By the time the car arrived in town, it was already past noon. Gu Zi had sent Su Shen to a pastry shop to grab some food to stave off their hunger. When Su Shen returned, he had not only bought pastries but also a few bottles of soda. Gu Zi thought his consideration was quite thorough; eating only pastries would indeed be too dry.
Gu Zi turned her head and called out to the two boys, handing over the pastries and drinks, "Eldest, second, get up and eat something before you sleep again. Be good, get up quickly."
Her voice was gentle but carried a penetrating quality. Even without raising her voice, Su Bing and Su Li were quickly roused from their slumber. They accepted the food from her hands and began to eat, their eyes still heavy with sleep.
Gu Zi settled back into her seat, and a piece of old-fashioned cake was handed to her. A man's deep, gentle voice said, "For you."