Tribute(33)
"Dad, are we really going to see Aunt Mi?"
"Yes, we are."
Not in the mood to talk, Zhang Tianyu had dark shades on to hide the expression on his pale face, which hadn't gotten much sleep.
"Are we really, really going to see Aunt Mi?"
"Jie! Are you still three? Why are you asking me the same question? I don't have time for all this!"
"That's what you always say...."
Zhang Jie pointed out that her father would promise to take her to see her cousin, but change his mind at the last minute.
"Have I ever gone back on any of my promises to you?"
"No, but..."
"Then stop being stubborn! I told you that we are going to see her and that is it!"
"What if you say that we have to go home because of work?"
Another excuse Zhang Tianyu always gave to his daughter, that both he and his niece were busy people and that the timing just wasn't right.
"Zhang Jie! You are beginning to push it with me! Have I failed in my duties as your father?"
"...."