Gu Xiaobei's heart had completely sunk. She dejectedly followed Li Fengmei and the two children into the car. Seeing this, Li Fengmei let out a quiet sigh. Every military wife went through this stage.
After sending Li Fengmei off in the town-bound car, Xiaobei went once more to the wonton stall. She ordered a bowl of wontons but found today's wontons tasteless to a ludicrous level. The filling felt unfresh. She choked down a few bites, finding her eyes going wet. She sniffled, finishing her bowl, but it took all her strength. She had promised not to waste food.
After the wontons, she listlessly walked to the bus stop. She hadn't noticed the person walking towards her. The only warning Ad came in the form of startled yelp. Looking up, she discovered she had been the one to bump into them, her collision had sent their books scattering on the ground.
Xiaobei wasn't in a good mood. She simply mumbled an apathetic, "Sorry," and carried on.
