Of course, while Qin Shanshan may have been a persistent shadow in Tang Yuanxiao's life, she was hardly one in Su Li's.
Tang Yuanxiao watched Su Li leave with Little Tang Mo, standing in place for a long while before heading back.
By the time he hurried back, the sky was already growing dark.
As if on cue, lights flickered on across the family compound, the Tang family's home among them.
Tang Yuanxiao stood at the door for a moment, suppressing his reluctance before going in.
"Mom, I'm back."
Tang Yuanxiao announced his arrival.
"Why are you only back now? Shanshan made dumplings and has been waiting for you," Mrs. Tang began to nag the moment she saw him.
"Brother Tang, you're back. You must be tired." Qin Shanshan tried to take Tang Yuanxiao's bag, but he sidestepped her.
A shadow passed through Qin Shanshan's eyes for an instant. She forced a smile and lowered her head to go cook the dumplings.
