Though she had made up her mind...
During the brief wait for the call to connect, Juzi's heart still leaped into her throat.
She worried Bao Bao had gotten it wrong.
She worried Xiao Xiao might not be willing to help...
After all, though she didn't know why, she naturally felt that showing a child red maple leaves wasn't easy.
Something difficult...
How could anyone do it again and again so easily?
It would put the other person in a tough spot, too...
"Juzi."
Madam Xiao answered the call quickly.
Her heart gave a thump.
She knew Juzi had to stay with the child at all times. She basically wouldn't have the time—or the inclination—to call anyone else.
Besides, she visited Bao Bao at the hospital every few days.
She brought Bao Bao delicious food.
And flowers for Bao Bao to use in her own flower-arranging project.
So unless something very important had come up, Juzi could easily wait until her next visit to the hospital to tell her.
The only reason Juzi would act so out of character...
Was Bao Bao.
There was no one else.
Everyone knew what Bao Bao's condition was like now.
Madam Xiao almost didn't dare ask Juzi what had happened that she was calling...
"Big Sister."
Juzi didn't notice Madam Xiao's hesitation.
All the uncertainty and anxiety she'd felt before making the call, and while waiting for it to connect, vanished completely.
She spoke eagerly.
"I want to ask you for a favor."
She didn't have time to hesitate.
There was no time to waver.
Madam Xiao breathed a sigh of relief.
Nothing had happened to the child...
No, no, no.
How unlucky of her to think that way.
"What is it?"
Madam Xiao's lips curved slightly.