On the fourth day of the lunar new year, Mo Qishen took Ni Yang and Zhao Yu to Shanghai to wish Elder Du a happy new year.
The Du estate was very tranquil; although New Year couplets and paper-cuts were posted everywhere, there was not the slightest festive atmosphere. The overall feeling it gave was one of serenity.
"Happy New Year, Big Brother Du."
Elder Du had no idea that Mo Qishen would come back today, and he was momentarily taken aback before asking, "Pei Zhi, when did you all arrive?"
"We came right after getting off the train."
Zhao Yu glanced inside the house, "Elder Du, how come I haven't seen your chatty madam today?"
The chatty madam referred to, of course, was Zhou Zixian.
Elder Du said, "She is resting inside. Why, do you miss her? If you do, I can have someone call her over right away."
"I don't miss her at all," continued Zhao Yu. "What's there to miss about a woman?"
