Qian Manhe's face turned red. On his way to the county town, he had come across Qian Xiang, who was heading to Huaxi Village, and learned that there was a meal at the courtyard today at noon. He knew his parents wouldn't think to bring something for the meal and also wanted to thank Qian Yixiu for her advice, so he bought two small packets of malt candy.
When his sister asked like that, he had no choice but to say, "Next time," and then he turned towards that table.
Lady Tang was also a bit angry with her son for "eating at home and elsewhere," but she couldn't bear to scold him. She therefore said to Qian Yixiu, "Xiu'er, you can't finish all that candy by yourself, give half to your cousin, Ah Cai." Li Ahcai was Qian Mandua's eldest son, and he was seven years old this year.
