From his own yard, Gao Ming could catch glimpses of Su Li's home, where the excited figure of Su Li darted back and forth, clearly preparing to head out for the dragon boat races.
A pang of longing struck him; he desperately wanted to join them.
Although he understood his grandmother's concerns about safety, the disappointment weighed heavily on him. He yearned to watch the races with Su Li and share in the excitement, to have a common topic to discuss.
Tears brimmed in his eyes, and Grandma Gao felt a sharp pang of sympathy. Turning to her husband and son, she urged, "Can't you two do something? At least talk about it! Gao Lang, why don't you try something? You're both well-respected in your fields; surely you can manage to get a couple of tickets!"
