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One morning at school, the teacher gives Xiao Ming an apple; that evening at home, Xiao Ming tells his mother and little brother all about it.

A friendly girl strikes up a conversation at a tea shop. The moment they've exchanged names, she suddenly says goodbye, leaving the other person standing there, baffled about what just happened.

On her way to school with her older brother, Xiao An notices a girl she doesn't know standing alone at the school gate. She goes over to say hello, and the class gains a new friend.

Someone calls looking for Mr. Li but dials the wrong number. The man who picks up is a dad in the middle of dinner, and a delightfully awkward conversation follows.

Mom comes home after dark, and little Mei has dinner ready and waiting for her.

Hungry and lost on an unfamiliar street, Xiao Mei has no idea where the restaurant is, so she asks a man standing nearby.

The little brother wakes up late, his face flushed and his body hot. Worried, Mom feels his forehead and takes him to see the doctor.

Big sister takes her little sister shopping for clothes. The little one spots a really pretty red shirt.

The family has just moved into a new home. The little girl runs around checking out every room, and she's happiest when she finds her very own room.

In class, the teacher asks each child about their parents' jobs. When it's his turn, one little boy tells everyone that his dad is a doctor and his mom is a teacher, then shares his own dream too.

Early in the morning, two friends meet up to go running in the park. One runs fast and the other runs slow, but they both have a great time.

One evening, an older sister plays a Chinese song on her phone, and her little sister sits down to listen along.

The whole family heads to the airport to fly to Beijing. It's the little girl's first time on a plane, so she keeps asking her mom questions.

It's noon, and two hungry friends drop into a little restaurant. They order food and tea, eat their fill, then pay the bill and head out.

Xiao Mei feels feverish, so she goes to the hospital. The doctor asks a few questions, then tells her to drink water and rest at home.

After school, Xiao Lan calls her mom. She wants a new backpack, so she asks whether the whole family can go to the store this afternoon.

On the morning of her birthday, her big brother hides a present behind his back. That evening the whole family gathers around dinner and a cup of fruit tea.

On a cold, rainy day, two friends sit by the window chatting about the weather and the seasons they love.

There's a test tomorrow, so tonight Xiao Yu studies his characters at home — and the next day he writes every one of them correctly.

After class, Xiao Wen and Xiao Li stay behind at school. Xiao Wen finds a really good Chinese book.

On a sunny afternoon, Xiao Hong can't keep up with Xiao Ping and sits down for a rest. A little bottle of water makes the two friends' afternoon a happy one.

One morning at the market, a girl stops at a stall of red apples, asks the price, and buys some to take home to her mom.

A man walks into a bank, sits down to wait, and asks whether it will be open tomorrow.

Xiao Rong carries a book to the post office, hoping to send it to a friend far away.

After dark, a tired traveler arrives at a small inn, asks about the room rate, and then checks what time breakfast is served.

This morning, big brother is leaving for Beijing. Before the flight, Mom checks he's ready while his little sister clings to him, not wanting to let go.

On her first day in class, Xiao Mei doesn't know anyone. A girl invites her to sit nearby, and they read a book together.

Someone new moves in next door. A small cup of tea turns the two families into friends.

A little girl wants to cook a dish all by herself, with Mom right beside her guiding every small step.

On a weekend morning, a mother and her son tidy up the house together until everything is neat and clean.

Early one morning, a little girl runs out to the garden with her grandpa to look at the apple tree, eagerly waiting for the day she can pick the fruit.

Dad brings home a new computer, and the two of them sit down together to figure out how to use it.

On Sunday evening, Xiao Lan calls Xiao Ming to ask him to go to the store together tomorrow.

Rain ruins their plans to go out. The two siblings stay home instead, brew some hot tea, and read together.

One evening, a little girl curls up with her dad to watch TV. The forecast says it will rain tomorrow, and she starts worrying about her new outfit.

Tonight the whole family is home for dinner. Dad pours the tea, and Mom gives the little one a small red envelope of money.

Xiao Hua sits alone, upset because she lost her book. Xiao Lan comes to check on her and quietly hands over her own book to share.

One evening, two siblings sit down to plan for the next day. The younger one wants to buy a new shirt, while the older brother says he has class in the morning, so they go together in the afternoon.

One afternoon, a mother and child open a box of old photos and reminisce about the old days together.

Wang Yue goes to a company for a job interview. Nervously, she sits across from the boss and answers each of his questions.