Hearing the footsteps, he turned to look back, his eyes meeting Gu Junzhu's, carrying a hint of apprehension and confusion, his delicate face full of unease.
Gu Junzhu's heart softened.
No matter how smart and composed the little guy is, he's just a child of seven or eight years old.
He can be afraid and bewildered.
Gu Junzhu quickened his pace, walked up to Huo Zhongqi, smiled, and reached out his hand: "Come on, let's go home with me."
Huo Zhongqi stood up, placed his small hand in Gu Junzhu's palm, and looked up at him: "Grandfather agreed?"
"He agreed!" Gu Junzhu rubbed his head with his other hand: "Don't worry, I promised Xiao Shumiao that I would protect you well."
Huo Zhongqi's tense little face relaxed a bit.
He held Gu Junzhu's hand tightly, his eyes fixed on him: "Uncle, when I grow up, I will definitely repay you."
Gu Junzhu chuckled, "Alright, I'll be waiting."
He didn't say anything like there's no need to repay.
He's not that noble yet.
