Yi Chichi stared at him for a while, confirming he meant no harm before returning inside to give the two elders acupuncture.
While she was performing acupuncture, Qin Jiu stood by and watched, his eyes bright.
Then, perhaps he confirmed her identity, the child became lively.
He transformed into a live embodiment of 'a hundred thousand whys' and asked her why the acupuncture points varied each time, why she had to insert the needle there, and so on.
Yi Chichi answered every question, soaking her feet in hot water, while Song Yanshan, with silver needles all over his knees, glanced at Yi Chichi and then at Qin Jiu sticking by her, sensing something was off.
The Xiao Jiu he remembered was a smart child, but not one naturally sociable.
Before the incident, he had a fixed circle of companions and would not easily make friends with other kids.
