Becoming a Kindergarten Teacher for S-Class Spirit Beasts – CH45

Chapter 45

That night, Chu Jiangting was taken away by Huo Ranchuan’s adjutant.

Huo Ranchuan had already figured out that the attack was orchestrated by the Han family, with support from other old noble families in the background.

But he had no solid evidence.

Not that it mattered much—anyone familiar with Huo Ranchuan’s ways knew that when he wanted to do something, he did it. He never needed evidence, nor did he fear criticism.

If he ever played by the rules and cared about others’ opinions, he wouldn’t have been able to protect the young Teng Snake back then, nor could he protect the golden eagle now.

However, considering the reputation of Rose Nursery, this time he decided to give the Han family a pass.

Chu Jiangting was brought before Huo Ranchuan. Although Huo had exhausted his spiritual energy and was injured, his military uniform was filthy and tattered, with large holes in several places.

The high-quality officer uniform, made from special materials, was supposed to be fireproof, waterproof, and even block spiritual energy. But after being hit by a laser cannon, it had become a ragged mess.

Chu Jiangting internally mocked the so-called safest and most expensive officer uniform—it didn’t seem that impressive after all.

Huo Ranchuan stood on the top platform of the nursery’s defense tower, looking at the nursery’s destroyed walls. It seemed the attackers had only been probing, mainly trying to gauge the golden eagle’s power. Once the Teng Serpent had subdued the eagle, and the nursery’s defenses held strong, they had quickly retreated.

The adjutant asked Chu Jiangting, “Did you record anything when Young Master Han approached you for cooperation that night?”

Chu Jiangting was baffled. Of course, he hadn’t—wasn’t it normal not to record conversations?

Chu Jiangting replied, “Sir, the training field has surveillance.”

The adjutant shook his head. “If he dared to meet you there, he must have taken precautions.”

Huo Ranchuan suddenly turned and looked at Chu Jiangting with impatience. “Which mech were you training with that night?”

Chu Jiangting immediately gave the mech’s number.

Huo Ranchuan said, “Go retrieve the combat logs from that mech.”

Chu Jiangting: “…”

Adjutant: “…”

The two exchanged glances, suddenly realizing the situation.

They mentally lit a candle for the Han family—it seemed they were doomed.

That night, Young Master Han and the head of the Han family were both captured by Huo Ranchuan’s men.

Huo Ranchuan was intent on making an example of them. These people could cause trouble, but not on Huo Ranchuan’s turf. Even without evidence, he wasn’t planning to let the Han family off the hook.

The next morning, Bai Nuosi woke up to find everyone else still asleep. The black panther was sleeping, but the moment Bai Nuosi moved, it opened its eyes and looked at him tenderly.

Bai Nuosi noticed everyone around him was still asleep, so he whispered, “Good morning, Mr. Panther.”

The panther was secretly delighted. Previously, Teacher Bai used to call him “baby,” but now that he was being called “Mr.” it still sounded just as nice!

Han Baiyi hadn’t slept all night and sat five or six steps away, keeping watch over Teacher Bai.

When Bai Nuosi woke up, he saw that it was already past 7 a.m. The panda cub in his arms had also opened its eyes. Whether it had been awake or just woke up, he wasn’t sure.

The moment the panda cub saw Teacher Bai open his eyes, it became excited, patting Teacher Bai’s storage terminal wristband with its paws and saying happily, “Milk, time to get up!”

Bai Nuosi: “…”

The panther, hearing this, immediately lifted its head and stared intently at Bai Nuosi.

Ahhh! The panther baby also wanted milk!

Ever since leaving Teacher Bai, the panther baby hadn’t had any milk. Han Baiyi thought it was embarrassing and never bought dairy products, but the panther baby didn’t mind embarrassment. Still, Han Baiyi didn’t buy any for him.

Even though the panther was now large and powerful, it was still a juvenile at heart.

And juveniles need milk!

Bai Nuosi took out a bowl from his storage terminal, along with some milk powder and honey, to make a sweet bowl of milk for the panda cub.

