He Ziyi blinked her eyes, "But mom asked you to take me around the area..."
"Do you listen to your mom, or do you listen to me, hmm?" Pei Yuanchen raised an eyebrow.
He Ziyi was momentarily at a loss.
"In the future, I'm responsible for protecting you, so you must listen to me because if something happens to you, I would be held accountable, don't you agree?" Pei Yuanchen explained patiently.
Ziyi nodded in agreement, "You're right. I'll do as you say and not cause trouble for you."
Pei Yuanchen smiled in satisfaction, "That's a good girl. Now hurry back, I'm leaving."
He Ziyi watched him turn around to open the car door, momentarily dumbfounded.
"Uncle Xiaobao," she called out to him, her voice carrying a hint of grievance.
Pei Yuanchen raised an eyelid, "What is it?"
"I..." He Ziyi bit her lip, wanting to ask him to stay but not knowing what excuse to make.
Say she's scared? It's broad daylight, and Aunt Wang is home, he wouldn't believe it.
