The children grabbed the candy and immediately dispersed, while a few who had once played well with Gu Xiaojie stayed behind, curiously asking what the city was like.
Gu Xiaojie and Zhang Zijie were chatting enthusiastically under the eaves in the courtyard, long having thrown their unhappy thoughts to the wind.
That night, Gu Xiaojie slept at Zhang Zijie's house; the two were inseparable once more.
Gu Xiaojie even brought his Chinese checkers to Zhang Zijie's house, and they played the whole night.
Meanwhile, the villagers caught up with Gu Ruhai and Li Xuemei and then gradually left for their own homes, understanding that the family had just arrived and were tired from traveling all day, needing some rest and tidying up.
Country folks are inherently kind-hearted and considerate.
Of course, there are those who are less observant, but Li Xuemei managed to send them away.
It had been dark for quite some time, and they were truly tired, unable to keep up with hosting any longer.