While the panda cub drank its milk happily, Bai Nuosi also took out a few round, red, sweet fruits and placed them in the basket of the little rabbit, Naby.

The rabbit had been frightened the night before, and after a night of sleep, it was now hungry and thirsty. Seeing the sweet fruit, it immediately started munching away happily.

Bai Nuosi places Naby’s basket next to the panda cub, satisfied as he watches them eat.

Then he turned and met the panther’s gaze. Huh? Why did Mr. Panther look a little… expectant?

Perhaps because he had taken care of a little black panther before, or because Mr. Panther had carried him for a long time, Bai Nuosi now found the panther very endearing. Mr. Panther seemed so approachable!

Bai Nuosi took out three bottles of milk from his terminal—his favorite sweet milk that he drank regularly to help with his height, as he had heard people in their early twenties could still grow taller. While he loved the sweet milk, his height… well, he would just go with the flow.

He handed a bottle to the panther. “Mr. Panther, would you like some milk?”

The panther’s eyes lit up instantly at the sight of the milk.

Milk! Teacher Bai was giving it milk!

The panther, a little excited, immediately shifted from lying down to crouching, eyes fixed on the milk in Bai Nuosi’s hand.

It was clear that Mr. Panther had no intention of shifting into his human form. Bai Nuosi quickly understood and smiled. He opened the milk and poured it into a bowl, placing it in front of the panther.

The panther immediately lowered its head and began drinking milk alongside the panda cub.

Bai Nuosi then walked over to Han Baiyi and handed him a bottle of milk. “Lieutenant, thank you for your hard work.”

Han Baiyi: “…”

He looked at Teacher Bai’s smiling face, then at the bottle of sweet milk in his hand. Teacher Bai’s arm was slender, his skin fair, and his nails had a soft pinkish hue. On the milk carton, the large character for “sweet” was particularly eye-catching.

Han Baiyi remained silent for two seconds. Just as he was about to refuse, Bai Nuosi placed the milk on a nearby chair with a smile and said, “Thank you so much for yesterday.”

Han Baiyi’s ears turned red. Teacher Bai was thanking him, but he felt so guilty—Teacher Bai had no idea, and yet he couldn’t reveal the truth.

After putting down the milk, Bai Nuosi turned and walked away. Han Baiyi, his ears burning red, looked at the bottle of milk with a mixture of embarrassment, nervousness, and awkwardness.

He glanced around, relieved to see that no one was paying attention to him. Even the guards were busy eating breakfast and drinking water. So, it wouldn’t be a big deal for him to drink milk, right?

Cautiously, Han Baiyi picked up the milk, feeling like he was sneaking around, and inserted the straw into the carton.

Bai Nuosi returned to the babies and opened the smart terminal screen, recording a short video of the panda cub happily drinking milk and the rabbit munching on its sweet fruits.

He softly said to the panda, “Qiu Qiu, we didn’t get to stream yesterday because of the accident. I wonder if any viewers were waiting. How about we shoot a short video for them now?”

The panda cub, too busy with its milk, didn’t care what Teacher Bai was saying.

And so, a video of the panda cub licking its bowl, then even licking the corners of its mouth, was posted online by Bai Nuosi.

The panda cub’s video quickly overtook the little rabbit Naby’s food show, with an astounding number of views and shares.

[Ahhhh! I’m so relieved to see that Panda Baby and Teacher Bai are okay! I couldn’t sleep last night when the golden eagle attacked Rose Nursery!]

[Looks like they’re under a rain shield. Seems like the alarm hasn’t been lifted yet? That’s strange—the golden eagle was subdued yesterday, right?]

[I heard some people were stirring up trouble, but it’s no big deal. As long as Commander Huo is around, no one’s getting away.]

[You guys are worrying too much! Am I the only one who thinks the panda baby licking its bowl is so cute? I just want to cuddle it!]

[Waaaah, Panda Baby is just too cute! Sorry, Naby, you’re adorable too, but Panda Baby wins this round. No offense! You’re still cute! Nonsensical gibberish JPG]

[Wait! Guys, did I just see a panther in the background?!???!]

