The afternoon light slanted into the small wooden cabin.
Little Bei Zhang Tan opened her eyes groggily,
She didn't have the habit of taking naps before, but after eating a hearty lunch with her brother, her head would feel drowsy.
In her hazy state, her blue-headed figure subconsciously looked towards Xia Tian,
Seeing her brother playing with something called a phone, Little Bei Zhang Tan felt a sense of inexplicable peace. It felt like when she was a child, watching her grandmother do things while she quietly observed.
In just two days, she had already become accustomed to the sense of security that her brother provided. She was afraid of returning to being alone again.
"Little Bei, wake up!" Xia Tian said with a smile.
Little Bei Zhang Tan got up and rubbed her eyes, mumbling, "Brother~ are we having dinner?"
Xia Tian: "..."
Had he not fed this little one enough? She had clearly eaten until her tummy was round at noon.
Before Xia Tian could speak, Little Bei Zhang Tan felt embarrassed and chuckled awkwardly, "Brother, I dreamt about eating steamed buns just now. They were so big, bigger than my head! Me and Puka Xiu couldn't finish them no matter how much we ate."
"Do you want steamed buns, Charcoal? Brother will make them for you for dinner, I'll make you a universe-defeating giant steamed bun."
Little Bei Zhang Tan shook her head, "Brother, steamed buns are for selling and making money. We can just eat rice. I like eating rice."
"Then brother will go out to buy groceries. You stay home and be good, alright?"
Xia Tian put down his phone, walked over, and helped her pick up her belt to tie it around her waist.
Little Bei Zhang Tan opened her arms, cooperating. Her bows were always neat and tidy these past two days. It was thanks to both her brother and Jing Jie Jie.
After tying the bow, the little one picked up her 'Bei Zhang Tan' and placed it on her head.
"Brother, Little Bei can also go buy groceries. Let's go together!~" Little Bei Zhang Tan looked at Xia Tian with bright, expectant eyes.
"This time, brother won't be using the tricycle. You stay home and watch, okay?"
"Okay~"
After a moment's hesitation, the little one nodded. The tricycle was her brother's tool for making money. It couldn't be lost and had to be watched carefully.
Leaving Little Bei Zhang Tan at home, Xia Tian felt at ease.
The security of the villa area was unquestionable. He wouldn't worry about her wandering around, as she was such a good girl. He was just leaving for a short time.
This trip out was meant to be a surprise for the little one.
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Arriving at the destination by taxi, it was already an hour after school was out.
Xia Tian waited at the pet shop entrance,
"Woof woof woof" A little dog ran out from the pedestrian path.
"Wait for me, Saber!" An anxious voice came from behind.
The familiar pink bun was now wearing a sports shirt with shorts, making her look cute and beautiful. Yubihama Yui was accompanied by Tsuruya Jing.
Xia Tian turned around and quickly grabbed the dog leash,
"Saved! Saber's running wild again. Hmm? It's Xia Jun! Sorry for making you wait."
Yubihama Yui ran over.
"No, I just arrived too."
Taking the leash, Bunko pointed at Tsuruya Jing and introduced, "Xia Jun, this is our school teacher, Tsuruya Jing teacher."
"We've met, Xia Tian. Hello, Teacher Tsuruya."
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Xia Jun."
After a brief introduction, the three of them began to chat.
Tsuruya Jing said earnestly, "Xia Jun, I received the steamed bun from Little Bei Zhang Tan this morning. I wanted to send her some gifts. Do you know what she likes?"
Xia Tian waved his hand and declined, "No, it was just a steamed bun. It's too extravagant."
"I really like Little Bei Zhang Tan. Consider it a meeting gift from a big sister. Does she like dolls?" Tsuruya Jing insisted. She genuinely liked the little one.
Seeing her insistence, Xia Tian thought for a moment and replied, "As for dolls, Bei Zhang Tan probably likes Puka Xiu?"
"Puka Xiu?"
Tsuruya Jing looked confused. What was that?
When Xia Tian didn't know how to describe it, he scratched his head, "Or a frog. The little one likes frogs too...."
Bunko frowned and suddenly interrupted, "Isn't Puka Xiu a small person with a puffball head and a swimming ring? It was on children's channels before."
"Yes, yes, Puka Xiu looks like that." Xia Tian nodded, a hint of surprise in his eyes. So there actually was a Puka Xiu cartoon.
"A cartoon character?" Tsuruya Jing, who hadn't seen it, looked puzzled.
Bunko smiled and nodded, "It's normal that you haven't seen it, teacher. It was a cartoon I watched as a kid. It's been on for ten years, so finding merchandise now might be difficult."
"I understand. Xia Jun, let's exchange LINE IDs. I'll get a Puka Xiu for Little Bei Zhang Tan when I find one."
Tsuruya Jing smiled and looked at Xia Tian directly,
"No problem." Xia Tian had no choice but to take out his phone again.
After adding LINE, Tsuruya Jing waved and said, "Well, Xia Jun, I have something to do so I'll leave first. You two chat."
She finished speaking and left in a hurry.
Leaving Bunko standing there, confused,
Teacher, that's what you said, you wouldn't be at ease so you'd come with me! Why did you leave as soon as we had to exchange contact information?
Could it be that Yukinoshita was right? Teacher really is after Xia Tian-kun... but shouldn't she have chatted a bit longer face-to-face?
"Bunko, how much does it cost to raise a Shiba Inu here? Are there any procedures?"
"No need. Xia Jun, do you want to buy a Shiba Inu? Do you want a white Shiba or a black Shiba?"