Liu Ji put away the money and suddenly realized something wasn't quite right.
He understood buying brush, ink, paper, and inkstone for the four children, but why was he asked to practice calligraphy?
However, Qin Yao couldn't delay any longer. She quickly touched the small faces of the brothers and sisters and was about to leave, giving him no chance to question his doubts.
The five of them stood in line in front of the Ding Mansion, watching her leave, their previously high spirits now dampened.
"Dad, how long until Mom comes back?" Si Niang asked, looking up expectantly.
Liu Ji counted the days on his fingers, "Twenty more days."
Sanlang immediately asked, "How long is twenty days?"
"Not long, it'll pass in the blink of an eye," Liu Ji reassured.
Seeing the gates of the Ding Mansion closing, he waved to the sugar-coated haws behind him with a smile, "Come on, Dad will take you to the town, let's go eat and drink heartily!"