When Bai Nuosi was filming the panda cub and little Naby, he was very careful to avoid capturing anyone else. However, the black panther was so large, and it was so close to Teacher Bai that he inevitably ended up filming part of the panther’s body.

In the brief twenty-second video, the viewers, after carefully analyzing it, noticed that Bai Nuosi had indeed captured part of an evolved, adolescent S-class black panther! 

The audience could see one of the panther’s hind legs, half of its tail, and part of its back. From these images alone, it was enough to deduce that this black panther was the same baby panther Bai Nuosi had previously cared for—the first S-class spiritual entity at the military academy!

The livestream viewers were ecstatic:

[Ahhhh, everyone! I’m revived! I was so sad when the panther was sent away, and Teacher Bai didn’t know the truth. I thought he’d never see it again! But now it’s back!]

[The panther has grown up and came back to rescue Teacher Bai when he was in danger! QAQ, who can understand this feeling? I feel like crying!]

[Panther! Panther! It seems that after Han Baiyi left the Han family, he pledged allegiance to Commander Huo. Now I feel relieved! Gift x 2, wishing the panther all the best.]

[Gift x 5, for Naby who’s been a bit overshadowed—here’s some fruit for you to enjoy.]

Bai Nuosi’s videos of his meals always went viral, and this one quickly shot to the top of the trending searches, promoted by his followers. The golden eagle attack and the assault on Rose Nursery had attracted a lot of attention. Up until now, no official information had been released about the Rose Nursery, so Bai Nuosi’s video was the only source of confirmation that the spiritual entities were safe.

Everyone was very concerned.

After posting the video, Bai Nuosi turned off his smart terminal, drank a bottle of sweet milk, washed the panda cub’s face and paws, and even moistened Naby’s body, wiping it down. Both Naby and the panda cub had fluffy white fur that easily got dirty. Bai Nuosi, a bit of a clean freak, was already itching to give them a bath.

By this time, Han Baiyi, who had finished his milk and even hidden the empty carton, walked over. He noticed a scratch on Bai Nuosi’s arm. Earlier, Bai Nuosi had been wearing a long-sleeved uniform, so Han Baiyi hadn’t seen it. But when Bai Nuosi was filming and cleaning the panda cub, Han Baiyi noticed the injury.

He immediately approached with a serious expression and said, “Teacher Bai, you need to see a doctor.”

The doctors were in the square, and many injured people had already sought treatment.

Bai Nuosi thought his injuries were minor and didn’t want to take up medical resources. “It’s not necessary. It’s just a scratch; I’ll be fine soon.”

But Han Baiyi remembered the time when Bai Nuosi had shielded the panther from the gray wolf’s attack. What if his hand injury from back then flared up again?

With a stern face, Han Baiyi turned and fetched a doctor to bandage Bai Nuosi’s wounds.

Bai Nuosi had no choice but to let the doctor treat his injuries and check his arms and legs. Fortunately, this time, it was just minor surface wounds—nothing compared to the bite from the gray wolf before.

After Bai Nuosi’s wounds were bandaged, the alarm at Rose Nursery was finally lifted!

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

The night had been full of fear and worry. Many caretakers, like Bai Nuosi, had come from outer galaxies and were unsettled by the attack. After the alarm was lifted, several had even submitted their resignations.

They hadn’t expected the Beastman Galaxy to be so unstable, and the beastman babies were difficult to handle—each one was mischievous and as challenging as an adult.

In just half a day, Mons had received three resignation letters. Alarmed, he immediately texted Bai Nuosi to check in: [Teacher Bai, were you frightened last night? How are you and the babies?]

Mons’s message was also probing. If Teacher Bai showed any sign of wanting to quit, he’d rush over to persuade him to stay!

Bai Nuosi was holding the panda cub, carrying Naby’s basket, and heading back to his dorm, escorted by the panther. He opened his smart terminal and saw Mons’s message, quickly responding with a voice note: [Thank you for your concern, Supervisor Mons. We’re fine and heading back now.]

