6:50 p.m.
Jiang Ning went out and headed to Xue Yuantong's house to wake her up.
Xue Yuantong had slept until evening. Still groggy, she was initially a little confused. Where am I?
Who am I?
She felt as though the world had changed around her without her noticing. Then her gaze focused, and she remembered something important.
I'm home. I'm Xue Yuantong. I'm starving, and I'm treating Jiang Ning to hot pot.
Having figured that out, Xue Yuantong sprang out of bed and pulled on her down jacket. Anxiously, she said, "Prepare my horse at once!"
"We're setting off."
Jiang Ning reminded her, "Shouldn't you wash your face first?"
"Mm."
Xue Yuantong quickly slipped into her cotton shoes and ran to the stove to pour herself some hot water.
After washing her face, Xue Yuantong took out a small pink bottle. Jiang Ning had given it to her, and it contained skincare products.
After every wash, Xue Yuantong would apply a little. Her cheeks would neither dry out nor feel tight, and it was especially comfortable.
Once she was done, Xue Yuantong ran over to her mother and called for her to go eat hot pot with them.
Aunt Gu refused. "You and Jiang Ning go. There are still two dishes left from lunch—I'll heat them up and eat those."
"Mom, come on, come with us!"
"No. You two should enjoy yourselves. Jiang Ning, keep an eye on her for me," Aunt Gu said. Such an opportunity was rare; it was just right for Jiang Ning and Tongtong to go together. She would not tag along and spoil the fun.
"Jiang Ning, be careful when you ride tonight. There are big trucks outside, and they drive fast. Don't fight them for the road. Being a minute late at night