Meanwhile, Song Yaoyao, Song Qingling, and the others were still enjoying the lantern festival.
They ate plenty of snacks, solved lantern riddles, and released river lanterns. By the time they finished, everyone was exhausted and ready to head home!
Early the next morning, Song Yaoyao woke up late. Everyone else had already eaten breakfast.
Song Yaoyao had breakfast in her own courtyard. While she was eating, Song Qingyu and Song Qinghui arrived.
Song Yaoyao quickly greeted them:
"Big Brother, Second Brother, what brings you here? Have you had breakfast? Would you like to join me?"
The two sat down.
Song Qingyu waved a hand.
"You go ahead. We've both eaten already."
Song Qinghui said:
"Yaoyao, we're going to the lake today. Hurry up and eat so we can head out."
At the mention of an outing on the lake, Song Yaoyao quickly waved her hands.
"Second Brother, you go ahead. I'll pass. I get seasick."
The mention of boating reminded Song Yaoyao of her last outing on the lake. She had no desire to experience that a second time.
Song Qinghui hurried to explain:
"Yaoyao, you've misunderstood. We're not going boating. We're going ice-skating.
The lake has frozen over in this weather. It's perfect for skating. Are you sure you don't want to come?"
Song Yaoyao immediately perked up.
"Really? Then I'm coming.
But I don't know how to skate."
"That's all right. Your second brother will teach you!
We'll set off once you've finished eating.
Qingling is already packing everything, so you don't need to pack anything yourself."
Song Yaoyao nodded and picked up the pace of her eating.
Just as they were about to leave, snowflakes began drifting down again.
Song Yaoyao stuck a heat patch onto each of them and gave everyone a few spares before they