"This..."
The old man was at a loss for words.
At last, he broke into an admiring smile.
He reached out and patted Tiger Cub on the head.
He murmured, "Tiger Cub, Young Friend Xiao Xiao really is no ordinary person."
"Aw~"
Tiger Cub swished his tail.
He gave a lazy reply.
"Awwoo~"
As soon as they walked out of the hospital, Taotie started making a fuss.
"I know."
Xiao Xiao smiled.
He'd thought the monster would have been unable to hold back as soon as they got home yesterday.
He hadn't expected it to wait until now to remind him.
"We'll go buy some now."
Xiao Xiao took a taxi to a large mall near the school.
As the elevator descended, a sweet scent drifted over.
It was the aroma of candy.
"Awwoo~"
Taotie twisted around impatiently.
"I know."
Xiao Xiao said softly.
He followed the direction the scent was coming from.
Before long, he spotted a candy store decorated with exquisite, adorable details.
The store was doing good business.
The laughter of children and girls carried all the way outside.
"Go on in. I'll wait outside."
The young man glanced into the store, then said with a smile.
"Why?"
The girl puffed out her cheeks in displeasure. "It's just a candy store."
"Why won't you come in with me?"
"There are too many people inside."
The young man explained, "It's not a big place, so I'd just be in the way."
"And it's full of kids and girls. I wouldn't want to bump into anyone."
"I'll wait right by the entrance."
"Take your time looking around."
"Ah~"
The girl was still a little unhappy.
It wasn't any fun to browse by herself.
She looked into the store.
There were a few too many