Xiao Xiao didn't say anything, just looked at the endless grimaces of the Pipa Ghost through the reflection in the glass.
It occurred to me inexplicably that perhaps for many years in the past, the Pipa Ghost had left reflections of its various grimaces on many windows in this city, no matter it was sunny or rainy.
The initial surprise of meeting it here has faded.
Xiao Xiao initially thought that the Pipa Ghost was active in the area of the Flower and Bird Market, but when he saw it here, he was a little surprised.
But he took it for granted.
…
Maybe Xiao Xiao stayed there for too long, or maybe its grimace show had come to an end for the time being. In short, the Pipa Ghost retracted its tongue and turned to look at Xiao Xiao beside him.
His eyes were still hanging out, and the corners of his mouth were grinning all the way to his ears, but the Pipa Ghost looked a little stunned.
This expression is good, quite cute and joyful.
"Pfft~" Xiao Xiao finally couldn't help laughing.
Pipa Ghost tilted his head in confusion.
The next second he also grinned.
...
For Xiao Xiao, Pipa Ghost naturally remembers him.
The first human being to see it.
The first human being to hear it played.
It also played for him one of its favorite pieces of music in its entirety.
How could it forget such a special human being?
Unexpectedly, she met him again. Pipa Ghost felt a little happy and couldn't help but grin even wider.
Even though this smile seemed a bit shabby to Xiao Xiao, it was still a genuine smile.
…
"Ahem~" Xiao Xiao coughed a few times and swallowed the rest of his laughter, "Wait a minute."
Xiao Xiao took out the headphones from his pocket and inserted them into his ears.
That's good, even if he is talking to himself here alone, people will think he is on the phone.
"Pipa Ghost, please play a complete song."
"Drink~"
…
On a spring afternoon, the sun was just right, and a monster sat cross-legged in front of the glass window, quietly playing strings.
Perhaps because of the relationship between the performers, the music is not bound by rules and regulations, but just follows the whim, like the white clouds in the sky, the breeze in the mountains, and the wild flowers on the roadside. It does not lack delicacy, but has a sense of vastness and clearness.
Bright, open and free to travel freely.
It is filled with an aura unique to monster performers.
It's a really beautiful and special performance.
Xiao Xiao once again regretted that it would be great if human equipment could record the monster's performance.
…
"Thank you, Pipa Ghost, your playing is really beautiful." Xiao Xiao lowered his eyes slightly and looked sideways at Pipa Ghost.
The Pipa Ghost, who was not making faces, smiled a little shyly.
Unfortunately, the next second, a long tongue stuck out, dangling happily in the air.
Those eyes popped out of their sockets again, and more than doubled in size like sponges soaked in water.
Fresh blood streaks squirmed slightly on the whites of the eyes like living creatures.
Xiao Xiao:......
That's enough. Can't you just be a quiet handsome man?
Xiao Xiao felt that the veins on his forehead were jumping happily.
"Coffee~" Feifei raised his paws and covered his face.
…
But when he saw the Pipa Ghost, who was immediately overjoyed by him, rolling around on the ground holding Pipa, Xiao Xiao couldn't help but laugh again.
Maybe this monster has lived for a long time and may be his ancestor, but in terms of temperament, he is just a naughty kid.
No, maybe an old naughty boy? But in terms of appearance, he really is still a naughty boy, right?
Maybe this can also be called a pure heart?
Xiao Xiao smiled at himself in the mirror, then turned his head to look at the Pipa Ghost that had rolled away, and waited patiently for it to roll back again.
"Drink~"
Sure enough, after a while, the Pipa ghost rolled to his feet again.
"Pipa Ghost, I'm leaving."
"Drink~" Even with such a large rolling movement, Pipa Ghost's face was still white and without a trace of blood.
However, it was better than the pale face when we first met on a rainy day.
Is it because of the sunshine?
"Pipa Ghost, I hope we can meet again next time."
"Play the pipa to me when the time comes."
"Drink~"
…
Xiao Xiao found the trio who were having a heated discussion in the doll section.
"How's it going? Have you picked it out?"
"Third Brother (Third Brother), which one do you think is better?" Zhang Bo, Zhuge Yun, and Zhao Luzheng said in unison and came together in front of Xiao Xiao.
"Huh?" Xiao Xiao couldn't help but take a step back.
"Then you have to let me see what's there, right?"
"I picked this kitten-shaped bag."
"I chose this cat doll pendant."
"I think this cat-shaped brooch is good."
"Why are they all cats?"
"My cousin likes cats." Zhang Bo explained, "In previous years, I gave her cat food directly as a gift."
"Oh." Xiao Xiao expressed understanding.
However, looking at the shining eyes of the three people, Xiao Xiao suddenly felt extremely stressed.
"Well...since I'm buying a gift for the boss's cousin, I naturally have to pay attention to the boss's opinion."
"After all, it's the boss who gives the gift, isn't it?" Xiao Xiao said after considering it.
"...Same." Zhuge Yun and Zhao Luzheng suddenly woke up and put down the things in their hands with some sarcasm.
…
"I bought them all." Zhang Bo suddenly said, "Just think of it as cheering for that girl's college entrance examination."
Of course, despite the pride he was talking about now, when it came time to pay the bill, the bill of nearly a thousand yuan still made him feel really heartbroken.
"The gift I gave to that girl before was never more than two hundred yuan."
"Okay, okay, your cousin is about to take the college entrance examination. Why don't you, a cousin, show your support and encourage your cousin?"
"That girl has done well in the exam, and she will definitely ask me for gifts again."
"Then do you want her to do well in the exam? Or do you want her to do poorly?"
"Of course it's fine."
"That's okay."
…
Although Xiao Xiao and others sympathized a little with Zhang Bo's serious overspending on gifts, they had no intention of relenting because of this, and they would do whatever they deserved.
As planned, they went to see the latest movie.
But they finally showed mercy when choosing a place to have dinner, and instead of going to that expensive restaurant as originally mentioned, they chose a small restaurant that they usually eat at, with good taste and low price.
Zhang Bo finally let go of his fear.
He was bleeding profusely today.
He could completely foresee the miserable time when he would have to live frugally.
"Boss, you are truly a good brother in the new era."
"Your cousin will definitely be very touched. Maybe she can introduce you to a sister-in-law when she goes to college."
"roll."
"Ha ha."
…
Before going to bed, Xiao Xiao habitually took a look at the beadfish in the fish tank. Well, it was still lying lazily in the water and motionless.
He then looked at the bottom of the tank again, um, there was still nothing... Huh?!