Talulah, I'm still a child.

Even though he had known Mei Xue for so many years, Outcast would still ask such questions. The little fox, who was shopping with Cecilia, felt a little itchy in her nose, but couldn't sneeze and felt very uncomfortable.

"What's wrong, brother?"

"It's nothing, maybe someone is thinking about me."

Mei Xue led Cecilia down the street. Out of fear of the unfamiliar environment, Cecilia always stayed closer to Mei Xue, but she would still look around curiously. Laterano was still full of surprises for her.

A cute little white fox boy and an equally adorable little Sakota girl—an unexpectedly strange combination—attracted the attention of many passersby, mainly because Mei Xue's tail was so eye-catching.

"Look, these two little guys are so cute! I want to go up and take a picture with them!"

"Don't scare them. But I wish my future children were half as cute as them."

"You should quit your habit of speeding all the time and find a boyfriend first."

"They look so much like a married couple..."

"Look at their heads, they're about the same size, so they should be siblings."

People were talking, but they were mostly praising Mei Xue and Cecilia, which made Cecilia a little embarrassed. She subconsciously moved closer to Mei Xue, since at this moment, the only person she could rely on was this little fox.

However, Mei Xue mistook this gesture for a sign of being a little cold. The little fox thought for a moment and then draped one of its tails over Cecilia's waist from behind, providing her with more warmth.

"Wow, this cute little boy is so sweet! I wish he were my boyfriend, hehe~"

The Sakorta women who passed by couldn't help but chuckle, while their companions covered their faces in exasperation; this guy was too embarrassing.

"...Hello, is this the Justice Bureau? There's a guy here trying to take advantage of a little boy. Yes, St. Vincent District."

Mei Xue was used to such things; the little fox often encountered strange older sisters when she was delivering goods in Longmen.

"Cecilia, is that the place?"

Since Cecilia didn't know which street she lived on, Mei Xue had no choice but to take her to the place they had met before so that Cecilia could see it for herself.

"Um... Ah, I saw Mom!"

Cecilia was about to point to her house when she saw Felia, who looked anxious, coming out of her house. She was so happy that she wanted to rush over to her. Felia also noticed Mei Xue (whose big tail was too conspicuous), and naturally saw Cecilia next to him as well.

But instead of rushing over to hug her daughter immediately, she suddenly became afraid that Cecilia would run towards her.

In fact, Cecilia did intend to run straight to her mother, but Mei Xue stopped her in time because the little fox sensed that Felia became even more anxious after seeing Cecilia.

"What's wrong, brother? Why won't you let me see Mom?"

“Cecilia, your mother seems to be having some trouble. Let’s wait a bit.”

Looking at her mother across from her, Cecilia hesitated for a moment before nodding, because she saw an unfamiliar woman walking towards her mother.

"Let's go inside and get something to eat first."

The little fox pointed to the dessert shop behind him. He guessed that Cecilia probably hadn't eaten yet, because her gaze had lingered on food the most, just like Mei Xue when she first arrived in Lungmen.

As Felia chatted with her neighbor, she watched as Mei Xue led Cecilia into the dessert shop. The little fox clearly noticed her gaze and pointed inside the shop, indicating that she should come along later.

But no matter what, it's best that my daughter seems to be safe and sound.

"Felia, do you know that Volper from earlier?"

"No, I don't know it, but a six-tailed Volper is quite rare."

"That's true, but I think he's so cute, and the little girl next to him, they look like siblings. Oh... I wish I had such a cute child, but unfortunately I don't have a boyfriend."

As her neighbor Sakta grumbled, Felia breathed a sigh of relief, but also felt a sense of pride, after all, Cecilia was her and that man's daughter.

How could she not want to walk down the street with her daughter, dress her in the best dress, take her to eat the most delicious snacks, and let passersby praise her?

Chapter 231 The Little Fox is a Good Son-in-Law!

Inside the Angel's Heart Dessert Shop, Mei Xue and Cecilia sat facing each other. In front of the little fox was ice cream, while in front of Cecilia were various small cakes.

Although her mother would occasionally bring some snacks or bake some small cakes, this was the first time Cecilia had seen so much delicious food. She couldn't control herself and stuffed it into her mouth, and her eating manners were a bit rude.

However, Mei Xue didn't think there was anything wrong with it. At least it proved that Cecilia had a good appetite and that these snacks suited her taste.

"Eat slowly, there's still plenty left."

"Ah."

Cecilia wiped her mouth. It was a pity that she couldn't eat ice cream because of her cold. Otherwise, she would have really liked to try the "Colorful, Cool and Unbeatable Lateran Special Ice Cream" in front of Mei Xue. She had never tried this kind of ice cream before.

"You can have a bite if you want, but you can't eat too much."

Mei Xue pushed the ice cream a little closer. Of course, he could read Cecilia's eyes. The little fox's tail swayed, attracting a lot of attention. Perhaps it also felt that it was attracting too much attention, so the little fox thought for a moment and then pressed its tail down.

Looking at the ice cream in front of her, Cecilia gently scooped a spoonful and put it in her mouth. The cold sweetness made her squint her eyes, and the halo above her head shone brightly.

"Brother Meixue, we've eaten so much..."

"It's okay, the shop manager just said she wouldn't charge us."

Mei Xue also found this strange. The shop manager had just told her that if she kissed him, she wouldn't have to pay. Although she wasn't short of money, the little fox was still happy to do it for free.

"The shop manager is such a kind person."

"Indeed."

Mei Xue nodded. The shop manager, who came to deliver the snacks, twitched at the corner of her mouth. Looking at the huge pile of food in front of Cecilia, she felt sorry for her. Who would have thought that this little girl could eat so much? If she had known, she would have let that little boy kiss her a couple of times. Sigh, no, she'll have to keep him here to pay off her debt!

