That was also Li Yan's pride getting in the way.
No matter how you looked at it, shouting for help in the street was way too embarrassing.
Especially when the reason he was shouting for help was that a big dog was chasing him.
But no kindhearted person ever showed up.
The ferocious barking followed him like a shadow.
It even grew louder and louder.
After today, he felt like he was about to develop a fear of dog barks.
A bead of sweat slid down.
His vision blurred for a moment.
He blinked.
When his vision cleared, a familiar figure appeared.
Master Xiao!
"Master Xiao, you're a ray of light illuminating my dark life!"
The joy he'd felt at the time still lingered in his heart.
"My savior!"
Li Yan nearly burst into tears.
Anyone who'd never been chased by a dog wouldn't know the tension and panic of feeling like it could catch up to you at any moment.
All right.
He'd been scared, too.
He really thought that if the dog caught him, he might end up in its jaws.
Yikes~
Li Yan shuddered all over.
Thinking about it, it really was... terrifying.
"I can never repay your kindness—"
Xiao Xiao raised an eyebrow.
"—except with a feast to show my gratitude."
Li Yan thumped his chest and boldly declared, "Just say the word. You can eat whatever you want."
"I'm prepared to take a serious hit to my wallet."
"Oh?"
Xiao Xiao smiled. "Then—"
"Wait!"
A hint of caution crept into Li Yan's overly radiant smile. "I may be prepared to take a serious hit, but my finances are limited."
"I'm sure someone as considerate as you, Master Xiao, wouldn't want to see me eating instant noodles for a whole month, would you?"