People had been proposing a Teacher’s Day since 1981.
After that, every year someone would bring it up: this year it’s finally been set.
Why September 10th? The official line was that it fits with the start of the new school year for primary, secondary and universities nationwide—new students enrolling should respect teachers and education, it helps create a good atmosphere, blah blah blah…
Mm.
Chen Qi could only eat a couple more bowls of rice.
Late at night the wind and snow were howling outside, but inside it was warm as spring.
He wasn’t there with her all the time, so when he came back he had to show some attention.
He specially boiled water and carried it into the bedroom, squatted down and washed Gong Xue’s feet, saying, “You always washed mine before. Now I’ll serve you.”
“If you’ve got the guts, keep doing it,” she said.
“I’d do it if I could, but I’m in Hong Kong most of the year.”
“So that’s still just for show?”
“Aiyo, don’t be picky!”