On Monday morning, when Dong Xuebin climbed out of bed and walked out of the bedroom, Yu Meixia had already prepared breakfast.
After Dong Xuebin finished brushing his teeth and washing up, smiling as he patted Yu Qianqian on the head and told her to eat with him, Yu Meixia hurriedly pulled out a chair for Director Dong. "Director Dong, we're out of eggs. I just bought the millet and cornmeal, and there are still a few stalks of celery, some chicken, and some pork." She pulled out a small account book and began reading it to him. "The eggs cost eleven yuan fifty, I bought one jin of millet, which cost..."
Dong Xuebin waved a hand. "No need to make things so complicated. Sit down and eat."
Yu Meixia gave an "oh," glanced at him, set down the account book, and sat softly. She immediately began peeling an egg for Dong Xuebin.
Dong Xuebin did not stand on ceremony with her. After thanking her, he took the egg and bit into it lightly. "Did you sleep all right last night?"
"I did. I haven't slept that peacefully in a long time. These past six months, we've always been worried and scared out there. Director Dong, thank you for taking us in." With her debts gone, Yu Meixia had actually found the feeling of home in that Small Bedroom last night. It was warm and comfortable. She and Yu Qianqian had held each other and cried for a while before falling asleep. At that moment, Yu Meixia had secretly resolved to be a good housekeeper and serve Director Dong properly. She could not let her daughter keep suffering alongside her, running from place to place and sleeping on the streets.
Slurp, slurp. At that moment, Dong Xuebin saw Yu Qianqian