"Even if you saw it, you have to pretend you didn't."
The child opened his mouth, looking utterly bewildered.
"If you're not sure, look at how other people react."
"If they say you only imagined it, then you only imagined it."
"If they tell you not to play tricks or joke around, then don't say you saw anything."
"Understand?"
"...Mm."
The child pressed his lips together and nodded seriously. "Xiao Yi understands."
"Good boy."
Xiao Xiao patted the child's head, the corners of his mouth lifting.
Then he stood up. "All right, Xiao Yi, we've been talking for quite a while."
"Your mom and dad must be getting worried."
"Let's go."
"Mm."
The child took Xiao Xiao's outstretched hand.
"Xiao Yi."
The woman's eyes lit up, and she hurried over to the child.
They had been waiting longer than she expected.
She was just starting to get worried when the child finally came out.
"Sorry for keeping you waiting."
Xiao Xiao smiled apologetically.
"No, no."
The man who had followed the woman over waved a hand. "It wasn't long at all."
"Well then, Uncle, Auntie, I'll be going."
Xiao Xiao looked at the child again. "Goodbye, Xiao Yi."
"Goodbye, Uncle and Auntie."
"Hey, where are you going? I'll give you a ride."
The man hurriedly spoke up.
His child had caused the young man so much trouble. How could he not show his appreciation?
"Actually, wait."
The man shook his head and glanced at his watch. "Young man, it's getting late. Let us treat you to dinner to thank you for helping our child."
"After dinner, wherever you need to go, I'll drive you."
"There's no need."
Xiao Xiao shook his head. "You've had a tiring day too. I don't want to bother you."
"It's getting late,