Deng Yuyuan said casually, "Alright, I'll take it seriously from now on."
A pleasant surprise immediately bloomed on Wei Shu's little face.
"Next time I have something to do, I won't leave Tuantuan at your house anymore. It's not the thieves you have to worry about; it's the ones eyeing your treasure. I'll take your word for it—I definitely can't neglect Tuantuan from now on."
Wei Shu's smile collapsed.
Children instinctively knew when they said the wrong thing, even if they didn't know exactly what they did wrong. He had clearly spoken generously and considerately just now, showing off the perfect demeanor of an older brother taking care of his little sister. Why had things completely backfired?
There was no point dwelling on things he couldn't figure out. His mother always told him that children could directly ask about things they didn't understand. Even if they accidentally said the wrong thing, adults wouldn't hold it against them.
