But every time, the old folks would readily agree, then turn around and forget their promises.
He couldn't keep causing trouble for his grandparents.
"I won't look anymore."
"Maybe Teacher has gone somewhere far away..."
Zhou Yao clenched his fists, still unable to accept it.
He didn't understand.
Even if Teacher had something to take care of and needed to leave, he could have told him before going.
Why leave without saying goodbye?
Why not even leave him a single clue?
He felt abandoned.
Even though he didn't want to think that way.
He couldn't stop himself from thinking that way.
"Yao-Yao."
Grandma watched her grandson with concern.
"Ah, Grandma."
Zhou Yao smiled. "School starts in two days. High school students live on campus, and I haven't packed my things yet."
"I'm planning to go to school tomorrow."
"I still have to register for my dorm..."
Grandma's lips moved, but in the end, she smiled. "All right. Grandma will help you pack."
"No need."
Zhou Yao waved his hand. "I can pack by myself."
"What do you know about packing?"
Grandma looked unconvinced. "This is your first time living at school."
"You need to bring the basic toiletries, clothes, and shoes."
"Of course, don't forget your school supplies either."
"And..."
Grandma kept chattering on.
A distant look flickered across Zhou Yao's eyes.
Even if Teacher hadn't left, he would still have to be apart from him for a while.
He'd planned to come back every weekend to learn painting from Teacher.
But now...
There was no point in that, was there?
Despite Zhou Yao's repeated attempts to dissuade them, his grandparents insisted on seeing him to school.
His father and mother came along too.
After lunch, the old folks and Zhou Yao's parents were about to