He thought of Jian Dan again and checked the time. It's Monday today, so she's probably back at school. Is it really appropriate to call now?
Despite his thoughts, he still dialed the number. After a moment, Jian Dan's soft and cute voice came through, "Uncle Qin."
Bo Qin paused, his Adam's apple moved, unsure of how to speak. After a moment, he said to Jian Dan, "Do you have any plans for New Year this year?"
Jian Dan was a bit surprised Bo Qin called her just to ask this. After thinking for a while, she replied, "Uncle Qin, do you have plans?"
"Jian Dan."
Bo Qin called softly.
Jian Dan froze, and then replied, "Uncle Qin, go ahead."
Bo Qin sighed, "Jian Dan, this year I can't spend New Year with you. I have to go back to the Bo Family."
Tears dropped onto the hand holding the phone. Jian Dan tried hard to suppress her sobs, her voice a bit hoarse, "I know."
"Are you... feeling unwell?"
"No, if there's nothing else, I'll hang up now, Uncle Qin."
