The moment Miss Xu Xiaoyan uttered "laugh if you want to laugh," it was as if a starting gun had gone off, and her two sisters instantly erupted in laughter.
Being older girls, they managed to hold back after a few chuckles. Even Old Xu, who usually kept a straight face, let out a few laughs. Only Xu Xiaoyan's mother, suppressing her laughter, reminded them, "You're all dressed up like decent young ladies. Now, get your suitcases and hit the road. Remember to keep your wits about you."
Even the man driving the tractor, who they knew, was doubled over in laughter. He was going to offer help, but there were already so many people to carry the few pieces of luggage. So he didn't bother.
Once on the road, the riders on the tractor didn't have much to talk about.
Yan Fei noticed Xu Xiaoyan's second sister kept stealing glances at him, followed by giggles.
Baffled, Yan Fei asked, "Is something funny?"
No response would have been better. But his asking made Xu Yue giggle even louder.
