Juhua couldn't help but chuckle. 'It's only a few tarts,' she thought. 'Zhang Huai is my brother's best friend. I can't leave him out!'
She hurriedly carried the plate over to him and asked, amused, "Why isn't my brother back yet? This is all that's left; I was saving it for him to eat tonight. It's your fault for being late. You can just share them with him!"
Only then did Zhang Huai realize that everyone outside had been eating tarts. He was especially pleased to see Juhua bring him all that was left, and he said with a smile, "Your brother is helping the teacher clean his room. He should be home soon. I was on my way to get my dad. I saw people in the courtyard earlier but didn't know what was going on. If I'd known there was food, I would've come sooner."
As he spoke, he held up the rabbit for her to see. "My dad caught two rabbits in his traps, so we're giving one to you all. I'll take four tarts, then there's one for everyone at my house."
