Children were more sensitive compared to adults. Although they were young, they were more aware of their surroundings. Lin Shu and his two brothers were delighted that their parents were happy.
Whenever the three boys laughed, their parents would laugh along with them. Moreover, Miss He cooked many delicious dishes for her sons while Lin Chai talked to them.
The family even made couplets and cut-outs of the word "blessing" and pasted them together. The family felt the New Year spirit more this year than the last.
Lin Shu recalled his mother's poor health and his father's speech impediment. The atmosphere at home was more depressing then, and the three brothers dared not disturb their parents' rest.
Lin Chai was more serious then and would not be in a good mood if his sons disturbed their mother's rest.
