April 5th, Tomb-Sweeping Day.
Clear skies.
Xue Yuantong unusually didn't sleep in and got up early.
By the river dam, at sunrise, the vegetation shone brightly.
Compared to the urban area, there was no dust stirred by the roads around the bungalow, nor any exhaust from cars, and the air was exceptionally fresh.
Unbeknownst to Xue Yuantong, Jiang Ning had used various means to drive away the local small polluting factories, preserving the nearby natural environment.
Xue Yuantong opened the door, stepped out in her slippers and stretched out her arms, relaxing her body.
She went to the washbasin, filled a cup with clear water, and brushed her teeth with loud gargles.
After brushing, she washed her little face with warm water, then took out a green jade bottle.
This was a bottle Jiang Ning had given her, claiming it contained skincare products.
