Tan Xinshun had nothing to hide from Zheng Xiao. He sighed and said, "What's going on at home? My father fell down and hurt a few days ago. Yesterday I learned that he is now ill with his family. Alas, I bought a train ticket for tomorrow morning and am going back!"
"Is it serious?" Zheng Xiao said in surprise.
"I don't know. My family doesn't tell me the truth. I'm even more worried."
"Why don't you go to the counselor and ask for a leave?" Zheng Xiao said.
"I'm afraid he won't approve the leave." Tan Xinshun held his stall and said, "My home is not far away. Two days back and forth is enough. I just thought