Zhuang Zhixi replied, "Who can say? It's just one thing after another, a series of unfortunate events. Actually, Old Man Bai hit Aunt Su first. I don't think even Aunt Su expected that a fall could kill someone. Sometimes it's just fate—you can't help but believe it."
Ming Mei whispered, "Don't say that when you go back. Superstitious talk like that should stay between us."
"Don't worry, I know how to be careful. Hu Huihui was there today, so I'll keep my guard up." Zhuang Zhixi rode his bike toward his mother-in-law's house, saying, "I might not be able to pick you up or drop you off these next few days…"
Ming Mei reassured him, "I'll talk to my mom. She'll take care of it."
Zhuang Zhixi smiled, "Then I'll have to trouble your mother."
Ming Mei playfully hit his back, saying, "What kind of silly talk is that? My mom loves me; it's not a trouble for her."
