Yuan Liuwang married, and Xie Zhinuan curled her lips.
She didn't see Yuan Wang out the door.
By the time they reached the town, it was almost dark.
It was only then Dong Sheng asked Xiaoyuan, "Are you going home with me?"
"No, I'm going to my parents' house, you go back by yourself!"
Their homes were on opposite banks of the river, close enough to hear each other if they shouted.
Xiaoyuan was reluctant to go to Dong Sheng's home, feeling uncomfortable all over whenever she did. She might as well go back to her parents' house.
There, at least she would have a warm meal and hot water to drink.
"Then I'll walk you to your doorstep!" Dong Sheng said softly.
"No need, it's just a few steps away!" Xiaoyuan said, stepping forward first.
In the darkness, her figure was indistinct, but as Dong Sheng stood there, he felt she was gradually moving farther and farther away.
He couldn't even grasp her fading silhouette.
Dong Sheng felt extremely distressed.
