Suizi was a woman of action. Once she sensed something was amiss, she swiftly swung into action.
She pulled out an old, seldom-used sketch board and pencil from her closet, set up an easel, and brewed a pot of chrysanthemum tea.
This grand show of activity attracted the attention of her three children and her husband Tiegen, who was essentially just a big child himself.
A few people gathered around and Suizi seized the opportunity to deliver a mini lecture.
"I encourage you all to pursue a special skill, even if you might not need it for your future careers. For example, Jiaojiao, you play the piano, but you might not become a pianist in the future. I used to paint when I was young, and although I didn't become a painter, look how it's coming in handy now!"
"When did you ever paint as a kid? I recall that mom never taught you..." Yu Jingting, her husband, pointedly commented on his wife's little fabrication.
