Chapter 26: Secret on the Tip of the Tongue? (Please Favorite, Follow, and Vote)

He Ao's gaze shifted to the child's handgun, which reflected a distinct plastic sheen under the dim light.

The object in the child's hand was likely just a toy gun.

Selena now turned around as well, intuitively wanting to pull He Ao behind her, knowing that firearms could harm her but not him.

But He Ao slowly crouched down, bringing his head down to the same height as the little boy's, who pointed the 'gun' in his hand tensely at He Ao's forehead.

He Ao revealed a gentle smile, holding the hot dog in his hand, and offered it to the boy, "Can I trade this hot dog for the gun in your hand? This is a trade, not a robbery, it's legal."

The little boy glanced at the hot dog in He Ao's hand and swallowed, his throat moving slightly. He nodded, "Okay."

As he spoke, he snatched the hot dog from He Ao's hand and ran into the dark street where the streetlamp was broken.

But within a few seconds, he ran back, placing the 'gun' about a meter or two in front of He Ao.