Principal Gu took the two children back to school.
He let them rest for a day.
Gu Xiaoqing, being the first-place winner, had to participate in the city-level competition a month later.
As soon as Gu Xiaoqing got off the bus, he told the principal that he wanted to find his parents. Gu Xiaoqing's parents were selling snacks in town, which Principal Gu was aware of.
So, he agreed.
Gu Xiaoqing carried a bag full of things and headed straight to his family's stall.
From afar, he saw Gu Ruhai, Li Xuemei, and Gu Xiaoying busy working.
The three of them were the busiest at that time, since it was lunchtime in the mid-afternoon. The weather was also at its hottest. Under the shade of the trees, it was pleasantly cool, with occasional breezes.
Sitting on a bench, with a bowl of cold noodles, spicy cold noodles, or jelly noodles topped with gravy, the taste was truly delightful.
