Chun Xi, upon receiving Hua Xiaomai's entrusted task, grabbed La Mei's hand excitedly and hurried out, as if she couldn't wait a moment longer, ready to embark on a grand venture right away.
After sending the two off with Hua Erniang, Hua Xiaomai too turned around and headed back to the kitchen, lifted the lid of the pot that was stewing chicken soup, took a peek inside, and sprinkled some salt in. Inevitably, she began to prattle on to Luo Yuejiao about how to make the chicken soup taste the best.
Hua Erniang paced around the courtyard several times, her heart still unsettled. In just a few steps she reached the kitchen doorway, casually leaning on the doorframe, looking around aimlessly. Eventually, she lifted her head and softly called out, "Hua Xiaosan."
