The Decision to Light a Lantern

"I am finally back! Home is good." Han Sen returned home. He took a deep breath and accepted the heartwarming fragrance of home.

"Dad!" Upon seeing Han Sen, Ling'er ran over to him in search of a hug.

"Ling'er. Good Ling'er. Let Dad kiss you." Han Sen picked up Ling'er and kissed her on the head. He rubbed her face and commented on how spongey her cheeks felt.

"You remembered to come back. If you were not yet back, Ling'er was going to forget what you looked like." Ji Yanran rolled her eyes at Han Sen.

Han Sen picked up Ling'er. He used his nose to rub hers as he said, "Ling'er would not forget Dad. Isn't that right?"

Ling'er's eyes were wide open as she replied, "Ling'er would never forget Dad, and Dad would never forget Ling'er. Right?"

Han Sen held Ling'er and said, "Of course not. Ling'er is daddy's baby. Daddy can forget everyone except for Ling'er,"