But her eyes still couldn't bear to leave Little White Fox.
The fingers gripping her little bear shoulder bag tightened further.
They turned a little pale.
"Did you need something?"
Xiao Xiao asked gently, "Is there something you want to tell me?"
"Or do you need my help with something?"
The little girl pressed her lips together, looking as if she might faint at any moment.
Xiao Xiao raised an eyebrow.
"Little Bear."
"Ask your little owner..."
"What does she need me for?"
The child's little hand tugged at the bear's ear.
Her mouth opened.
But no sound came out.
Xiao Xiao smiled.
"How about this..."
"I'll do the talking."
"If I'm right, nod your head."
"Or Little Bear can nod."
"If I'm wrong, shake your head."
"Of course..."
"Little Bear can shake his head, too."
"Do you understand?"
Little Bear nodded.
A hint of amusement passed through Xiao Xiao's eyes.
"You..."
Xiao Xiao tilted his head slightly.
"Have something to say to me?"
Little Bear nodded.
As expected.
This really wasn't something he needed to guess.
If she didn't have anything to say to him...
Why had the girl hidden here to watch him in secret?
"You..."
Xiao Xiao considered it. "Need my help with something?"
The child was clearly taken aback.
Then...
Xiao Xiao saw Little Bear nod.
So she really...
Did need his help.
What could it be that made a child so shy and timid around strangers muster up the courage to ask for help?
Thinking of the only thing he'd just done...
Xiao Xiao raised an eyebrow. "You want me to..."
"Help you catch some fish?"
The child abruptly lifted her head.
A look of shock appeared on her face.