Baby (Part 2)

On the last day of the National Day holiday, Xia Libing finished arranging matters at the base and took "Baby Alice" to Citong City.

After leaving Citong City Station, Lao Xia was, quite unusually, carrying Alice in her arms.

"Lao Xia, Lao Xia, when we see Boss's dad and mom later, should I call you Mommy?" "Baby Alice" asked in a babyish voice from Lao Xia's arms.

"No," Lao Xia said.

"Then... when I see Boss's dad and Boss's mom, can I call them Grandpa and Grandma?" Alice asked again.

"Your persona is a well-behaved child who loves eating and sleeping and is a little silly. Other than things about food, you can't really say much," Lao Xia instructed. "Don't do anything unnecessary. Be 'natural.'"

Alice thought for a moment and suggested, "What about loving food and sleep, being a little silly, but sometimes super smart?"

When Lao Xia did not answer, Alice compromised again. "Or... loving food and sleep, being a little silly, but sometimes just a tiny bit smart?"

"Okay, I'll follow the plan... But, Lao Xia, Lao Xia, what foods should I say? The things I usually eat—little cakes, rice cereal, milk, cookies... Can I say, 'Want cookie-cookie,' 'Want mushy-mushy,' and 'Want milky-milk'?"

"Lao Xia, Lao Xia, we didn't get Boss's permission for this plan. When Boss wakes up later, I'll say it was all your plan, okay?"

"Lao Xia, Lao Xia, will Boss's dad and mom like me? Am I too fat?"

"Lao Xia, Lao Xia, does this outfit look bad? Should I change into something cuter?"

"Lao Xia, Lao Xia, before we meet Boss's dad and mom, should we secretly play Nana's 'Happy Song' first, so they'll be in a better mood and happier?"

"Lao Xia, Lao Xia, how about we come another day instead?"