"Here."
The old woman raised the insulated lunch box in her hand.
"For you."
The old woman lifted the insulated lunch box a little farther forward.
"Just made."
"Eat it while it's hot."
"...Thank you."
A smile appeared on the man's face.
"Don't mention it."
Seeing the man take the insulated lunch box, the old woman's face lit up with a smile.
"Then eat it soon."
"I'll eat it now."
"I won't disturb you anymore."
The old woman knew that the man's drunkenness had not completely passed.
She knew that she should not disturb him at this time, and that leaving him alone was the best thing to do.
"Goodbye."
The man was slightly stunned.
Then, he smiled.
He did not keep the old woman from leaving.
Just as the old woman had thought, his current state was not suitable for interacting with anyone.
He wanted to be alone.
He was very grateful for the old woman's thoughtfulness.
"Thank you so much for today."
The man said this to the old woman as she opened the door.
"Thank you for helping me so much."
"And this, too."
He raised the insulated lunch box in his hand.
"Thank you."
"You child..."
The old woman stepped out of the door and turned around.
She shook her head at the man.
"Why are you being so polite?"
"Have I not helped you enough before?"
"All right."
"Go eat your congee."
"If you feel tired, go back to sleep."
Falling asleep drunk was different from going to sleep after taking a shower and eating congee.
The latter would clearly make a person feel much more comfortable.
The old woman left.
She had originally wanted to close the door for the man.
But the man had seen her all