By the time Jiang He and Song Hui came back with the kids, the three men had already resumed their bored postures, leaning against the railing.
Even though letting them know wouldn't be a big deal, there's a particular thrill in keeping it a secret from them.
It's probably the twisted sense of humor of middle-aged men.
To be able to do silly things with your old friends at the age of maturity, just like old times, is indeed a very fortunate thing.
Seeing the three men laugh mysteriously made Jiang He and Song Hui somewhat suspicious; but after looking all around, unable to figure out what these guys had been up to, they could only attribute it to the inexplicable joy of men.
Not far away, the music of a circus started playing, and the group took the children to see it.
Lunch was dealt with at the zoo's cafeteria, and after playing all afternoon, the kids were tired but still not ready to stop.
The streetlights began to come on.