"Ah, don't say that daozhang! I heard from Senior Wei that you might be getting your eyes back." Perhaps he wasn't supposed to spoil that surprise but he couldn't help it. He's excited that the man might be able to look him in the eyes again. And he won't have to worry so much about him.

"But yes I do like the gift. Anything daozhang gives me I will take good care of." Like that little piece of candy he still carries everywhere with him. It was the only thing the train let him bring with him from home.