Ban Xia scooped a ladle of clear water from the bucket, poured it into the basin, and then spread the towel out in the water, letting it soak thoroughly before picking it up to wring it dry, washing her face and hands.
She did so meticulously and methodically, washing her face clean and then tying up her hair before tilting her head back and taking a deep breath.
White daylight streamed in through the hole in the kitchen ceiling, falling onto the girl's face, forehead, and shoulders. She closed her eyes, remaining silent, at this moment she seemed to commune with the gods in the unknown. Then Ban Xia turned and stepped into the living room, starting from the kitchen, she walked a circle around the coffee table and sofa, each step the same length. She walked a 'C' shape in the living room before entering the bedroom.
