He quickly stepped forward and blocked Elder Guan's line of sight.
Yao Yan placed a hand on Yao Tang's shoulder and said, "Dad, Mom, I'll take Little Sister upstairs to get some rest first. She's been studying all day, so she must be very tired."
Yao Rong looked at the girl worriedly.
"Of course, of course. It has indeed been a long and tiring day. A student's life is no joke. Go and get a nap before dinner. Tell me if you still feel tired later on; I'll give your teacher a call and apply for your leave of absence."
"Thanks, Dad," Yao Yan smiled. "We'll be taking our leave, then."
Yao Tang allowed herself to feel relieved as they trudged up the stairs.
But when she glanced at Yao Yan, her temples started throbbing again. She might have managed to slip past Elder Guan, but how was she going to explain this to her brother?
She reached up and scratched her head in annoyance.
