After Grandma Bai left with Li Guihua carrying the things, the two sisters washed all the borrowed dishes, and Bai Ruchuan and Bai Rushan returned them.
Zhang Yuan helped Bai Xue tidy up the house until it was spotless, then they both went to Grandma Zhao's home to bring back Wang Cuihua and the two children.
Bai Daliang was sleeping at the end of the kang, too drunk to be allowed to sleep at the head of the kang—it was too hot there.
"Xiao Xue, your grandma, she..." Wang Cuihua's first words upon returning were to inquire about Grandma Bai.
"Mom, it's fine, she didn't succeed!" Bai Xue assured Wang Cuihua, "You rest first, I'll go make you some food!"
With that, she opened the kang cabinet, took the rice and eggs, and walked out.
"I'll help you with the fire!" Zhang Yuan followed.
It was just midday, so he wasn't in a hurry to return to the educated youth point. Most importantly, he didn't want to leave Bai Xue's side for a moment, seizing the chance to hover around her.
