Seeing how reluctant Mr. Su and Su's mother were to see them go, Gu Jiaojiao comforted them in a soft, gentle voice.
"Mom, Dad, just pretend we're leaving right now. We'll call home when we arrive."
"Alright, Jiaojiao. Call home once you're settled. If there's anything you want to eat, just let me know, and I'll make it and mail it to you," Su's mother said, her voice full of reluctance.
"Mom, Dad, when I had to leave home for the army, I don't remember you being this reluctant. You're just sad to see Jiaojiao go, aren't you!"
Mr. Su and Su's mother: ...
"Su Shuochi, what kind of thing is that to say? Mom, Dad, with the sorrow of parting lingering in the air, it's completely normal to want to say a few more words."
Gu Jiaojiao lightly punched Su Shuochi's shoulder and gave Mr. Su and Su's mother a mischievous wink.
Her playful gesture diluted the sadness of their departure for Su's mother, who reluctantly instructed them.
