True Star (巨星) [DROPPED]

Vol 2 Chapter 8: Little Annie

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This translation belongs to the translators and proofreaders of Giraffe Corps.

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Seeing that the girl was alone, Tang Feng walked over and kneeled in front of her. Looking at her eye to eye, he said in a gentle voice, "Hi, I'm Tang Feng. What are you doing here alone?"

The little girl stared at him with her tear-streaked face. Far away, the girl's eyes had appeared black, but kneeling right in front of her, Tang Feng could see that her eyes were actually brown. Her large eyes were filled with tears. Blinking at Tang Feng, the tears in her eyes overflowed and streaked down her cheeks. "Daddy's gone. Annie and Daddy lost each other." Like her appearance, her childishly high voice was also adorable.

The park wasn't big. The girl's father was probably looking for her right this moment. Tang Feng thought he could probably help her find her father as well.

Tang Feng comforted the child and soon she started laughing. While he was happy that she wasn't crying anymore, he was also worried that she had opened up to a stranger so quickly. If someone with ill intentions had come across her instead, she would surely have been kidnapped. Forget it. This conversation could be saved for when he comes across Annie's father.

If the girl's father noticed that his daughter was gone, he should be retracing his steps right now. Rather than running all over the park, it would be smarter for them to stay right where they were. Tang Feng sat with the little girl on one of the park benches and waited together with her.

Annie was adorable. Although she was young, her looks were as delicate as a Barbie doll's. Westerners were all rather adorable at a young age, but it was rare to come across a child as beautiful as Annie. Her parents were definitely attractive people as well. Judging from the clothes she was wearing, her family was also quite well-off.

"Annie, do you remember where you lost your daddy?"

"There were a lot of people, then Annie couldn't find Daddy anymore. Mister, can you help Annie find him?" Annie grabbed onto Tang Feng's wrist.

"Of course." Tang Feng smiled at her.

Looking at Annie, he was reminded of himself. It was hard for him not to pity her. As he had lived a loveless childhood, after growing up, he couldn't resist the tenderness that welled up inside him whenever he saw a detached or frail child. To keep Annie calm, Tang Feng tried talking with her. "Annie, what games do you like to play?"

The girl raised her hand and said excitedly, "I like playing Truth or Dare with Daddy the most. Mister, you can play with Annie too! Annie will start first!"

"Okay," Tang Feng agreed.

"Mister, do you have someone you like? Like how Daddy likes Mommy." Annie blinked her big eyes at Tang Feng. Her innocent appearance prevented Tang Feng from guessing at the meaning of her question.

"Ah...Not right now," Tang Feng answered after thinking for a bit.

There were people he was interested in, but it was too soon to talk about having a serious relationship with anyone. Tang Feng would never lie to a child, so he spoke the truth.

"It's my turn now. How old are you Annie?" 

"Annie's four and a half." Annie asked another question, "Mister, what type of person do you like?"

"What type of person do I like..." Tang Feng had never thought about it. He paused for a moment, and responded, "Hmm, for appearance, it's fine as long as I like how they look. As for character, I hope they would be a kind person. Someone with a sunny outlook on life. I also hope they have the same values as me."