Chapter 368: Sugar Cubes, Performances, and Faint Hopes

Xiao Xiao's hand paused for a moment, then pushed the sugar jar to the tip of the Pipa Ghost's finger.

It’s okay to tease children a little bit, but teasing them too much becomes bullying.

"Eat, these are all yours."

……

The Pipa Ghost pulled the sugar jar in front of him almost excitedly.

After hearing Xiao Xiao's words, his eyes sparkled.

Then, the corners of his mouth stretched uncontrollably to his ears, revealing his sharp white teeth.

Xiao Xiao: ...

……

The wind outside has died down a bit, but the snow is still falling heavily.

It covered the sky and the sun, blinding everyone's eyes.

Therefore, Xiao Xiao felt at ease and boldly let the Pipa Ghost eat the candies one by one.

Without risking to scare others.

……

There weren't many sugar cubes in the small sugar jar.

Even if the Pipa Ghost tasted it carefully, the sugar jar was soon empty.

Looking at the last piece of candy in his hand, Pipa Ghost slowly put it into his mouth even though he was reluctant.

A familiar sweet smell filled the air.

The Pipa Ghost has curved eyebrows and a look of happiness on his face.

……

Xiao Xiao has been drinking his coffee quietly.

Looking at the Pipa Ghost eating candy with a happy face, I couldn't help but smile.

It was a very interesting experience to drink cold coffee on a snowy day with a monster happily chewing candy beside me.

……

The Pipa Ghost finished eating all the candies and slightly closed his eyes, as if savoring the taste.

Soon, it opened its eyes, filled with joy and smile.

It adjusted the position of the pipa in its arms, and its slender fingertips lightly touched the strings.

This is… “Want to play it for me?”

Xiao Xiaozhi asked with a smile.

“Drink, drink, drink~”

The Pipa Ghost nodded, and its hoarse and low voice could not hide the good mood of this monster.

Sweets really do make people and monsters happy.

"Is this a return gift for the candy?"

Xiao Xiao pointed at the sugar jar, smiling gently and speaking softly.

The Pipa Ghost nodded shyly.

Although it felt that even without the candy, it would be happy to play for Xiao Xiao.

This kind of return gift seems a bit cheating and perfunctory.

However, the Pipa Ghost was a little distressed because it only knew this.

This is its innate instinct and also its practice.

……

"I am looking forward."

Xiao Xiao couldn't help but reach out and gently touch the Pipa Ghost's slightly lowered head.

The softness of the tentacles made him rub them again.

Even the texture of the hair is similar to that of human hair.

Xiao Xiao felt a little emotional.

……

The Pipa Ghost looked frightened.

The warmth on its head disappeared instantly, but it kept it stunned for a long time.

It reached out and touched its hair stupidly, then tilted its head to look at Xiao Xiao, somewhat confused and bewildered.

But soon, the Pipa Ghost's frightened expression disappeared and the smile on his face grew bigger and bigger.

There was bright joy in her eyes.

It did not hate Xiao Xiao's actions just now. On the contrary, the Pipa Ghost felt that the warmth above its head seemed to penetrate into its heart.

Make it unable to help but smile.

……

The Pipa Ghost's performance this time was full of sweetness and joy.

Syllables danced across its fingertips.

The melody is like the gurgling of a mountain stream, making a clear sound of "ding dong~ding dong~", so clear that you can almost feel the traces of sunlight. …

Although there were snowflakes flying and the wind whistling all around, Xiao Xiao felt as if he was in a quiet and beautiful mountain. The clean and pleasant fragrance of grass and trees lingered around his nose, and the sweet scent of flowers was faintly visible.

I seem to be able to feel the gentle warmth of the sun on my thin eyelids.

It's so gentle that people can't help but curl their lips.

……

After the song ended, it took a long time for Xiao Xiao to slowly open his eyes and come back to his senses from the wonderful feeling before.

His eyes were filled with joy and admiration. Even though he had listened to the Pipa Ghost's performance several times, he was still deeply moved every time. He was immersed in the music, unable to extricate himself, and was reluctant to wake up.

"Pipa Ghost, your performance is really beautiful."

“It sounds very nice.”

Xiao Xiao said seriously that faced with such a performance and such a song, he was actually at a loss for words.

The words that kept coming to my mind were "nice to hear", "sweet to listen to", "heavenly sound", etc. These are common yet vulgar words.

However, knowing nothing about music, these were all the compliments he could think of.

Such a clear and pure piece of music deserves a more suitable description.

Xiao Xiao felt a little regretful that he could not express well how amazed he was by the performance.

……

"Have a drink~"

However, the Pipa Ghost was laughing happily.

As long as someone recognizes its performance, it will be delighted no matter what kind of praise it receives, plain or gorgeous.

The Pipa Ghost felt the sweetness of the candy he had eaten before coming back to him.

There seemed to be a slight sweetness in the breath.

Sure enough, the candy is delicious.

……

"This gentleman!"

Suddenly a voice was heard, and Xiao Xiao and Pipa Ghost looked over together.

"Why are you still sitting here?!"

“It’s snowing so heavily!”

The young waitress raised the brim of her umbrella, revealing a face full of surprise.

……

When she came to deliver coffee before, although it was snowing heavily, the wind was still light, so although she felt it was a bit strange for Xiao Xiao to sit outside, she just thought that he wanted to enjoy the snow outside.

But later, the wind gradually grew stronger, and the snowflakes in the sky became somewhat chilly.

Wouldn't it be asking for trouble if I stayed outside any longer?

After the waitress was busy for a while, she suddenly remembered this strange customer. She was impressed by his rare temperament. Just when she was a little distracted, a thought flashed through her mind, and she couldn't help but screamed, "Oh, he hasn't paid yet!"

Suddenly, all the random thoughts disappeared. The waitress had a bitter face. Even though she knew it was impossible, she still looked out the window with a faint hope.

It was completely white outside.

Only some rough outlines can be seen.

The waitress thought about it, but still stomped her feet, took an umbrella, and hurried to the door.

She was a student working here part-time and her salary was not high, and the two cups of coffee ordered by the customer were not cheap.

Even though she knew there was little hope, she still wanted to go out and take a look.

"Dingling bell~"

The doorbell rang crisply, but it only made the waitress more anxious.

……

As soon as I walked out of the warm cafe, the biting cold wind wrapped in snowflakes blew in my face.

There was a bone-chilling chill in every breath.

The waitress shivered violently and held the umbrella handle tightly with both hands to resist the cold wind and heavy snow.

In fact, she already regretted it a little.

She wanted to turn around and go back.

However, after moving his feet, he still felt a little unwilling.

She bit her lip angrily and squinted at the snowflakes that were blocked outside by the umbrella.

After some mental struggle, the waitress moved.

She walked step by step with great difficulty towards the place where the previous guest was.

My face hurt from the cold wind.

Crystal snowflakes soon hung on the eyelashes.

　ps: Tomorrow is the beginning of a new year. I hope everyone will have a new year, a happy new year, and all the best! o(≧v≦)o～

　　PPS: Thank you to all the readers who clicked into this book in 17. I hope you can give me more advice in 18! (((o(*▽*)o)))～

　　
　
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