Chapter 96 - 85 Delicious
The sight of many classmates gathering around to join in the excitement wasn’t rare; after all, their siblings were also among those serving in the army. But even the boldest and the most mischievous among them wouldn’t dare to suggest following the grown-ups to see the place of service.
So when everyone heard Manbao’s idea, they scattered in an instant, leaving only Manbao, Bai Shanbao, and Bai Erlang at the scene.
The three children exchanged glances, and Bai Erlang stood up, patting his bottom, "I’m heading back too."
Bai Shanbao tugged at him, "They’ve run off without knowing the way, why are you running too?"
Bai Erlang stiffened his neck, "I’m not running. I think you two are being silly. We need to attend school. How can we go to White Horse Pass?"
As soon as Manbao heard his concern, she immediately said, "Don’t worry about it. Mr. Zhuang will give us a holiday in a few days."
Bai Shanbao nodded, "Mr. Zhuang has to return home for some matters, and this time we’re getting a five-day holiday. Manbao and I have already decided, one day to White Horse Pass, one day to play in the reeds by the river, one day to play in the mountains, one day at my place, and one day at Manbao’s."
Their schedule was packed to the brim.
At the mention of a holiday, Bai Erlang perked up, counting on his fingers excitedly, "I remember, I remember. Last winter we had a five-day holiday too, but I just can’t recall the specific time."
Manbao looked down on him, "It’s the anniversary of Mr. Zhuang’s wife’s passing. He’s going back home to spend time with his son. I’ve committed it to memory a long time ago—ah, you really have a poor memory."
She too only remembered the event, and not the timing. Last year, when the school had a holiday, Junior Ms.Qian had told her about it.