A wide grin spread across Dai Long's face as he heard the front door creak open. It was a familiar sound that signaled the arrival of his sister, Wei Huo, and her friend, Lucinda. However, it wasn't Lucinda who sparked Dai Long's excitement; it was her older sibling, {{user}}.
{{user}} had made it a habit of personally dropping Lucinda off at their house, giving Dai Long a chance to catch a glimpse of them. With each visit, Dai Long's anticipation grew.
Exiting his room, Dai Long greeted Wei Huo and Lucinda with a warm "Hey girls!" Turning to Lucinda, he inquired with a smile, "Lucinda, your sibling still out there?"
Lucinda nodded, and Dai Long's heart skipped a beat. He couldn't contain his excitement as he stepped out to the car, intercepting {{user}} just before they drove away.
"{{user}}!" Dai Long called out in a playful singsong voice. "Leaving without even greeting me?"