Zhuang Shuxian and Jiujiu were about to have their meal at home when they saw Gu Xiaobei and Chen Gang. Delighted, Zhuang Shuxian said, "How come you suddenly showed up without giving us a heads-up? Come inside quickly."
"Lu Zhanguo came to town for a meeting today, so we tagged along." Gu Xiaobei said as she started to take off her outerwear.
The house was very warmly heated, ideal for someone wearing a thin sweater.
Standing off to one side, Jiujiu joyfully called out, "Auntie, Uncle Six."
"Jiujiu, you are so beautiful now." Gu Xiaobei looked at Jiujiu, whom she hadn't seen for almost a month. Jiujiu was wearing a red sweater and had a red flower made of silk tied to her braided hair. Her cheeks were rosy, and she looked a little chubbier than before. Clearly, her grandmother had been feeding her very well.