Gu Xiaobei left the city government office, took a few deep breaths to vent her frustration. She couldn't bring herself to compromise and make bribes.
With a belly full of resentment, Gu Xiaobei decided to visit the little courtyard to see her children. She thought about how inconvenient it was to travel by foot and bus daily, and figured she should buy a bicycle.
As she entered the courtyard, she spotted a brand-new black bicycle parked under the grapevine.
Zhanguo was standing by the bike with Xiaopang in his arms, ringing the bike bell, much to Xiaopang's amusement.
Wen Xiuqing was standing nearby, holding Mo Wang and smiling. Seeing Gu Xiaobei returning, Wen Xiuqing laughed and said, "Look, Zhanguo bought a bicycle for you."
Pleasantly surprised, Gu Xiaobei walked over, circled the bicycle, and exclaimed, "How did you know I wanted to buy a bicycle? I was just thinking about it on my way home, and there it was when I arrived. It's magical."
