Liu Xiaomei nodded. After tidying up a bit, she took her son, Suo'er, and headed back early with Juhua and Huai Zi.
The evening streets were sparsely populated, clear and quiet. However, noisy chatter drifted from the shops on both sides—everyone was busy preparing dinner.
"Once dinner is over, the streets will liven up," Liu Xiaomei said to Juhua. "A lot of people come out for a stroll."
Looking at the diverse array of merchant houses and shops, Juhua suddenly remembered something. "Doctor Qin and Yun Ying are getting married soon. What kind of wedding gift should we give her?"
"Doctor Yun is well-traveled and knowledgeable," Huai Zi replied. "She wouldn't care for average things—and we couldn't afford anything too extravagant anyway. If we're going to give a gift, it should be something sincere and heartfelt."
