"No."
Xiao Xiao's sudden words startled Old Gu, who had been lost in thought.
He instinctively looked toward Xiao Xiao, who had spoken.
"...What?"
Xiao Xiao's lips curled up slightly.
"Don't worry about the transportation costs."
"There's a subway line that goes straight there."
This time, since Grandpa Gu was with him, he had naturally taken a taxi.
But if he went by himself next time...
Well, he might take a taxi then, too.
After all, the few monsters with him didn't like crowded places.
Of course, there was no need to tell the old man, whose expression had just relaxed, that.
"Oh, oh."
Grandpa Gu nodded repeatedly. "There's a subway that goes straight there."
"That's pretty convenient."
It was also much cheaper than taking a taxi.
But even so...
"Xiao Xiao, save the receipts for your daily subway rides and ask the child's parents to reimburse you later."
Xiao Xiao chuckled and shook his head at Grandpa Gu's words.
"Grandpa Gu, there's no need."
What kind of tutor asked the family to reimburse him for transportation?
He'd be far too "high-maintenance" a tutor.
"Grandpa Gu—"
Xiao Xiao had just started to speak when he noticed the car slowing down. He changed tack and asked, "Are we here?"
Hm?
Grandpa Gu froze.
He turned to look out the window.
Then he nodded eagerly. "Yes, yes, this is the place."
Xiao Xiao got out of the car first.
Then he opened the door on Grandpa Gu's side.
Grandpa Gu bent down to get out. His eyes narrowed as he lifted his face, and he spoke with a smile. "You're such a polite young man."
"It's not as if I can't open the door myself."
Xiao Xiao smiled.
He opened his umbrella.
The old man's eyes widened. "Hey, Xiao