Xiaolu truly isn't afraid; as it cawed in the perplexed stares of the Ruan Family, it flapped its wings and circled around the Ruan Family courtyard, as happy as can be.
Eventually, when Ruanlin was worried they might be seen, she signaled Duan Xi to shoo the birds away with a look. Only then did Xiaolu, somewhat reluctant, try to land on the uninjured side of Ruan Jiaojiao's shoulder, wanting to nuzzle her cheek like before to show affection.
However, with Duan Xi around, such intimate actions were naturally impossible.
Before it could land, a sharp pain shot through the tip of its tail, and the next moment it was met with Duan Xi's icy gaze.
"Caw!" Scary human!
Xiaolu shrieked, twisted around, and flapped its wings, flying up and circling among the people before resolutely landing on Ruan Jianguo's shoulder. To show respect, it even tilted its head and glanced at him, greeting him like an acquaintance: "Hello, dummy."
"..." Ruan Jianguo.
