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as the worker’s expression suddenly changed to a smile and they bid xiang an understanding nod, the boy felt himself fill with excitement and pride. he turned to rowoon, his face full of joy and excitement. “ it worked ! ” he stated cheerfully, then turning back to the store keeper who pointed him in the right direction. xiang skipped over, grabbed a packet, and skipped back, handing them to the cashier along with cash that he dug in his pocket for. “ bohai will love these. ” he stated, watching the cashier scan the gift with an elated smile, bouncing on his feet in pure anticipation. “ thank you ! ” he said, bowing and turning back to rowoon.
He hadn't been sure it'd been the right thing to do, maybe rowoon should have just pointed them out instead of trying to make some articulate plan, but the look in xiang's eyes when he looked at him was enough for rowoon to be more than happy with his decision. " of course it worked " he gave xiang a reassuring smile and nod before the other left. He watched as the other moved through the shop, beaming with pride while he waited for xiang. " did you get everything? " he asked gently once xiang was back with him "ready to go? "














