Chapter 22: Home
"Old Bao?" Noa repeated, amusement flashing through his smile. "Is he your friend?"
Yun Qiqi nodded.
There was no trace of hesitation in her eyes when she handed her friend to Noa.
"He is my only friend..." she trailed her words, her voice shaking. "The only one who hasn't left me yet."
A short silence descended before Noa tried to lift her spirits.
"I told you, you aren't alone anymore. Now, Old Bao is my friend as well, and we can all play whenever you want."
Qiqi locked her eyes with Noa.
Her mischievous smile widened, and her eyes glowed in happiness.
"That's what I would expect from my older brother," she said cutely.
Meanwhile, Noa took the teddy bear in his hands. He held this important plush like an artifact he had to treasure.
Though Noa had heaven-defying products and items in his store, none of them came close to the feeling this simple toy gave him.