The sun is nice today, so Jiang Hu deliberately chose such a warm day to go up the mountain, hoping it wouldn't be too cold when digging lotus roots.
Of course, there's another possibility, which is that the little pond on the mountain has already dried up, with no water left.
"Dad, how much farther is it?" Tie Dan was struggling to climb.
Jiang Hu carried the hoe and led the way, and slowed down upon hearing the question: "Do you want dad to carry you?"
Tie Dan's eyes suddenly brightened: "Yes!"
He answered so decisively that even his steps quickened, and he ran a few steps to his father, opening his arms wanting to be carried.
Jiang Hu shook his head helplessly and placed the hoe aside: "Er Niang, could you carry this later?"
Er Niang was walking last with a backpack, watching over the children to make sure nobody lagged behind.
Qi Xi also tagged along, always walking beside the young master to prevent him from getting tired or falling.
