two had traveled all the way from the Star Luo Empire to attend. After five years, Dai Mubai had grown taller and sturdier, his blond hair still flying freely. Zhu Zhuqing had become even more beautiful.
"I wonder if everyone's here yet. We're not the first to arrive, are we?" Dai Mubai asked.
"Nope, Boss Dai. Your brother got here before you. I just... hic... took a stroll nearby." Ma Hongjun hiccupped as he walked toward Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing.
"Haha, Fatty, you're still just as fat!" Dai Mubai laughed and pulled Ma Hongjun into a hug.
"Boss Dai, can't you go easy on me? Don't blame me if I throw up all over you!" Ma Hongjun pulled out of Dai Mubai's embrace and patted his stomach.
"And I've lost a lot of weight, all right!" Ma Hongjun emphasized. Indeed, he looked a tiny bit slimmer than he had five years ago. As he had grown taller, his once round belly had shrunk a little.
Ma Hongjun also greeted Zhu Zhuqing.
"Whatever you say, Fatty, you're definitely still the fattest person on our team. Haha!" Dai Mubai said, patting his shoulder.
"Boss Dai's right, Fatty. You've absolutely earned that title!" Oscar's voice rang out.
Oscar and Ning Rongrong had arrived as well. Oscar began teasing Ma Hongjun while they were still far away.
"Hi, everyone!" Ning Rongrong greeted them. If she had once been sweet and lovely, she now radiated a mature woman's charm, with an air of competence.
"Wow! Rongrong's gotten