Han Mingyue's unusual silence was noticed not just by Zhen Yu, but also by Mrs. Han.
After dinner, when they arrived at the spot where the neighbours gathered to enjoy the cool evening air at Fangshan, Mrs. Han suddenly stopped walking.
She first flashed a look at Mr. Han, then she told the children, "We're going to chat for a while! You three head home first!"
The three children nodded in unison, yet none of them uttered a word.
"Go on, go on!" Mrs. Han waved her hand and headed straight into a group of women.
Mr. Han had no choice but to turn and join some familiar men for a smoke.
Seeing this, Zhen Yu turned and walked towards the Han Family's home, not caring when the two boys behind her would follow.
Han Jiaoyang, who had been walking alongside his brother, only took two steps behind Zhen Yu before suddenly yelling out, "Ah! I need to rush home to watch TV! You two take your time!"
As he spoke, he dashed off, his little feet carrying him into the distance...
