The Xu family had all arrived in town by the third of May, with plenty of food prepared in the mountains; the two households could just take care of themselves. Master Xu and Mrs. Chen were delighted to see their sons, daughters-in-law, and grandchildren return, "Good, good, you're all back. We'll celebrate the festival together and head to the mountains after it ends." As people age, they prefer the company of many, especially having all their descendants nearby. Although Master Xu wasn't even sixty years old yet, his affection for his grandchildren was growing by the day.
Zhixin and the others had agreed beforehand not to mention anything about the rescue, so as not to worry the elderly. Jinghan and Jingxian bounded up to their grandparents, "Grandpa, Grandma, we're back. Did you miss us?" Jingxian asked, hugging Mrs. Chen's arm.
