Xiao Li was a little surprised when he saw Young Master Bai Moye coming to their shop. He looked at his father. Xiao Heng smiled, "It looks like Young Master Bai wants to talk to you. Let's go. Be back before lunch."
Bai Moye nodded his head. Although he had already eaten lunch, Xiao Li hadn't. When he saw Xiao Li's black nose, he knew Xiao Li must be helping his father cook.
Xiao Li nodded his head at his father and then approached Bai Moye. The little guy looked at Xiao Heng and smiled. "Thank you, Uncle."
Xiao Heng waved his hand. "Okay, be back before lunch."
"Okay."
Bai Moye looked at Xiao Li, "Shall we go over there?"
Xiao Li saw that it was a tree not far from their house. He nodded his head. Then, Xiao Li looked at his father.
"Dad, we'll go first."
"Okay. Be careful."
Xiao Li followed Bai Moye. Xiao Heng, who had been smiling brightly, lost his smile. He should help his wife now. He closed his grocery store and went to the kitchen.
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Xiao Li, who was following Bai Moye, was a little confused. What was Young Master Bai Moye trying to say? Why did they have to go under the tree?
"Young Master Bai, what do you want to say?"
Bai Moye looked at Xiao Li. Then he smiled. "I'm going back to the city. I don't know if I'll be back or not. But if I have time, I'll go back to the village to visit my grandfather and my grandfather, and you too."
Xiao Li was surprised when she heard Bai Moye's words. "You're going back to the city? When?"
"This afternoon. My father will pick me up," Bai Moye said with a frown. Xiao Li was still stunned. She hadn't expected Bai Moye to return to the city after his stay in the village.
He always said he would become the leader of the village gang. And that they would do something worthwhile. So Xiao Li never expected this person to return to the city.
"Oh, so you're not coming back?"
"Hmm, it depends on whether I can take a break. My father wants me to study. Before I become a Xiucai, I can't visit the village," Bai Moye said sourly. He was a little sad. He didn't like studying, and his grades were mediocre. How could becoming a Xiucai be so easy?
Some of his friends, who had been studying since childhood, even said they didn't want to study anymore.
Xiao Li listened to Bai Moye's words and glanced at him with sparkling eyes. "You're going to become a Xiucai? That's amazing. Young Master Bai, you can definitely do it."
"Do you like me becoming a Xiucai?"
Xiao Li didn't understand Bai Moye's words, but he nodded obediently. "A Xiucai is so cool. I'm sure you can do it. Young Master Bai, you're so smart."
Bai Moye's face immediately turned red when he heard Xiao Li say he was smart. He rubbed the back of his head and smiled. "I... I think I'm smart too."
Because Xiao Li was already certain he would become a Xiucai. He couldn't let him down, could he?
Bai Moye looked at the little brother in front of him. "Xiao Li, do you like anyone?"
"Lots. Nan Nan, Tang Tang, Lulu, and many more."
Bai Moye listened to Xiao Li's words, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. Bai Moye was three years older than Xiao Li. He was now six years old, while he was nine.
"That's not what I meant, Xiao Li. Is there anyone you want to marry in the future?"
Xiao Li tilted his head. Then, remembering his father's words, he shook his head. "I don't have one. Daddy said I'm too young. So don't think about it."
Hearing Xiao Li's answer, Bai Moye's face immediately brightened. "What about Xiao Xun?"
"Brother?" Xiao Li looked at Bai Moye and tilted his head in confusion. Bai Moye saw his cute appearance. He turned his face away and blushed. He noticed Xiao Li's black nose. He took the handkerchief his grandfather had embroidered from silk.
He rubbed it against Xiao Li's nose. Xiao Li was somewhat taken aback by Bai Moye's actions. "I mean, will you marry Xiao Xun in the future?"
Xiao Li became even more confused. Her Gege was Gege. Why did someone have to marry her Gege? Xiao Li replied, "Gege is Gege."
Bai Moye, who had a definite answer, finally smiled. "Then, I'll marry you in the future. After I turn 16, I'll propose to you. Xiao Li, will you marry me in the future?"
Xiao Li became even more confused, Bai Moye's words difficult for her to digest. Bai Moye saw Xiao Li's confused face. He immediately smiled and leaned in to kiss Xiao Li's cheek.
When Xiao Li realized it, her cheek had already been kissed. She wasn't stupid; she often saw her father kiss her forehead and her father's cheek. So this was something married people did.
She held her face and blushed, "What... what are you doing?"
Xiao Li immediately acted like a little cat whose tail had been stepped on. She prepared to stretch out her small, soft claws.
Bai Moye looked at her and smiled, "I like you, and I will marry Xiao Li in the future."
When Xiao Li heard the words "marry," her face turned even redder. Bai Moye was handsome. He was tall and distinguished, and as soon as he arrived in the village, several younger brothers would talk about him.
However, because of his attitude, Xiao Li was also often bullied by him. So she often became annoyed with Bai Moye. Now, this person had kissed her on the cheek and promised to marry her.
"Xiao Li, I'm serious. If anyone proposes to you, don't accept them. You must marry me in the future." Bai Moye looked at Xiao Li, blushing. He wanted to say something, but Xiao Li's stomach rumbled loudly, making both of them feel embarrassed.
Bai Moye felt a little guilty for talking to Xiao Li before lunch. "You're hungry. Let's go back."
"You... go back first!"
Bai Moye looked at Xiao Li's flushed face. He nodded and waved his hand. "Little Xiao Li, remember what I said! Don't forget. I'm leaving now."
Bai Moye quickly ran forward, unaware that Xiao Li was holding Bai Moye's silk handkerchief. When she glanced back, Bai Moye was already far away.