It's unlike now, with the house dead and stifling, he feels like living there too long would make someone grow moldy.
"Didn't Xiao Chiang get into the art academy? Even though it's a bit far from here, you could still go see her," Old Tang said. "Speaking of which, that kid is really amazing. I heard she was the top scorer of their province's high school exam?"
"Yes, yes, yes," mentioning this, Old Meng felt extremely proud. "She scored the top of the province! If this were ancient times, she'd be recognized as the top female scholar, which is remarkable!"
Seeing his face beam with shared glory, Old Tang couldn't help but laugh.
Old Meng quickly added, "But I really don't dare to go look for her. What if the kid ignores me completely? Where would that leave my old face?"
Old Tang sighed quietly.
After returning home, he saw his grandson practicing calligraphy and went over to tell him about this.
