The car soon started moving again.
The child kept turning around to look behind him.
Xiao Xiao made a gesture.
The child froze.
Soon, he understood and sat up straight.
Xiao Xiao watched the car merge into traffic and disappear around the corner.
He turned and headed toward a nearby mall.
Since he was already out, he might as well buy some cakes before going home.
At that decision, the lazy Taotie immediately perked up and raised both paws in approval.
"Awwooo~"
Taotie's eyes lit up. "Awoo—"
"No."
Xiao Xiao walked straight past a bakery wafting with an enticing aroma.
He ignored the monster on his head as it desperately tugged at him, trying to pull him back.
"We've already cleaned out two shops."
Xiao Xiao's lips moved slightly. "I can't carry any more desserts."
The moment Taotie entered the mall, it was like a fish returning to the sea.
Its eyes gleamed.
It wished it could go on a shopping spree in every store.
"Awwooo~"
Taotie watched the bakery get farther and farther away, its face full of reluctance.
Xiao Xiao sighed.
"We'll buy something from that shop next time."
With Xiao Xiao's promise, Taotie reluctantly turned around.
What did he mean, next time?
Humans were always talking about next time. Everything was next time...
This time would've been perfect.
Taotie grumbled under its breath.
Xiao Xiao pretended not to hear.
"Niu Niu!"
A familiar name...
A familiar voice...
Xiao Xiao looked at the little girl running toward him with a Big Bear Doll in her arms, his brows lifting slightly.
That mother and daughter again.
Xiao Xiao didn't move.
Just as the little girl was about to run into him, he reached out and pressed a hand against the Big Bear Doll's head.