"Big brother, can I pet that cat?" the child asked curiously. Little Yellow was still on guard, but not against Tuo Lin—it was wary of the cat. That cat was so fierce; it looked like trouble.
Grandpa scolded, "Go on, get out of here. Don't make trouble."
Tuo Lin smiled. "Of course." He handed the cat to the child, muttering, "This cat is very gentle. It won't hurt a child, right, kitty?"
The child was a little scared, but even more eager to pet it.
The cat rolled its eyes.
Grandpa hadn't noticed, but the child had—and was even more delighted. What a cute kitty!
Lu Yin was speechless. This was a person, too. He had no idea who had turned into what.
That sprout must be Yan Ruyu.
The whole group looked bizarre, however you looked at it.
The courtyard soon grew lively. Tuo Lin and Grandpa chatted enthusiastically; Tuo Lin was very curious about Xiang City. The cat leaped onto the wall to avoid being petted, while Little Yellow circled it, trying to keep the child away. It instinctively sensed that the cat was dangerous, but the child paid no heed and was determined to pet it, all smiles. A breeze passed, and the sprout swayed gently. It was a harmonious scene.
Watching this unfold and listening to their conversation below, Lu Yin suddenly sensed something was wrong. He seemed to have overlooked something all along—but what was it?
Lu Yin stared down at them.
Tuo Lin and Grandpa were having a pleasant chat. When they got onto the subject of books, Grandpa went inside and brought one out for Tuo Lin to see. Tuo Lin treasured it like a priceless object and immediately started reading.
A glint passed through Lu Yin's eyes. He had figured it out: