Jing Xi set the boat in front of Little Grape, and the kid gasped in excitement.
Jing Xi even made a pirate's hat out of cardboard and wrapped a scarf around Little Grape in place of a cape.
Little Grape transformed into a cute little pirate.
"Cap'n, should we set sail?" Jing Xi asked in a manly voice.
"Aye!" Little Grape replied.
The adult and kid began playing the pirate game until it was time for Jing Xi to leave.
"Can't Auntie Xiaoxi stay?" Little Grape asked.
"I'm sorry, but a little boy is waiting for me at home," Jing Xi explained.
"What is he like?"
"He's like you, same age and height."
"Like me?"
"Yup."
Thinking that there was another kid around his age enjoying Jing Xi's company made Little Grape a little grumpy.
"Does he call you Auntie Xiaoxi too?" Little Grape asked.
"No, he calls me mommy."
"…"