PIT-PAT. Amidst the pitter-patter of the falling rain, Xiao Jinghong calmly explained, "Dropping you off was just on the way. I'm going to the Ministry of Engineering in a bit, and then I have to rush back."
Pei Guanli let out a sound of understanding, suspecting nothing. Then she noticed the hot pot on the table. Without standing on ceremony, she immediately sat down next to it. "Can I eat?"
Xiao Wan'er smiled gently. "Of course." She instructed Cui'er to fetch two extra sets of bowls and chopsticks while she stepped forward to pull Xiao Jinghong into a seat.
"Jinghong, you came all the way back in the rain. Don't be in such a rush to leave," Xiao Wan'er said. "Eat something to warm up first. Your husband specifically had this hot pot prepared."
