Gu Shaojun was, after all, no ordinary person. Even when dealing with an adult of considerable status, he refused to be passive or let others order him around, let alone a child.
The little girl wanted to have a word with him, and he, assuming it was about Zheng Shaolian, followed her. However, he refused to do as she gestured and actually go sit on the concrete block.
"Little sister," Gu Shaojun said gently, "we have to get back to the provincial city soon, so we're short on time. Please, just say what's on your mind."
Xiao Man grew anxious. 'The very thing I was worried about is happening. Gu Shaojun really isn't going to just play along!'
'What now? He's so tall and straight, and I'm probably not even 1.4 meters tall yet. If we're both standing, I can't reach him!'
