"Hey, who's this handsome young man?" Zhang Guoqing grinned at Ping'an, "Is it vacation time? Why are you out here to pick up your old man?"
Ping'an put an arm around his shoulder, "Dad, stop pretending. You got the news beforehand, didn't you? You didn't even tell Mom; aren't you afraid she'll be mad?"
"Surprise, you know? A surprise!" Zhang Guoqing glanced at his son, then gave his chest a gentle punch, "Glad to see you're alive and kicking."
"How come Secretary Chen told me Mom went to Tanze Temple? Was May 1st annoying her? Or is she upset we're not back?"
Zhang Guoqing whispered in his ear, "Listening to the sounds of Zen in the ancient temple, the pure snow clears the dust. Got it? Your mom said she needs a change in mindset, don't spoil it."
"Is she upset enough to become a nun? Dad, did you upset Mom?"
Zhang Guoqing slapped his head lightly, "If anyone did, it's you bunch of brats. How could your old man, such a good man, upset your mom?"
