An Yiqing turned her head, looking at him with puzzlement.
"Ahem! Well... Uh..." Ah Yi was a bit embarrassed, struggling for words, before finally managing to say, "Stay for a quick meal!"
An Yiqing gave a slight smile and shook her head, "No, thanks. Today is the first New Year's Day since I reunited with my family, and I need to hurry back to be with them. Thank you for your kindness."
The twelve boys were taken aback— of course! This New Year's Day was her first festival reunited with her family. Yet even so, she had still kept her promise and come here today.
A chord was gently struck, and the eyes of the twelve boys gradually changed.
"Right! Right! Being with family!" Ah Yi quickly nodded his head, apologizing for his earlier rashness, "Miss, you should hurry home then, or you'll miss dinner. We really troubled you to make the trip today."
"Don't mention it. I'm leaving. Farewell."
After seeing An Yiqing off, the twelve boys sat quietly in the hall, lost in thought.