(But this little boy must have come with a few other people in the afternoon, right?)

"These are your hot cocoa and egg tarts. Is there anything else?"

"No need, thank you, sister. Oh, by the way, could you please pack a strawberry cake for me? Hmm... how much is it in total?"

The little fox noticed that when she asked the shop manager to pack the strawberry cake, there was a hint of heartache on her face, just like Exusiai's expression when her wages were docked. It seemed that Cecilia had ordered a bit too much, so it was better to pay honestly. Buying things without paying was the behavior of a bad child.

"Never mind, I promised to give you a free meal, how can I take your money?"

Even with all my complaints, seeing Cecilia and Mei Xue still warms my heart; those two little ones are just too adorable.

"Our lovely customers have special privileges. If you really want to pay, why not take a picture of the two of you together? Our shop needs a little bit of promotion, and your photo will definitely attract a lot of customers."

"Is it alright, Cecilia?"

"I'll listen to my brother."

Cecilia herself didn't really have any concept of portrait rights, and Mei Xue didn't care about it either, so the two of them thought about it and agreed.

"That's great! Come on, you two sit together. Oh, no need to wipe your mouths, it'll be more effective this way. Come on, little brother, feed your girlfriend something. Oh, little sister, you too."

The two little ones didn't feel embarrassed at all in the face of the shop manager's teasing. They didn't even know why the shop manager was laughing so strangely. But they still did as he said. Cecilia scooped up a spoonful of ice cream and put it in Mei Xue's mouth, while the little fox picked up a small piece of cake and put it to her lips.

Two pairs of deep blue eyes met, and the two couldn't help but smile at the same time. Cecilia gently covered her mouth with her other hand, while Mei Xue tilted her head cutely. The two little faces had different smiles, but they were equally radiant.

The store manager was almost stunned, but luckily she pressed the shutter in time so as not to miss the moment.

"That's fantastic! Our business is sure to boom! Oh, by the way, what are your names?"

"My name is Mei Xue, and her name is Cecilia."

"So you're from the Great Yan. You have such nice names, Mei Xue and Cecilia... Well, from now on, this spot will only belong to you two after 8 PM."

Eight o'clock was the time Mei Xue and Cecilia had just come in. The little fox nodded his thanks and then continued eating with Cecilia.

Perhaps because of their earlier smiles, the two were in a better mood now. Cecilia's appetite was just as good as Mei Xue's. The little fox wagged its tail as it ate and chatted with her. They talked about Lungmen and Rhodes Island, in addition to the Reunion Movement.

"So, Brother Meixue has many older sisters?"

"Yes, there are many, but I only know five or six friends who are the same age as me."

Are there any girls?

"They're all girls."

Mei Xue twitched her fox ears, and the little fox suddenly realized that she didn't seem to have any male friends. Wasn't that a bit strange? But never mind, eating was more important!

"That's why my brother was so skilled at changing my clothes."

Cecilia nodded thoughtfully. The little fox felt that her words were a bit strange, but he didn't care too much about it.

"So this outfit also belongs to your brother's friend?"

"Yes, this is Lily of the Valley's, but because I can take out the things I used to put in my tail an unlimited number of times, it's new too."

"Is Suzuran from Rhodes Island like her brother?"

"Oh right, we're both from Rhodes Island. I came to Laterano to meet up with an older sister, and of course, I'm also here for sightseeing~"

Mei Xue's tail wagged happily, and Cecilia couldn't help but reach out and touch it. Hmm, this feels much more comfortable than the pillows and blankets at home.

"Brother, is Rhodes Island a hospital? I heard from my mother that she has gone to Rhodes Island to buy medicine many times."

"It doesn't seem wrong to say it's a hospital, it's just a little strange..."

The little fox thought for a moment. The medical department on Rhodes Island did take up a lot of space, but the combat power of this medical enterprise seemed to be quite high. Skadi and Specter were quite formidable in a fight, as were Surtr and Rei.

"Can you treat my mother's illness?"

"Oh dear, is Auntie sick?"

"Yes, Mom said she's sick. Although she says she's fine, I've seen her in pain many times, and it's really uncomfortable."

"Then Auntie should have gone to the hospital for a check-up. Hmm, you can ask her when you get back what kind of illness it is. I'll ask if it can be treated, as long as it's not Oripathy."

Mei Xue thought for a moment. Although the Sirens said they had a way to deal with Oripathy, they had already swum to the sea, and Mei Xue didn't know when they would be able to return.

What is Ore disease?

"It's a disease that causes stones to grow on the body. I know many people who have this disease."

“My mother shouldn’t have any, I didn’t see any stones on her body.”

"That makes things easier. As long as it's not Oripathy, Kal'tsit can definitely cure it!"

Cecilia was very happy with the little fox's words. Now her mother wouldn't have to suffer from pain all the time. That was wonderful!

The two little ones chatted and ate. Meanwhile, Felia, after getting rid of her neighbors, waited for a while to make sure she wouldn't attract too much attention before finally entering the dessert shop and accurately finding Cecilia, or rather, spotting Mei Xue's restless tails.

When she walked over, she overheard Cecilia telling Mei Xue about her illness. On one hand, she was somewhat exasperated by her daughter's bluntness, but on the other hand, she felt a warmth in her heart, after all, her daughter was sensible.

Most mothers are like this, loving their children while feeling conflicted.

"Cecilia."

Felia went outside, and Cecilia, who was chatting enthusiastically with Meixue, heard her mother's voice and quickly turned around. Then, she excitedly jumped off the chair and ran to Felia's arms to bury her face in her chest.