Nanxi and Lu Yinchu got out of the car together and, without fuss, followed him into the house. He was leading the way, and she had gotten used to being led along, so she just followed him in.
Mo Yan watched them from behind, his lips pressed thin, gentleness in his eyes. Then he opened the car door and got in.
...
Lu Yinchu told Nanxi to wait in the living room while he went inti the kitchen to pour her a cup of boiled water. He then went upstairs, returning about ten minutes later.
"I've prepared a hot bath for you upstairs. There are fresh clothes on the bed. Now, I'll go prepare some food for you..."
"I've eaten already..."
"It's to warm your stomach," said Lu Yinchu, looking at her. "And are you sure you've eaten enough?"
Nanxi didn't respond because she hadn't really eaten well.
Lu Yinchu gave a small smile. "Behave, go take a bath. The food should be ready by the time you finish bathing."
