As soon as Ji Xiangdong and Bai Xiaolan entered the house, Wen Xiuqing rushed over to greet them, broom in hand. She diligently dusted the snowflakes off Ji Xiangdong and asked, "The snow just started falling out of nowhere. How did you manage to stay out for so long? Have you eaten yet?"
Taking the broom from Xiuqing, Xiangdong brushed the snow off Xiaolan and said, "We haven't had dinner yet. I'll prepare it. You go and watch TV."
Xiaolan laughed and said, "You two go inside. I'll heat up the food. I made a noodle dish today and everyone said it was delicious. I saved a serving for you. No garlic added, otherwise it would be overpowered by the garlic taste." Then she rushed off to the kitchen.
Walking to the other room with Xiuqing, Xiangdong noticed that only Lu Songyuan and the two children were around. He asked, "Have Zhanguo and Aiguo left?"
