The arrival of the Year of the Horse in 2002 made this family even livelier than usual: on one hand, it was because Cao Yang had been accepted to school on a recommendation, and on the other, the birth of Cao Hai signified that they truly became a family in the full sense of the word.
"After Tomb-Sweeping Festival this year, we'll move into the new house. Cao Yang, you'll be reporting to Changsha in stages starting in August, right? You'll still be able to live in the new house for a few months."
"I plan to open the restaurant in Shuiyunjian on May Day. Living there will make it more convenient to take care of it. The only issue is that Xiao Xiao's school might be a bit far, but that's not a problem—we can have your dad bike you there. Another question, do you want to transfer to Wenhua Road First Primary School, which is closer to Shuiyunjian, or do you want to continue at Yu Hua Primary School until you graduate?"
