Chapter 7
You Are My Starlight
Take Responsibility
Itâs over just like this?
Although the process was a bit strange, it was good that it was over.
Su Mianmian heaved a sigh of relief. After she walked out of the room, she was surprised to see a lamb at the door.
Hey, isnât this the little lamb that she just fed?
âBaaâ¦â
The lamb licked Su Mianmianâs calf again fawningly.
Su Mianmian squatted down and was about to carry the lamb up when she heard a soft and cute voice of a young boy.
âDonât move! Hold your hands up! Let go of Little Fire!â
Erm⦠how am I supposed to hold my hands up if I donât move?
Su Mianmian turned and looked over, only to see a child about four or five years old shouting ten meters away from her.
âLittle Fire, donât be afraid! Come over! Iâm here to protect you!â
âBaa...â The lamb shook its little tail excitedly.
The young boy had a bowl cut, wore a little black suit, and had a red bow around his neck. He had big eyes and a chubby face, and his facial features looked a little mixed-blood.
He looked so cute that people wanted to pinch his chubby face.
Seeing the lamb had no reaction, the young boy stamped his foot anxiously and said loudly, âWhy are you ignoring me Little Fire? Donât you love me anymore? Or were you poisoned by a baddie?â
â...â The baddie Su Mianmian was speechless.
âBaaâ¦â The little lamb turned its head sideways and acted cute innocently, looking out of the loop.
âLittle Fire, what did I tell you before we came out? You have to follow me all the time. The world outside is very cruel. An ignorant girl like you could be abducted anytime. You could have been cut into pieces of mutton for hot pot when I see you again!â
âBaaâ¦â the lamb bleated while turning its head sideways.
â...â Su Mianmian really couldnât listen on. She bent over and carried the lamb.
âWhat do you want?â The young boy stared at Su Mianmian as she walked over.
âEnough of your nonsense. Just say if you want to take it back.â Su Mianmian handed the lamb to the young boy.
âBaaâ¦â the lamb licked its little ownerâs face fondly.
The young boy said with a serious expression, âI was just training Little Fireâs crisis awareness.â
Su Mianmian smiled and asked, âWhatâs your name?â
The young boy said cockily, âBefore you ask someone for his name, you should first state yours.â
His chubby face was round and chubby when he spoke, and Su Mianmian couldnât help but stretch out her hand to pinch.
As expected, it was soft and nice to pinch.
It might have been the first time the boy was being pinched in the face. He blinked and stared at Su Mianmian with a shocked expression and his mouth slightly open.
He is so cute.
Su Mianmian couldnât help but rub his hair, messing it up.
A few strands of hair stood above the young boyâs forehead, and he looked even cuter.
âIs this your lamb? Its name is Little Fire?â Su Mianmian asked with a smile.
âHow can you get fresh with me?â the little boy took two steps back after he came to a realization and said, âMy father said that a manâs face cannot be touched!â
âHah...â Su Mianmian laughed and stretched out her hand to rub his head again. She said, âHow old are you? Why do you talk so well?â
âMy name is Dongdong. I am four and a half years old.â Dongdong blinked and said very seriously. âMy father said that a manâs face canât be touched by just anyone. You just touched my face. Donât you have to take responsibility?â
Take responsibility?!
Isnât this too exaggerated?
Su Mianmian cleared her throat and said, âDongdong, I was just playing with you.â
Dongdong shrugged and said like an elderly, âI really canât stand you adults. Donât get fresh with me before you think properly. What if I get serious? Are you gonna marry me?â
Is there something wrong with such upbringing?
â...â Su Mianmian reached out to rub his head and said, âIâm sorry. I canât marry you.â
Dongdong pouted and said unhappily, âThen why did you take liberties with me?â
âAhem, why are you here alone? Whereâs your mother?â Su Mianmian asked, changing the topic.
âAre adults all like this? Changing the topic when you donât want to answer a question.â Dongsong stared at Su Mianmian for a while and then said, âForget it, as a gentleman, I will go along with your wish and not ask you anymore.â
âI thank you then.â
âBut, what happened to your face?â
Su Mianmian touched her face and said a little unnaturally, âI accidentally hit the wall this morning.â
Dongdong rolled his eyes and said, âYou can get a handprint by hitting the wall?â
Su Mianmian smiled awkwardly and said, âYou know too much. A child wouldnât be likeable if heâs too smart.â
After a moment of silence, Dongdong crunched his chubby face and said, âAlright, Iâll pretend to believe you then. Oh, leave me your number. I will take Little Fire to look for you next time.â
Su Mianmian shook her head, âI donât have a mobile phone.â
âSo youâre a poor person.â
â...â she was indeed quite poor.
Dongdong generously handed his mobile phone to Su Mianmian and said, âIâll give you one. I have many iPhones at home anyway.â
Su Mianmian looked blankly at the iPhone 6 for a while before returning it.
âNo, itâs okay.â She couldnât accept such an expensive item.
âHow can I look for you if you donât take it?â Dongdong pouted, looking a little being put on the spot.
Su Mianmian pondered for a moment, took out a card from her bag and passed it to Dongdong as she said, âI work here from four oâclock every day. You can find me here.â
âHey, Iâve eaten the cake from this shop.â Dongdong said excitedly.
âReally? When did you come?â
âMy father bought it back. The design of the cake is the same as this.â Dongdong rubbed the brand on the business card.
âIâll treat you to a cake when you come.â Su Mianmian couldnât explain it, but it could be because Dongdong was very cute, hence she hit it off well with him.
âBaaâ¦â the little lamb wagged its tail joyfully.
âLittle Fire wants to eat too.â Dongdong said happily.
Su Mianmian nodded. When she wanted to touch the lamb, the bodyguard who had been standing next to her spoke.
âMiss Su, please go out with me.â
Su Mianmian only realized then that he had been standing there all along.
âOh, okay.â Su Mianmian withdrew her hand.
âByebye, sister. Iâll look for you next time.â Dongdong said.
âGoodbye.â After Su Mianmian followed the bodyguard out, she did not realize that Dongdong turned and ran into the room that they had just sat in.
âYou donât have to choose anymore. I like Miemie, that one!â
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