Lin Xiaowan arrived early as planned the next day. When Hong Minhua saw her, she instinctively looked up at the clock on the wall. It was only half past twelve.
"You're here. Have you eaten yet?"
Lin Xiaowan carried her backpack. Her hair had grown a little longer, and she tied it into two low ponytails. She wore a brown sweater with oversized overalls paired with a pair of white sheepskin boots with bows. She also accessorized her outfit with a pair of pearl earrings. She looked like a good student, whom teachers loved.
She tugged at the straps of her backpack, standing upright as she replied, "I've already eaten earlier."
With that, Hong Minhua brought her to meet the teachers, and after greeting them, she led Lin Xiaowan to the classroom.
A few easels were already set up in a few different positions. There were not many of them, which left plenty of empty space.
