"Oh."
Xiao Yi's Father understood, and looked at Xiao Xiao with a smile. "Back then, Student Xiao, you came out of Nini's house, right?"
"Mm."
Xiao Xiao nodded.
"All right, I've delivered him safely. My task is done."
The Middle-aged Man waved. "I won't keep you from having your guest over for dinner."
"Goodbye."
"Goodbye, Eldest Brother Chen."
Xiao Yi's Father waved.
"Goodbye, Uncle Chen."
As soon as Xiao Xiao spoke, the child hurriedly joined in, and their two voices overlapped.
The child giggled, apparently finding it amusing.
The man curled a finger and gently tapped the child on the head. "You little rascal."
Then he turned to Xiao Xiao. "Student Xiao, please come in."
"Student Xiao."
As they passed the kitchen, a woman came out and greeted him. "Welcome, welcome."
"Hello, Auntie."
Xiao Xiao stopped to greet her.
"Good, good."
The woman smiled until her eyes narrowed. "Student Xiao, go sit in the living room for a while. Have some fruit and snacks, and watch TV. I've still got two dishes to make, but they'll be ready soon."
"Dad, go help Mom. I have something to tell Big Brother."
The child tipped his face up and pushed the man toward the kitchen.
Then he took Xiao Xiao by the hand and led him straight to the living room.
Xiao Xiao smiled at the couple, then let the child lead him away.
The man: "...Huh?"
He stared at the woman, looking a little dazed.
She was also taken aback, but when she noticed him looking at her, the corners of her mouth lifted. "Did you hear that? Your son's telling you to come help me."
"Oh."
The man shook his head with a faint smile. "This kid wants to whisper secrets to Student Xiao."
"And he shoved