She was helpless about it.
She reached up and tapped her own head.
What was going on?
How could she have forgotten everything—
Huh!?
Only then did the old woman realize.
Her eyes widened.
That was right...
How had she forgotten everything?
A few traces of anxiety and bewilderment rose in her heart.
And unease.
"Grandma Tian."
Xiao Xiao spoke up.
The old woman's emotions were about to reach their peak...
"Pop~"
Like a balloon being pricked.
It burst.
All the air escaped.
All that remained was a limp, deflated shell.
"...Huh?"
The old woman stared blankly at Xiao Xiao.
She clearly still hadn't quite come back to her senses.
"It's all right if you can't remember."
Xiao Xiao smiled.
"Don't force yourself."
"When you do remember..."
"If you still want to see me..."
"Have Huan Huan and Lele go find Officer Li at the Police Station."
"He'll call me."
"I'll come see you then."
The old woman's eyes widened.
Her fingers clutched the little bag in her hands.
Her mouth opened and closed.
For a moment, she didn't know what to say.
He had thought everything through for her.
Every little detail...
He had considered it all.
Except...
"...Thank you."
The old woman murmured.
It seemed that "thank you" was the only thing she could say.
"You're welcome."
Xiao Xiao smiled.
"Since there's nothing else you need from me..."
He had more or less anticipated this outcome after the two children told him why they had come looking for him.
"I'll take my leave now."
The two children looked from side to side, their faces innocent and carefree.
"Ah."
"All right."
The old woman nodded, a little hurriedly.
She hadn't expected the young man to leave so soon.
He'd