Lin Changyou stood up, frustrated. "Let's not talk about it anymore. We'll find out what's really going on when he gets back."
Wu Shufen said to Lin Lan and Li Xiangyang, "You two head back first. I'm going to find your aunt as soon as I get home!"
"Okay! We'll get going then."
Wu Shufen walked the pair to the door. She watched until Li Xiangyang, with Lin Lan riding on the back, disappeared into the distance before turning back into the restaurant.
Lin Changyou slung his satchel over his shoulder and said to Lin Guoliang and his brother, "We're heading back now. You two should get some sleep."
"Okay." Lin Guoliang helped him push the bicycle to the door and urged, "Ride carefully."
"Don't worry." Lin Changyou took the handlebars and mounted the bike. Wu Shufen steadied herself by holding the rear rack as she climbed on and sat down. The old couple set off toward Lexing.
