"Little Yan, you're back, let Auntie have a look, have you gotten a tan, and did you suffer any hardships outside?"
The sudden embrace left Little Yan momentarily bemused.
Yet, feeling Mrs. Wei's concern, Little Yan's eyes began to redden.
She replied softly, "Auntie, Little Yan hasn't gotten a tan, and with brother around, he wouldn't let Little Yan suffer."
Mrs. Wei scrutinized Little Yan for a moment and discovered that she indeed hadn't gotten a tan.
She then showed a smile, "Auntie knows, with your brother by your side, you wouldn't suffer. But, have you missed Auntie while you were away?"
"Yes, Little Yan has missed Auntie many times and even bought gifts for Auntie," the little one answered dutifully.
"Is that so? Then Auntie will look forward to seeing them later."
As Mrs. Wei gazed at Little Yan with a beaming face, a somewhat helpless voice came from the side, "Mother, I'm back."
Mrs. Wei turned around to see her youngest son wearing a look of slight grievance.
