Being an elder, the biggest fear is being caught pondering misdeeds by the younger generation.
And what's even more terrifying is being caught by a naughty and chatty youngster.
Li Dahe, rarely flustered, cleared his throat, decided to pretend nothing happened, and took the initiative: "Why are you showing off again? Can't feel at ease without making trouble, can you? Didn't you understand when I told you to rest in your room?"
Nianhe, very opportunely, reined in her smile, put down the thermos, and said: "We brewed brown sugar ginger water at the Educated Youth Corps to bring to the villagers. The autumn rain is cold; if we don't drink ginger water, we're sure to fall ill later."
As she spoke, she picked up a thermos and asked Uncle Guan, "Uncle Guan, do you have a teacup?"
"Yes, yes, but there is only this one." Uncle Guan took a teacup, emptied the water inside, and reached out to take the thermos from Nianhe.
