Chapter 1395: Words That Cannot Be Fulfilled
If the old man saw that his books were all bitten by it, he would be very angry, right?
Deserve it.

The worm thought angrily.

But there is a kind of depression in my heart that won’t go away.

It didn't understand why the old man never appeared again?

Did he leave?

Never coming back?
why?
I clearly said "see you tomorrow".

still is……

Something happened to the old man?
……

At this point, the waterworm looked at the human in front of him and said, "Can you help me ask?"

"What happened to Grandpa?"

“Why doesn’t he come to the bookstore anymore?”

"Grandpa loves bookstores the most."

“I like these books the most.”

"Why doesn't he come?"

"He told me to see you tomorrow."

"I waited for him for many tomorrows, but still didn't get it."

“Bookstores are going to disappear.”

The borer said in a low voice.

If it didn't react to what happened in the past few days at first, it understood it later.

This bookstore is closing.

When it realized this, it was really surprised. It never thought that the bookstore would close.

Because the old man likes this bookstore so much.

It also likes this bookstore.

This was the first time it encountered a bookstore that was so suitable for it.

The pleasant smell of books, the old man who can see it, and the sweet honey water...

How can it close the door?

but……

It's really closing.

……

The bookstore is closing, so it will leave too.

But what about the old man?
Once it leaves, we will never see the old man again.

It wanted to see the old man again.

It doesn't want or like to be cut off from contact so inexplicably.

It requires an explanation.

An old man's explanation for leaving without saying goodbye.

……

"Master Xiao Xiao, I'm counting on you."

"I really want to know."

"What happened to Grandpa?"

The termite lowered its head.

This is my only chance to know the truth.

The bookstore is closing.

It can't wait for the next human to see it.

It wants an answer.

An answer that would make it willingly leave here.

……

"it is good."

The woodworm suddenly raised its head.

"I'll ask for you."

Xiao Xiao's eyebrows curved slightly.

"Really, really?"

The woodworm can hardly speak clearly.

It was really unexpected and so happy.

"Thank you, thank you, Master Xiao Xiao!"

"You're welcome."

When the atmosphere between the man and the monster was harmonious, one monster was very unhappy.

It had a premonition that its food was gone again.

Its claws were itching to move, and it really wanted to scratch the face of the human whose smile was so annoying.

……

Noticing the unfriendly gaze of a certain monster, Xiao Xiao turned around to look.

Taotie had a long face and looked like he was in a very bad mood.

He couldn't help but find it a little funny.

But he also knew the reason why Taotie behaved like this, "I'll buy you something to eat when I get back."

Xiao Xiao offered compensation.

Since the woodworm hadn't done anything harmful, it was impossible for him to let the Taotie eat it.

It can only be replaced by other food.

……

Taotie's face wasn't so dark at last.

It would be nice if there was compensation.

It walked up to Xiao Xiao with a bossy gait, then flexed its limbs and jumped, then lay back steadily on top of Xiao Xiao's head.

The little monster can't be eaten, so why is it still standing there?
Just stare?

...Wu stared blankly at the scene just now, somewhat confused.

It's a little distracted.

However, it was relieved that the ferocious monster left.

Great.

This human being is indeed a good person.

Although it was not quite sure of the reason, it knew that it was definitely because of this human that the ferocious monster left.

It raised its head and looked up at the human in front of it.

There was almost a gleam of admiration in his eyes.

Xiao Xiao: ...

He smiled and said, "Will you wait for me here, or come with me?"

"what?"

The woodworm was stunned for a moment, then it reacted, "Together!"

"Then come up."

Xiao Xiao gestured to the chess book in his hand.

This was a chess book that he had found with great difficulty, which still contained a few chess games.

This woodworm really turned its anger into appetite and ate a lot.

……

Xiao Xiao walked towards the cashier with the chess manual in his arms.

It was not until Xiao Xiao gently knocked on the cash register table that the sleepy man suddenly woke up and looked up.

"Oh, excuse me, sir."

The man wiped his face and smiled awkwardly.

"Have you picked out your book?"

The man glanced at the book in Xiao Xiao's hand and asked, "Just one?"

"No other books you like?"

"Now is the time for promotion, it's a good deal to buy a few more copies."

"boss."

Xiao Xiao put the book on the cashier counter without letting go of it.

"I want to ask, where is the previous boss?"

"He's not doing it anymore?"

The bookworm stared at the man without blinking.

……

"Previous boss?"

The man subconsciously repeated Xiao Xiao's words, then smiled in realization, "So you're an old customer."

"It's really rare that young people actually like old books?"

After sighing, the man answered Xiao Xiao's previous question, "That's my dad."

"He died over a week ago."

"Feel sorry."

Xiao Xiao was not very surprised by this answer.

In fact, after listening to the story told by the worm, he had already had this guess.

After all, he is an old man.

He glanced at the borer.

The little monster had its back to him, so he couldn't see its expression clearly.

It seemed to be stunned.

……

"It's inevitable when the elderly get old."

The man waved his hands.

"My father has passed away naturally."

Although he said this to the young man in front of him, the man still felt a little disappointed.

It is difficult for most people to truly get over the loss of a life, especially the life of a loved one.

At least it's difficult to do in a short period of time.

The man shook his head and was about to reach out to take the book that Xiao Xiao had placed on the cash register. "I'll help you put it in the bag."

As Xiao Xiao loosened his hand, he inadvertently brushed it away, and the worm was pushed off the book and onto the cashier counter.

The borer was startled.

My whole body couldn't help but bounce.

Then, it saw that the book where it was originally staying was picked up by the man.

Looking at the man's somewhat familiar face, it became dazed again.

The old man is dead.

died?
For a moment it didn't quite understand the meaning of the word.

Then it dawned on him.

啊，death incident。

In other words, the old man will never come to the bookstore again.
The old man’s promise of seeing you tomorrow…can never come true.

The old man is no longer here.

No wonder it waited for so many days only to see the old man’s son.

It can't wait for the old man.

The woodworm was a little confused.

It knows that humans die.

I also know that compared to most monsters, humans have a short lifespan.

Even though it knew it, it still felt like it was too fast.

It seemed that the old man had just seen it not long ago. It was a little impatient because of the old man's nagging. The old man brought it some old newspapers. The old man ignored its screams and insisted on pouring it a small dish of honey water.
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