"Here you go, kid, the two portions of century egg and lean pork congee you wanted to take away!" After preparing the two portions, the breakfast shop owner packed them into containers and handed them to Ruri.
"All right, thank you! How much is it altogether?" Ruri asked after taking the congee from the owner.
After the breakfast shop owner worked out the total, Ruri took out his money and handed it over. Then, keeping his eyes on the two portions of century egg and lean pork congee, he left the shop and headed toward Mei Ling Hyuga's house.
Aunt Meiling should be up by now! Ruri thought as he walked home.
Ruri moved quickly, worried that he might miss the time to report to the Anbu. In no time, he had arrived at Mei Ling Hyuga's house.
Ruri gently pushed open the courtyard gate and went inside. When he reached the living room, he saw that Mei Ling Hyuga was already sitting there!
"Ruri, where did you go so early in the morning?" Mei Ling Hyuga stood up and asked when she noticed he had returned.
After setting the two portions of century egg and lean pork congee on the dining table, Ruri smiled at Mei Ling Hyuga and said, "I have to report to the Anbu today, so I got up early. I was afraid cooking at home would wake you up, so I had something to eat outside. The food there was delicious, so I brought some back for you and Reiko!"
"Honestly, didn't I tell you not to spend any more money? It's not as though I can't cook at home. Why insist on wasting money like that?" Mei Ling Hyuga said with some displeasure after hearing his explanation.
Ruri walked over to her and said