After Ji Xuelan left with a few packets of seasoning, Ji Huan finished tidying up. She tiptoed over to Dabao, about to bend down and carry him back to bed.
Guan Shan beat her to it, picking Dabao up. When Ji Huan reached out to take him, he avoided her hands and said, "He's heavy."
Dabao had grown much taller and put on some weight, so it was indeed a bit of a struggle for Ji Huan to carry him.
"Be careful, then. He's a light sleeper, so don't wake him."
Guan Shan grunted in affirmation and ducked out the door.
Ji Huan turned to pick up the oil lamp, locked the door, and followed to light his way.
When they placed Dabao on the kang bed, the little one was sleeping soundly, showing no signs of waking.
The two of them came out of the west room and spoke for a while in the main hall.
It was mainly Ji Huan who had something to say to Guan Shan.
"I'm going to the county seat tomorrow. You'll be home alone..."
"I'll go with you."
"What are you going to do..."