Mons Si was the regional manager and had been stationed in the S area during the emergency, so he hadn’t gone to the central square.

Upon receiving Bai Nuosi’s message, he immediately felt relieved. From Teacher Bai’s energetic tone, it seemed like his spirits were high, and he wasn’t planning to quit despite the scare.

Though more at ease, Meng Si wasn’t entirely convinced. To further ensure Bai Nuosi stayed, he decided to advance him the reward money from his livestream as a bonus, hoping that even if Bai didn’t stay for the babies, he’d stay for the money!

When Bai Nuosi reached his dorm, he said goodbye to the panther. The panther gazed longingly at Teacher Bai and the familiar nursery, its eyes full of attachment and reluctance.

After putting down Naby and the panda cub, Bai Nuosi thanked the panther: “Thank you, Mr. Panther, for escorting us. I’m really grateful for everything these past two days!”

The panther lowered its head and nuzzled Teacher Bai’s chest, surprising Bai Nuosi. He instinctively reached out and stroked the panther’s head a few times.

Bai Nuosi had a sudden feeling that Mr. Panther was seeking comfort from him.

After the pats, the panther clearly became more cheerful. It turned to leave, but before departing, it glanced at the two small rose plants on Bai Nuosi’s windowsill.

The roses had already sprouted branches and leaves, with small buds beginning to form.

Teacher Bai truly was a responsible person—he had promised to care for the roses, and now they were flourishing under his care.

At this time, the black panther’s small roses were also growing and spreading among the garden’s rose bushes. Whether or not they were adopted and cared for, the roses thrived in different environments, blooming brightly.

The black panther reluctantly left, and Bai Nuosi, watching its retreating figure, hesitated and said, “This black panther seems so familiar. Could it be a relative of the panther cub?”

Moreover, the black panther was unusually affectionate toward him. It felt like the panther already knew him. Could it be that the panther was a family member of the cub, grateful to Teacher Bai for taking care of the baby panther and that’s why it treated him so kindly?

Bai Nuosi thought about it briefly and then let it go. He had a lot to do.

After returning home, Bai Nuosi gave the panda cub and little Naby a bath, washing out several tubs of dark, dirty water.

The panda cub was truly filthy, covered in dirt! 

Sitting in the bathtub, the panda cub looked at the dark, dirty water below and confidently declared, “Water, dark! So stinky!”

As Bai Nuosi changed the water, he playfully ruffled its head and said, “You know it’s stinky, huh? Why is the water so dirty?”

The panda cub hesitated, glancing at its own grimy little belly, then pointed at the small rabbit sitting in the nearby basket, saying, “Naby, stinky!”

Bai Nuosi: “…”

The panda cub then rubbed bubbles on its belly, smiling with squinty eyes, “Qiu Qiu, smells good!”

Bai Nuosi: “…”

Pandas sure are vain. Bai Nuosi chuckled and said, “Yes, Qiu Qiu smells nice, all clean and soft, like wearing a cloud just like Naby.”

After finishing the bath and drying the panda cub’s fur, Bai Nuosi made lunch. Since the panda cub had a weak sense of taste, he made a mildly spicy noodle dish, adding some of his homemade pickled bamboo shoots.

The noodles were mixed with freshly ground peanut and sesame sauce, a bit of chili oil, and some fragrant green onions. Every bite was packed with flavor.

The pickled bamboo shoots were fresh and whole, uncut, with a tangy sweetness that was very appetizing. Bai Nuosi had pickled them especially for the panda cub a few days ago, and though it hadn’t been long, the flavors had already seeped in nicely.

Bai Nuosi placed two thick bamboo shoots in the panda cub’s bowl and served the noodles in a shallow dish. He let the panda cub sit on the clean carpet, setting a small table in front of it so it could eat while leaning against the sofa.

He didn’t want the panda cub to sit at the dining table, fearing it might fall off since Bai Nuosi planned to take a proper bath and wash his clothes. He couldn’t keep an eye on the panda cub constantly.

It would have been nice if the snake baby were still around; it was more mature and calm and could have helped watch over the cubs for Bai Nuosi.

