Gu'er and Lin Shan ran into a few people on the road. They all greeted Gu'er warmly, their eyes filled with envy.
Gu'er spoke with each of them in turn. Returning to the village, despite the biting winter cold, she felt a sense of peace.
When they reached the Sun Family's home, Sun Jiaming heard their voices and came outside. His eyes widened in surprise when he saw Lin Shan and Gu'er.
"Uncle, Gu'er, what are you two doing here? The roads are so bad. You didn't get hurt, did you? Hurry, come inside."
Sun Jiaming's eyes filled with concern. He wanted to take Gu'er's hand, but he was too shy to do it with Lin Shan right there.
Lin Shan and Gu'er went inside and first brushed the snow and ice from their clothes.
Once they were done, Gu'er and Lin Shan went into the inner room.
"Is that Gu'er and her father visiting?"
Grandma Sun asked, though her voice sounded weak.
"Grandma. What's wrong?"
