It was already 5PM by the time He Xiyan knocked off. She held a handbag on her arm and walked down the streets of Shen City alone. Many shops alongside the streets were decked with festive decorations and the streets were extremely crowded.
It was already year-end before she knew it. It was the 27th of January, or 25th December according to the lunar calendar and fast approaching the end of the lunar year. Her company was already closed for the festive period. This was the good thing about working for a social media company - they placed an emphasis on work-life balance and promoted work efficiency. They had closed earlier than most companies for the lunar new year.
She entered a lingerie shop and bought a set of loungewear. Next, she went into a maternity and childcare shop to purchase some items she would need during her pregnancy, including radiation protection clothing, brassiere for pregnant women, toiletries and so on.
