Although Ye Eldest Sister-in-Law had a few petty schemes of her own, she was generally reliable. At least the way she spoke and acted was fairly pleasant.
Ye Second Sister-in-Law showed some unexpected concern for Lin Xiuqing. "A Qing, why don't you go home and rest first? The wind's strong by the sea. Don't catch a cold."
Ye Yaodong looked over too. The sea breeze sent her hair flying wildly, with loose strands sticking to the corners of her mouth. She hadn't cut her hair in the past six months, and what had once been an ear-length cut now reached her shoulders.
It was still difficult to tie up, so she wore it loose over her shoulders, making her face look even prettier. But the sea breeze was so strong now that it had blown the usual color from her cheeks.
"Yes, go home first. It's too windy on the beach. You've seen it and satisfied your curiosity anyway. We can handle things here. Go home and make yourself a bowl of ginger water with brown sugar. Add a few red dates."
Lin Xiuqing smiled and shook her head. "It's fine. I'm not cold. My clothes are really warm, and I've got a scarf on too. I'll just stay until we're done looking. It won't take long."
"What's there to look at? Haven't you seen it all already? Be good and head inside. Everyone's come out here. If the kids get home and don't find anyone, they'll come looking."
"They already are..." Ye Eldest Brother motioned for everyone to look toward the shore.
A group of children was racing toward them, with two adults following behind.
"They're all back?" Second Older Brother Ye said in surprise. "It's rare for them to come home this early. Don't they usually stay out