Mei agreeably smiled.
Managing to cheer dryly, the woman shifted the subject, “Your parents have had several hardships when you sisters were very young. But they are blessed now. You four gold fl owers are all blossoming admirably. Where is Lotus?”
“She too lives in Shenzhen.” Mei smiled uncomfortably, turning to look at Ming who was still playing with the rock.
“How is she? I haven’t seen her for a longer time than I have seen you. She seemed strange when she was little. The only thing I remember about her is when she suddenly asked some odd questions or when she suddenly giggled. What is she doing now?”