"There's nothing in here but a few pieces of scrap paper."
"Even so, that won't do!" he said resolutely.
She sat there, heart pounding and on edge, wondering what to do if someone suddenly opened the door.
But her hand was pressed down firmly by his, leaving her unable to rise.
"How about I go to the drugstore and buy another box?" she proposed tentatively, prying his hand open.
Seeing that she was serious, Gu Annan let go, "Hmm."
Lu Wanwan exhaled in relief and stood up.
His sudden compliance was hard to believe, so she emphasized, "I'm going to buy it, and you have to eat it. I don't make much, and if you throw it out again, I will be at odds with you."
"Then hurry up and buy it." The person in his arms had run off, leaving him inexplicably annoyed.
*
Fever reducer, cold medicine—she bought the same box as before.
Lu Wanwan wasn't sure which was best, so she bit the bullet and bought the most expensive one.
