Little sister Shi Yun noticed that Ling Xiao was absent-minded. She gently patted his shoulder and whispered, "Brother, what's wrong with you these past few days? You seem so distracted. It's Chinese New Year at last, try to cheer up."
Ling Xiao twitched the corners of his mouth into a smile that looked worse than crying, and said, "Yeah, I know. I've just had a lot on my mind lately."
His parents seemed to sense that something was off with Ling Xiao as well. After exchanging a glance, his mother said, "Xiao'er, if something is bothering you, just talk to us. Getting it off your chest will make you feel better."
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