They walked through the curtain of rain toward the single-story house, and a lamp glowed in the hazy darkness ahead.
Xue Yuantong poked her little face out from beneath her raincoat. "Mom!"
Aunt Gu looked at her daughter's smiling face, then at Jiang Ning ahead of them, feeling rather gratified. The house she had rented out on a whim had unexpectedly brought about such a wonderful outcome.
"Oh, Chuchu." Xue Yuantong had sharp eyes.
Holding an umbrella, Xue Chuchu slowly approached from the doorway of her home, every bit the refined young lady.
Like a little maid, Xue Yuantong pursed her lips. "Greetings, Consort Chu!"
Xue Chuchu pressed her lips together and quickened her pace.
Aunt Gu said, "Come in, have something to eat. Look how thin you are, Chuchu."
Chuchu had played with Tongtong ever since they were little and regarded Aunt Gu as family, so she did not refuse.
In this home, Jiang Ning was the only one she would turn down.
When Jiang Ning reached Tongtong's kitchen, Aunt Gu set the late-night snack on the counter and said kindly, "Jiang Ning, eat more. You might even grow a little taller."
Ahem. Saying that, Aunt Gu felt a little guilty... She did not actually want Jiang Ning to keep growing taller...
What could she do? Her daughter simply had not measured up.
Jiang Ning scooped up a spoonful of milk sago. It was soft and chewy, and with the crisp, sweet watermelon chunks, it tasted excellent.
After only a couple of bites, he noticed the empty plate beside him, where Chuchu had placed the shrimp she had just peeled.
"Thanks." Jiang Ning picked up a shrimp with his chopsticks, dipped it in sauce, and ate it. Fresh, tender, and delicious.
Xue Chuchu said nothing.
Jiang Ning was very