Grandpa Tai sighed sadly and his shoulders drooped. He appeared to be genuinely upset. "Why don't you ever let me buy you nice things?" he asked Alix.
She slipped one of her arms in his and smiled, talking to him in a tone meant to cajole an upset child.
"It's not like that grandfather. I just don't want you to waste money on things I don't need. I am not a big enough celebrity to need one of those vans. But, when I become one, feel free to buy one in every color. You can even buy me a custom made one."
He smiled and nodded.
"Good idea, I will have one of your uncles begin searching immediately. One van in every color will suit you. You can change them as if you are changing clothes." His excitement returned and his ideas expanded. "My dear Xi Xi, your mind works better than mine. I was obviously thinking too small."
