Softhearted
"Alright, what is it?" Shen Wuxiao sat up straight and looked at her.
At this moment, Su Xiaomeng took out a small bag from behind her back.
"I... I saw Uncle working all the time and not having time to eat..."
"Th-this was bought for me by the auntie next door. It's clean, and I... I want to share it with you..."
The little bag was just an ordinary transparent plastic bag.
Inside were three exquisite pastries shaped like little bears.
Su Xiaomeng walked up to Shen Wuxiao and handed it to him.
Xiao Qi and Xiao Jiu watched without saying anything.
"Little girl, you really know how to win people over. Alright, thank you, Uncle appreciates it!"
Shen Wuxiao took the bag and set it on the desk.
He did not look like he intended to eat any.
How could Su Xiaomeng know that Shen Wuxiao had germophobia?
How could he possibly eat something given to him by an outsider?
Su Xiaomeng said, "Uncle, aren't you eating now? It's still warm. It won't taste good once it gets cold."
"It's really, really sweet."
"Mhm, I'll eat it later!" Shen Wuxiao replied with a smile.
Su Xiaomeng nodded, then became bashful.
When a little girl acted bashful, it meant she wanted something.
How could Shen Wuxiao fail to see through it? "Xiaomeng, do you need help with something?"
Su Xiaomeng pursed her lips and nodded awkwardly.
"Go on. If Uncle can help you, he'll help you. Do you want a toy, or some other gift?"
Su Xiaomeng shook her head. "N-no, I..."
Su Xiaomeng did not quite dare to say it.
But she seemed to make up her mind and suddenly said, "I... I want Uncle to... hug me..."
"Huh?" Shen Wuxiao froze.
Su Xiaomeng immediately explained, "Because... because