Firmly holding her position at work, after so many days away, the store was still spotlessly clean.
"When did you arrive?"
Musen asked.
"This afternoon."
Zhao Lianmai said softly.
"You've worked hard."
Musen said.
The journey from Zheng City to Hu Hai, if taken by train, would take approximately ten hours.
That meant she must have taken the cheapest train of the night again.
Just as Musen sat down, Zhao Lianmai brought him a cup of black tea and some fruit.
Although she didn't speak, Musen could still feel that Zhao Lianmai had become much warmer towards him.
"How's your aunt doing?"
"Not bad, we paid the bills, she's continuing her medication and has gone home to recuperate."
"That's good."