During lunch break, Zhou Jiao deliberately went home again. Although the children were going to school on their own, she still planned to take one more look at the luggage and items they should bring.
"Is Jiao Jiao back?"
"It should be. She mentioned before going out this morning that she'd be back earlier at noon."
Zhou Jiao parked her bicycle and heard Aunt Chen's voice as she crossed the decorative archway. Then she saw her mother, Miao Lishan, eagerly heading outside.
She chuckled and called out, "Mom, where are you going?"
Hearing that, Miao Lishan stopped in her tracks and complained, "It's already noon, and they haven't returned yet. Can our Ping'an and the others make it in time for registration?"
Zhou Jiao came to her side, took her by the arm, and comforted her, "The kids are sensible; they'll arrange everything properly. Mom, are you planning to accompany them to school?"
