Li Shan huffed and ignored her, shuffling into the house with his tobacco pouch held behind his back.
"Gu'er, dear, go on and chat with your cousins. There are plenty of us here; you don't need to be busy."
Seeing how awkward the atmosphere was, Bai Erni didn't want things to get too ugly. She pulled Gu'er aside, urging her to join the younger crowd.
"Sister Gu'er, come over here! Let's talk together."
Li Zhi'er waved to Gu'er, beckoning her over. She was six years younger than Gu'er, only twelve this year. She took after her mother, with a slightly dark complexion and a bit of chub, but her eyes were bright and dewy, and she had a small dimple. She was quite cute. Her temperament was also like her mother's—she was a sensible, easy-going girl.
Gu'er had a good impression of this cousin. She nodded at her, accepting the kind gesture, and walked over.
