There was a movie showing tonight, and Grandpa had to leave early for the reservoir, so they had dinner a little earlier than usual. They finished eating around five-thirty. Grandpa didn't have time for the movie, but he told Xiao Man to take Grandma along, reminding her that even though Grandma couldn't see, she could still listen.
Xiao Man agreed, and Grandma smiled her assent. She had planned on staying to watch the house, but since both the young and the old wanted her to go, she figured she might as well.
As usual, she filled a bamboo tube with spiritual spring water, adding two roasted sweet potatoes and a piece of fruit candy for Grandpa's late-night snack. After seeing him off, Grandma had Xiao Man and Xiaoju wash their hair, bathe, and do laundry. Once all the chores were done, they could go enjoy the movie without a care.