Thinking of this, Bai Nuosi suddenly missed the snake baby. Yesterday, in the central square, he had specifically looked around but hadn’t spotted it among the crowd.

The snake baby was with Director Huo, but since Director Huo was injured, where was the snake baby now? Surely Director Huo wouldn’t have taken the snake baby to war, right?

Bai Nuosi furrowed his brow in worry.

The panda cub, with a bamboo shoot in each hand, took a bite and its eyes sparkled. “Bamboo shoot! Eat bamboo shoot!”

As Bai Nuosi took off his uniform jacket, he watched the panda cub take bite after bite and couldn’t help but ask, “Qiu Qiu, are the bamboo shoots tasty?”

The panda cub’s cheeks were stuffed, chewing nonstop. It nodded enthusiastically when it heard Bai Nuosi’s question, “Eat, eat!”

Seeing the panda cub eating so heartily, Bai Nuosi finally felt relieved. “If it’s good, eat as much as you like. I’ve pickled plenty. Teacher’s going to take a bath now. You stay here and eat your bamboo shoots, don’t go anywhere, and if you need anything, call for me, okay?”

The panda cub nodded while crunching away at the bamboo shoots. The crispy, sweet, sour, and spicy flavor was addictive, especially for a panda that loved bamboo.

Bai Nuosi locked the doors and windows to prevent the panda cub from sneaking out and then went to take his bath.

While bathing, he carefully avoided the freshly bandaged wound on his arm. Afterward, he took a transparent bottle from the cabinet and swallowed two pills to suppress and alleviate his heat cycle. After his bath, he applied a gland patch to the back of his neck.

The gland patch was flesh-colored, and unless you looked closely, it was hard to see. Besides, this wasn’t an ABO planet, so no one really paid attention to a person’s neck.

After washing his clothes, drying them, and folding them, Bai Nuosi cleaned the panda cub’s face and paws after it finished eating, then dressed up and carried the panda cub out the door. “Qiu Qiu, we’re going to visit Director Huo and the snake baby now. You sit in the car while Teacher messages Director Huo.”

At that moment, Huo Ranchuan, who had just finished capturing the Han father and son, reported the aftermath of the attack to the crown prince via video, and was finally able to rest and take a sip of water when he received a message from Teacher Bai: [Good afternoon, Director Huo. I was wondering if it’s convenient for me to come by this afternoon to check on the snake baby?]

In reality, Bai Nuosi also wanted to check on Huo Ranchuan’s injury, but he was too shy to say so. Bai Nuosi was a bit socially anxious and always worried about saying the wrong thing and upsetting others.

However, he was genuinely concerned about Huo Ranchuan and the snake baby. If Huo Ranchuan were hospitalized, wouldn’t that mean no one was caring for the snake baby?

Maybe Bai Nuosi should take the snake baby back with him.

Huo Ranchuan stared at the message in silence for a long time.

A few minutes later, the Teng Snake, covered in bandages with only its golden eyes and mouth visible, sluggishly crawled out of the medical room.

It was in pain and exhausted, too tired to even fly.

Huo Ranchuan: “…”

Soon after, the unconscious golden eagle, also wrapped entirely in bandages with only its eyes, mouth, and claws exposed, was carried out in a specially made cage, guarded by a dozen soldiers.

The adjutant, looking tense, said, “Commander, the treatment is complete. You can go back now. Are you sure you don’t need any treatment yourself?”

Huo Ranchuan: “…”

Huo Ranchuan looked at the injured Teng Snake, then at the golden eagle.

The Teng Snake was seriously injured, and the golden eagle was incredibly dangerous.

Having the two of them in his home while Teacher Bai was visiting… this was definitely a tricky situation.

Huo Ranchuan felt as if he were facing the hardest battle of his life. Perhaps the toughest challenge he had ever encountered wasn’t on the battlefield, but in hosting Teacher Bai’s visit.

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Translator Note:

Huo Ranchuan: (Panicking) Hope my ‘future’ wife is not too angry with me…