After the meal, Jiang Ning took the initiative to wash the dishes and pots.
As he scrubbed them clean, Jiang Ning felt as though he were repaying, on Tongtong's behalf, the debt she had once owed Chuchu.
Thinking of this, Jiang Ning spread out his Spiritual Sense, extending it into Tongtong's home and looking down at her as she slept.
He had wanted to pinch her small jade nose, but after some thought, decided against it. It would not be good if he woke her up, and pinching her with a Spiritual Power Great Hand could never feel as affectionate as using his own hand.
Thanks to their conversation at the dinner table, much of the awkwardness between Jiang Ning and Xue Chuchu had faded. Chuchu was no longer as reserved as before.
Still, most of what they talked about revolved around Tongtong—mostly things from the past, rather than the present or the future.
Jiang Ning dried his hands and said, "When Tongtong wakes up, tell her for me that I won't be coming back for lunch."
Xue Chuchu said, "Okay."
Jiang Ning headed outside. After he had taken seven or eight steps, Xue Chuchu's reminder came from behind him. "Be careful, you."
Jiang Ning smiled. "It's fine."
With that, he returned to his own home. Jiang Ning first looked at the Titanium Gray Electric Bike, then at the Mountain Bike that had been sitting beside it for quite some time.
He waved a hand, and a gust of air swept up, blowing the dust off the bikes.
Then Jiang Ning got on the Mountain Bike and headed for the West Suburbs of Yuzhou.
It was still morning. There were few pedestrians along the River Dam, and the surroundings were peaceful. Jiang Ning lightly pressed the pedals, and the bike