Song Qingzhang instantly fell silent. Li Xian looked toward another Workshop in the distance. Behind its open roller door, a conspicuous figure was walking toward him.
It was the giant rabbit.
He looked around at the nearby machines as though searching for something, without noticing Li Xian in the distance.
Li Xian wanted to take the opportunity to slip into the doll's blind spot, but the rabbit looked his way the very next second and spotted him at once.
Li Xian had no choice but to stop turning away.
Since Doll Rabbit hadn't seen through his disguise the first time, there was no reason he would recognize him now.
Deliberately avoiding him would only look suspicious. It was better to act natural.
Li Xian set off at an unhurried pace, dragging the Burlap Sack toward Doll Rabbit.
They were still some distance apart, and both were walking slowly, making their approach feel interminable.
Several smaller dolls passed by along the way. Some did nothing, while others bowed slightly to Doll Rabbit, but none received any response.
The Toy Factory was deathly silent. Li Xian could hear even his own footsteps with perfect clarity. Apart from that, the only sound was the swish of the Burlap Sack scraping across the floor.
Although the Workshop was large, its machines occupied much of the space. To move forward, Li Xian had no choice but to steel himself and enter the narrow aisle.
At last, they drew close enough that they were about to brush past each other.
Li Xian's heart tightened slightly, but his steps never faltered. He kept walking at the same pace.
Then he saw Doll Rabbit raise a hand and reach to pat his shoulder-
Li Xian's heart lurched. Although the movement and manner didn't seem threatening, there was still