Chapter 54: No relatives or friends
Chapter 54: No relatives or friends
At the beginning of December, the city welcomed its first snow after two weeks of brewing.
The outside was freezing cold, while indoors felt like spring—this was Jiang City. The northern heating system was truly a remarkable invention, far superior to the old woodstoves or heated brick beds.
“Don’t open the door for strangers. Actually, unless it’s me, don’t open the door for anyone. Pretend no one’s home, even if it’s my dad knocking.”
As Xu Qing adjusted his outfit, he left these instructions. Jiang He, sitting at the computer, was engrossed in a game, giving no indication whether they’d heard him.
“Did you hear me?”
“Yeah, I heard you.”
“Okay, I’m leaving. If you’re hungry, make yourself something to eat.”
Xu Qing glanced at the snowflakes drifting outside. After some hesitation, he grabbed a scarf and wrapped it around his neck. With one final reminder, he stepped out the door, just as Jiang He was starting to show signs of impatience.