"You."
Yu Yuer and Yang Jialing had also spotted the raised bump.
"Be careful."
They were almost used to Little Deer's repeated little mishaps by now.
No.
They couldn't really call them little mishaps.
If she actually fell...
It would definitely hurt.
And... it would be terribly embarrassing.
The popcorn and drinks Lu Xiaoxiao was holding would go flying.
That would be the best-case scenario.
The worst would be getting them all over herself—that was what would make her feel truly "desperate."
"Thank goodness for Master Xiao."
Yu Yuer looked relieved.
"Yeah."
Yang Jialing nodded.
"We hadn't even reacted yet..."
"We really can't be counted on."
Yu Yuer gave a self-deprecating smile.
They'd said they would keep an eye on Little Deer, but something had still gone wrong.
"No."
Lu Xiaoxiao shook her head.
"I was careless."
"It wasn't your fault."
"Master Xiao."
Lu Xiaoxiao smiled at Xiao Xiao.
"Thank you."
A moment later, a lingering sense of dread began to seep into her heart.
"If it weren't for you, I'd have been in a real mess."
Lu Xiaoxiao stuck out her tongue.
"You're welcome."
Xiao Xiao smiled.
"It was nothing."
His actions just then had been exactly what the phrase meant.
"Let's go."
Xiao Xiao gestured to the girls.
"The movie's about to start."
"...Mm."
Lu Xiaoxiao swallowed the thanks that had been on the tip of her tongue.
Her eyes curved into a smile.
The movie was captivating.
The audience felt as if they were underwater, with colorful, strange-looking fish darting past them.
Brilliant coral swayed before their eyes.
More than the story, the polished visuals and special effects left a deeper impression on the audience.
"Wow~"
Even after leaving the theater, Yu Yuer was still marveling.
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