Just as they were about to enter the yard, they heard Xiao Ye's voice: "Mom, we're back!"
Luo Pengze saw his cousins returning and grew even more excited. He broke free from Luo Qiao's hand and ran straight toward them: "Cousin! Cousins!"
Luo Qiao looked at her hand and then at her sister-in-law standing nearby: "Looks like I've been abandoned by Xiao Ze."
Xiao Ya pursed her lips: "You'll get used to it."
Luo Xuyuan listened to the conversation between his wife and sister, and the corners of his mouth curved slightly upward.
Auntie Zhang from next door finally reacted: "Ah, now I get it! I saw Director Luo killing chickens at lunchtime even though he'd already eaten—kids must be coming home for dinner tonight!"
At this moment, Gu Qianru and Luo Haotian stepped out into the yard.
Gu Qianru said to Auntie Zhang: "Auntie Zhang, you're absolutely right. The kids are all coming home for dinner tonight. I've got nothing else to do, so I figured I'd cook them a good meal."
