Bai Lihua returned to the Bai Mansion, where the large family was gathered in the dining room for breakfast. When they saw him walk in, they all rushed to greet him. Luo Chunxiang quickly stood up, ready to make room for him and set out a bowl and chopsticks, but Bai Lihua shook his head, indicating he wouldn't be eating there. He handed one of the two food bags he was carrying to his eldest daughter, Bai Tingting, then smiled at his second daughter, Bai Miaomiao. "I bought your favorite shumai and soup dumplings, plus some crystal shrimp dumplings. I made sure to get plenty, so share them with your sisters and brothers, okay?"
As his two daughters cheered, he handed the other bag to Shun Ma, who had heard his voice and hurried into the room. "In here are your favorite pork floss pastries and golden silk rolls. Plate the other items and take them to Mr. Bai. I'm just going to change my clothes, and I'll be right over."
