Gao Jiazhi's words successfully diverted his grandparents' attention.
How can this be!
The New Year celebrations aren't even over yet, we've only had our New Year's Eve dinner, and we already have to go back?
"No, no, didn't we say we'd stay a few more days this time?"
Do your parents know?
"What happened? Why are you in such a hurry to leave? Can't you wait until after the New Year?"
Seeing the reluctance on his grandparents' faces, Gao Jiazhi's lips twitched, and he was torn between his options.
On one side are his grandparents, whom he only sees once a year. He knows they miss him and don't want to see him looking disappointed since they only get to see him once a year during the Lunar New Year.
On the other side is Mr. Lin, whom I haven't eaten at in a long time.
That's going to kill him!
Time is of the essence, and there is no time to waste.
Seeing the disappointment on his grandparents' faces, Gao Jiazhi hardened his heart.
Make a choice directly.
...
When Mr. and Mrs. Gao returned home after playing mahjong all night, a hint of doubt flashed in their eyes as they looked at the empty house.
"Is he still not awake?"
Mr. Gao was puzzled. He glanced at the time and saw that it was already past 7 o'clock. Logically, his parents should have woken up long ago.
Breakfast should be ready by now.
The elderly need less sleep.
Today is still the first day of the Lunar New Year, and I'm going to visit relatives and friends this morning.
Why is the house so quiet?
Mrs. Gao walked around the kitchen, touched the stove, and felt its cold temperature to know that the stove hadn't been used that morning.
"I guess he stayed up late watching the gala last night and woke up late today. I'll go check on him."
After saying this, Gao's mother prepared to wake Gao Jiazhi up first, because if he didn't get up soon, people would be coming to pay their respects for the New Year.
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