she was pressing herself closer to the bag of snacks too, as if she could somehow absorb the whole thing just by being nearby. The child's face was full of innocent curiosity, but everyone in the room could see the real goal very clearly. She wanted the food. Badly.
The little dumpling was a bit shy, tugging at Bai Li's skirt with her tiny hand, and asked in a soft, sweet voice, "Auntie, what's in here?"
