He went out with Huohuo, the two of them walking arm in arm and looking deeply affectionate.
"Where should we go first?"
Huohuo asked. She had been looking forward to today for a very, very long time.
Bai Sheng stroked Huohuo's soft, smooth, pale-green hair and said:
"Let's go take a look around Chang Le Tian first. It's been ages since we've had Aunt Gao's snacks. I also need to check on my barbecue shop—I haven't heard from it in ages."
Huohuo nodded and followed Bai Sheng toward Chang Le Tian.
"Should we take a starskiff?"
Huohuo asked.
Tail's home was some distance from Chang Le Tian. If they walked all the way there, Huohuo was certain she would be exhausted into a melted matcha cupcake before they had even covered half the distance.
"No need, Huohuo. Close your eyes first. Don't open them until I tell you to."
Bai Sheng said it gently, his words filled with tenderness and indulgence.
"Okay!"
Huohuo closed her eyes and waited for Bai Sheng to speak.
The more Bai Sheng looked at Huohuo, the more he liked her. Her long eyelashes trembled slightly, apparently because she was squeezing her eyes shut too hard.
"Smack!"
Bai Sheng kissed Huohuo on the cheek, making her little face flush with embarrassment.
"Oh my, Asheng, we're outside! Can I open my eyes now?"
Huohuo asked Bai Sheng bashfully.
"Of course, my little princess."
Bai Sheng took Huohuo's hand and spoke to her.
"Ah! Asheng, you're amazing! How did you get us to Chang Le Tian so quickly?"
When Huohuo opened her eyes again, she found herself already standing in Chang Le Tian, ablaze with lights.
Since it was New Year's Day, all of Chang Le Tian was decorated festively. Bright red lanterns hung high overhead, and several