Tank turned back to Shuyin, her expression shifting to something more genuine. "Have fun today, okay? And be patient, gentle and kind... Be a good mother..."
"I will," Shuyin replied softly.
"Tomorrow," Blade said, stepping forward to squeeze Shuyin's shoulder briefly, a rare display of affection from the usually stoic woman.
"Tomorrow," Shuyin confirmed, covering Blade's hand with her own for a moment.
Razor gave a small wave, her eyes bright with unspoken emotion. "Don't let the salespeople intimidate you. Remember, you're scarier than they are."
"I'll keep that in mind," Shuyin said with a laugh.
The three women climbed into the vehicle, Tank making exaggerated gestures through the window that had Chen Xiao giggling and even Yuyan cracking a smile. Within moments, the vehicle pulled away from the curb, disappearing into the flow of traffic.
