Dabao took the rubbings and the ink and brush, and bowed as he said, "Thank you, Uncle Chu, I will study hard and not let you down."
Chen Afu also thanked him.
Chu Lingxuan's face was adorned with a hint of a smile as he said, "Master Chen, you're too polite. One should never repay a great kindness with mere words of thanks. Aju's achievements today are all thanks to you."
After mother and son had walked some distance away, Dabao looked back and tugged on Chen Afu's sleeve, "Mother, Uncle Chu is still watching us."
Upon hearing this, Chen Afu stopped and looked back, but apart from the falling snowflakes, the entrance to the study was empty. "There's no one there," she replied.
Dabao blinked, indeed there was no one in sight. He uncertainly said, "Did I make a mistake? I could have sworn Uncle Chu was there just a moment ago."
Chen Afu laughed, "It's dark and snowing, it's possible you mistook a pillar for a person."
"Maybe," Dabao said with a dejected air.
