Before Taotie could kick up a fuss, it saw a human girl walk into the pavilion.
It couldn't help curling its lip.
It immediately understood why Xiao Xiao had made that abrupt move just now.
Still feeling rather indignant, Taotie reached out a claw and tugged at Xiao Xiao's hair a few times, venting its frustration.
But it didn't dare pull too hard.
It would be in trouble if it made Xiao Xiao angry.
...Why did it feel even more frustrated now?
Taotie rubbed its face with a paw and rolled over.
It sprawled on its back, looking like an elderly man.
"Master Xiao."
The girl outside the pavilion gripped the handle of her umbrella tightly, looking a little nervous.
"Hello."
Xiao Xiao smiled faintly.
Seeing that the girl showed no sign of leaving, he raised his brows slightly. It seemed she hadn't come over just to greet someone she knew.
"Come in and tell me about it."
Xiao Xiao broke the silence between them.
The girl abruptly looked up, her eyes flustered as though she'd been startled.
Xiao Xiao's expression softened further. "Sorry, did I scare you?"
"No, no."
The girl shook her head sheepishly, embarrassed by her reaction.
"Sorry, I was distracted."
"Master Xiao."
The girl looked at the young man in the pavilion. "Do you know who I am?"
Then she shook her head and smiled awkwardly, lips pressed together. "You probably don't remember me."
"I'm Xiuxiu's friend."
"I've seen you before."
"I know."
Xiao Xiao's unexpected reply made the girl's mouth fall open. "Huh?"
"You know?"
"Mm."
The corners of Xiao Xiao's mouth lifted slightly. "I've seen you with Xiuxiu."
"I know you're Xiuxiu's classmate."
"Really?"
The girl murmured blankly, but inside, she let out a huge sigh of relief.
If Master Xiao recognized her,