This child...
The little boy's mother shook her head helplessly.
The little girl was practically in tears...
And he still wouldn't let it go.
What was the big deal?
It was just a turtle.
"All right."
The little boy's mother smiled apologetically at Xiao Xiao.
This young man was with the little girl.
Was he her older brother, taking his little sister out to have fun?
She hoped he wouldn't think her son was bullying the little girl.
"My son didn't mean any harm."
"He just gets a little stubborn sometimes..."
The little boy's mother explained a few things on her son's behalf.
Her son wasn't picking on the little girl.
He was just sticking to his judgment and hoping someone would agree with him...
She understood.
But in a situation like this, she couldn't exactly tell her child outright that he was right...
The little girl looked so stubborn, and her eyes were already getting red...
The little boy's mother sighed inwardly.
What a mess.
If only the child had kept his mouth shut, things wouldn't have gotten so awkward.
"I know."
Xiao Xiao smiled.
He reached out and gently patted the little girl's head.
"Big Brother."
The little girl turned her head.
Her face was full of anxiety, confusion, uncertainty, and unease.
"I saw a turtle just now."
"I really did..."
There was a hint of a sob in the little girl's voice.
She hadn't lied...
She wasn't a bad girl.
"Mm."
Xiao Xiao lifted his hand—
This time, instead of ruffling her hair, he gently patted the little girl's head.
"I know."
"That turtle likes Nannan."
"So it only let Nannan see it."
Huh?
The little girl blinked.
"I-is that so?"
The turtle had only let her see it?
A