The Seven Wonders    

Upon his return home, Xin found Xiaxia in the kitchen, busy preparing dinner.

"Why did you take so long?" Xiaxia inquired without lifting her eyes from the stew she was tending to. "Your classes should have ended two hours ago. It's already six in the evening."

"Where's Mom?"

"She'll be home late. Meetings are running overtime."

"I went shopping."

"For art supplies?"

"Among other things. And I've got something for you."

Xiaxia finally shifted her gaze from cooking to Xin, her eyes widening at the sight of the numerous paper bags he was carrying.

"Here," Xin said, placing the multitude of bags into Xiaxia's arms before making his way to the living area to organize his belongings.

Xiaxia stood there in astonishment before quickly following Xin to the living area.

"You bought all of this?" she exclaimed.