"Yes, we can pay. Once we've paid, then you can eat. Do you understand?"
"But, but..." Little Nuomi scratched her head, "We have to pay, right? So can't I eat one first?"
"No, you can't. It's a matter of principle."
Little Nuomi hung her head, pouting in grievance. She understood the reasoning but just really wanted to eat now.
That pitiful look on her face was like a little one who's been abandoned.
Seeing this, Qiao An felt a pang of sympathy, but she also understood that Mu Jingxi was right.
A tap on the shoulder, Mu Jingxi turned his head, and Qiao An motioned with her lips for him to look at Little Fantuan.
The two switched places, and Qiao An bent down to look at the sulking Little Nuomi.
"Baobei, tell mommy, do you absolutely have to eat a strawberry right now?"
Little Nuomi slowly raised her head.
"If you're really hungry, how about we go home now?"
Little Nuomi touched her tummy and shook her head, "Not hungry."
"Are you thirsty then?"
"...Not thirsty either."
