Xiao Man returned to Dongxing Town. Only at Sister Mei's place could she completely relax. The battle she had just experienced had dealt her mind quite a shock, and she needed rest and relaxation now. When someone remained tense for too long, their nerves became like a string stretched taut. Unless it was loosened from time to time, that string would snap.
Even expert Card Adepts needed to make these adjustments. The difference between experts and novices was that experts often consciously regulated themselves, and their wills were tougher and more resilient.
So when Yu Guo suggested that Xiao Man take some time to recuperate, she accepted on the spot.
"Sister Mei!"
Seeing Sister Mei in an apron and housewife's clothes, Xiao Man felt an inexplicable warmth in her heart, and a smile bloomed on her face again.
Delighted surprise appeared on Sister Mei's face. She put down the vegetables she was washing. "How did you find time to come over today? What would you like for dinner? Xiao An won't be out of school for a while yet. There's food in the Fresh Food Cabinet. If you're hungry, have something to tide you over."
Xiao Man stepped forward and threw her arms around Sister Mei, taking a deep breath. Then she tilted her face up and smiled with girlish sweetness. "I'm not hungry. Anything's fine for dinner. Let me help you wash the vegetables!" Ignoring Sister Mei's protests, she casually took off her jacket. Beneath it, she wore a tight black sweater that revealed every alluring curve.
Sister Mei watched Xiao Man with a helpless smile. Unable to stop her, she could only say, "All right, all right, you can help. But put on an apron first so you don't get your clothes dirty."
A little while later, Xiao