The old man had even given her a music box.
The old man froze for a moment.
Then he smiled.
"All right."
The old man simply put the Little Bear Doll in his hand into the child's little bear-shaped shoulder bag.
"When an elder gives you a present, you should just accept it."
"Don't refuse."
The old man deliberately put on a stern face. "I'll be upset."
Huh?
The child looked a little flustered.
She lowered her head and looked at her little bear-shaped shoulder bag.
A little bear grinned up at her.
She couldn't help smiling, too.
"Exactly."
The old man nodded with satisfaction.
"If you like it, accept it."
"Why be so polite to Grandpa?"
The old man gently patted the child's head.
The child pressed her lips together.
Then she looked up at the old man and gave him a shy, happy smile.
"Thank you, Grandpa."
She really liked this little bear.
It was so cute.
"You're welcome."
The old man waved a hand.
"As long as you like it."
A smile appeared on the old man's face.
He was getting on in years.
He didn't know how much longer he could keep this little general store running.
After he was gone...
This little shop would be gone, too.
And who knew what would happen to all the things inside?
It would be nice if he could find these little things good homes while he was still around.
Xiao Xiao smiled.
"I'll get going."
"If you want to catch little goldfish again, you can ask me."
"Hopefully the owner won't kick me out."
The old man rolled his eyes.
"I'm not that petty."
"If you can, catch every last goldfish."
Xiao Xiao's lips curved.
"Goodbye, Superman."
The child