The next day, when Shen Ningning went to the National Academy for class, she was surprised to learn from Mr. Han that Xu Jingxi had been injured and wouldn't be able to attend for a while.
That evening after class, Shen Ningning took the lead, gathering Ye Shangyi and Lu Shaoyuan to visit Xu Jingxi in the village where he lived.
They arrived at the same small, tidy courtyard, its poverty marked by a simple wicker gate.
When Shen Ningning knocked, the door was opened by Grandpa Xu, who hobbled as he walked.
"Hello, Grandpa Xu," the little girl said, her eyes sparkling and her cheeks rosy. "We heard Student Xu is sick, so we came especially to visit him."
Grandpa Xu smiled kindly and quickly invited them into the courtyard.
He also called into the house, "Jingxi, your young classmates are here to see you."
Lu Shaoyuan handed the gifts they had brought to Grandpa Xu.
