It was bath time again, and little Xuzi was already up to his usual tricks. The moment his mom approached with the small basin of warm water, Xuzi knew what was coming—and he wasn’t entirely happy about it. His mischievous eyes darted around the room, searching for a way to escape.
“Come here, naughty boy,” his mom said playfully, holding out her hands. But Xuzi only grinned, tilting his head with that cheeky expression everyone knew too well. Instead of sitting nicely, he wiggled and rolled on the floor, pretending not to hear. The more his mom called, the more he giggled.
Finally, after a few minutes of chasing and gentle coaxing, Xuzi gave in. He sat down—well, almost. His body fidgeted the whole time, his tail flicking with impatience. As the warm water touched his fur, he made funny faces, squinting and puffing out his cheeks in protest. His mom couldn’t help but laugh.
“Be still, Xuzi!” she said, trying to rinse his back. But Xuzi had other plans—he splashed the water back, playfully kicking and making tiny waves. His laughter filled the room, echoing like music. The bath quickly turned into a fun game, with both mom and son soaked in the end.
When it was finally over, Xuzi sat wrapped in a soft towel, fur damp and shining. He looked up with that innocent smile, as if he hadn’t just turned bath time into chaos. His mom sighed and kissed his forehead, unable to stay mad.
For all his mischief, Xuzi’s playful heart brought warmth and laughter to everyone around him. Even bath time became a memory full of joy, proof that a little monkey’s spirit could turn any moment into love and laughter.
