"Mom, I am your own flesh and blood, do you really have to speak with such disdain?" Xiaoyu, basking in the anticipation of imminent wealth, couldn't help grinding his teeth upon hearing this.
"Hmph, stinky mom, let me tell you, after this pearl is sold, I'm saving all the money in my own piggy bank. You're not allowed to claim it in the name of helping me save, then take it as your own!"
Xiaoyu, huffing and puffing, stood with his hands on his hips.
Upon hearing this, everyone couldn't help but cover their lips and snicker.
The Base Commander's wife felt so embarrassed, she scolded him: "You little brat, wasn't I just afraid you'd lose it, and wanted to keep it safe for you!"
"As if! That's what all adults say." Xiaoyu, being such a smart kid, certainly didn't believe her.
He glanced at the pearl again and then counted cheerfully on his fingers: "After selling it, I'm going to buy puzzles, Transformers, and also toy race cars, oh right, and a remote-controlled airplane..."
