Chapter 1242: Trudging through the Night
Gao Yang opened the door and stepped into the entryway. Turning on the light, he changed out of his shoes.
The first thing he did was to put the groceries he had just gotten into the fridge.
He then went to the living room and opened the windows to air out the space. Fetching a rag, a broom, and a mop from the restroom, he cleaned every inch of his home, leaving no nook or cranny untouched.
An hour later, his home was as good as new. It no longer smelled of decay.
Gao Yang turned on the television and increased the volume. With that as company, he returned to the kitchen to make a bowl of noodles with the fresh ingredients he had bought. He added a fried egg on top.
He settled down at the dining table, digging into the noodles.
The television was playing an energetic performance of singing and dancing, occasionally drowned out by the noises of firecrackers and fireworks. Looking forward to the New Year, the children in the community started releasing them early.
To adults, the New Year had lost its significance—if any of it remained, it could only be found in the laughter of the children.
Gao Yang used to eat quickly. Now, he slowed down and took twenty minutes to finish the noodles.
He washed the bowl in the kitchen, rinsing it three times before putting it on the drying rack. He watched the water drain and listened to the dripping sounds.
After some time, Gao Yang said in his head: System.