By the time Mo Ning got home, it was already one in the afternoon. Since her mom didn't get a new job after she quit her former job, she was always home. So when Mo Ning opened the door, she directly threw herself on her mother.
Though they had been in the same city, the last few days of filming was hectic so she hardly spoke to her and it had been close to a month since she last saw her. She finally let her go after embracing her for a while.
" Welcome home Xiao Ning. Go wash up while I set the table. I made your favourite rice dumplings and also some pork rib soup. "
" You're the best mom. I'll go wash up now. " Mo Ning said before going into her room.
Ten minutes later, Mo Ning came out of the bathroom in comfortable pyjamas and her long hair dripping wet. Her mother had already set up the table so she directly pulled out a chair and sat down, closing her eyes and inhaling the wonderful aroma of good food.
" Oh mom! You can't imagine how much I missed your cooking. This past month I couldn't even find time to eat food prepared by Grace. It was torture to always eat take out and boxed lunch everyday. "
" You're back home now so you can just eat food prepared by mom whenever you want. There's enough for five people here now so eat as much as you want. " Mo Xiaye said with a smile as she watched Mo Ning. She had missed her daughter so much this period because she had been idle so she had very little things to distract herself with.
" Mom why do I fill like you're insulting when you said there's enough for five? " Mo Ning asked with a playful frown on her face even as she devoured the food before her.
" Even though I called you a pig right now, it wouldn't matter with the way you're stuffing your face. Calm down and eat slowly the food isn't going anywhere. "
" I'll calm down when I eat tomorrow mom. Right now, let me eat to my hearts content in anyway I want to. I can be civilized in my eating habits tomorrow. " She said while picking a steamed cabbage with her chopsticks and sending it straight into her mouth.
" Alright stop talking before the food goes through the wrong way. " Mo Xiaye told her daughter while shaking her head helplessly.
The mother and daughter duo ate in silence and after eating, Mo Ning picked up the dishes and put them in the sink. After clearing the table, she proceeded to wash them.
" Xiao Ning... "
" Yes mom, is there anything wrong? " Mo Ning asked her brows furrowed. " Don't tell me the landlord came to trouble you again? "
" No.. No that's not it. I was just wondering that since we already have a new apartment, when are we moving there? " After hearing her mother's words, Mo Ning visibly relaxed.
" Oh that. I wanted to tell you after washing the dishes. But since you asked, I'll tell you now. We can move this weekend. I already spoke with my manager and she said I could do whatever I want since she doesn't have anything planned for me this weekend. " Mo Ning said before drying her hands with a clean towel and moving to sit with her mother in the living room. " We can pack tomorrow and then on Saturday, the moving company I contacted will help us move our things. From there we can decide what to do next." She said as she wrapped her arms around her mother's shoulders and rest her head there.
" Right now, I don't know what I'll do without you Xiao Ning. "
" Come on mom. Don't get all cheesy with me. Besides, I don't do anything out of the ordinary. You have single handedly taken care of me for so long, now it's my turn to take care of you. "
" Even at that, I'm so happy. Buying the apartment will really help us save some money in the long run. I had wanted to buy one for so long but with the meagre sum I manage to save every month, it will take almost a lifetime to be able to buy one and now you've done that and we can focus our finances on other things. Thank you Xiao Ning"
" It's alright mom. I didn't do it to get you emotional. Speaking of finances, there are some things I would like to discuss with you after we settle in our new home. "
" No problem. When the time comes, we'll naturally have a discussion regarding that. For now let's focus on moving. " Mo Xiaye said discretely trying to wipe away the tears at the corner of her eyes. Mo Ning noticed but decided to keep quiet about it. She understood that her mom was feeling a little emotional.