"I don't know."
Old Cao shook his head, then said indifferently, "If I don't know, then I don't know."
"It was just an accident, anyway."
"True."
Old Gu nodded in agreement.
If you couldn't figure something out, you shouldn't dwell on it.
When you got old, your brain couldn't take too much fretting.
Madam Xiao smiled. "So, Old Gu, Old Cao, would you like to order?"
"Or would you rather look over the menu first? I can come back in a bit."
"Mom, I'll stay here."
Xiao Xiao's eyes curved slightly as he smiled. "Go take care of your other things."
"Right."
Madam Xiao nodded. "Then, Old Gu, Old Cao, just tell Xiao Xiao if you need anything."
"Got it."
Old Gu waved a hand. "I've lost count of how many times I've come to this teahouse."
"No need to fuss over us."
"Go on, then."
"Xiao Xiao, we're off."
Old Gu waved at Xiao Xiao. "Sorry for keeping you here chatting with two old fellows for so long."
Xiao Xiao shook his head slightly. "Grandpa Gu, Grandpa Cao, take care."
"Old Cao, you'd better walk slowly."
Old Gu turned to him, teasing written all over his face. "Be careful not to fall again."
Old Cao glared at Old Gu. "You jinx!"
"I'm not going to fall."
"That's good, that's good."
Old Gu chuckled.
Madam Xiao came over just then and smiled when she heard them. "Old Gu, Old Cao, be careful on your way back."
She couldn't help wondering whether they should lay a carpet in the main hall.
It would prevent slipping, for one thing.
And if someone did fall, landing on the carpet wouldn't hurt as much.
But, considering the teahouse's overall style...
Madam Xiao gave up on the idea.
It was rare for anyone