The bed-loving Tongtong, faced with Chuchu's threat to eat without her, finally got up.
Outside the door, the sky was as blue as a canvas, with clouds drifting lazily and the sunshine just right.
She wore a small cotton jacket, feeling warm all over.
Xue Yuantong's mood brightened up; she really liked the current weather. She recalled that after moving to the river dam, one year on New Year's Eve, it rained continuously for several days, casting a cold, damp memory over the holiday.
Standing in the yard, she called out, "Mom, I'm hungry!"
After shouting, she suddenly remembered that her mom and Aunt Hua had gone back to their hometown together to help tidy things up and wouldn't be back until the afternoon.
With her mom not at home, only the capable helper Chuchu was left to help with cooking, hence she was at her mercy.
Sighing, Xue Yuantong freshened up, then dashed to Chuchu's house kitchen.
