"My cousin was really good to me," Xia Zhijin said, the sadness on her face fading as she spoke of her. "She's my second uncle's daughter. She used to secretly give me snacks, let me wear her old clothes, and help me with my homework..."
"Li Yuan, I miss Grandma and Ningning so much. I want to see them. I wonder if Ningning has lost weight or if Grandma's leg is any better. Without me there, I wonder if Ningning can even take care of himself..."
Li Yuan's heart stirred. He thought of the upcoming National Day holiday and, looking at the deep longing in Xia Zhijin's eyes, he kissed her on the forehead.
"Zhijin, if I don't have anything particularly important going on during the holiday, I'll take you back to Shancheng to see Grandma and Ningning. How does that sound?"
