Shu Jiao really followed Zhao Li to her house at noon. Perhaps because both families were well off and they both loved Ruan Jiaojiao, the two women had endless topics to talk about. Even just reminiscing about Ruan Jiaojiao's childhood antics could leave them laughing until they could hardly stand it.
Once lunch was ready, they divided the meal into two portions with baskets, leaving one at home and taking the other to the hospital to accompany Ruan Jiaojiao as she ate.
In the hospital, there were two men keeping Ruan Jiaojiao company. As soon as the women arrived, the men hurried over to help set out the dishes, very eager to assist.
Looking at the several plates but the obviously insufficient quantity of dishes and rice, Ruan Jianguo scratched the back of his head and felt embarrassed to say they hadn't made enough. He simply said to Lu Zhiwei, "Shall we go to the canteen and get some more rice to bring back?"
