Filling His Tummy

Finally, he could not help but gather enough courage to tug at Gu Jinglian's sleeve, asking cautiously, "Uncle…"

The man peered at him obliquely and questioned back askance, "Yes?"

"I'm hungry!" uttered Baby Chu. The boy's meaning was clear: Can you fill my tummy?

Somehow or rather, the grownup did not seem to catch his meaning and merely asked, "What about that?"

"Is there any food?"

"None."

The boy was undeterred and pressed on boldly. "I'm so hungry; I haven't eaten all day."

"So?"

"Uncle, can you bring me some food?"

"I'm warning you—" Gu Jinglian's expression turned frigid.

Growl…

"—My patience—"

Growl…

"My patience has its limit. Soon—"

Growl…

"—I'll drop you at a police station—"

Growl…