Chapter 28: STRANGER.
"That's it for today!" Wang Wuxi announced, stretching her arms above her head before placing her hands on her hips. A satisfied sigh escaped her lips as she stood up.
Li Wei gathered the scattered papers in front of him, tapping them into a neat stack. "Mine's done too," he said, sounding just as drained.
The doorbell rang.
"Gao Xuan, get the parcel," Wuxi said, already reaching for her phone.
"What parcel?" Gao Xuan asked as he walked toward the door.
"My dad sent dinner," she replied offhandedly.
Gao Xuan retrieved the neatly packed food delivery and set it on the table. The rich aroma filled the room. Without hesitation, Wuxi pulled out two packets, tucking them into a small carry bag along with her shoes.
"Take two each," she said as she zipped up the bag.
Li Wei smirked, flicking his lighter open. "Your father is really a great man."
"Yeah," Wuxi murmured, her expression briefly softening. "He's always worried about my health. Told me to stay away from street food while working, so he sends these instead."
Li Wei took a slow drag from his cigarette. "Does he even know what kind of work you do?"