He Xiaobei was startled, but when he made out the man's face, his eyes widened with surprise and delight.
At that moment, the man was looking at him as well. They locked eyes for a while, and the man's expression was complex as he spoke in a low voice, "I'll let go of you now, don't make a sound. If you agree, blink your eyes."
"Okay."
He Xiaobei blinked hard.
The man slowly released his grip, and upon seeing that he truly had no intention of making noise, he let go completely.
"Daddy."
He Xiaobei looked at the man for a bit, then suddenly hugged him excitedly.
The man frowned, pulled him out of his embrace and asked, "Daddy?"
