Yu Bo gently knocked on the door, but there was no response for a long time. Madam Zhao looked at him and said, “The courtyard is so big, would they be able to hear you if you knock so lightly?” 

Yu Bo laughed and shouted, “Is there anyone at home?” 

A crisp voice sounded, “Someone is knocking on the door. I’ll go open it!” 

There was a rush of footsteps in the courtyard, and the door quickly opened with a creak. A small head peeked out from behind the door.    

Liu Fangping looked curiously at the strangers in front of him with his large, round eyes. He politely asked, “Hello, who are you looking for?” 

Doudou pointed at Liu Fangping and asked his mother, “Mother, Older Brother Shitou?” 

Madam Zhao looked at the unfamiliar little boy, shook her head, and said, “Doudou, he isn’t Older Brother Shitou.” 

“Are you guys looking for Brother Shitou? Quickly come in!” Liu Fangping had never seen the three people in front of him, but since they knew Brother Shitou, they shouldn’t be strangers. 

With a warm and gentle smile, Yu Bo asked the young boy, “What’s your name? How old are you? Do you live here?” 

“My name is Liu Fangping and I’m almost seven years old. I live in the house next door.” Sister Xiaocao said that they had to treat guests...