186 Are you... asking me out to a movie?

"No, Dad... I'm doing great outside. Got plenty of money…"

"Oh, that's good, Dad hasn't heard from you in a long time, cough cough, cough cough cough... Are you having fun out there? Where are you now?"

"Dad, how long have you been coughing? It sounds... so serious..."

"No, it's nothing! The weather has gotten colder recently, I just caught a cold because I wasn't careful, many people are going through the same thing, so you need to be extra careful when you're out there by yourself, you know? Don't get sick."

"…Dad, I'm back in the country now, but not in Anlin. I'll be back in Anlin in a couple of days."

"Lili... did Xiangqiao tell you something? You enjoy your trip, cough cough cough... really, don't worry about Dad, don't let me ruin your travels."

"Dad, what are you thinking about? Are you saying... what? You don't want me to come home?"

"No, no! Of course, Dad wants you home!"