That night.
In the middle of the room stood a table. In the center of the table was an induction cooker, with a yin-yang hot pot on top. The broth inside was bubbling.
Food was spread all around it. The children Yang Tao had brought from Blizzard Base were eating hot pot.
"I still have things to do, so I'll be leaving first." Yang Tao set down her chopsticks and rose with a smile.
Xiao Dao hurriedly stood up. "Sister Xiao Tao, you're leaving so soon?"
Yang Tao nodded, then pinched Xiao Dao's cheek. "Just do your best with the Grand Sports Meet. Don't get too anxious."
For once, Xiao Dao blushed. He nodded.
Yang Tao then grabbed "Little Rascal" Du Wei by the collar. "Remember to find the person on the business card in a few days. Work hard from now on. If I find out you're still stealing and causing trouble, watch out—I'll break your legs."
Du Wei shouted, "Sister Xiao Tao, you're underestimating me! I, Du Wei, am no longer the Little Rascal I used to be. I'm going to accomplish great things in the future."
Only then did Yang Tao let him go. Finally, she said to Ye Xiang, "Study hard. I'll arrange for you to attend school later."
Ye Xiang had never expected that he would have a chance to go to school. His eyes grew moist.
"I'm here."
Yang Tao picked up "Dragon Sparrow," which had been resting in the corner, put on the cloak hanging from the coat rack, and left in high spirits.
When Yang Tao walked out of the apartment building, she suddenly saw a flash above her. She looked up and saw dazzling fireworks in the distance.
The red fireworks reflected a rosy glow across her face.
The old city.