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Han Yan noticed the change in Dong Hai's expression.
He gently placed a hand on the little boy's shoulder.
Dong Hai looked up at him.
Han Yan gently patted his head, then gave him an encouraging look toward Wei Fan, urging him to take the first step.
Dong Hai's fingers curled slightly as he hesitated, his gaze shifting between everyone.
Han Yan could tell the little boy was flustered, probably already thinking that Wei Fan's tears meant he didn't want to be his friend.
But this was precisely why Han Yan wanted him to go forward.
Han Yan wanted him to become more expressive. He wanted Dong Hai to learn that he could approach others and could speak without being afraid of rejection.
Lin Xin also understood what Han Yan was trying to do. He looked at Dong Hai with an encouraging smile.
Then Han Yan reached over and took the basket of pastries from Lin Xin.
"Here."
He handed the basket to Dong Hai.
Dong Hai looked down at it, then back at Han Yan.
