Qingmu's face darkened, and his eyes widened. "You want to go? The mountains are full of wolves. They've been starving all winter and are just now coming out to find food. A soft, tender kid like you would make the perfect lunch for them. Your sister Juhua and I are older and faster. What if we have to leave you behind for the wolves?"
Juhua ignored him, speaking gently to Laishou, "You be a good boy and stay home, sweetie. Big Sister is going up the mountain to catch rabbits. I'll bring one back and cook it for you, okay?"
Laishou giggled and waved his hands. "Catch bunnies! Baby go!"
Juhua coaxed him, "Bunnies bite. Wait for Big Sister to catch one, and then you can play with it. I'll be back home soon." With that, she took him to the kitchen and handed him to her grandmother.
Laishou did as Juhua had taught him and waved at her enthusiastically. Juhua couldn't help but smile and waved back.
