He was still wary of him.
This...
He was doing everything he could to make him leave.
Xiao Xiao turned and walked away.
He'd better not make himself unwelcome.
A fleeting smile crossed Xiao Xiao's face.
The owner watched the young man turn around.
He watched him head toward the child he'd spotted earlier.
The owner's heart gradually settled.
Thank goodness.
The young man had finally left.
His fish were safe.
Honestly...
The owner shook his head.
How could anyone be so good at catching fish?
A smile appeared in Xiao Xiao's eyes.
The child was hiding behind the wall, unaware that part of them was still visible.
A cute little bear purse stuck out.
One of the bear's eyes was wide open and round, while the other winked adorably.
Xiao Xiao stopped.
He didn't go any closer.
The child must have noticed him coming.
Yet they were still hiding behind the wall.
It seemed the child was very shy.
"Hello."
Xiao Xiao spoke gently.
"..."
Xiao Xiao raised an eyebrow.
He crouched down.
Lowering his eyes to the little bear purse, he said, "Little bear, does your owner have something to tell me?"
"If not, then I'll be going."
Xiao Xiao smiled.
"Little bear, ask your owner for me."
"If she has something to say, have her wiggle your ears."
"If not..."
"After I leave, tell your owner to get back to the grown-ups as soon as she can."
"Children shouldn't stay outside alone for too long."
"It's not safe."
Xiao Xiao propped his chin on one hand.
No response?
Xiao Xiao's shoulders lifted in a slight shrug.
Just as he was about to get up and leave...
He saw the bear's ear twitch.
Of course.
The child had