"Uncle Jin, Auntie Yu, Little Bell, I'm leaving."
"Goodbye."
"Goodbye, Student Xiao."
"Goodbye, big brother."
"Goodbye, A Chuan. Thank you so much for today."
Xiao Xiao did not get into the car. "I'll just take a taxi home."
"You should go home too."
With that, he waved and was about to turn around and leave.
His home and Chi Xiuchuan's home were in completely different directions.
If Chi Xiuchuan took him home before returning himself, it would probably be close to eleven by the time he got back.
"Master Xiao."
Chi Xiuchuan hurriedly called out, "I'll take you home."
"It's no trouble for me to spare this little bit of time."
His expression held a hint of helplessness.
Since Chi Xiuchuan had put it that way, Xiao Xiao did not refuse again.
He simply got into the car.
"Then, sorry for the trouble, taking me home."
"Of course."
"Master Xiao, you're too polite."
Chi Xiuchuan sounded somewhat displeased.
He and Master Xiao had known each other for quite some time.
Since Master Xiao was willing to ask him for help today, he thought they must get along fairly well.
Since they were friends, why be so distant?
Xiao Xiao smiled.
It was not that he was being distant with Chi Xiuchuan.
It was merely a deep-rooted habit.
He had never been able to act too close to people by nature.
Gentle yet courteous was how he had always behaved.
He did not know whether he was simply too shy by nature or inherently rather aloof.
"Master Xiao, we're here."
Chi Xiuchuan steadily stopped the car at the mouth of the alley.
"All right."
Xiao Xiao opened the door and got out. "A Chuan, thank you for bringing me home."
"Be careful on