Xu Wuyi opened his eyes, lay there for a moment, then got up to wash up.
After breakfast, he stood on the balcony, looking out at the great river in the distance. The water's surface sparkled as a few cargo ships slowly passed by, leaving long wakes trailing behind them.
The doorbell rang behind him.
He turned and opened the door. Qiao Zhiyao was standing outside.
The eldest daughter of the Qiao family wore a light blue down jacket and a white scarf today, making her look much softer than before. She held an insulated lunch container, a smile on her face.
"Morning, Senior Brother!" she said, offering the insulated container. "My mom made some soup and asked me to bring it over."
Xu Wuyi took it and stepped aside to let her in.
Qiao Zhiyao walked into the living room, glanced around, and casually sat on the sofa.
"Senior Brother, are you just planning to stay in like this today?" she asked.
Xu Wuyi nodded. "I'm resting for a few days."
