Niu Yibao and Lu Jiang were both big eaters, finishing off a pot of porridge between them, leaving no buns, and only a bit of soup left from the veggies. Niu Yibao dutifully cleaned up and returned the earthen pot to the canteen, getting back the five cents deposit to give to Feng Qingxue.
"Qingxue, let Niu Yibao stay with me tonight and you return to the guest house to rest," Lu Jiang proposed.
Feng Qingxue gently nodded her head.
Even though she wanted to stay with Lu Jiang, they were not formally married, and thus they had to consider their public image. Else, if someone were to report them, it could lead to a lot of trouble.
With Niu Yibao present in the room, she was bashful about comforting Lu Jiang in hushed tones and instead pretended to be busy straightening the blankets and pillows.
Lu Jiang's eyes were fixed on her, following her every move.
