Her grandfather leaned on his-cane, pacing back and forth in the courtyard. He didn't say a word, but the corners of his eyes crinkled with a smile he couldn't hide.
Shanshan was on the living room carpet, assembling a huge jigsaw puzzle.
When she heard her grandmother say that her dad was coming home today, her hand trembled, and several puzzle pieces CLATTERED to the floor.
"Really? Really? Is he almost here?"
She was already dashing for the door as she asked.
Shanshan was so happy she was jumping up and down, clamoring to go pick him up.
"It's scorching hot outside. You'll get heatstroke if you run out like that!"
Ding Qin grabbed her by the wrist.
"Besides, your dad is coming straight home. If you wait here, it'll be a better surprise when he sees you the moment he walks in."
"That's right, Shanshan. Don't make a fuss."
The maid, A Zhen, also chimed in with a smile.
